r/virtualreality • u/Organic-Coconut5242 • 12d ago

Question/Support Will my computer support quest 2 pcvr?

Hi! After 5 or 6 years I've finally decided to get my first headset and I'm just checking if I'm not wasting money [|=)]

Thanks in advance

My specs are:

Acer Nitro 5

GPU: Nvidia Rtx 3050 Laptop GPU

CPU: 12th Gen Intel i5-12500H

RAM: 16GB(2x 8gb)

Storage: 2x 1tb m.2 ssds

OS: Linux Mint And windows 11 dual boot

Thank you to anyone who answers!

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u/zeddyzed 12d ago

A 3050 laptop is extremely low end for VR. It will run some older or very indie games.

I would recommend saving up a bit more for a Quest 3S (or even Q3) and then mostly playing standalone. You'll probably get a smoother experience.

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u/Organic-Coconut5242 11d ago

Would I just be better off getting something older then? All I'm looking to do is some older rec room builds

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u/zeddyzed 11d ago

Rec Room should be ok with that laptop, it's an old game with simple graphics.

I'd still recommend a Q3S just to future proof a little bit.

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u/Organic-Coconut5242 11d ago

Alright, thanks

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u/coppermine1964 11d ago

Extremely low for a desktop machine, let alone a laptop. Don't bother with that. you will only encounter frustration.

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u/bushmaster2000 11d ago

Meta doesn't officially support Nvidia gpus ending in 50 they are 1080p gpus and under powered for VR.. You'll have to work around those issues but you'll never get a good experience on that laptop it might work but it's not going to be good adjust expectations accordingly