Yes, you can use it for recording gameplay at 1080p, 30fps.
Yes, you can use it for recording gameplay at 1080p, 30fps.
Hello,
I’m thinking about buying the Elgato Game Capture 4K X and want to confirm if my laptop will work with it. Here’s what I plan to do and avoid:
Capture gameplay at 1080p, 30 fps, including in-game audio.
Use it with my PlayStation 3 (using an HDMI splitter), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
I won’t stream live or record pre-recorded footage of myself playing, reacting, or talking.
I won’t use my PC to play games.
I chose the 4K X specifically to ensure future compatibility.
My laptop details are:
Model: HP Envy 17-ce2010nr
Display: 17.3" IPS, 16:9, 1920x1080
OS: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations (64-bit)
RAM: 32 GB (2 x 16GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz)
USB: 1 USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3 USB-A
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
GPU: Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
I have a few concerns:
Will the capture card connect properly with my display, or will I need a 4K screen?
Elgato suggests a 6th generation Core i5 CPU. My laptop has an 11th generation Core i7. Given the gap of six years, do you think the performance is similar or close enough?
They recommend at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx for the GPU. I only have an integrated chip. Will this affect compatibility? Their previous model required an older Intel chip, but since I won’t use all its features, should I worry?
I’ve asked Elgato, who suggested the HD60 S. But it’s no longer available and costs the same as the 4K X. Also, they seem to insist I’ll stream at 4K even though I’ve repeatedly said otherwise. My goal is just to record my own gameplay at 1080p, 30fps.
Since I won’t push maximum settings, do you think the capture card will work on my machine?
It should function properly by matching your DP or HDMI port, or by using a secondary screen and capturing with that setup.
Alternatively, one could consider tools like OBS or Bandicam with the Intel Quicksync encoder integrated into the CPU—this would not affect performance and would allow smooth 4K recording.
It’s free, though Bandicam has some limitations due to a paywall and potential watermarks in videos.
OBS has a learning curve similar to Elgato, but it’s still manageable.
Good luck!