*Update* Log: https://gist.github.com/879850758862d2a02eb90de8de7dd6b1
Laptop Specs:
i7-4710HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
16GB Dual Channel DDR3L 1600MHz (2x8GB)
NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 970M with 3GB GDDR5*
*I use a Alienware Graphics Amp that houses at NVIDIA 1070 instead of the built in 970m
Capture Device: Elgato HD60S
What I Stream: PS4, Xbox One, NES Classic, Switch (hopefully). I don't stream PC games via OBS (I use GeForce Experience for that)
I'm aware that 1080p60 is out of the question, but I'm trying to find a way to stream at 720p60 with as little pixelation as possible without running my CPU into the ground. I have a few questions and I'm hoping to pick everyone's brains here. I'm pretty sure my processor is the issue here though.
I currently have my OBS set up the following way:
3000 bitrate
Input Res (Monitor): 1080p
Output Res: 720p
Downscale Output: 720p
FPS: 60
CBR: x264
Encoder: Very Fast (would love to go Faster or Fast, but if it's not possible, I figured as much)
What are some changes I should make? Are there any other settings I should toy with? If there's any other settings you guys need in order to analyze the data, I'll be happy to grab the rest when I get home. I'm just ultimately trying to get a nice clean image for my stream but at the same time, not red-lining my CPU.
Additional Questions:
1. What has more impact on pixelation? The bitrate at which you stream at or the encoder preset?
2. Are there any settings I can alter on the Elgato side that would reduce CPU usage when streaming via OBS, or does OBS override those settings?
Example: I streamed Let it Die (PS4) this morning with the settings above and for the most part it was in the 65-85% range but there were a few areas or moments when it would spike to 99% and the stream struggled. I'm probably being overly nit-picky about this, but I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of my Laptop before considering buying a Desktop with improved specs. Thanks in advance for your help guys and girls, it's greatly appreciated. I've also included a link to my stream from this morning. I apologize for the audio balance, I tweaked a few things and clearly misfired. Thanks!
Example: https://youtu.be/KRgGBYvvMtw
Laptop Specs:
i7-4710HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
16GB Dual Channel DDR3L 1600MHz (2x8GB)
NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 970M with 3GB GDDR5*
*I use a Alienware Graphics Amp that houses at NVIDIA 1070 instead of the built in 970m
Capture Device: Elgato HD60S
What I Stream: PS4, Xbox One, NES Classic, Switch (hopefully). I don't stream PC games via OBS (I use GeForce Experience for that)
I'm aware that 1080p60 is out of the question, but I'm trying to find a way to stream at 720p60 with as little pixelation as possible without running my CPU into the ground. I have a few questions and I'm hoping to pick everyone's brains here. I'm pretty sure my processor is the issue here though.
I currently have my OBS set up the following way:
3000 bitrate
Input Res (Monitor): 1080p
Output Res: 720p
Downscale Output: 720p
FPS: 60
CBR: x264
Encoder: Very Fast (would love to go Faster or Fast, but if it's not possible, I figured as much)
What are some changes I should make? Are there any other settings I should toy with? If there's any other settings you guys need in order to analyze the data, I'll be happy to grab the rest when I get home. I'm just ultimately trying to get a nice clean image for my stream but at the same time, not red-lining my CPU.
Additional Questions:
1. What has more impact on pixelation? The bitrate at which you stream at or the encoder preset?
2. Are there any settings I can alter on the Elgato side that would reduce CPU usage when streaming via OBS, or does OBS override those settings?
Example: I streamed Let it Die (PS4) this morning with the settings above and for the most part it was in the 65-85% range but there were a few areas or moments when it would spike to 99% and the stream struggled. I'm probably being overly nit-picky about this, but I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of my Laptop before considering buying a Desktop with improved specs. Thanks in advance for your help guys and girls, it's greatly appreciated. I've also included a link to my stream from this morning. I apologize for the audio balance, I tweaked a few things and clearly misfired. Thanks!
Example: https://youtu.be/KRgGBYvvMtw
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