Question / Help OBS too much for macbookpro?

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EpicReset

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Ok so trying to stream a more customized setup vs using the native Twitch streamer in ElGato's GameCapture HD. OBS ran fine on my old desktop, but on my macbookpro CPU usage is off the charts... any ideas on how to stream more effectively with this setup?

2009 macbookpro bootcamp win7 ultimate x64

Win7 Rated it a 5.2:
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More details about my computer  
 
 5.2 Determined by lowest subscore 
Component Details Subscore Base score 
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8700 @ 2.53GHz 6.1
Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB 6.1 
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9400M  5.2 
Gaming graphics 3839 MB Total available graphics memory 5.5 
Primary hard disk 45GB Free (75GB Total) 5.7 
Windows 7 Ultimate 

System   
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  Manufacturer Apple Inc. 
  Model MacBookPro5,5 
  Total amount of system memory 8.00 GB RAM 
  System type 64-bit operating system 
  Number of processor cores 2 
 
Storage   
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  Total size of hard disk(s) 232 GB 
  Disk partition (C:) 45 GB Free (75 GB Total) 
  Media drive (D:) CD/DVD 
  Disk partition (E:) 57 GB Free (158 GB Total) 
 
Graphics   
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  Display adapter type NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 
  Total available graphics memory 3839 MB 
        Dedicated graphics memory 256 MB 
        Dedicated system memory 0 MB 
        Shared system memory 3583 MB 
  Display adapter driver version 8.17.12.6141 
  Primary monitor resolution 1280x800 
  DirectX version DirectX 10 
 
Network   
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  Network Adapter Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter 
  Network Adapter Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network) 
  Network Adapter Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter 
 
Notes   
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  The gaming graphics score is based on the primary graphics adapter. If this system has linked or multiple graphics adapters, some software applications may see additional performance benefits. 
  Caution: Based on the results of the WinSAT Disk assessment, your system drive may have slower response times under some workloads. Performance results will depend on the specific applications used and the amount of memory available. If your experience is satisfactory, no action is needed.
 
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alpinlol

Active Member
well your macbook doesnt really have the best hardware :/ i wouldnt suspect to get any real performance for streaming out of that macbook :(
 
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EpicReset

Member
alpinlol said:
well your macbook doesnt really have the best hardware :/ i wouldnt suspect to get any real performance for streaming out of that macbook :(
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Looking at the new mac pro... possibly bootcamp with win8 just for my game stuff and running mavericks for my photo video stuff... I have to wait to really see the specs on the macpro that I can afford whenever they actually release.
 
Krazy

Krazy

Town drunk
If you are really serious about streaming, you should look into something other than a Macbook, to be honest. They never seem to have great hardware. Though obviously if streaming isn't going to be your primary focus it's up to you.
 
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