The Best Meta Quest Link cable to play PCVR games!

[@willcranford7689]

one of the best product review videos i’ve seen. no extra bs we don’t need, and honest reviews that helped me make up my mind! thank you!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks, and glad it helped you. Happy Questing! 😊

[@Omidion]

I've been around since the Dial-Up time and i must say...this comparative review of multiple products is the best one i ever seen, simply structured, easy to understand and without any crap hidden behind. Thanks for a nice presentation.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks for the compliment 👍, and glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

[@shaunburton1112]

Agreed, very easy to watch and informative. great work

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks Shaun! 😊

[@tfedak9735]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you. I find it silly that there was no explanation for Meta using Fiber Optic cable. Which is exactly why the cable is so much more expensive. Fiber optic is truly scary how much power, data, speed it can hold. I feel like this is a review for the shopper whos just looking for a quick fix to save 30 bucks. Weight? Length? Bendy vibes? The cable is fiber optic because in 6 months the level of vr games will multiply by 50. Think long run, do your research. Saving a buck or two wont prevent you from being upset your new vr game is glitchy 8 months from now. Lastly with comparison why do you not give in depth side by side footage of each cable and their gameplay? Cheers.

[@lancaster8816]

No nonsense, great structure, really great review! Thank you so much! Also, thanks for typing out the subtitles!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@pinnapleope5947]

I just built my first ever PC a couple of days ago and I was hoping to do VR games on it but i never knew if it would be good enough. I just checked the free steam performance test and turn out I have better than needed specs lmao.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Enjoy! 🙂

[@zombieblaster5754]

I dont really trust that test, it says mine needs a better graphics card and 12gig of ram but my pc is built from my brothers old parts and he played half life alyx so im sure I can run everything but that.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You pretty much nailed it on the head there. To run the best VR games out there you will need a good spec PC. You can however get away with running less demanding games on lower spec PCs.

[@pcaccount2149]

@@zombieblaster5754 the regular half life games can run on a shitty laptop. Adding virtual reality cranks the requirements up by 100. Ur def probably gonna need the parts steam said youll need

[@bruhidk3337]

@@pcaccount2149 its not normal half life its half life alyx, the graphics are insane it wouldnt run on a laptop

[@Giitzerland]

Syntech plugs are metal now, just ordered a new one, checked, it is metal, and the entire thing feels exceptionally well made.

[@dragonspear570]

Had a Kiwi cable for Link for about 2 years now, has never done me wrong

[@clamojoat8543]

I got one and meta bitches that its not charging the HMD

[@user-xu4ou3mt6h]

Seriously top notch review dude, others should aspire to be as informative, concise, and easy to understand as you

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks! 😊

[@dathyr1]

You are in agreement with another youtuber who said get the Kiwi cables. Thanks for the reassurance on link cables.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@amoula36]

oh thank goodness you made that video now I can see which cable should I get For my son 👍👍👍😊

[@hoodini5513]

if you want to have "infinite" playtime with a cable and you have decent wifi i would recommend using the link cable as a charger and plug it to the wall using a fast charger, i use the kiwi design and then also use virtual desktop and i stay on vr for basically as long as i want

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Great idea, although if you’re going wireless then I’d rather go with a battery headstrap. Of course that won’t last all day… but then neither will I! 😀

[@landslife1003]

So how does one plug into wall and pc at same time for "infinite" game play?

[@hoodini5513]

@@landslife1003 using virtual desktop or using oculus air link

[@hoodini5513]

@@landslife1003 which are two wireless ways to be connected to your computer

[@funnyway683]

One of the best comparaison videos I've seen, thank you for the quality ❤

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@funnyway683]

Btw will those cables work fine for quest 3 aswell ?

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Yes they will work with the Quest 3. Just bear in mind that the Quest 3 consumes more power, so these cables won't keep the headset as charged as the Quest 2. I'd recommend a usb-c cable if your PC can do it. I covered a good option in another video.

