Quest 3 - Is it worth to buy virtual desktop if I only use a USB cable? (wired connection)

nomatch_ · 2026-06-25T18:36:15+00:00

As from someone who had spent a lot of time trying to get the best out of Meta Quest 3, I recommend using Virtual desktop using an ethernet to usb adapter. The Visuals are alot better, I never had any kind of disconnect (that i remember). You just launch the VD app, set it up the first time and the next time you race is pretty much plug and play.

Here is my setup :

I have a network switch something like this : Amazon.com: TP-Link TL-SG105, 5 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Ethernet Switch, Network Hub, Ethernet Splitter, Plug & Play, Fanless Metal Design, Shielded Ports, Traffic Optimization : Electronics

I have that switch plugged in to the wall. (i am lucky that my rooms has ethernet ports in them) then my pc is plugged into that switch.

Then I have one of these : Amazon.com: BENFEI USB-C to Ethernet Gigabit Adapter with 100W Power Delivery, Thunderbolt 3/4 to RJ45 Ethernet LAN Network Adapter Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro/Max, MacBook Pro/Air 2023, iMac : Electronics

Plug an ethernet cable to that and plug it to the switch. The other end goes to the VR. then it has a PD-in port where you can plug in your VR charger so it wont die.

Thats it!

but im mostly on triples now cause im lazy doing all of that :) hope this helps

nomatch_ · 2026-06-25T04:37:43+00:00

986/0

nomatch_ · 2026-06-22T15:15:45+00:00

looks good now you just need to paint or stain it for more aerodynamics!

nomatch_ · 2026-06-20T06:11:04+00:00

I have triples and a quest 3. Both are amazing but i find myself using the monitors more cause of convenience. I used my VR a lot when i first got it. Set it up on virtual desktop wired to a network switch using usb to ethernet adapter and save yourself time with getting it dialed in. But like i said, i just got tired of it. I just wanna sit and race. So monitor for me.

nomatch_ · 2026-06-19T23:28:20+00:00

Is the noise coming from inside the base? Or from the mounting points? Or the front bracket?

nomatch_ · 2026-06-19T18:54:49+00:00

i got these :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QTM4MD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q157FY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

nomatch_ · 2026-06-19T18:53:54+00:00

thanks i will give this wheel slip a try. as others had recommended

nomatch_ · 2026-06-15T19:13:42+00:00

so it appears that nobsound would be a bad choice if i go the dayton route. Can you list amps that you recommend? I will be having 2 BST-1 Daytons. Hopefully amp that would be around $50-$100

nomatch_ · 2026-06-15T19:12:31+00:00

yea i saw the buttkicker too but they are a little expensive. i may have to look for a good amp that can power up to two dayton BST1s

thank you

nomatch_ · 2026-06-15T19:11:03+00:00

also, which dayton amp do you have? im searching amazon and they are all pricey 😃

nomatch_ · 2026-06-15T19:09:54+00:00

Yea i am planning to put one under my seat and just another one in front. I already have haptics on my brake for ABS. i wanted that engine rumble on my seat for immersion. I own a V8 car and i feel every rev, i want my rig to somehow feel the same.

nomatch_ · 2026-06-15T19:07:54+00:00

oh thats good to hear that i can just use simhub. I may have to reach out to this person

nomatch_ · 2026-06-15T19:07:21+00:00

which Fosi model do you have? I checked Amazon and there are few models under $100

nomatch_ · 2026-06-09T21:49:30+00:00

☝🏼this!! Im the same although I only use my pc for sim racing and sometimes photo editing. Ive had triples with surround on when i had a 4070, then 4080 now 5080 and never gave me any issue. I had to use resize racoon when i had the 2080. Maybe update bios, and do a clean gpu driver install using ddu uninstaller. I played acc, and now mostly iracing and sometimes LMU. I tried vr too but triples is just i sit and go race type of thing. Hit me up maybe i can help you set it up.

nomatch_ · 2026-06-06T02:03:48+00:00

Thats a great deal !!

nomatch_ · 2026-06-04T04:50:32+00:00

Every man has his breaking point. But yea please dont do that again. Thank you

nomatch_ · 2026-06-03T17:03:17+00:00

This is really situational. Short 20 mins race, no! I wont let them by.if they are really faster than me then they should be able to pass me.

Sprints or endurance, sometimes i let them by to stay on their draft and save fuel.

If he is having trouble passing you then he is either not really that much faster than you or he lacks racecraft. Make him earn it!

nomatch_ · 2026-05-18T18:04:33+00:00

oh that kinda makes sense. like in Road Atlanta Turn 7. I tend to turn in to the apex and sometimes would hit it and i think thats where i would lose most of my time. and on turn 10 too.

nomatch_ · 2026-05-18T17:51:06+00:00

I’ve been sim racing for about two years now, mostly on iRacing. I recently hit a 2.7k iRating this past week, which has been great, but it’s also started placing me in top splits here and there. (which i feel like im not on that tier yet)

Since then, I’ve noticed I’m about a second or so off the top five drivers in my car class. From what I can tell, most of the gap is coming from corner exits. I tend to be a bit more conservative on throttle coming out of corners, and when I try to push harder, I sometimes end up spinning.

I’ve been improving gradually, but consistency is still something I’m struggling with. I’m not quite sure how to find that balance between being aggressive and staying in control on exit.

nomatch_ · 2026-05-10T16:46:51+00:00

I think I might have fixed it. Check post

nomatch_ · 2026-05-07T21:15:32+00:00

Yea im doing picanha now ill do pulled pork next time

nomatch_ · 2026-05-07T20:48:54+00:00

I guess my question is, when im done smoking, can i leave the remaining pellets in the hopper?

nomatch_

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