Streaming Setup Assistant
Recommended streaming settings, bandwidth calculator, and overlay resources
Recommended Settings
Video Bitrate:6000 kbps
Audio Bitrate:160 kbps
FPS:60
Encoder:NVENC or x264
Keyframe Interval:2 seconds
Bandwidth Calculator
Current Configuration
Video Bitrate6000 kbps
Audio Bitrate160 kbps
Total Stream Bitrate6160 kbps
Recommended Upload Speed
You need at least 1.3x your total bitrate as headroom for stable streaming.
8.0Mbps upload
Quick Reference
720p Gaming~5 Mbps upload
1080p Gaming~8 Mbps upload
1440p Gaming~13 Mbps upload
4K Gaming~20 Mbps upload
Pro Tip
Always run a speed test at speedtest.net before going live. If your upload speed fluctuates near the recommended minimum, consider dropping to a lower resolution or reducing your bitrate to avoid dropped frames.
Tips & Resources
OBS Studio
- Use the built-in browser source for overlays and alerts
- Enable "Preview Scaling" to reduce GPU load while keeping output resolution
- Set CBR (Constant Bitrate) for the most stable stream
- Use NVENC if you have an NVIDIA GPU to offload encoding from CPU
Where to Get Overlays
- OBS Studio - Built-in sources for text, images, and browser overlays
- Streamlabs - Free and premium overlay themes with auto-setup
- OWN3D - Professional overlay packages and animated alerts
- NerdOrDie - Free and premium stream overlays and widgets
- Visuals by Impulse - Free animated overlays and stream packages
Audio Setup
- Use a noise gate filter to cut background noise when not speaking
- Add a compressor filter to even out loud and quiet moments
- Keep game audio at ~70% and mic at 100% for clear voice
- Always do a test recording to check audio levels before going live