[@DasherGamer]

I highly reccomend the Kuject Charging Link cable Normal Link Kiwi cable for me usually quest lasts about 4 hours while plugged in. But since i bought the Kuject one i can go for aobut 6 hours whilst having the quest at arouf 60%-70% battery since it has a smart chip where u plug in your Quest 2 charger into

[@hansolo6831]

Bro if youre doing 6 hours of vr get help

[@chicken_wing1235]

@@hansolo6831 ikr

[@beanos2287]

​@hansolo6831 sometimes people just wanna chill on the weekend.

[@chicken_wing1235]

@@beanos2287 dawg 6 hours is way too much thats like from 12 to 18

[@johngtag]

@@hansolo6831does that mean something’s wrong with me? I play gorilla tag for around 5-6 hours a day because I gotta record my video

[@kaigaming2759]

This video helped massively, thank you so much 🙏

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I’m glad it helped. Thanks! 😊

[@jod422]

thanks for this i honestly nearly bought the meta cable, i am so excited to play alyx you have no idea

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Enjoy! 😊

[@0nogs]

very quick and simple review and comparison, thanks! i have been looking into pcvr gaming for a while and now i can finally do it

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@trojanincrypter]

@@MyTechGearGaming Do you think Kiwi's other cables would be around the same quality? The one you had in your video seems to be unavaible now but they have an alternative.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Kiwi do seem to have changed their amazon store up with a newer cable. It largely looks the same except it's white. I've updated the links in the video to reflect this. Thanks for the heads up. You can check out the cable now via this link amzn.to/4bgGo2H

[@bmp1985]

I went through 3 different USB A to USB C cables when I got my Quest 2 a few months back. An Amazon Basics 16ft, The Syntech 16ft and the Kiwi 16ft. With the Amazon and Syntech cables I was always loosing connection after about 10-15min of playtime and would just get sent back to the quest home screen. I have now been using the Kiwi 16 ft for about 5 months now, and I have never lost connection even once. So far Kiwi has been my go to brand for Quest accessories #notsponsored

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Glad to hear your longer term use of these cables as I'm sure it's going to be very helpful to people reading these comments and watching the video. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@thatonedude4543]

I’ve been using the syntech for a couple of months and at first it worked perfect, but now I have to restart my pc three times before any session. Even then it will just disconnect. Not even playing high intensity games.

[@TymenH]

wich cable you using

[@bmp1985]

@@TymenH kiwi 16ft

[@ThugLifeModafocah]

3 different cables... do you think you should have got the original from meta then?

[@CaptainMaxx_]

I was looking for the best thank you for making this because, i was about to spend 79 dollars but, now i know which one to buy and a way more cheaper one, so thank you

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You're welcome, and Happy Questing! 😊

[@FR.A.U.D]

appreciate the video! just picked up the kiwi on amzn for 16 bucks, 80 is insane

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Glad you liked the video. Happy Questing! 😊

[@shelledcookie58]

Not when the $20 cable stops working after a few weeks.

[@chriswhittington5790]

I have one of the newer syntech cables, 5 meter length. It's USB C on both ends, it also comes with a C to A adapter. My rig has a C port on its face, which I should be using, but I have a few 3.0 ports on the back which I use to hide cables from view.

[@disorderlyofficial]

Can’t say for all as I’ve only owned the one but using the Syntech cable I run into “an error with your cable” “trouble connecting to your headset” “unknown problem” constantly, I used a cheap replacement cable and had no issues.

[@LaserFoot3]

Does the Quest 3 also support only up to 2.5 Gbps over PCVR like the quest 2?

[@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608]

I bought adhesive backed cable clips for like $10 so I could use any cable and not have it tugging on the port; and also to have the cable go off my desk to make it drag less on the ground as I move around. Very cheap and highly recommended.

