OBS Processor

[alexjt11]

Right, I need a new processor my current i7 3770 just isn't cutting it I can't encode in x264 and play games. So I'm currently on the nvidia codec. Which is awful quality.

So I need a processor which isn't stupidly priced like the 5960x but it good enough to stream and play a game. I don't even mind going amd. but I want to be able to play minecraft from time to time so that single core performance matters. Any suggestions. As I really don't know what is good.

What would be helpful is rather than put the one you think is best. Maybe put two or three or more as I do have a limited budget. So please nothing more than 400 pounds (sterling UK).

[crabcrabcam]

Ummmm? Are your OBS settings alright, and what games are you playing because I'm running OBS fine on an I3 4430. Maybe lower the bitrate? 

[Yoinkerman]

Does that chip have quicksync? If it does try that

[alexjt11]

I stream at a bitrate of 8000 on nvidia and 5000 on x264 and it uses loads of my processor.

[alexjt11]

I also tried quick sync but the hassle and the quality was not worth it

[DarkSmith2]

Hard to believe your 3770 cant handle your needs. What resolution are you streaming with?

With a budget of 400£ the fastest you could probably get is 4790k+cheap board

Or is the 400£ budget CPU only?

[Hman1250]

It's definitely your OBS settings. A 3770 is more than enough for OBS recording. I have an FX 8350 and I can record 1080p just fine

[crabcrabcam]

I stream at a bitrate of 8000 on nvidia and 5000 on x264 and it uses loads of my processor.

That's it then. You should only use 3500 for twitch anyways. Just down that a little and it will be fine. https://obsproject.com/estimator Use this to see what you should use for settings

[Coombzy]

Take a look at your settings that is definitely not right for a 3770. If you're streaming to Twitch downgrade the bitrate to something like 2500.

[Morgan MLGman]

@alexjt11 the i7-5820 is an amazingly efficient CPU for its price. 6 cores 12 threads rocks it. The issue is the prices of X99 motherboards. If you can afford it, grab it right now. Best bang for the buck with this CPU.

Although I doubt it's your CPU's fault to be honest, 3770k should be fine.

250 pounds: http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402&Tpk=i7-5820k
If your budget for the CPU only is 400 pounds add a water cooler or a Dark Rock Pro 3 for instance (since it comes without a stock heatsink) and overclock it to 4,4 from 3,3 for example.

[alexjt11]

I'm not recording I'm streaming though and it uses about 60 to 70 percent of my processor alone so running bf4 is impossible. If you could post pictures of your settings I would appreciate it. Maybe I have messed something up? I mean the quality is really good!!!

[alexjt11]

Also I'm streaming to YouTube

[Heizu]

Right, I need a new processor my current i7 3770 just isn't cutting it I can't encode in x264 and play games. So I'm currently on the nvidia codec. Which is awful quality.

So I need a processor which isn't stupidly priced like the 5960x but it good enough to stream and play a game. I don't even mind going amd. but I want to be able to play minecraft from time to time so that single core performance matters. Any suggestions. As I really don't know what is good.

What would be helpful is rather than put the one you think is best. Maybe put two or three or more as I do have a limited budget. So please nothing more than 400 pounds (sterling UK).

Yea somethings wrong there your 3770 should be more than enough power

[crabcrabcam]

Also I'm streaming to YouTube

Still use the OBS estimator, but again, 8000 is too high. and so it 5000. Keep it down to a maximum of 3500, the reason that is twitches max is because there isn't too much difference after that and it just becomes harder for people to watch on the other end.

[alexjt11]

Okay I will look again. But thabkyou for those who offered a cpu. Also I have an upload of 1.5 MB/s and I can stream a 1080 60fps game on the Nvidia codec at 8000. Will this change if I go to a different codec???