i5-14Gen 32GBDDR5 RTX4070 - Quest3 or Quest2 ? Please advise

[Sunlightnsk 0]

Hi guys,

I just got my new desktop a few days ago for a good price with i5-14600KF + 32GB DDR5 6000 + Gigabyte RTX4070 12GB + 2GB SSD WD850x.

I've never tried any VR before. Not sure if my 4070 is enough for Quest 3.

Please advise if I should go for Quest 3 or used Quest 2?

Thank you very much!

Edited February 10 by Sunlightnsk

[JacquesBrel 639]

The general benchmarks I have seen says that the performance of a 4070 is more or less on par with a 3080 in most games. I had a 3080 when I got my Quest 3 and MSFS had quite acceptable performance with mostly high graphics settings. So I assume you will be quite all right with a 4070.

[Donka 645]

Yup, I had a 3080 when I first got my Pico 4 which has a slightly higher resolution so the 4070 should be capable. You can also use Fixed Foveated Rendering and DLSS to improve performance so I would avoid the Quest 2 if the 3 is in your budget.

[Sunlightnsk 0]

@Donka

@JacquesBrel

Thank you. Quest 3 is not budget frinedly option for me, but could go for it. also considering Pico 4 instead...

Also, I am considering Reverb G2, but concerning about HP will stop supporing it in 2026.

[JacquesBrel 639]

I have both a Quest 2 and 3, and I also had a Reverb G2. I would absolutely recommend you get a Quest 3. The lenses and image quality is so much better than the other two options that it is absolutely worth the asking price.

[Donka 645]

16 hours ago, Sunlightnsk said:

@Donka

@JacquesBrel

Thank you. Quest 3 is not budget frinedly option for me, but could go for it. also considering Pico 4 instead...

Also, I am considering Reverb G2, but concerning about HP will stop supporing it in 2026.

A Pico 4 isn't a bad option but I upgraded from a Pico 4 to the Quest 3 and there is a noticeable difference thanks to the clearer lenses. If this is just for MSFS and the choice is Quest 2 or Pico 4, go for the Pico 4. Quest 3 is still a better option though.

[odourboy 1,290]

If you're considering the Pico 4, you might also consider waiting until April tor the Pico 5 release.

[Donka 645]

45 minutes ago, odourboy said:

If you're considering the Pico 4, you might also consider waiting until April tor the Pico 5 release.

At this time, the Pico 5 is strictly rumour and the bigger rumours concerning that is that there will be no consumer oriented Pico 5. May want to disregard that as an option.

[tull 290]

I7 processor, 3060 12GB card here on a quest 3… everything on ultra, resolution isn’t mind blowing BUT it will do … very smooth and a fantastic experience 👍👍

[odourboy 1,290]

6 hours ago, Donka said:

At this time, the Pico 5 is strictly rumour and the bigger rumours concerning that is that there will be no consumer oriented Pico 5. May want to disregard that as an option.

That would be a pity!

[Sunlightnsk 0]

Thank you VERY MUCH guys! I appreciate your time and opinions.

@tull Wow! That sounds promising.

Will go for Q3...