Is my RX 550 sufficient for recording game videos?
Is my RX 550 sufficient for recording game videos?
I've been attempting to record game footage but the FPS frequently drops significantly. I've used OBS and Fraps without success. It seems my GPU might not be sufficient for capturing video quality. I've tested older games like Crysis 2 and rFactor, which run smoothly at over 90 FPS, yet still experience major drops when recording. My system specs are: AMD FX-6300 CPU, Asus M5A78L-M LX V2 motherboard, 16GB DDR3 RAM, RX 550 4GB GPU, and a setup with three HDDs and two SSDs connected to a Gamemax GP 650 power supply. What steps should I take?
I believe you're correct regarding the CPU, since the previous time I managed to record game videos I used an i5-3570K and the GPU was comparable.
When aiming to stream live, you'll require a new computer. For recording videos that you plan to edit later, AverMedia and Elgato offer video capture cards with built-in storage. More affordable, lesser-known brands exist, though their performance may vary.
AMF/VCE or alternatively the AMD version of the hardware encoding implementation isn't the top choice in terms of quality. I'd prefer to rely more on the x264 component.
Quality to size ratio isn't the best measure, it doesn't matter what quality, it's not important for capturing.
Creating items and dealing with intricate sequences counts toward the quality category. At greater bitrates the distinction diminishes but remains present.