Can a capture card affect the frames per second (fps) of my gameplay?
Yes, the frames per second (fps) of your gameplay can be influenced by the use of a capture card.
The main function of a capture card is to capture video signals and convert them into digital signals. It is usually used for recording game screens, live broadcasts, or video production. In the-ory, if the capture card is well designed and properly configured, it should not directly affect the frames per second (FPS) of the game itself. The FPS of the game is mainly determined by the computer's GPU, CPU performance, and the game's own hardware requirements.
However, in actual applications, if the capture cards takes up too many system resources, such as a large amount of USB bandwidth or causes CPU usage to increase, this may indirectly affect game performance, especially when system resources are already tight. In addition, if the capture software is improperly configured, such as turning on high bitrate recording or performing complex post-processing effects, it may also take up additional system resources, thereby affecting the smoothness of the game.
