Bug Report NVENC encoder error

[Izumo]

As shown in the image attached, whenever I try to record using OBS I get this error. I've tried a few possible solutions but the issue persists.

- GPU Driver is up to date
- OBS is up to date
- OBS is set to use my GPU in the Nvidia Control Panel
- OBS is shown as using the GPU Engine in the Task Manager

I have tried using NVIDIA NVENC H.264 and NVIDIA NVENC H.264 (new), but I encounter the same error.
I restarted my computer after the GPU Driver Update
I restarted my computer after the OBS Update
I restarted my computer after changing the settings in the Nvidia Control Panel

The issue happens at completely random times. I've been able to record while playing games and then have the error appear while trying to record the same game. Most notably in Beat Saber.

Using Nvidia's included Shadow Play and Instant Replay works perfectly fine. But I also need to capture multiple audio sources and webcams sometimes, and OBS is the tool for the job.

 

[Narcogen]

Please post a log with your issue! Here's how...

Since you mentioned Beat Saber and Shadowplay, I'm guessing having those two running (Beat Saber to play the game, and possibly ShadowPlay is loaded in the background) are using up your available NVENC sessions. Cards usually only have 1-2 available, and VR games use one, and ShadowPlay also uses one-- nothing left for OBS.