We will be resolving this issue with a number of techniques, but in some cases the only solution will be to buy better hardware. I will try to guide you through boosting more performance out of your PC no matter what. ..
If you’re looking for a great live streaming software, I would recommend OBS. It’s free to download and there are plenty of guides on the internet to help you get started.
Find the Problem
- In the game, go to Options and click on the Streaming tab.
- Under “Settings for streaming,” make sure that “Enable bandwidth test mode” is checked.
- Click on Start Test to begin the test.
- Once the test is complete, please let us know what happened by posting in this thread or sending an email to support@twitch.tv with your computer’s information and the frame rate you were running at during the test. ..
If you’re playing a game and want to move to your desktop, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. If you’re using a graphics card or CPU to do some work, look at the Task Manager and see how much usage it’s putting out.
If you’re not using your device to its full potential, please update your drivers, update OBS, and follow this guide for optimizing your settings.
If your CPU or GPU are reaching close to or 100% usage, that is why your game is suffering. You may notice frame drops in your game, or perhaps your viewers will notice frame rate drops in the stream. ..
- Reduce screen resolution
- Reduce the number of active pixels
- Reduce the refresh rate
- Use a low-resolution monitor
- Use a lower refresh rate monitor
- Use a low-resolution graphics card
- Disable anti-aliasing on your graphics card
How to Reduce CPU and GPU Usage While Streaming
Closing down programs that are using CPU in the background can help to improve your computer’s performance. To do this, open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc and click on the CPU tab.
In my case, we can see that around 50% of my CPU is being used by apps not necessary for streaming. We can close down these apps to free up CPU power for our stream. If some apps need to be open, for example, if you use Chrome for music whilst streaming, you could switch to a less CPU intensive option. You could use the Spotify desktop app, or switch to a low profile browser with less tabs open. ..
Reduce the graphics settings on your computer to save power. Look for options that may increase CPU usage like render distance. With these settings lower, your PC will free up more processing power.
One way to keep your frame rate high in your game is to limit the frame rate. This can be done by changing the game launch options, or by using a specific command in the game’s options.
If you don’t have a frame rate limit, the game will try to push as many frames as possible, which means the PC will be using all of its CPU and GPU power to try to maintain a higher frame rate. In many cases, this isn’t needed. It’s best to cap your frame rate at a reasonable level so that your PC isn’t overworked. This will free up some processing power for your stream and it will help you to maintain a smooth, consistent frame rate. ..
I’ve found that a fix that works for me is to use a stutter-free performance software program. This software helps me to keep my viewers’ videos smooth and fluent.
To find a suitable frame rate, run the game and see what frames you get. You can use a program like FRAPS to capture your frame rate. Pay attention to the average, and then choose a frame rate limit slightly below that. If you only have a 60Hz display, you should simply cap your frame rate to around 60fps because you won’t be able to see any higher frames. ..
Summary
- Make sure that your streaming device is set to the correct resolution
- Use a quality streaming service
- Use a controller to optimize your experience
Close down unnecessary background apps Reduce in-game graphics settings Limit your frame rate
If your computer or graphics card is still using 100% power, the only solution would be to upgrade it. If you have any questions about this guide, please reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.
