The Oculus Rift Compatibility Tool was a free Windows utility released by Oculus (now Meta) to quickly scan a PC’s hardware and determine if it met the minimum and recommended system requirements for virtual reality.
However, Meta has since discontinued and removed the official tool because the Rift and Rift S headsets are legacy devices, and hardware standards have shifted significantly. How the Tool Worked
Hardware Scan: The standalone executable performed a 5-to-10-second sweep of your system.
Target Components: It strictly checked your Central Processing Unit (CPU), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), system memory (RAM), Operating System (OS), and the number of available USB 3.0 / DisplayPort connections.
Results Dashboard: It generated a straightforward checklist highlighting exactly which components failed or passed the benchmark. Baseline System Requirements
If you are setting up an older headset today, you can manually compare your specifications against the legacy targets checked by the tool:
Oculus Rift CV1 VR – Full Original Set w/ Box – Good Condition Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Oculus Rift S PC-Powered VR Gaming Headset $383.17(€329.75) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 or better Graphics Card NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 480 or better Intel i5-4590 or better Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or better Video Output Compatible HDMI 1.3 output Video Output 1x DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort 3x USB 3.0 ports + 1x USB 2.0 port 1x USB 3.0 port Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit) or newer Windows 10+ How to Check System Compatibility Now
Because the official software tool is no longer actively hosted on the Meta Quest Setup page, you should use these alternatives: Get Ready for Rift S | Meta Quest Blog
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