[@silvercat18]

I use a kiwi cable and have been really impressed with it. Figured the brand was good, so i recently picked up their headstrap as well.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Enjoy! 😊

[@nullpro7435]

They’re very well made. I love kiwi design for accessories seeing as they use really good materials and are very well thought out and not as expensive as meta accessories

[@silvercat18]

@@nullpro7435 Yes, the headstrap turned out to be as good as i hoped. Comfortable and adjustable, but robust enough to last.

[@tugrulserhat]

I just bought a no name brand cable with two inputs one type c one usb 3.1 Type c is connected to the official quest charging adapter for power and 3.1 is connected to pc for data. It's 5m long and gets 2.4gbps speed on the test. Keeps the headset charged while playing even the most demanding game. When the battery stars to go below %10 I unplug and re plug the adapter and that resets the charging speed to 18w

[@Dex2R7]

Please do an updated cable guide for the Quest 3! Many users are reporting problems with maintaining a charge while playing. Some of the powered USB cables are also insufficient.

[@johnnywaffles2482]

Does the cable it comes with work as a link cable? I tried using it and I get horrible stutters

[@MyTechGearGaming]

@johnnywaffles2482 you need a better, and longer, cable for PCVR.

[@johnnywaffles2482]

@@MyTechGearGaming ok that’s what I was thinking. It also says “usb 3.0 recommended” when I have it plugged into my USB c 3.0 port

[@SilichipX]

The Kuject link cable with a separate charging port for ultra-durable power is also worth checking out. 🤔

[@PlutoC17]

Great video man, I'm glad I found your video before I went with the official cable.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks Simon! Happy Questing! 😊

[@johnr.timmers2297]

I was fortunate enough to have a USB-C port on my motherboard, and it is so nice using Kiwi fiber optic cable

[@Nightcaat]

Thanks for this! Went with Kiwi Design :)

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Enjoy! 😊

[@nikushim6665]

@1:57 Theoretical limit on 3.1 is 10gbps on two lanes. However, the Quests XR2's USB host controller can only handle 2.5gbps. Its hardcapped at that, no matter what cable you use you will never get more than that. It also makes Meta's optical capable completely pointless, as sixteen feet of cable wouldn't induce enough line noise to degrade those transfer rates. As for your PC end of things, the most important spec is your VRAM. Rendering anything at 4k VR will easily push upwards of 20gb's of video memory, unless its exceptionally well optimized for PCVR (which most games are not)

[@rickyveegaming]

THANK YOU! Been trying to find the right cable for me and this video was the best on this topic i've seen! thanks again! I'll be trying it out tonight! PS i went with kiwi! ;)

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Glad you found it helpful. Happy Questing! 😊

[@calcariachimera]

Do you add a converter to change it to usb c both ends? ....Or is usb 3 good enough ?

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You don’t need a converter. The cables work ‘as is’.

[@calcariachimera]

@@MyTechGearGaming Thanks for the reply mate, true legend

[@MyTechGearGaming]

No problem. Enjoy! 😊

[@calcariachimera]

@@MyTechGearGaming Thanks mate

[@moonchaser3207]

I purchased the 5 meter Kiwi cable not too long ago, and after multiple Blade and sorcery sessions its become twisted and tangled all over. I dont play with a ceiling mount, and I thought a ceiling mount would do more damage than letting it run on the floor, but I was mistaken. Now I cant play pcvr without the cable tangling and getting caught on my feet.

[@melissagrand3174]

I chose the Syntech one. It looks chic and works well.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I'm glad you found something that works well for you. Happy Questing! 😊

[@Doge-zo2gg]

does it still workw well?

[@COOLINNN]

@@Doge-zo2gg Yes I have one its good

[@fifis677]

I've bought cables by both Syntech and Kiwi, but the only cable I haven't had a problem with is the Oculus cable. They're about $30 to $40 on Ebay. Any video card from the last 7 should have a usb-c port. It's worth it.

