Can my computer record video?

[Wildlight]

Hey all,

Not sure if my computer is capable of capturing video. Wanting to record some boss pulls for analysis and of course kill shots.

My computer is what is on this list.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MfTnNQ

Thanks all

[Deleted]

just try. You need high capacity high bandwidth drive to record raw footage other wise you can experience slowdown and stutters

[Biernot]

Install GeForce Experience and use Shadowplay. You should only experience minor performance decreases.

[Blueobelisk]

I have the same graphics card as you and I can record just fine. You should be fine. (You may lag a bit for some games.)

[Wildlight]

Install GeForce Experience and use Shadowplay. You should only experience minor performance decreases.

@Biernot Thanks for the tip. I already had GeForce Experience installed, but I don't see Shadowplay on it anywhere. I looked in the settings under Features and all I have is Game Optimization, Gamestream, In-Game Overlay, and Ansel.

Is there a plugin or something I need for Shadowplay?

Thanks

[Flame6]

I believe the default key bind is ALT+Z

[Cows For Life]

Install GeForce Experience and use Shadowplay. You should only experience minor performance decreases.

Don't install that crap if you can help it. Just use OBS Studio which can use the hardware encode on the GPU.

[Wildlight]

Don't install that crap if you can help it. Just use OBS Studio which can use the hardware encode on the GPU.

@Cows For Life I have used OBS in the past, but it takes quite a bit of setup iirc. But what do you mean use the hardware encode on my GPU?

[mauserr]

get a second stik of da same ram model asap u cheeky cunt single vs dual channel is massive especially in games dat r well optimised 2 andle multicore processors like assassins creed origins were u get up 2 30 fps more 4 da same amounts of ram jus in dual channel instead of single channel bruv
with shadowplay ull record everythin fine n wont feel any per4mance impact wotsoever i swear 2 christ

[Wildlight]

Get a second stick of the same ram model asap. Single vs Dual Channel is massive, especially in games that are well optimised to handle multicore processors, like Assassin's Creed Origins, where you get up to 30 fps more for the same amounts of ram, just in dual channel instead of single channel.

With Shadowplay you'll record everything fine and won't feel any performance impact whatsoever.

@Ragnar Ragnarsson unfortunately I won't be able to afford another stick of ram for a bit, but how do I get shadowplay to work? I am mostly just recording WoW as well, not anything else. But I don't see Shadowplay as an option on my GeForce Experience?

Thanks

[mauserr]

@Ragnar Ragnarsson unfortunately I won't be able to afford another stick of ram for a bit, but how do I get shadowplay to work? I am mostly just recording WoW as well, not anything else. But I don't see Shadowplay as an option on my GeForce Experience?

Thanks

i think they integr8d it into somethin now called da in game overlay m8

[Perfectdoll]

Alternatively, OBS Studio nowadays is pretty much plug and play, I've found when I installed it fairly recently. Yes, you can set it up to do fancy scene recordings etc, but all you really have to do is set up what format you want it to record, where to save the recordings and a keybind to start recording and it'll record whatever's showing on your screen no problem.

[Wildlight]

Alternatively, OBS Studio nowadays is pretty much plug and play, I've found when I installed it fairly recently. Yes, you can set it up to do fancy scene recordings etc, but all you really have to do is set up what format you want it to record, where to save the recordings and a keybind to start recording and it'll record whatever's showing on your screen no problem.

@Perfectdoll What format do you record in or recommend for my setup? I may try OBS again. Also do I need to worry about setting it up so it doesn't pick up Discord and voice comms?

Thanks

[Perfectdoll]

I just have it set to record as mp4 and 'same as stream' (which is controlled under settings -> output), which which is 1920x1080 and then scaled to 1280x720 60 fps (settings -> video), which I've found works well for me and you should be able to run the same (or better) with no issues with those parts.

Also, yes, if you want it not record discord, you need to set up a scene (you do this in the lower right of the program window when it's open. Press the + to create a new scene, make sure it's selected. Start the game you want to use the scene to record and in the sources box press the + and choose 'game capture', 'create new' and then in 'mode' select 'capture specific window' and choose the game (presumably wow.exe) you want to record. Press ok. If the game doesn't cover the entire black screen, just drag until you have the size you want it to be.

Next, for sound, press the + on sources again and, if you want to record what you're saying, choose 'audio input capture', 'create new' and select your microphone in the drop down and press okay. To add game sound, do the same with 'audio output capture' and select your standard audio device. I'm afraid I'm not sure how or even if you can split off discord/voice comm sound without bringing in some type of mixer/extra equipment, as I haven't really needed to do so the times I've recorded. The alternative is probably not to add an 'audio output capture' at all and just have the video be silent. I hope this helps you though.

[Djuntas]

OBS is not intensive to use Easy to use as well.

[Erous]

If you plan on streaming live, you'll also need to factor in your internet upload bandwidth as that could make or break not only your stream, but also your game experience