CPU and GPU requirements. (probably RAM)

[KrisReactions]

I have a cpu called an "intel core i5 3330" and a GPU called an "intel HD graphics" but I don't think they are useful for OBS, which can cause lag and may not run 1080 60fps. Which CPU and GPU do I need for OBS? Which ones are the best and cannot cause these issues or which ones are compatible? Does the CPU also matter or not? Does the RAM also matter as well? I have 8gb instead of 4gb.

 

[konsolenritter]

Regarding NVIDIA GPU see https://developer.nvidia.com/video-encode-and-decode-gpu-support-matrix-new

Regarding Intel CPU's it can be said that younger generations (10th generation) of i5 or even better i7 should do. Your i5 is 3rd generation. (My i7 4th gen in a win7 lenovo thinkpad blasted like an vacuum cleaner to stream 1080p30 using x.264, my new i7 10th generation with GTX1060 (win10 lenovo legion) does a gentle breeze now with nvenc doing the same. Even - to compare - with x.264 so without help of the GPU the 10th gen i7 makes just a gentle breeze.) That all said for strictly streaming external cams and audio, _no_ gaming.

Hope this helps a little bit.

 

[qhobbes]

Requirements depend on your source. 1080 60fps ain't happening on that unless your source is typing on Notepad. Depending on your source, you may be able to stream 1080 30fps (or 720 60fps) if you have Quick Sync Video (QSV) available as an encoder.

 

[KrisReactions]

Requirements depend on your source. 1080 60fps ain't happening on that unless your source is typing on Notepad. Depending on your source, you may be able to stream 1080 30fps (or 720 60fps) if you have Quick Sync Video (QSV) available as an encoder.

What is a source? What do you mean by unless my source is typing on a note pad?

 

[qhobbes]

The source is what you are streaming/recording. Example of sources includes games, video from camera, recorded video, programs, images, your monitor.