Question / Help Stream is permanently extremely pixilated. Please help!

XSugarLipsX

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Does anyone know what would be the perfect settings that I should have set up for my comp/internet abilities etc and so it shouldn't be pixelated?

Computer specs:

Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Laptop or Desktop: Desktop
If name brand - N/A - Own Build
Type of Mouse (USB/PS2/Wireless) - First Gen Razer Naga
Type of Keyboard (USB/PS2/Wireless) - Razer Black Widow (non-stealth)
Amount of memory - 16GB RAM
Motherboard model (if known): ASUS - P9Z77-V PRO
Video card: EVGA GeForce GTX680
Processor: Intel i7-3770k CPU @ 3.50 Ghz

Download: roughly 50mbps
Upload: Roughly 20mbps

OBS logs - for some unknown reason the only ones I have are from June.... I've streamed a few times since then including tonight but I don't see them! Back in June I had the same issue though so hopefully these will still help.

Logs seem to be too long so followed forum guidelines, hope you guys can read this:

http://pastebin.com/MKrALyHL
 
Hi Osiris, thank you for your response.

These logs are older and I think they are from my initial streams but with the help of friends I've gone through a whole host of different settings/qualities and it continues to be pixelated.

I have it currently set at 30fps.

May I ask, what resolution do you think would be the best for my computer/internet which would still produce a good quality picture on my stream?
 
Assuming you're streaming to Twitch, 720p@30fps, 2000kbps, x264 Veryfast is the 'golden point' for non-partnered streamers.
 
The "veryfast" preset isn't set in stone if you have a system that can handle a slower sounding one.
 
True, but it's the starting point. Slower is better, but uses a lot more CPU. Have to test for about 20 minutes on each before stepping down.
 
Thank you so much Ferret and Harold.

I...uhm..had it on UltraFast so now I've taken it down to Very Fast as suggested. I will see how that looks the next time I stream.

I really appreciate the help, I'm new to OBS and not very technically-minded when it comes to computers.
 
Ah yeah, that'd do it. Ultrafast uses very little CPU, but terrible quality. Almost as bad as QSV/NVENC or the Avermedia hardware encoder.

Slower the preset, the more CPU it uses, but the better quality at a given bitrate.
 
You are awesome Ferret!

Thank you so much! I did a test last night briefly after your suggestions and I do believe it looks better, smoother and less pixelated!

Can't thank you all enough! <3
 
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