Oculus Quest 2 and Asus ROG II Hero G731G

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 16:58

Hello all,

I hope all is well and I have an Asus ROG II Hero G731G gaming laptop and am very keen to order the Oculus Quest 2 via this website. However, I am not too sure if my laptop can run VR systems and Asus were very kind as to send the following:

"Be advised that the Oculus Rift S requires DisplayPort or Mini-DisplayPort connection. You have one USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort function, but it may not work with an adapter (DisplayPort to USB-C), as it is only USB 3.1 and not Thunderbolt. You can try a DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and it may actually work, but needs to be tested to be sure."

And:

"Be advised that we cannot guarantee if it will work. In this situation we would suggest to contact Oculus support and ask if they would be compatible. You can inform them that you have a USB-C 3.1 with DP Alt-mode and they should be able to advise accordingly."

This all gobbledygook to me but does this sound as if the Oculus 2 might work on my laptop?

I have asked Oculus for advice and am awaiting to hear from them.

With very best wishes,

Jay

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 17:37

Many thanks for your support as I am very new to this. I used to play flight sims a lot and a pal uses VR for his and I am also tinkering with Star Wars: Squadrons. In essence, I have no knowledge of VR and want to make sure that my laptop will run games. Bit of a minefield for me and I appreciate the support as I had previously had a Track IR but really want to get into VR for simming as I have heard it is so fantastic. I have also heard that some gaming laptops have issues with VR headsets, hence my issue. Do you guys recommend the Oculus 2 or perhaps another set?

My laptop is a gaming rig and plays Hell Let Lose with all settings on ultra.

Appreciate the support. I am a VR noob.

Jay

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 18:16

Will have a look and thanks!

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 18:36

Okay, done the VR test.

It states VR ready and is performing well above what is needed for recommended, high-quality HR.

OS: Windows 10
GPU: Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60 GHz (12 cores)

Does this work for me? Is there a VR set that you recommend? I am noob and am concerned with connection issues to the PC.

Cheers!

Jay

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 19:50

Thanks, Ravenger. My card is a GeForce RTX 2060. Does that makes sense?

So, the Quest 2 could be the one, no?

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 22:11

Right-o and thank you. Do I have to order the extra cable for the Quest 2 as well as the headset?

I can order from here tomorrow!

Jay

JaySlater · 24 Sep 2020 at 22:39

If this works, going to get DCS! Was a member of a virtual squad with IL-2 back in the day...

JaySlater · 25 Sep 2020 at 08:19

Thanks, chap, and appreciated!

Lastly, when I buy a game from Steam, it saves to the headset and not the desktop, right?

Jay

JaySlater · 25 Sep 2020 at 08:56

Makes sense and thank you! And the cable has to be connected at all times when playing from Steam, right?

JaySlater · 25 Sep 2020 at 09:04

Thank you, sir! A virtual beer or ten in your direction!