Need assistance with Dxtory BF? Let me know how I can help.
Need assistance with Dxtory BF? Let me know how I can help.
Darthsonix
09-25-2016, 12:30 PM #1I received Dxtory yesterday after using FRAPS for an extended period. Everything was configured correctly, and I'm using the lagarith lossless codec, yet I'm still experiencing a 50% FPS drop. My 5400RPM HDD might be the issue. If anyone has any advice or suggestions to resolve this, I would really appreciate it. Here are my system details: MoBo specs – ASRock 970 Extreme 3 CPU, AMD Phenom II x4 960t GPU, EVGA 560ti 2GB RAM, 8GB GSkill ripjaws PSU, Corsair enthusiast TX750.
Your CPU and hard drive are significantly lagging for recording tasks. Expect a substantial decrease in frames per second with any recording program. To minimize the impact, consider upgrading to a dedicated capture card featuring built-in H.264 processing. This device enables high-quality recording up to 1080p, surpassing YouTube HD but not matching FRAPS. The drawback is its higher cost around $220. If opting for software-based methods, you'll likely need to record at 720p onto a secondary drive using a less CPU-intensive codec. The most affordable option could involve MSI Afterburner, which includes a free screen recording tool and works without requiring a MSI motherboard or graphics card. Recording at 720p or lower may reduce FPS loss significantly.
Ensure you're not using two internal hard drives simultaneously. Your main hard disk can't handle reading the game data and writing video at the same time—something will have to give, usually causing lower FPS. The fix is to run the OS and game on one drive while recording to another; you'll notice a boost right away. Also, your CPU must encode the video stream to your desired resolution, so a more powerful processor with multiple cores is ideal. If possible, consider DragonSteve's recommendation of the Avermedia Live Gamer HD, which offloads much of the processing from your CPU. However, you still need a second drive for recording, and avoid running the game on that same drive.
WhiteKilleur
10-01-2016, 12:34 AM #5Mirillis Action is suggested since it allows encoding on the GPU, lowering the load on the CPU
GamerGirl119
10-12-2016, 01:22 PM #6It seems it's time to make an upgrade or perhaps skip streaming and recording.