By PURPLELEC | 09 August 2024 | 0 Comments
How to choose a good game capture card?
Capture card is also called video capture card, which is used to save video and audio to the computer through software. Game capture card is just one type of capture card. Game capture card can be used to capture game screen to the computer, and it can also be broadcast to mainstream media websites through game live broadcast software. A good game capture card can not only capture 1080P high-definition game quality without delay, but also greatly save computer CPU consumption. Compared with general live broadcast, game live broadcast has higher requirements for picture quality, and a good game capture card can improve the effect of live broadcast.
How to choose a good game capture card?
1. Is it better to choose a built-in PCIE game capture card or an external USB interface game capture card?
(1) Use a desktop computer or a laptop
If you use a desktop computer for live broadcast, both types of game capture cards are fine;
If you use a laptop for live broadcast, then you should choose a game capture card/box with an external USB interface!
(2) Do you change the live broadcast location frequently?
If you have a fixed live broadcast location: built-in PCIE card is more convenient, which can save space, and the wiring is more concealed, which will not cause cable confusion.
If the live broadcast location is not fixed: you can choose an external USB interface game capture card/box, which is highly mobile, compact and portable.
(3) Computer configuration
If your computer is a low-configuration desktop, it is recommended to use a built-in PCIE game capture card. PCIE cards do not have very high requirements for computers, and the latency is also low. Generally, there is no latency in live broadcasts of games.
If your computer configuration is a high-end laptop, it is recommended to use an external USB3.0 game capture card.
USB external capture cards are easy to use and do not require driver installation. They are plug-and-play and are very suitable for capturing game video signals output by mainstream laptops. In this way, there will be no space restrictions. You can capture and live broadcast games no matter where you are.
The most unbearable thing about live broadcasts is latency. The second most unbearable thing about live broadcasts is clear image quality and bright colors. Who wants to watch your live broadcast with unsynchronized sound and video and blurry images? Therefore, it is recommended to choose a USB3.0 game capture card - low latency and high resolution.
2. What kind of game capture card is suitable for game live streaming and can achieve satisfactory live streaming effect:
(1) The game capture card supports a large enough video resolution
If the video signal resolution output by the game device is 1080P/60 frames, then the resolution supported by the equipped game capture card must also be 1080P/60 frames, or even higher, so that the video signal can be captured smoothly. Otherwise, the video image will not be captured, which is the so-called black screen.
(2) The game capture card should be compatible with the capture software
Not all capture cards support the capture software on the Internet. Some only support the built-in capture software. Therefore, we should choose compatible common capture software such as OBS, Potplayer, VLC, etc., and these software are free.
(3) The stability of the game capture card should be good
The quality of a capture card is also closely related to its stability. If a capture card is broken after a few days of use, or the screen is often black, it will greatly affect the player experience. Therefore, a good capture card should be able to withstand 7*24 hours of work requirements. Maintain stable status for a long time.
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