Question / Help I've tried everything..

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CajunLee

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Ok.. I want to start off I don't have that great of a PC but I know I can stream even the basic of games.. I'm having issues with dropped frames constantly doesn't matter what I do, Switching servers, downscaling, bitrate, etc

Here is my pc spec's

AMD FX-4300
16gb ddr5
Radeon r7 370 4gb
basic HD (sadly)

I also have a constant upload of 8-10mbps, its annoying when you can't even stream Binding of Isaac due to dropped frames..

I'm uploading my log file of just binding of isaac.. you'll see I tried a lot of different things with no success, but I was only doing binding of isaac because I couldn't stream anything else. But now I know something is wrong and I'm highly confused and out of ideas.. so I'm turning to the support forum for help

Anything will be much appreciated

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EDIT *** I am noticing however that using r1 twitch server test, the bandwidth is constantly going from 300kb - 9000kb each time I rerun it, possibly twitch servers?
 

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19:12:36.588: Output 'test_stream': Number of dropped frames due to insufficient bandwidth/connection stalls: 762 (92.5%)

You got networking problems. Could be wildly fluctuating ISP line to the Twitch server. That is not good when doing CBR streaming as you are forced to set bitrate to the lower end of the spectrum. If R1 is saying 300kb-9000, thats too wild of a range. It needs to be solidly stable.

When doing a speed test, is not very accurate and biased toward nearest location and fewer hops. When you do it, run the speed test to the geographic location near the Twitch server, not your closest location. That will give a general idea of decay.

With an AMD FX 4300 and R7 370, its not that powerful, generations behind todays. Try doing:
640x480@60
1500-3000 bitrate

Start by taking the lower end of the bitrate and testing. Then increment in 250 until you see network drops. Eventually you'll find a good spot.
Over time, you will get a general sense of the range that best works. Realize, networking conditions change every hour of everyday so before you stream, test.

If it fails at 1500, back resolution down to:
360x240@20
400-1200 bitrate

To at least see if you can get something out there.
 
Aye I appreciate the help.. I saw the that in the log that it was due to bandwidth, but thats what I'm not understanding.. sometimes I get a steady bitrate, but all day today not so much.. and the speedtest I purposely picked a twitch server location and it stayed steady.

I haven't tried 640x480@60 but I'll def try it.

and I'm not sure if my cpu would be the big culprit here, I'm able stream ESO before this started up.. reason I was thinking it might be a issue with the Twitch Servers, but the increment in 250 I didn't try either and is a good idea.

Thanks I'll see what happens

EDIT UPDATE ** I did 1280x720@60 bitrate 2500 and its steady with no drops on ESO and stream is smooth.. I think it could've either been my ISP being a pain or Twitch Servers.. not sure.
 
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but I'm noticing that I have to go through different servers each time I restart the stream, the same isn't always good. Like I started in Dallas, TX, restarted and had to switch it to Ashburn, VA. Guess I can't be to picky.. at least it works.
 
Kinda rural, nearest large town is 6miles.

But this cable company doesn't service residential only businesses in the large town
 
What it seems like is that your connection hits a few speed bumps along the way. As long as you are aware of it (and your viewers too), it makes for a little more unpredictable streaming schedule.

Have fun!
 
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