[@AnameBecause]

I had to use a charging port for a few months which was like 5ft and if I move too far I tug it

[@JM-io4vb]

Note that the Kiwi Design cable has dropped in price since this video was made. As of Dec-2024, it is selling for $16 on Amazon (down from the $25 mentioned in the video). It looks like the Meta cable is still selling for $80.

[@HarveyTAS]

Half-life Alyx gives me the same memory warning despite the 12GB VRAM. Works great with maxed settings.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Yeah, the warnings don't make any difference to my game play either. I do turn the graphics settings down slightly from max though. Awesome game though!

[@itsloganbtw5355]

Because the game can use more than 12GB of VRAM. When I had my 3080 Ti, I was shocked that it hit my max amount of VRAM.

[@charredolive]

@@itsloganbtw5355 Oh great, I'm waiting on my 3080ti and was hoping to not see that again

[@itsloganbtw5355]

@@charredolive Just run the game at the setting right below the highest. Still looks the same as the highest setting and uses less VRAM. I had no problem

[@charredolive]

@@itsloganbtw5355 And still running at 120hz right?

[@ItzsDev]

1:42 what is the cooler, I have the same one but I can never find the name of it again

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Deepcool Gammaxx GT

[@CONNOR00178]

My kiwi link cable can’t keep up my oculus quest 1 battery. It just slowly dies any recommendations?

[@blackr3v193]

thank you for making this video! I want a Meta Quest 2 for my birthday so bad, and since i obviously have more space on my pc, i wanted to seek for an alternative for the official Link Cable. Like you mentioned, it is official, but the price is crazy expensive! Thanks to you, i'll be able to purchase a link cable that is 2/4 of the price of the official one. I literally showed the price of the official link cable and srsly, we were both kinda shocked because, its a link cable... i know it has to transfer good quality signal and everything but if there is a company that can do that at a way cheaper price then im going for that instead.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I hope you get it for your birthday. Good luck! 🙂

[@blackr3v193]

@@MyTechGearGaming Thank you!

[@mjcox242]

I would highly recommend the kuject design cable. It has a socket in the side of the cable so you can plug it into a high power brick rather than useing your PCs ports that normally don't supply much power. It's light, durable, has the compatibility of it being usb A 3.0 with it still being that same price tag of the kiwi design cable

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Just buy the cheapest that supports you needed data rate, and stop being part of the cable scam business.

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

I bought a cheap vr cable on Amazon for 12.99 and it works just as good as my oem cable lol

[@whipzyy4196]

I've had 2 oculus link cables broke both in the same way the adhesive is absolutely terrible i had one under warranty and it broke withing I'd say 3 months of use same with the other one

[@eason9115]

I got 3.1GB speed test on my Kuject 16’ cable and it comes with adapter to run USB A or USB C on the pc end!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Great job! 🙂

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I assume they're talking about this one amzn.to/3cGjiJW I haven't tried it myself but looks OK on paper. I would just be careful of using the USB-A adapter as that would make the connection plug to your PC quite long and could place a strain on the both the USB-C cable and USB port on your PC, depending on how you have it set up.

[@eason9115]

@Pitt yeah thats it i screwed a coax cable clamp to my wall so i cant pull the the usb connection if i walk to far!

[@shludge]

I love Kiwi but two link cabels broke after 5-7 months depending on use

[@airgunology]

You can't just compare apples to pears. Ie copper to optical. Not having your headset charging / keeping charge is a massive deal breaker if you are PCVR. If you are gaming for quit a few hours in a sim rig such as FS2022 then you will get annoyed with no charging.

[@dannonyogurt98]

Loosing power while in use is simply inexcusable. additionally fiber optic isn't just for bandwidth its also latency. Also the build quality of the official cable is really good and the cable is very flexible, couldn't help notice you skipped over that bit. Did you even have the official cable at the time of the review?

[@stewie420k4]

it isn't a fiber optic cable

[@YogurtSnipe]

So I ordered the Kiwi cable and I plugged in to my headset then my computer and nothing happened.

