Set the file writer to ProRes and live stream to three simultaneous destinations. In vMix for example you can add many sources in order to stress the system. We have to stress that it is af great value to also test in the encoder software that you are using, whether it be vMix, Wirecast, OBS, Digital Rapids, FMLE or an entirely different software. Make sure to test in the relevant encoder software Thanks to the replay function in Data 2 you donate have to play the game yourself.
Dota 2 has provoked hardware and driver issues that other stress tests haven’t been able to. We are very happy with the blend test, which is highly efficient in spotting hardware- and configuration errors.ĪIDA64 also stresses the processor and the memory og and will asp show voltage and temperature which is useful when you testing for CPU throtteling causes by high temperatures.įurMark and Dota 2 are games that a very good at pushing the graphics card. Prime95 will push the core components of a system (CPU, RAM and motherboard) and should successfully run for at lease 24 hours. It will stresstest the RAM and highlight any defect modules or misconfigurations in voltage, speed or RAM-timings. MemTest86 is a standalone application that boots from a USB-drev.
A stress test running for shorter or longer time will help you identify potential hardware defects and if the system is actually able to encode video to used in your next live stream.īelow is a list of software that Copenhagen Streaming use when stress testing live encoders:
And you won’t know before testing your hardware properly. When using software encoders like vMix, Wirecast and OBS, it is utterly important that the underlying system is reliable.
To take full advantage of the these tips, the less savvy IT-person should ally with a tech savvy colleague. Copenhagen Streaming does not take any responsibility for any damages done using these tools. If the hardware your are testing is defect, these tests can help you find out. The article will help you test the stability of your live encoder.