Question / Help [NEW] Trying to Stream/Preview Stream causes "encoder initialization failed"

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ISleepTheDayAway

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Since I updated OBS a couple days ago when trying to stream/preview stream I get the error "encoder initialization failed", I am using the Nvidia NVENC encoder, it's the only thing I can use as my GPU's a 780Ti while my CPU's an i5-2500k (And before you say that my 2500k should be able to handle it, it can't, trust me.) So, I'm looking for a fix while still being able to use NVENC (I don't mind downgrading OBS versions if that's possible/it won't change any of my settings or scenes.)
 
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UndeadPlum

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I've been having the same issue as well, ever since the most recent updates. Other than the OBS updates nothing on my computer has changed. Only way I can use OBS right now is to use the x264 encoding settings, which lower the quality of the stream.
 
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Lain

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The other nvenc presets. They're in advanced. Usually the encoder will fail if you try to set an NVenc preset that isn't supported by your processor or drivers.
 
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UndeadPlum

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Hmm I see. Is this advanced encoder settings thing new? I've never had to mess with it before. Also, how do I tell which settings will be best for my computer?
 
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Lain

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Automatic is what the NVenc author has said to use when I asked him about it. I don't know much about it other than that. It's only semi-new.
 
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UndeadPlum

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Okay I was wondering if it were new or not because my problem only started to occur with the most recent updates. I have not changed any settings nor done anything with my computers settings and drivers. The OBS updates are the only things to have changed.
 
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syltpasta

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The last OBS update fixed the problem for me!
Using preset: auto

Hopefully this problem wont affect me more in the future :)
Thanks Jim for ur support!
 
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