[@LOLDEMOS]

Thank you very much sir, an excellent analysis.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks. Glad you found it helpful. 😊

[@dawddad9684]

I love the kiwi design one. My only complaint is they need to make it longer but overall best cable.

[@whoopdeefriggindoo]

Hello. How can i stream vr from my rift S or quest 3 to discord? I know i can screen share or share a page, but i can't get sound in there. When i share my game my friend gets to see two screens. Is there any software availalble for this? I tried voicemeeter and such but i don't want the sound to come through my microphone. There seems to be no easy fix... 😢

[@IrenicCherri]

Syntech does make a cable with a USB C charging port so you can put a USB C chord into that port then the other end into your PC then you can play and charge at the same time

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I did a review of a similar cable when I compared different cable types which you can check out here WHICH CABLE IS BEST FOR META QUEST 2 PCVR GAMING? | USB-A vs USB-C kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIS0Zp9nat-shrc

[@karm42yn]

Sound review! I just bought a Quest 2 for a family member as a gift and I'm not sure if they will want to use it while connected to the PC so spending 23 quid on the Kiwi cable will hurt me less than if I was to see a 100 quid official cable gathering dust.

[@tallonvirr1265]

Just purchased one of the kiwi cables. Thanks for the info!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

No problem! Enjoy! 😊

[@Jimmietj531]

I got the kiwi cable, and the first time I used it. It worked fine, but now that I have my first game, it’s saying that I need a USB Three or above cable, despite the Kiwi cable being USB three.

[@vinyvinycocopuffpassittomenow]

I hope my issue is the length for mine. I’ve bought two different brands at 20ft long and they get a 2.5gb connection but will not connect to steam VR despite all the tutorials, rebooting, unknown services blah blah blah.

[@Prence]

I bought a Quest 2 so I could play the game Stray. I was disappointed that it wasn't on the Quest store so I could buy it. Now I know I can finally play it on my VR headset. Thank you. I really need this cable.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Enjoy! 😊

[@samnaghavi9775]

Bravo for this informative and straightforward review.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks. Glad you liked it and found it helpful! 😊

[@creeperskydiver]

2 of my previous Kiwi cables broke after a couple months of use, so I decided to buy the newer version of the cable because this video said it was the best one, 5 days later it broke.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You can get it replaced under warranty.

[@katatocdo7050]

The kiwi creation cable is 32% off! It's $16 USD time to buy it. Thanks for the info!

[@Sk1nSz]

I got the Kiwi cable. It's good quality overall from a IT-Professional perspective although my Mainboard does wonky things and sometimes my Quest 2 won't charge and the Oculus App reports bad bandwidth. Issue is, that is with all USB 3.1 Gen2 / USB 3.1 Gen1 ports :( Since I recently upgraded my hardware (Processor, Mainboard) I will opt to get a USB-C to USB-C cable. Higher bandwidth, higher wattage. Overall better choice IMO.

[@StevenWatts-i8d]

Thanks man, great video!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks so much! glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@rhetz1562]

I'm building my own pc atm and I'm going to see if my PC has usbc because I spend long periods of time in VRchat

[@poccopoplz]

I have been using Syntech cables for a while now. And yes CABLES after about 1-3 months of usage the cable eventually stops connecting to my pc.

[@beanos2287]

Really? I guess I should return mine and go for an alternative. I figured it'd be fine considering it has the best and most reviews on Amazon

[@NicCrimson]

So if I get a third party cable that has USB C. Will that charge the headset?

[@NicCrimson]

Idk man

[@bradyngarrison]

i have an rtx 3050 ti and it says that im above the requirements for vr, but i also keep hearing people say that the 3050 sucks, im confused

[@Owen1-g3l]

I watched this video after buy the kiwi cable so I thought I wasn't getting a good one but I actually did.

