Check if these components match the requirements of the Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 at 1080p 60 FPS streaming.
Check if these components match the requirements of the Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 at 1080p 60 FPS streaming.
Hello everyone. I’m using a Core i7 3770K, a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, and 16 GB of DDR3 RAM. I’m thinking about purchasing an Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2 and streaming at 1080p with 60 FPS. Mostly I’ll record gameplay from my PlayStation 5 and add some overlays, but I also want to stream my desktop occasionally (web browsers, text editors, etc.). I plan to use this PC only for streaming, not for gaming or multitasking. Another question: will this setup handle pure video streaming without overlays using the Elgato Stream Link feature at the same time? Will it meet those requirements? Thanks ahead!
I don't have any background in streaming, so keep that in mind. My idea is that if you're just setting up a "stream PC," it shouldn't require a powerful machine. If you have a capture device inside the PC, it can handle basic capturing and streaming. The capture card mainly takes care of converting formats, leaving the CPU to do less work. I'm feeling tired now, so hopefully this clears things up. Also, does anyone confirm I'm not misunderstanding?
That's incorrect, the capture card simply transfers the video between devices. Its purpose is to move the video file from one source to another. As suggested by its name, it handles this transfer process.
The Elgato uses specific encoding formats. If it sends raw video, the bit rate would be very high. https://help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/article...ifications
To store videos on your hard drive and share them on platforms like Twitch or YouTube, Elgato Game Capture HD must compress the raw footage using the H.264 standard. You can choose between hardware or software encoding based on your setup. Hardware encoding is recommended because it significantly lowers CPU usage. It utilizes the graphics processor found in Intel CPUs. When hardware isn't available, you'll notice a warning stating "Video is currently encoded using a software encoder" (CPU). Capture cards handle data transmission rather than compression themselves; they work with your GPU or CPU to send uncompressed video. A capture card isn’t an encoder, which is why a dedicated streaming PC is necessary.
I realize my mistake. That should still provide ample computing power for a dedicated streaming setup.
It really depends on the goal he's aiming for. 1080p60 frames per second can feel quite choppy if the X264 settings aren't optimized properly. Generally, for Twitch streaming, 1080p60 doesn't make much sense since upload limits are too low to deliver a noticeable quality improvement for most games. I'd rather have a smooth, artifact-free 720p60 stream than a visually poor 1080p60 one every day.
Also, I could be too exhausted to grasp what you're saying. I'll follow up tomorrow.