Question / Help Suddenly Settings Are Too High?

[Manfr3dDK]

Hey fam,

I have been streaming at 720p with 50 fps for about 2-3 months since I upgraded my PC with no issues at all - great stream quality, no lags or high CPU usage or anything.

Then all of a sudden, today, I have FPS drops and in game lag ON stream (while streaming).

I played H1Z1 for a few hours before I started streaming with no issues, I've played just now and there are still no issues when playing OFF stream.

I have done virus and malware scans, I have updated my drivers - still no solution.

I think I've located the problem to be with OBS. I've updated OBS but the problem persists. Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Manfred.



Edit:

OBS SETTINGS:
ENCODING:
Encoder: x264
Use CBR: Yes.
Enable CBR Padding: Yes.
Max Bitrate: 2900.

VIDEO:
Resolution: 1920x1080 downscaled to 1280x720
FPS: 50
Filter: BICUBIC SHARPENER (good detail, 16 samples)

ADVANCED:
Process Prio. Class: Above Normal
x264 CPU Preset: veryfast

Other than that, default values.

 

[Harold]

Try fps of 30 instead. it's about 66% more cpu use for no real gain.

 

[Manfr3dDK]

There is a huge difference in stream quality between 30 and 60 fps. And I have been streaming 720p at 50 fps for months. Suddenly I can't. it makes no sense.

 

[Harold]

Yes, 60fps needs between 50% and 100% more bitrate to maintain picture quality.

 

[Manfr3dDK]

Anyway, even though it doesn't make a difference, I still have managed to stream for 3 months at 50 fps 720p without having issues. So the problem I'm looking for a solution for is that. Is it hardware malfunction? I can't seem to find any issues with hardware whatsoever. I have 300+ fps on CS:GO when not streaming.

 

[alpinlol]

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