Question / Help Window capture or game capture?

[Eiinstein]

Hi!

I am simply wondering whats the best to use when streaming games, game capture or window capture?

I heard somewhere that game capture took more of the CPU, I dont know.

Thanks! :)

 

[dodgepong]

Game capture takes less CPU. It is generally recommended that you use Game capture unless you can't for some reason (if the game has a hack shield, or is lower than DX9, or some other reason).

If you use Window capture, make sure Aero is enabled (Vista/Win7) and the game is in Windowed or Borderless mode. If you use Monitor Capture, make sure Aero is off (Vista/Win7).

 

[Eiinstein]

And on Game capture? Should aero be disabled?

 

[dodgepong]

Doesn't really matter. The only reason you need to disable Aero is for Monitor capture, so you can leave it enabled.