Question / Help Can't use NVENC encoder. Starting the output failed.

Markoszz

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I've used OBS Studio many many many times. But suddenly, when I am trying to record I get the notification with the famous "Starting the output failed. Please check the log for details. Note: If you are using the NVENC or AMD encoders, make sure your video drivers are up to date." message.

Specs:
Intel i9 9900K
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Pro WiFi
Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming
G.Skill Trident Z RGB F4-3000C16D-32GTZR

The log says that there are "No NVENC capable deviced found" and that it "Failed to open NVENC coded: Generic error in an external library".
I noticed that sometimes I can't use OBS and Adobe Premiere Pro simultaniously, but I haven't opened that in a while. And yes, I have updated my Nvidia Driver. I also tried to disable the Intel UHD Graphics in my BIOS, but with no luck.

I've tried to use CBR, VBR and CQP. And I have tried to change the Recording Format, Preset, and Profile settings under Output. Also, no luck. x264 recording however does work, but that's not what I want to use for my recordings.

I am using OBS 23.2.0-rc1 (have used 23.1.0 and 23.0.2 with the same error as an end result).

Here are my settings:
Notification: https://imgur.com/w86ekcC
Output: https://imgur.com/JKwjftD
Video: https://imgur.com/Acmkbef
Advanced: https://imgur.com/TwRwrbs

I really hope someone can help me as it's driving me crazy. Thanks!
 

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Markoszz

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Taserface86

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Hey! Im an OBS noob but I am having the same issue as described in this post. Can someone walk me through how I get OBS to record gameplay at 5120x1440 please? I have no idea how to split the canvas or whatever so it works
 

Linkachus17

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Hello! i have same problem here, i tried to update my GPU into latest update and still gives me error. lowering the resolution also does not work, i use 1366x728 resolution. any fix for that?

my spec :
Intel i5 7200U
NVIDIA 930MX
 
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