[@CyBeRstorming2077]

Thank you for this video because I really didn’t wanna pay 60 or 70$ for a wire like that , so this really helped ❤

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@7kortos7]

my 6900XT STILL says it's not supported by oculus every time i launch.

[@Piplupm0n]

Thanks my dude I just got a pc strong enough so this was the last thing I needed

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Enjoy!

[@marcelabousalmanmarin8309]

thanks very much for the video i was about to buy the meta cable

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@Syher_]

Is there a way to make the kiwi cable last longer in terms of battery?

[@goldenshadow8058]

Excellent video. This is clearly going to help people choose a link cable. But I need to ask a precise question: does anyone know if the KIWI Design link cable supports RTX 4070 GPUs?

[@mandyhuang8325]

I have been using the ZyberVR link cable. Which is incredibly good to use!

[@Not.TravisScott]

I have the syntech one but I havent even used it yet coz my pc broke

[@Aaron-sz8po]

i have a oculus cable and it just broke lasted about a year and a bit. i pulled it only a little bit when it was plugged in and it bent and doesn't work so i would recommend getting a metal ranforced cable

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Good to know and a great tip for others looking to get a cable. Thanks for sharing! 👍🙂

[@jbeeches1]

Hi My Tech Can you please give the best link and change cable for the Quest 3? cheers james

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Sounds like a great idea for a video! 😊 honestly though, most cable reviews still hold true the same for the quest 3 that they did for the quest 2. The only issue you’ll come across is that usb-a cables won’t keep your head set as charged as they did on the quest 3. I’d recommend usb-c cable if you can do it.

[@fncruze6684]

1:02 why is there x by the graphics card

[@MyTechGearGaming]

The ‘x’ in each column just tells you whether it is, or isn’t, a supported graphics card.

[@leomysky]

Very devent review Thanks for the video!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Thanks. You're welcome! 😊

[@danger7694]

The Kiwi Design is the cable I have and I absolutely love it. I also got it on sale for only $16.

[@vom8ing]

I have to ask, for about how long would you say that you are able to play for before it ultimately dies? I’m rlly considering buying the Kiwi, please reply if you get the chance to, cheers!

[@danger7694]

@@vom8ing I don’t know. I have never let it die. I would guess maybe 6 hours. But I’m not sure. Could be more or less.

[@vom8ing]

@@danger7694 Sounds pretty good to me then, thank you so much.

[@VIZEVEN]

what about the gtx 1660 super does it also work with pcvr?

[@Gamerman2910]

For me, my syntech cord has become basically useless now, as it is very inconsistent when it comes to staying connected. I've only had it for a few months, and have barely used it. When it does work it performs very well. It used to work fine but after a month or so it started to no connect. Running the USB test on the quest app it says my cable is not good enough or smthg (I forgot what). I have good pc specs above the requirements and used a 3.0 USB outlet. This is with my quest 2 btw. Does anyone know if the issue is with the cord or the pc? Any help would be qppreciated ❤

[@Turboed_Snail]

This has happened with my kiwi cable bloody pain

[@waddle7257]

Any reason or idea on why my kiwi cable keeps disconnecting and reconnecting? It’s annoying and makes my steam vr start all over again when I’m trying to play Assetto Corsa

[@jamesbondaygee]

So is it absolutely necessary to have a super big graphics card to connect to the PC? Could I just connect to my laptop with some lighter applications? What about a wireless connection?

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Hi James. No, you don't need a super high end graphics card to play PCVR games. As long as your laptop meets the minimum pc spec you'll be fine. I've released several other videos that cover wireless and wired setups, which includes the specs of the kit you need, so be sure to check those out. 😊

[@Kebabpotatis]

Is there a usb 3.2 gen 1 5gbps type-A cable??

[@MyTechGearGaming]

all of the cables in this video are.

