Question / Help Best Quality for my Stream?

[Mike V]

Hey, I'm trying to stream with the best possible settings with my elgato and my xbox one with OBS.
I have been using it for a while but just wanted to see what would be the best options as far as my bitrate and what cpu encoder to use.

My specs:
i7 @ 3.4GHz
8GB Ram
Intel HD Graphics 4600

My internet:
10 ping
115 down
20-25 up

I usually use 3500 bit rate, but my streams never end up looking for that good. But when I stream with the elgato software, the quality is crystal clear. But when streaming with obs is just doesn't look that great.

Here is an example:

Streaming with OBS:
http://www.twitch.tv/imvenitt/c/4564762

Streaming with Elgato software:
http://www.twitch.tv/imvenitt/c/4658382

Just wondering how to make my stream using OBS the same quality it is with the elgato software. I like OBS way better because it's way more customizable, so I am really hoping there is answer to get my quality straight.

Hopefully someone can help, thanks!

 

[Lain]

Did you set the resolution in the properties of the elgato source to 1080p?

 

[Mike V]

Did you set the resolution in the properties of the elgato source to 1080p?

It was at 1280x720. I just changed it to 1920x1080. Is that all I should try to do?

 

[Lain]

Pretty much. Make sure your stream base resolution is also 1080p if you want to actually stream at 1080p.

 

[Mike V]

Pretty much. Make sure your stream base resolution is also 1080p if you want to actually stream at 1080p.

So I did that and made my resolution 1080p and it still doesn't reach the quality my elgato does. I'm not sure what it is :( It's not like my stream is lagging at all either, it's vey weird