Okay, so first of all I'm new to everything with recording and streaming and new to any type of forum but I'm getting sick of my current problem. So I've recently gotten into recording and streaming because I have a very good computer and a decent upload speed. My computer specs are: 2x GTX 770 an i7-3930k OC to 4ghz and 16 gb of ram. I also have an upload speed of 2.5Mbps. So when I started streaming Combat Arms using OBS and Dxtory I would get a nice smooth stream at 720p. However, the problem is when I'm playing the game it FEELS nowhere near as smooth as if im not recording or streaming. I'm getting over 300 fps but the game FEELS laggy. I'm not entirely sure how to explain it but it also happens when I'm recoding with Dxtory. I get 200-350 frames but the game feels laggy. If it matters, I'm using a 120hz monitor. I was wondering if anyone could help me with this problem, as it is really getting to me, if I forgot to add something I'm sorry and will try to answer as soon as possible. I'm not entirely sure how forums work so I don't know how to make my log show up in a box like I've seen on this forum, so I'll attach it as a file.
Question / Help Game "feels" laggy when streaming over 300 fps
- Thread starter mkiol20
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odd usually the log would show 2 video adapters if you had 770 in sli ... doesnt matter actually sli is kinda bad for streaming anyway.
usually game capture is the best way for obs theres no need for dxtory.
your base resolution is 1280x720? guess thats cause of dxtory.
you shouldnt really have any problem do you monitor your cpu temps?
usually game capture is the best way for obs theres no need for dxtory.
your base resolution is 1280x720? guess thats cause of dxtory.
you shouldnt really have any problem do you monitor your cpu temps?
ThoNohT
Developer
In your log, you only show streaming sessions where you are using dxtory. Have you tried using game capture too, removing the dxtory capture entirely?
Also, the game running at 300 fps is probably maxing out your gpu. You could try turning on vsync, that should limit your fps to 120 and give your gpu some headroom.
Also, the game running at 300 fps is probably maxing out your gpu. You could try turning on vsync, that should limit your fps to 120 and give your gpu some headroom.
I can't get rid of Dxtory because for some reason with Combat Arms I'm unable to use the OBS because I will get a black screen. So I use OBS to capture Dxtory which captures Combat Arms. No, I haven't monitored by cpu temps, should I do that? Also, sorry I'm confused about the log file, should there be another file I attach? Also, I tried turning on V-sync but when I would record the fps would drop from 120 to 110-115 occasionally and once again, it would feel laggy. Also what do you mean by base resolution? I'm playing the game at 1920x1080 but I'm streaming at 1280x720, because my connection is too slow to stream at 1080p
well i already guessed that you would play games at 1920x1080 since everything else would be useless with that system
the point is you set a base resolution of 1280x720 in obs which confused me but i guess its due to dxtory.
did you try window capture or monitor capture while not using dxtory?
the point is you set a base resolution of 1280x720 in obs which confused me but i guess its due to dxtory.
did you try window capture or monitor capture while not using dxtory?
ThoNohT
Developer
The best option would indeed be to either try to get game capture working -- this might be a problem with your SLI setup though. You could try it with SLI turned off -- or to play in windowed mode and use window capture (do turn aero on if you do that though).
Since your'e on windows 7, monitor capture isn't going to be very smooth either.
Since your'e on windows 7, monitor capture isn't going to be very smooth either.
Whenever I try window capture the game (Combat Arms) is not shown in the list of applications open. Not entirely sure why, assuming it has to do with the hackshield of the game or the fact you can't make Combat Arms windowed. I'm pretty sure it's not due to the SLI because I've tried it with another game and it works fine. I have not tried monitor capture but I'll try it today. Combat Arms does not allowed for windowed mode, so it might work.
I also remember that when I had a 60hz monitor I didn't seem to have this problem, recording was fine felt normal with no lag, but when I switched to 120hz I think it started happening. I'm just basing this off memory but I figured it might be worth mentioning in case it helps.