Best OBS Settings for Low-End PCs
Streaming on a budget laptop? You don't need a $3,000 rig to start. Adjusting a few hidden settings in OBS Studio can double your FPS.
1. Output Settings
Go to Settings > Output. Set your "Encoder" to Hardware (NVENC) if you have an NVIDIA card. If not, use x264 but set the "CPU Usage Preset" to ultrafast.
💡 Pro Tip:
Lower your "Output (Scaled) Resolution" to 720p (1280x720). It looks fine on mobile screens and saves huge processing power.
Lower your "Output (Scaled) Resolution" to 720p (1280x720). It looks fine on mobile screens and saves huge processing power.
2. Video Bitrate
Don't set this too high. For 720p streaming, 2500 Kbps to 3500 Kbps is the sweet spot.
3. Audio Settings
Bad audio ruins streams faster than bad video. Go to Audio settings and ensure your Sample Rate is set to 44.1kHz or 48kHz to match your microphone.