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Thanks for the tips! I tried 720p60 yesterday and I really didn't like the quality especially downscaling from 1440p on my monitor... But if that is the only way to solve the issue in the end, then I guess that's what I've got to do.

Hey everyone! Recently I've been getting back into Twitch streaming; however, I've been having issues with skipped frames and poor video quality which has thrown me off a bit. Before I get started, here are my PC specs: CPU: Ryzen 7 3800x GPU: MSI Gaming Trio 2080 Super RAM: 32gb DDR4 3200mhz Internet: ~100mb/s up and down Stream software: Streamlabs OBS I'd like to be able to stream 1080/60, which is something I think this setup should be able to do. I've tried both NVENC settings (new and old) and x264 encoders, both with lower and higher presets. Every time I run into either unacceptable visual quality or dropped frames, and I can't seem to find a middle ground. Before digging into my settings earlier today and trying to fix the problem for myself, I was streaming at 5000kbps with the 'Quality' NVENC preset on the main profile, at 2560x1440 downscaled to 1920x1080. I had anwhere between 10-25% dropped frames every 2 minutes according to SLOBS' data. I think the issue could either be that I'm massively overestimating my system specs, or my University is throttling my upload somewhat due to the data I'm streaming, causing frames to be lost. If someone could suggest some settings to try or point me in the right direction, that would be massively appreciated. Also, if this is in the wrong forum I apologise, couldn't really find a streaming/recording one Thanks!

4-6 hours screen on time is probs about right tbh

No clue about weight. Something that doesn't weigh a metric shit tonne for its size is good I suppose, but it's.not too much of a concern. Battery wise, under regular loads I'd expect it to last quite a while of screen on time, or at least something average or better for the price. I don't fully know what to expect, as I haven't really owned a laptop full time since 2010... Surprised that you said that the build quality on those machines wasn't great, I've heard only good things about all 3 of them.

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forums but realized that this is a great place to ask this question. So I'm starting a Computer Science degrees in late September this year at University in the UK. I'm looking for a laptop which is visually appealing, has a decent or at least bearable keyboard, has great potential for code compiling and has a great display. Right now I'm in a 3 way draw between the MacBook Pro 2019 13", the Razer Blade 15 and the Dell XPS 15. My budget is £1,600 give or take, so the loadouts of those machines that roughly equate to that budget are the ones I'm looking at. I like the MacBook because it's a great quality machine with a really good display, and I kind of want to investigate MacOS some more and try something new in the long run. However, I'm not ready in the Apple ecosystem so some of the features may not really be taken to their fullest potential. The MacBook was my original idea before I asked around and got swayed into at least considering other options. MacOS has the potential to sideload Windows as well as use programs like Parallels for seamless interaction should I need it. The main issues I can think of are the keyboard being a bit iffy and mooshy as I've heard, and the value for money that I'm getting. Similarly, the XPS 15 has an awesome screen and good build quality for it's reused chassis. I think it's a good choice as it's centered more towards productivity and as a "workstation" as opposed to a gaming PC. However, it doesn't have the same wow factor as the others, not sure why. The Blade 15 has had great recommendations from Linus and Co. But I'm wondering if the razer tax I might be paying is worth it. Plus, it's more of a gaming PC than a workstation and the temptation is there to be gaming on it. It should be noted that I intent on bringing with me and possibly upgrading my gaming pc if finances allow, so gaming isn't my primary concern. That being said, I feel like you get a lot of power for the money you spend with Razer, and the chassis and keyboard are great. Other options would be the Windows Laptop 2 or similar, but for my budget I don't feel like I've found a good specification to be honest. Any assistance would be massively welcomed. I'm around to answer any other questions you may have which might help you advise me better... Thanks! TLDR: going to uni to study computer science, looking for a good looking and we'll performing machine for my use, not necessarily gaming but some light games may be played sometimes. Currently looking at the MacBook Pro, Blade 15 and XPS 15.