Record your sessions on the identical drive and compare it with another separate drive.
Record your sessions on the identical drive and compare it with another separate drive.
Hey there! So you're using a single hard drive with a Seagate Barracuda 2TB, and you're trying to match YouTube's 60 fps for uploads. The issue is that tools like Dxtory, Mirillis Action, or AMD GVR keep the frame rate around 50s even when you're set to 60fps. Adding another drive could help, but it depends on how your system handles recording and storage. What do you think? Any tips? Thanks!
Recording to a different SSD could be beneficial; an i7 processor likely helps, though a separate HDD probably wouldn’t make much difference.
It might be useful if your CPU struggles to handle the task. Encoding in real-time while gaming can be challenging. However, if the issue lies with your SSD, upgrading to a faster one could help. A high-capacity or high-performance drive—like a WD Black—might be ideal. A WD Purple is also worth considering as it’s built for surveillance applications.
The issue around 50 FPS often stems from the hard drive losing frames. Switching to an SSD would be a better choice since it’s more cost-effective and better suited for this. You might move the recorded clips to the hard drive after filming is finished.
Based on my observations, switching to a dedicated disk improved frame rates significantly. However, the effect varies depending on the game—some require minimal disk access while others are more demanding. Naturally, a heavier workload will notice the change more than lighter titles like Binding of Issac, which runs smoothly with little disk usage.
It's a common problem with Dxtory at 60fps recording. TotalBiscuit investigated it and discovered a new codec that, despite being larger in size, captures video smoothly at 60 frames per second. You can find more details here: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/nh4vr9 Record to a different storage device for better results.
Using an SSD comes with a cost, and you might need to transfer all data to another HDD after recording. Writing heavily to an SSD isn't ideal for its longevity. An i7 processor can help, but the combination of i7 CPU and motherboard is quite pricey.
It isn't inexpensive, but it may cause the SSD to degrade over time, though it could improve speed.
It's also a high-end product that comes with a premium price tag. You might face challenges when transferring everything to another storage device, or if you record for extended periods, space could become limited. (This is unlikely, but worth noting) For a solid SSD, the 850 Pro is recommended, but aim for at least 250 GB.