Question / Help Decent PC, decent upload speed and stream + webcamera still buffers/lags/loads

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DesTinY222

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Hello,

I'm probably not the only one with this issue but I've tried many things on youtube, forums and stuff, didn't help. So, my upload speed according to speedtest.net is 98 mbps (98000 kbps). PC specs: Intel Core i5-4460 CPU@3.2GHz; Nvidia GeForce 960 gtx; 8 GB RAM... With my upload speed I should broadcast 3500+ bitrate without any issues but at the moment I cannot set higher than 1200 (which still leads to some buffers and huge 15sec delays). Tried changing servers. Feels like the reason is elsewhere. Please help/suggest/ask anything that could be an anwser. ASAP.
 
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DesTinY222

New Member
Thank you for the response. Yes, frames aren't dropping and I've read that thread carefully. Let's say 15sec delay is OK. But how can you explain me that at 2500 bitrate (720p), stream is buffering 2 sec each and it's impossible to watch for everyone? Is it really out of my control? If yes, than it's little bit unfair comparing my upload speed with others :/
 
FerretBomb

FerretBomb

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The problem isn't your upload rate if you aren't dropping frames. The issue is with your viewers' download rate AND their route to the Twitch video delivery server. If they can't download what you're sending at a rate that allows smooth playback, they will buffer.
Even if they have a 100mbps connection, if they have a bad route to the video server, they're STILL going to buffer.

The average rate at which people can watch smoothly is 2000kbps. Even going to 2200 causes a significant increase in viewer buffering statistics, according to the metrics Twitch put out a year or two back. And it hasn't changed since then.

So yes, the only thing you can do is use a lower bitrate to reduce the amount your viewers need to download.
This isn't about 'fairness'. It's how reality is, and what you need to do to be able to cope with it and provide a stream your viewers can watch.
 
FerretBomb

FerretBomb

Active Member
It's until the routing improves, or Twitch improves their distribution network.
It's your call, but I'd still recommend going at 2000kbps and dealing with some minor buffering at 720p@30fps.
At 1200, you'll be forced to downscale to 480p to maintain image quality unless you're playing a VERY low-motion game (Hearthstone level low motion).
 
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DesTinY222

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Alright. Made it at 2000. I am playing CSGO so it's high-motion. And I hope it will be fine for majority because when I watch my own stream through the laptop with the same Net, it's delaying for 20-30sec and sometimes buffers
 
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