Ichalvl 1752 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) (I believe they're also called Capture Cards or whatever) What are good streaming cards, if any? Are there any perks / etc of having them? I just finished up my new rig and would love to be able to stream more easily. I can post rig specs here in a second. Edited November 5, 2013 by Ichalvl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HCMikey 248 Posted November 5, 2013 I'm pretty sure this is secretly a "I have a better computer than you" thread. 1 1 Ika and AntyCrix reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichalvl 1752 Posted November 5, 2013 I'm pretty sure this is secretly a "I have a better computer than you" thread. I wish. I'm 90% sure that half of sG has a better computer than me, and this rig only cost me 800. I thought that was pretty low for a PC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HCMikey 248 Posted November 5, 2013 I wish. I'm 90% sure that half of sG has a better computer than me, and this rig only cost me 800. I thought that was pretty low for a PC. You underestimate sG bro. We are some poor motherfuckers just trying to make it through college, except Ctark and Thorgot. 4 Randy Savage, Knox, water.exe and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichalvl 1752 Posted November 5, 2013 You underestimate sG bro. We are some poor motherfuckers just trying to make it through college, except Ctark and Thorgot. Good news, I based that 90% off of donation count. So, Ctark and Thorgot make up 90% of it! 2 Randy Savage and Sean reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntyCrix 591 Posted November 5, 2013 16 GB of RAM? That's not even normal fucking cock munch 2 2 jc4x4, Randy Savage, yeet and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichalvl 1752 Posted November 5, 2013 ITS FOR THE PORN I TELL YOU 2 Randy Savage and Sean reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntyCrix 591 Posted November 5, 2013 I'm pretty sure this is secretly a "I have a better computer than you" thread. 2 2 jc4x4, Randy Savage, Sean and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HCMikey 248 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) 16 GB of RAM? That's not even normal fucking cock munchhe honestly could've got a better GFX by not getting the 16gb and settling with 8 gigs, his GFX more than makes up for the lack of ram if there ever is one with the 2 GB of video ram in reserve. Edited November 5, 2013 by HornyCat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntyCrix 591 Posted November 5, 2013 he honestly could've got a better GFX by not getting the 16gb and settling with 8 gigs, his GFX more than makes up for the lack of ram if there ever is one with the 2 GB of video ram in reserve. Shit I didn't even notice his graphics card.. lol.. 2 2 Randy Savage, jc4x4, yeet and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ika 320 Posted November 5, 2013 AFAIK a streaming card is just software -> hardware. With the right streaming software and your CPU, you probably shouldn't have any issues with streaming. You probably shouldn't bother unless you actually make money off your streams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swed 2651 Posted November 5, 2013 This is good for streaming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryziou 538 Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) This is good for streamingHe doesn't want to know that.... Just download software like Fraps, Dxtory or w/e. I'm pretty sure you need good internet too. Edited November 5, 2013 by Ryziou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichalvl 1752 Posted November 5, 2013 He doesn't want to know that.... Just download software like Fraps, Dxtory or w/e. I'm pretty sure you need good internet too.I use ObS. It's amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gamer4125 40 Posted November 5, 2013 Capture cards are more for console streaming/recording. For PC recording/streaming, you just need some good software. Fraps is okay but eats a metric fuckton space uncompressed. 1 Randy Savage reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Savage 71 Posted November 5, 2013 Capture cards are more for console streaming/recording. For PC recording/streaming, you just need some good software. Fraps is okay but eats a metric fuckton space uncompressed.this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
water.exe 725 Posted November 5, 2013 Just stick with OBS and your rig I would stream 720p@60fps or you could do 1080@30fps. you have an incredibly similar setup to 1/2 of LAG TVs casters and he streams at 720p@60fps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiyeon 369 Posted November 5, 2013 As others have said, your rig is fine, your internet needs to be good though to stream at good quality. Need to have high upload. 1 water.exe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichalvl 1752 Posted November 5, 2013 As others have said, your rig is fine, your internet needs to be good though to stream at good quality. Need to have high upload. Is this good enough? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jiyeon 369 Posted November 5, 2013 Is this good enough? I'm pretty sure this is secretly a "I have a better computer better internet than you" thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
water.exe 725 Posted November 5, 2013 Upload speed could be better but you shouldnt run into any major problems. Just stick to 720p@60fps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryziou 538 Posted November 5, 2013 I use ObS. It's amazing.Oh right, I forgot about OBS. I use that too :> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted November 5, 2013 You only need a capture card if you want to stream like xbox or something. Otherwise you just need software Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
