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How to Choose Thunderbolt Capture Card

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Author : PURPLELEC
Update time : 2024-10-17 15:47:38
  What is a capture card?
  A capture card is a device that converts the game signal from your console or gaming PC into digital data that you can view on your PC or share to the internet. This allows you to not only capture your gameplay to watch later, but also live stream it via YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more. Standard capture cards usually come with at least three ports: one (usually HDMI) for connecting to your console or gaming PC, another for connecting to a monitor, and a Type-C port that allows you to connect the capture card to your PC for recording and live streaming. Some capture cards also come with microphone and audio ports for easy live streaming and real-time commentary.
  While software like Wondershare Filmora Scrn and the Windows 10 Xbox companion app allow you to record and stream your games without special hardware, most of these methods are limited and require more processing power, which can affect your gaming performance. That's why Thunderbolt capture cards are a better choice for streaming games.
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  Connection Types
  Once you've determined what inputs you need, you need to understand what types of connections your workflow requires. PCIe is the standard for internal desktop capture cards and is the most common one. However, the main limitation of using PCIe is the number of PCIe lanes on the motherboard. Therefore, if you plan to set up a new system, be sure to reserve PCIe lanes for graphics and video capture cards. Using PCIe lanes for additional Ethernet and USB 3.x connections can be a costly mistake if there is not enough room on the motherboard for additional video capture cards.
  Number of capture cards and inputs
  If you plan to use a switcher and stream games, a video capture card with one input that supports the switcher output is sufficient. Without a switcher, you will need a capture card input for each camera that must be connected to a software video switcher such as Telestream Wirecast or vMix. There are PCIe and USB video capture cards available that support up to four HD inputs, as well as PCIe cards that support eight HD inputs. However, please note that there are no 4K cards that support multiple inputs. You can add as many capture cards to your system as you want, but make sure you have enough PCIe lanes and bandwidth, as well as a powerful computer and graphics card to handle multiple video inputs.
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  FAQ
  • What is a capture card used for?
  It's an input device for converting game signals to digital data that you can share on the Web. With it, gamers can capture and save their gameplay. With a capture card and various additions such as an HDMI cable, you can easily record and share your games.
  • Is it possible to stream without a capture card?
  Yes, you can do it from a PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS.
  • Can I use OBS without a capture card?
  To stream to Twitch, YouTube or Mixer with OBS (Open Broadcast Software), you don't need to have an advanced capture card. All you need is your Xbox One and PC. Game streaming becomes more and more popular in the whole world.
  • What is better a capture card or OBS?
  Capture Card. When installed on a single PC, it will not provide any performance improvement over capturing your game with game or window capture. Using a capture card on one computer will actually require more resources.