Question / Help Best settings for OBS 20.1.0

[DemFzz3]

Hi!
I recently started streaming just for fun, but I've been googling for best OBS settings and I can't find any. Every single Video I've looked up for turns out to be bad quality, atleast for me. I'm really dumb with all this OBS thing, so that's why I'm here! If anyone can tell me good settings, I would really appreciate that!

If you want, explain everything simple as possible! Thanks!!


Just some random Rookie who started streaming

 

[Fenrir]

There are no "best settings." Please understand that every setup, for every use case, will be very different. Any guides or videos that claim otherwise are misinforming. Your best option is to start with a base and adjust as necessary. Test, test, and test again. We are happy to offer suggestions for any issues you may be having, but we will not give you a list of settings.

As of OBS 19.0.0, an Auto-Configuration Wizard was added to help new or inexperienced users select streaming and recording settings that their PC can handle. It can be accessed from the Tools menu in OBS, and then just follow the on-screen directions. You can use this tool to get a set baseline settings for your hardware. Lastly, please note that the wizard is currently in beta!

 

[DemFzz3]

There are no "best settings." Please understand that every setup, for every use case, will be very different. Any guides or videos that claim otherwise are misinforming. Your best option is to start with a base and adjust as necessary. Test, test, and test again. We are happy to offer suggestions for any issues you may be having, but we will not give you a list of settings.

As of OBS 19.0.0, an Auto-Configuration Wizard was added to help new or inexperienced users select streaming and recording settings that their PC can handle. It can be accessed from the Tools menu in OBS, and then just follow the on-screen directions. You can use this tool to get a set baseline settings for your hardware. Lastly, please note that the wizard is currently in beta!

Okay, Thanks alot but is there explanation for pixelated stream when I have output settings high and bitrate on 4000? Res is 1080p

 

[Fenrir]

4000 bitrate is extremely low for a 1080p stream. Check out my blog post here for more info:

https://obsproject.com/blog/streaming-with-x264

 

[Techsavvy Gaming]

i use nothing higher then 3000 bitrate , currently has been 2800, whether its YouTube, Twitch or Restream to stream to Previous stated platforms, i use 1080 when not using restream, in an I3 ( Although mirroring i am mirroring xbox thru windows 10) and i dont have any issues, All depends on setup , Your game system, hardware, Internet upload speed obvious, and to find best OBS Settings for your setup. Took me some practice but, can say happy with what i have to work with, Hi IM Late lol

 

[PuLzoH]

This vid helped me establish the best OBS settings, he explains the hows and whys of the settings chosen. He is also a software engineer hope it helps! https://youtu.be/hQJOVSY6_bg

 

[MCBYT]

Judging by the specs in your log, you should have no issue with 1080p60. Try 1080p with Lanczos scaling, 60fps, NVENC encoder with a bitrate of 40000 for recording and 5000 for streaming, MKV file extension, and you should be good to go. I've got .2ghz more than you, but a GT1030 instead of 1050TI, and I can easily get 1080p60 smooth recording.

 

[The Frugal Streamer]

Hi!
I recently started streaming just for fun, but I've been googling for best OBS settings and I can't find any. Every single Video I've looked up for turns out to be bad quality, atleast for me. I'm really dumb with all this OBS thing, so that's why I'm here! If anyone can tell me good settings, I would really appreciate that!

If you want, explain everything simple as possible! Thanks!!


Just some random Rookie who started streaming

4000 will give you a pixelated stream, especially with NVENC on a 1050Ti. 6000 is really what you need using x264 to encode to give you a reasonably clean stream. Honestly, I'd recommend you downscaling to 720p/60, especially on Twitch. You aren't gauranteed to get transcoding and you don't want to force buffering for low bandwidth viewers, since they'll get frustrated and leave your stream.

 

[MCBYT]

4000 will give you a pixelated stream, especially with NVENC on a 1050Ti. 6000 is really what you need using x264 to encode to give you a reasonably clean stream. Honestly, I'd recommend you downscaling to 720p/60, especially on Twitch. You aren't gauranteed to get transcoding and you don't want to force buffering for low bandwidth viewers, since they'll get frustrated and leave your stream.

I suppose it depends on the game. I stream 1080p60 at 5000 on a 1030, and it turns out beautifully. QuickSync encoder.