Ping high when streaming (Streamlabs OBS)
I've tested to stream a couple of times today, and my ping is going up to 150 on Discord.
My internet speed is 10mb/s download and 1mb/s upload.
I've watched Youtube videos on people saying to start at 2500 bitrate, but I decided to lower it. I've done that multiple times from 2500, so now it's at 1000 bitrate and still doing it.
I don't want to go too low, because I don't know how much bitrate is a good quality on the stream.
Best Answer
I'm in the same case as you (1Mb Upload) so I'm speaking from experience here.
It's hard to stream at that speed. I've blocked my bitrate to 800 for a 480p output image.
Still, if I do a fast movement (like spinning the camera around the character), it gets blurry.
On top of that, multiplayer has lots of lag spikes (tried with Dark Souls 3 which is peer to peer, could be different with a dedicated server game).
What I would advise is either :
- Get a better connection
- Stick to offline recording when doing multiplayer
- Stick to slow moving / 2D games
To end on a more positive point, even if your stream is blurry, when Twitch transforms it into a VOD, it gets a little bit nicer / some of the blurryness goes away.
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How do I fix high ping while streaming on OBS?
New MemberGo to Settings -> Advanced -> Network and enable "New networking code" and "Low latency mode". This setting is designed to lower in-game ping when you're streaming.Why is my ping high when I stream?
If you're streaming games, for instance, you'll need to ensure that you have enough bandwidth for uploading. Insufficient bandwidth will affect the amount of time required for data to be sent out and then back, resulting in high ping (latency) and, most likely, lagging during your game.How do I stop ping when streaming?
Plug directly into your modem When possible, you should be streaming using a wired connection. Plug that ethernet cable directly from your modem to your computer. It will speed up your live video stream, and is more reliable than a WiFi connection.Does streaming affect ping?
Latency, also called ping, measures how much time it takes for your computer, the internet, and everything in between, to respond to an action you take (like clicking on a link). For most of us, latency won't affect our video streaming, Spotify listening, or Instagram surfing.Streamlabs OBS - How to Reduce Ping when Streaming
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