Question / Help New user, need help with the settings

[razielq]

Hello

I started using OBS recently and i have a bit of a problem with the settings. My goal is to stream various games starting with RTS/MOBAs and ending with FPS / 3rd person games (like Watch_dogs) possibly in 720p / 30fps, I need help with any crucial settings like Bitrate etc. I've also noticed high ping during streaming online games, not sure if i something can be done about it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Here is my PC / connection info:
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU @ 3.30Ghz
8gb ram
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (i know its crap, ordering a new card in 1-2weeks)

Connection speed from speedtest.net
61.19Mbps Download Speed
2.94Mbps Upload (not sure why its so low but well)

So i guess thats about it. As i said before any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[FerretBomb]

https://obsproject.com/estimator

Speedtest is worthless for livestreamers. It doesn't test using the same method of communication that livestreaming uses.
Enable 'minimize network impact' in the settings to help with your ping a little.

The 'sweet spot' for non-partnered streamers is 2000kbps, 720p, 30fps. Much past that, and an i5 runs out of gas pretty quick in any case.