Question / Help OBS Classic is fine but I want Studio

[WarrenP]

Hi All,
I have run OBS-Classic for thousands of hours, it runs virtually without error. Sure, there are the occasional hiccups - but overall... worked great.

Tried to update to the new OBS-Studio - and basically nothing works. I can launch OBS-Classic and get maybe 100 packets drop for +/- 45min. I launch Studio and it goes to about 90% packet loss instantly.

Attached is the log. I noticed it mentions "bandwidth stalls" - however I'm unsure why OBS-Studio has this issue, but OBS-Classic doesn't seem to care?

21:29:27.394: Output 'simple_stream': Number of dropped frames due to insufficient bandwidth/connection stalls: 2049 (58.5%)

I can steady download/upload whatever for hours - no weird dips in service. Just Studio...

Halp?

 

[Fenrir]

Try the new network code with low latency option in Settings -> Advanced.

 

[WarrenP]

Try the new network code with low latency option in Settings -> Advanced.

Tried that just now, but it didn't seem to work.

Still at 80% loss :/

 

[Suslik V]

From the log it is clear that you have 2500kbit/s limit (from the Twitch, I think). Make sure that the web-service itself allow to you to use more than 3500kbit/s.

Edit: numbers...

Edit 2: TwitchTest (Twitch Bandwidth Test tool)

 

[WarrenP]

Yeah, I was looking at that in the beginning, so I reran the test. I think I'm good?

https://i.imgur.com/1lfqVsS.png

 

[WarrenP]

BTW - thank you guys so freaking much for helping out here. Regardless of the outcome - I appreciate it.

 

[Suslik V]

The test results are good, then nothing to worry about. Just make new stream. And look what else application can use your bandwidth.

 

[WarrenP]

Right, so I think Suslik and I are sharing a brain :D

So I just launched a few video games to help determine if it's a CPU/Graphics/etc. issue.

Battle.net launcher

• World of Warcraft = failed, like 60% dropped frames
• Destiny = 0% Dropped frames

Epic Games Launcher

• Fortnight = 0%

Steam (instantly began dropping frames)

• Fallout 4 (no internet usage) - 3% dropped

So I'm kind of wondering at this point, if there isn't something "Non-OBS" going on here.

 

[WarrenP]

Right, so I think Suslik and I are sharing a brain :D

So I just launched a few video games to help determine if it's a CPU/Graphics/etc. issue.

Battle.net launcher

• World of Warcraft = failed, like 60% dropped frames
• Destiny = 0% Dropped frames

Epic Games Launcher

• Fortnight = 0%

Steam (instantly began dropping frames)

• Fallout 4 (no internet usage) - 3% dropped

So I'm kind of wondering at this point, if there isn't something "Non-OBS" going on here.

I also need to add- I'm only getting about 10% CPU usage during these frame drops. I don't know if it's related, or if I just added fluff - but figured it would be helpful.

 

[Suslik V]

By the log - it's only the network issue, nothing else. For encoding lag - you'll see another message.

 

[Suslik V]

For clear results, try Software x264 encoder in OBS Studio Output Settings.

 

[R1CH]

Make sure you don't have any 3rd party network optimizer / priority apps installed. You can also try installing the Intel ethernet driver, your Twitchtest screenshot shows you using the default Microsoft one.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...005504/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html

 

[WarrenP]

Okay, updated driver, and recaptured with all the changes. See attached.

 

[R1CH]

Disable "Low latency mode", this requires a very stable connection to function.

 

[WarrenP]

Disable "Low latency mode", this requires a very stable connection to function.

OH MY GOD I think it worked.

Can I give you money? Cause I'd like to give you money.

Seriously.

 

[R1CH]

https://obsproject.com/donate :)

 

[WarrenP]

https://obsproject.com/donate :)

Done.