Foolish issue regarding capturing gameplay footage...
Foolish issue regarding capturing gameplay footage...
It's worth considering how your recording settings affect the final output. Playing at 1080p natively should capture the game as intended, while using VSR with higher resolutions like 1440p or 3200x1800 can improve detail and smoothness, though it may require careful calibration to maintain quality. The main difference often comes down to how the software processes and compresses the footage.
The greater the recording quality, the more strain it places on your system. I prefer 720p at 60 frames per second, which works well for most tasks and provides decent visuals. For gaming, I use 1080p. It's important to keep the recording drive and game drive distinct, since recording generates a lot of data. Using separate drives can improve response time and extend the lifespan of the storage device.
I attempted 3200x1800 but during recording the speed dropped by just a few frames per second, which is why I was testing it.
System details aren't clear, but frame drop issues appear at lower frame rates. At 30fps or 720p, spikes occur sporadically, while 1080p becomes noticeable during intense scenes. Unless you prioritize 1440p, it might not be worth the trade-offs—higher resolution means bigger files, more processing, and slower uploads. I think 1080p suffices. 60fps generally improves gaming video quality more than 1440p.
Sorry, just noting that Ffraps and Bandicam are shooting in 1080p for you.
He consumes a lot of power during recording, causing significant drops in frame rate.
Recording from VSR to 1080p often improves quality, though results depend on the game, bitrate, and encoding settings. I’d test a benchmark in 1080p, then repeat with VSR active to compare. If differences are noticeable, VSR might be worth trying for other titles. If not, the extra file size or performance issues likely outweigh the benefits.