Question / Help Game Broadcaster HD vs Live Gamer HD

WayZHC

Member
Hey. I'm sure there is already thread of this but didn't find one so:

What is the main difference between these two cards: Game Broadcaster HD and Live Gamer HD (using with OBS ofc)? I know that the encoding is done by CPU so these cards are used only for capturing. Game Broadcaster doesn't have audio in but that's not a problem.

Pros and cons? I live in Finland and here the Live Gamer HD costs almost double (199€) to the Game Broadcaster HD (119€). I'd like to hear is the Live Gamer HD worth the extra 80€? Both does capture 720p60fps

I will do a 2 pc stream setup and i need to know which one to choose. Stream pc parts will be:
Intel Xeon E3-1245v2 (with HD P4000 graphics), cheap H77 mobo, 8GB of ram.
 

Sapiens

Forum Moderator
The Game Broadcaster HD's output resolution always matches its input resolution. If you send it 1080p60 then it outputs 1080p30, and if you want to stream at 60 FPS then you have to change your source resolution to 1360x768 or lower. However, the Live Gamer HD's output resolution can differ from its input resolution. If you send it 1080p60 it can be configured to output 720p60 for a 60 FPS stream, without forcing you to lower the source resolution. Running games at 1360x768 or lower is not so fun unless you're on a console, so if a 60 FPS stream is your goal and you'll be playing PC games, the LGHD is the better choice.
 

WayZHC

Member
Sapiens said:
The Game Broadcaster HD's output resolution always matches its input resolution. If you send it 1080p60 then it outputs 1080p30, and if you want to stream at 60 FPS then you have to change your source resolution to 1360x768 or lower. However, the Live Gamer HD's output resolution can differ from its input resolution. If you send it 1080p60 it can be configured to output 720p60 for a 60 FPS stream, without forcing you to lower the source resolution. Running games at 1360x768 or lower is not so fun unless you're on a console, so if a 60 FPS stream is your goal and you'll be playing PC games, the LGHD is the better choice.

Okay that is totally worth the 80€ :D Thanks for the info. I'll go with the LGHD
 
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