You're streaming with OBS and require assistance!
You're streaming with OBS and require assistance!
Sure, let's review your OBS settings for streaming to Twitch. Your current configuration looks solid but could benefit from a few tweaks. MaxBitrate set to 900 is good for quality, but you might want to adjust it based on your internet speed. Buffer size at 0 with a custom buffer is fine for low-latency streaming. Quality balance at 10 keeps resolution down to 1280x720 at 30 fps, which should work well for most channels.
Your encoding settings seem appropriate—using X264 with the "very fast" profile is a solid choice. If you're experiencing lag or buffering, consider lowering the buffer size slightly (e.g., 1-2 seconds) and ensuring your internet connection is stable. Also, make sure your GPU supports the resolution you're targeting.
Let me know if you'd like help fine-tuning any specific part!
I’m aiming for a smooth, lag-free stream, while the current one feels slow. It works okay for the game. Testing with Rocket League.
Haha, okay I adjusted the settings a bit and set the bitrate to 2k. CBR isn't working. When previewing, it's around 20,000 kb/s. No buffering or lag during playback. Regular streaming maintains the same speed. About 38 dropped frames are visible. On Twitch it seems like a stutter, probably low frame rate. OBS warned me about high CPU usage. Updated on November 4, 2015 by Remco1250
CBR helps Twitch adjust the video frames for smoother playback. Losing 38 frames isn't significant, but high frame drops can strain your system's CPU. Watching Twitch streams often causes performance issues, even with nearby servers. If you can't view your own stream, it doesn't mean others can't. I'm unable to watch my own broadcast despite servers being just a few kilometers away. As long as frames stay stable, everything should work fine. A friend could check for stutters or buffering problems in the game. Streaming is quite demanding on CPU resources.