Question / Help Massive dropped frames

Igmdigm

Igmdigm

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Hey, I was wondering if I get some help with this issue I'm having. I've already seen the (mega)thread for dropped frames and tried everything within reason to no success. I also switched from OBS standard to studio and I still suffer the exact same problem.
Basically, I'll get 50-95% dropped frames for absolutely no reason when streaming, even on webcam with no games open. CPU usage is usually around 25-35% at most in this situation. I've tried altering the bitrate, switching servers, reconfiguring settings, etc. and I'm not entirely sure what to do at this point. I've also looked for a couple of other threads on the issue with little success. Maybe I'm missing something obvious, but I have no idea.
The weird part is that a few months ago I was having 0 issues with OBS and rarely, if at all, had any dropped frames. I had a hiatus since then however, and now that I want to get back into it, I'm having this problem.
Any help would be appreciated, and I thank you for your time.
Log file: https://gist.github.com/5cd8279e7286949d7cbaa9ec4f67c616
 
EBrito

EBrito

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With 1920x1080x30fps 3500kbps Preset Faster you get
09:24:48.972: Output 'simple_stream': Number of skipped frames due to encoding lag: 767113647 (30.2%)

Try this:
Preset Veryfast, Superfast or even Ultrafast (only change this ad observe performance)

Other option
Escale in VIDEO settings to 1280x720x30fps 2500 kbps Lanczos (or Bicubic) and use veryfast preset

Or maybe you can try NVENC. Look my "About" in my profile. With worse PC I got good results with NVENC.
 
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EBrito

EBrito

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Use OBS 64 bits.
Copy shortcut, edit and hook it to 64 bits OBS

also you can rise OBS process priority (advanced settings)
 
Igmdigm

Igmdigm

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My internet speeds are also normal at 60 down 11 up. I also tried streaming via Shadowplay and the average framerate was significantly better, even during graphically demanding gameplay. However, it did suffer from a bit of occasional jutter. That may be because of Shadowplay itself though, I'm not sure.
C-Dude said:
Does turning on VSYNC in game help?
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It has nothing to do with any games at the moment. Even on desktop or webcam (basically idle) the stream is still dropping frames like crazy, forget gaming.
 
EBrito

EBrito

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The only thing I see in tyour log I don´t understand is a lot of this
08:52:51.606: [DShow Device: 'Video Capture Device'] settings updated:
08:52:51.606: video device: Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
08:52:51.606: video path: \\?\usb#vid_046d&pid_082d&mi_00#6&14cd07fd&1&0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\{bbefb6c7-2fc4-4139-bb8b-a58bba724083}
08:52:51.606: resolution: 640x480
08:52:51.606: fps: 30.00 (interval: 333333)
08:52:51.606: format: I420

Does you have several cameras?

If only one:
Try creating a new SCENE Collection
upload_2016-12-10_18-25-55.png


And create your scene again
 
Igmdigm

Igmdigm

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No, I only have one webcam. And I also tried what you said and nothing's changed. I did have a problem earlier with Studio where the webcam wouldn't register properly, but I ended up fixing that. That might be what the log is referring to.
 
C-Dude

C-Dude

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your internet is too slow

11:31:54.533: Output 'simple_stream': Number of dropped frames due to insufficient bandwidth/connection stalls: 163 (47.1%)

whats your internet upload speed?
 
Igmdigm

Igmdigm

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C-Dude said:
your internet is too slow

11:31:54.533: Output 'simple_stream': Number of dropped frames due to insufficient bandwidth/connection stalls: 163 (47.1%)

whats your internet upload speed?
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Sorry for the late reply. I already mentioned my internet speed earlier in the thread: 60 down 11 up. Same connection I had back when my streaming worked. I'm not sure what internet or hardware would have to do with anything if the problem doesn't lessen at all with significant changes in settings.
 
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