Question / Help Unable to get clear image

SenAtsu

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Hello.

Been using OBS for a little while now, but I've been unable to get a really crisp and clear image for my recordings. I have made a few videos, and they lack that clarity that I see in many other videos. Now, I've come here to see if I can't get some help on this front.

I don't mean to advertise my channel or any other channel, so I apologize in advance, but this is the best way that I can get the point across.

My video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfhNk4FQ6-Q

Comparison video (just skip ahead to the gameplay around the 11 minute mark):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42ouEvEfI6s

They are both at 1080p, running at 60 FPS, and you can clearly see that there is a big difference in clarity. Despite being different games, it's the recording that is the point here.

My set-up:

Intel i7-5820k
ASUS GTX 980
16GB RAM
Windows 10 64 bit

My OBS settings:

Encoding:
- Encoder x264
- Use CBR checked
- Enable CBR padding checked
- Quality balance 8
- Use Custom Buffer size unchecked
- Max Bitrate 5000
- Buffer Size 5000

Broadcast Settings:
- File output only
- Replay Buffer length 1

Video:
- Base Resolution: Custom checked 1920x1080 16:9
- Resolution Downscale None
- Filter Bilinear
- FPS 60

Advanced:
- Use Multithreaded Optimizations checked
- Process Priority Class Normal
- Scene Buffering time 700 miliseconds
- x264 CPU Preset veryfast
- Encoding Profile high
- Keyframe interval 0
- Use CFR checked
- Custom Encoder Settings unchecked
- Encode in Full Range unchecked

I haven't done anything in Quick Sync Encoder as it's completely grayed out, but this should be everything that doesn't pertain to audio or file output locations.

OBS capture log: http://pastebin.com/st8xTC9L

I would appreciate any assistance you can give me, and if you need more information, please ask!

Edit: Added in a log, incase something jumps out at you in there.
 
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