Streaming
Streaming
I think the stream you're seeing is still decent. I'm using my NVENC encoder, but there are some losses in image quality. Of course, I'm not a big streamer—just an average person with 120 followers. If I could set up another machine to handle the encoding and get better results without spending any money, why not?
It's a great CPU. Remember you'll need a capture card and to configure your audio setup.
Sure, NVENC works well and gives smooth results. You notice some lower image quality compared to x264, but it’s still great for streaming on a single PC. If you want even better quality without extra costs, it’s worth exploring. Just make sure your GPU can handle the encoding at 9700k.
Thanks for the feedback! I was expecting some updates or improvements for the Ampere encoder, but it seems they haven't been released yet.
I would try it. Much improved over the CPU I normally use for streaming. For now, I’ll keep relying on the GPU.