WINDOWS
1. Using Windows Update, update Windows 10 to 2004 or 20H2/09 (if available) per
https://obsproject.com/blog/five-simple-tips-for-new-streamers
2. In Windows 10 versions 1809 and newer, we recommend that "Game Mode" be enabled for maximum gaming performance. Game Mode can be enabled via the Windows 10 "Settings" app, under Gaming >
Game Mode.
3. Run OBS as Admin. Right-click on short cut, properties, advanced, check box, ok, apply, ok
OBS
4. One of your audio devices has a sample rate that doesn't match the rest. This can result in audio drift over time or sound distortion. Check your audio devices in Windows settings (both Playback and Recording) and ensure the Default Format (under Advanced) is consistent. 48000 Hz is recommended.
OBS Sample Rate: 44100 Hz
Speakers (2- Realtek(R) Audio): 48000 Hz
OBS Settings, Audio, General, set Sample Rate to 48 kHz
5. Display and Game Capture Sources interfere with each other. Never put them in the same scene (Scene).
6. Audio buffering hit the maximum value. This is an indicator of very high system load, will affect stream latency, and may even cause individual audio sources to stop working. Keep an eye on CPU usage especially, and close background programs if needed.
Occasionally, this can be caused by incorrect device timestamps. Restart OBS to reset buffering.
Source affected (potential cause):
Audio Output Capture
7. As stated above, use the Quick Sync (QSV) encoder if available
GAMES
8. Cap your games at 60 FPS