[@pijanygeralt5220]

are oculus 3 good with this syntech cable? please tell me guys

[@kellybraille]

This was so straightforward and easy to understand - thank you! I've watched several videos on this topic, and this is the first one where I've felt like I've got a decent understanding of the material, and a concrete plan of how to move forward. That is such a relief (and now I can move on to researching headsets and battery packs! 😆)

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I’m glad it helped you Kelly! 😊

[@HealthWithFocus-jd6je]

But thx for the interesting info about this cabels! I would like to see a renewed vid =) but there is a new beast named NÖRDIC vr link usb c-c and would like to see how they compare with everyone have c to c ports😊

[@ZPLAYSFN]

Why is that intro so interesting. It’s like you did 999takes😂

[@DreadKyller]

One factor not considered here is longevity. The official cable being optical fiber means it'll be less likely to degrade from repeated bending of the cable, so it in theory should last considerably longer. Higher price but replace less often. That is the theory, whether in practice it works out that way I don't know, because no one has really done the test to see how various cables maintain quality over a year or two.

[@stewie420k4]

It is not a fiber optic cable if that is what you are trying to say.

[@makaliibrown6030]

this was very helpful! thank you!

[@MyTechGearGaming]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@JustaaGuy]

Quick note if your going for aa cable make sure its from these brands as the "kiwi" cable i ordered actually wasnt a kiwi cable (from amazon btw)

[@MyTechGearGaming]

If you use the links in the video description they will take you through to official purchase channels. Hope that helps.

[@danielbrooks1873]

Syntech cable made my headset constantly connect/disconnect. It would pop up in Device Manager as a driver error, however, using the USB-C charging cable that came with it reads it no problem. Ordering a Kiwi, lets hope that works better

[@RaNdOm___10]

did it work better?

[@aster.22]

I bought the syntech cable but it started acting up and every time i plug it in it disconnects me from link and reconnects and it repeats

[@MyTechGearGaming]

Have you tried wrapping a Velcro strap around the cable and the headstrap arm to see if that helps? I covered this as a handy tip in one of my videos.

[@trxpiin4727]

I have a Usb C port on the front of my pc next to the power button will that be enough to charge the quest 3 and link? or should i use the 3.2 usb port on my motherboard

[@MyTechGearGaming]

It's recommended to use the ports directly on your motherboard, but you could always just try the one on the front of your case and if that works for you then you're good.

[@cvagamers1957]

So do I need those specs for a PC just to back up my Oculus on side quest and use a cable

[@MyTechGearGaming]

If you just transferring data from pc to quest then pretty much any cable and pc spec will do. Playing vr will need a higher spec pc and cable though.

[@ScrumpMan]

I got the kiwi link cable a few days ago and have been experiencing a lot of disconnects. Do you have any idea on how to fix it? The reviews for it also seem to have the same problem.

[@MyTechGearGaming]

I've have no issues with it myself. It could be a loose connection on your PC so I'd recommend trying a different usb port on your PC. Also check the connection to your headset isn't loose too. It could also be a faulty cable which might need replacing. Check that the cable isn't being pulled out of either PC or headset whilst you're playing too.

[@ScrumpMan]

@@MyTechGearGaming Ill give those recommendations a try if they dont work ill try to get a replacement. Thank you for the advice i appreciate it.

[@ScrumpMan]

@@MyTechGearGaming also i use a gaming laptop will that have an affect on it at all?

[@jacksonkarlson234]

@@MyTechGearGaming Im sure its not that buddy. This is a wide scale ISSUE with kiwi designs cable. I also experienced it myself. Shit product

[@MyTechGearGaming]

@Arbiter it shouldn't make a difference. Unless you've got a low spec graphics card in the laptop, then it could.

[@Berkut814]

Problem is that I am using syntech 5m cable, and when I'm using it, I keep lagging for some reason, and it's not pc, or anything, it's the oculus, and I don't know how to stop lagging

[@zeroa69]

Have you toyed with the oculus debug tool and set up your power management so that your usb ports get max power? Windows defult is to limit them for power saving.

[@Wasdniak]

Is the "upgraded" cable from Kiwi worth it over the standard one?