The Video tab is where you’ll change the resolution of the stream and the frames per second. The slower the preset, the more clear the image will be, but the more strain on the CPU to create a clear image. For games that are slower or with minimal movement (Card games, etc.), choose Medium.

CPU Usage Preset: For games with high movement (FPS, Sports games, etc.), choose Fast to VeryFast.

This is dependent on your internet and quality you want to stream at.

Bitrate: Max 6,500 Kbps if you are a non-partnered Twitch streamer.

If you are using multiple GPU, your number will adjust based on which GPU you want to use.

If you are using only 1 GPU, then set this to 0.

Preset: ‘Max Quality’ if you have a 20 series GPU or higher / ‘Quality’ if you are using a 10 series GPU.

Bitrate: Max 6500 Kbps if you are a non-partnered Twitch streamer.

If you are using the NVIDIA NVENC H.264 (new) Encoder: Twitch will throttle your bitrate down and cause massive downgrade in your quality as a result.* That is the highest you can go as a non-partner. *Note: If you are a Twitch streamer that isn’t a partner, you should set your max bitrate to 6,500 Kbps. This, along with your equipment, will help determine what you can stream at! You can run a speedtest from Google to see what your speeds are at.

For 1080p video at 60 frames per second, we recommend 4,500 to 9,000 kbps.

For 1080p video at 30 frames per second, we recommend 3,000 to 6,000 kbps.

For 720p video at 60 frames per second, we recommend 2,500 to 5,000 kbps.

For 720p video at 30 frames per second, we recommend 1,500 to 4,000 kbps.

As far as how fast of internet you need, it all depends on the resolution and FPS you want to achieve. This provides a much more consistent internet connection for the stream compared to Wi-Fi.

Therefore, it’s best that you run your internet to your computer with an ethernet cable. Your internet speed is a major factor in determining what quality you can and can’t stream at. We put together a guide on all of the settings you need to adjust to ensure the stream is as high quality as your system and internet can handle. Getting the right video and audio settings can mean the difference of a stream that is inviting and high-quality, or a stream that looks like its ran off a potato. This is especially true when you are getting your settings correct. Streaming is a ton of fun, but it can take some work to get right.

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