F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop When attempting to stream Discord audio, the PC slows down and stops responding.

When attempting to stream Discord audio, the PC slows down and stops responding.

When attempting to stream Discord audio, the PC slows down and stops responding.

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Ward12
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10-01-2023, 03:32 PM
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While attempting to stream on Discord, the PC slows down and becomes unresponsive. I've tried various troubleshooting methods without success. Recently, I upgraded from an RX 6600 XT to an RTX 4070, and with the RX 6600 XT I never experienced this problem. Everything functions properly—I can stream with OBS and perform all tasks, but Discord streaming remains an issue. I suspect my PSU might be faulty, possibly a Gigabyte P750GM 750W 80+ Gold unit. My current PC specs are listed here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/BassOnWeb/...iew=8ZNLyc. I didn’t anticipate such difficulties, and I’ve reinstalled Windows multiple times, though I haven’t tried Windows 10 yet. If you have any insights, I’m at my limit.
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Ward12
10-01-2023, 03:32 PM #1

While attempting to stream on Discord, the PC slows down and becomes unresponsive. I've tried various troubleshooting methods without success. Recently, I upgraded from an RX 6600 XT to an RTX 4070, and with the RX 6600 XT I never experienced this problem. Everything functions properly—I can stream with OBS and perform all tasks, but Discord streaming remains an issue. I suspect my PSU might be faulty, possibly a Gigabyte P750GM 750W 80+ Gold unit. My current PC specs are listed here: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/BassOnWeb/...iew=8ZNLyc. I didn’t anticipate such difficulties, and I’ve reinstalled Windows multiple times, though I haven’t tried Windows 10 yet. If you have any insights, I’m at my limit.

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GekkeGans
Member
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10-01-2023, 05:38 PM
#2
Regarding your CPU, Discord may use an encoder that relies on it. Insufficient power can lead to slower performance and lag.
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GekkeGans
10-01-2023, 05:38 PM #2

Regarding your CPU, Discord may use an encoder that relies on it. Insufficient power can lead to slower performance and lag.

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Blue_Fox_Lady
Member
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10-01-2023, 06:16 PM
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I checked your PC part picker and, in reality, streaming should be possible. You’ll need to push the CPU to its maximum during each frame for both gaming and streaming, especially considering game requirements. Temperature might be an issue, but it’s unlikely with an 8-core processor. I also remember Discord offers a setting to use the hardware encoder and set it to GPU. A 750W power supply should be adequate, though this depends on the unit being new and not worn out.
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Blue_Fox_Lady
10-01-2023, 06:16 PM #3

I checked your PC part picker and, in reality, streaming should be possible. You’ll need to push the CPU to its maximum during each frame for both gaming and streaming, especially considering game requirements. Temperature might be an issue, but it’s unlikely with an 8-core processor. I also remember Discord offers a setting to use the hardware encoder and set it to GPU. A 750W power supply should be adequate, though this depends on the unit being new and not worn out.

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Hermi_123
Member
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10-09-2023, 08:31 AM
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It might be the headset. Testing with different audio devices resolved the problem. This wasn't an issue before.
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Hermi_123
10-09-2023, 08:31 AM #4

It might be the headset. Testing with different audio devices resolved the problem. This wasn't an issue before.

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Lxxn2002
Member
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10-18-2023, 06:06 PM
#5
For sound optimization, check the audio settings on both Discord and your PC. Ensure your headphones, microphone, or any headset you use is correctly configured. I’ve noticed Discord sometimes resets my preferences after an update.
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Lxxn2002
10-18-2023, 06:06 PM #5

For sound optimization, check the audio settings on both Discord and your PC. Ensure your headphones, microphone, or any headset you use is correctly configured. I’ve noticed Discord sometimes resets my preferences after an update.