Question / Help OBS framerate drops, in-game FPS normal (Windows 10)

[Mikoo]

https://gist.github.com/b22ad9da00c997b6aae1

Hey gang, I've recently started streaming again after a month and a half hiatus. Back in November, I could stream at 60fps in 720p easily (with 3,500k bitrate). Here is an example of the old, smooth 60fps stream: http://www.twitch.tv/gunstarpocket/c/7043228

After the new year (and perhaps a Windows 10 update?), my stream has constant frame drops. Here is an example: http://www.twitch.tv/gunstarpocket/v/36435677

I've tried switching to 32-bit OBS from my usual 64-bit, but the problem persists. I've lowered the bitrate to 2,000kbps and the frames to 30, but this only alleviates the problem, and there are still dropped frames.

Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated. I promise to start posting here more often, very cool cats on this forum!

 

[Sapiens]

Your log file doesn't show any streaming attempts so I will assume you do actually have dropped frames, as opposed to late or duplicate frames (which you also have), and refer you to the troubleshooting post for that issue - https://obsproject.com/forum/threads/dropped-frames-disconnecting-lag-read-this-first.8870/

 

[Mikoo]

Thanks for the reference, Sapiens. I've uploaded a new log with some more info on what's gone wrong:

https://gist.github.com/anonymous/c160eadc7460e089e12e
https://obsproject.com/analyzer?url=https://gist.github.com/c160eadc7460e089e12e

"Hook Conflict"... can this be the cause? The HDMI-out on my graphics card is fed into the Elgato HD60, which is plugged into a 2nd computer for local recording while I stream. Could the Elgato be messing with the stream somehow?

edit: I have a feeling my problem is being caused by AMD's "Raptr Gaming Center". It has its own screen capture ability, and it must be interfering with OBS. Will report back soon!

edit 2: after uninstalling AMD Raptr, I'm still getting frame loss. I set the OBS priorty to "above normal", still no dice... will report back. Reinstalling DayZ now to see if that makes a difference

edit 3: here is the latest log https://obsproject.com/analyzer?url=https://gist.github.com/5c8da201ff5eb2a6bce7 and https://gist.github.com/44c18d18a40d0a466372

There's still a Hook Conflict Detected, and I can't figure out what it is! "WARNING: Another hook is already present while trying to hook d3d9.dll, hook target is unknown. If you experience crashes, try disabling the other hooking application"

 

[Mikoo]

Okay, so I uninstalled the latest version of OBS, and installed the Multiplatform version in its place, just to see if it made a difference. And the difference is NIGHT AND DAY! Absolutely no frame drops on the Multiplatform stream. Here is a sample: http://www.twitch.tv/gunstarpocket/v/36515111

I'm going to try an older version of regular OBS, so I can port all of my scene settings. Will give you guys an update

 

[Israel Rotaru]

Hi mikko?

Any update for your tests?

 

[Mikoo]

Hi mikko?

Any update for your tests?

I decided to stick with OBS Multiplatform - I like the filter effects it has on scenes, and the overall look and functionality is better than the standard OBS. It works perfect for me!

 

[raindeeers]

I also tried multiplatform, but it was the same as the regular one.
The only thing working for me right now is to run my games in Windows 8 compatibility mode.

Note: CPU encoding is generally ok, the issue is with GPU encoding.

 

[Harold]

nvidia breaks things.

 

[raindeeers]

I use AMD so.