Computers and computer specs.

[AvaCharlotte]

I spent all day dealing with what I talked about in the models only section then came into this thread ready to unleash on this guy

 

[cammingcouple]

Way overkill for streaming. Intel processors have had the ability to encode 4k video using hardware acceleration since skylake (released in 2015). Why would you add a $280 GPU to do what the processor already has built-in hardware capability for? Good for gaming, but pointless for streaming. I bought a desktop last year that cost $20 more than that video card that we use to stream with that can handle 4k no problem.

 

[DJ_Pioneer]

Way overkill for streaming. Intel processors have had the ability to encode 4k video using hardware acceleration since skylake (released in 2015). Why would you add a $280 GPU to do what the processor already has built-in hardware capability for? Good for gaming, but pointless for streaming. I bought a desktop last year that cost $20 more than that video card that we use to stream with that can handle 4k no problem.

If you stream at a lower resolution you can go even cheaper.

 

[cammingcouple]

I dont like the thread because its unrealistic for most models. The majority of models in the world do not have access to the amount of upload bandwidth needed for 4k.

I don't think this is true. According to speedtest.net, the global average upload speed for fixed broadband is 33.5 Mbps. The minimum for 4k is 12ish. Even the average upload speed for the Congo or Ethiopia is more than that. https://www.speedtest.net/global-index

 

[cbhours]

If you stream at a lower resolution you can go even cheaper.

Thats a very weird video, the i7-4790k is a very powerful processor, it would be difficult to find for 40 bucks.

I don't think this is true. According to speedtest.net, the global average upload speed for fixed broadband is 33.5 Mbps. The minimum for 4k is 12ish. Even the average upload speed for the Congo or Ethiopia is more than that. https://www.speedtest.net/global-index

Where did you hear the minimum for 4k is 12mbps? I can eat up 5mbps with 720p. I wouldn't recommend looking at average upload speed and saying thats what the average person has. Generally with residential internet you either got low upload speed like under 25mbps or you got gigabit upload speed.

 

[DJ_Pioneer]

Thats a very weird video, the i7-4790k is a very powerful processor, it would be difficult to find for 40 bucks.

It was bought used from a local college.

 

[cammingcouple]

Thats a very weird video, the i7-4790k is a very powerful processor, it would be difficult to find for 40 bucks.


Where did you hear the minimum for 4k is 12mbps? I can eat up 5mbps with 720p. I wouldn't recommend looking at average upload speed and saying thats what the average person has. Generally with residential internet you either got low upload speed like under 25mbps or you got gigabit upload speed.

From Chaturbate in their OBS setup guide:

Resolution (WxH)	Video Bitrate	Audio Bitrate	FPS
853x480	800 - 1200 kbps	96 kbps	24 - 30
1024x576	1200 - 3000 kbps	96 kbps	24 - 30
1280x720	3000 - 5000 kbps	96 kbps	24 - 30
1920x1080	5000 - 8000 kbps	128 kbps	24 - 30
2560x1440	8000 - 12000 kbps	192 kbps	24 - 30
3840x2160	12000 - 20000 kbps	192 kbps	24 - 30

Those are real world averages from the largest speed testing site (not based on advertised upload speeds by providers), so I'm not sure what you mean by that's not what the average person has? I would think that's exactly what those numbers mean as it's all based on real usage. Either way, it's still a hefty margin over the required bandwidth for 4k. Then factoring in location, it would seem the majority of models have more than enough bandwidth for 4k. Certainly seems to be true for north america and europe. Some South America models may struggle with 4k, but even there, they should be ok for the most part (Brazil - 40Mbps, Colombia - 22Mbps, Venezuala - SOL).

 

[Nigerian Prince]

Those are real world averages from the largest speed testing site (not based on advertised upload speeds by providers), so I'm not sure what you mean by that's not what the average person has? I would think that's exactly what those numbers mean as it's all based on real usage. Either way, it's still a hefty margin over the required bandwidth for 4k. Then factoring in location, it would seem the majority of models have more than enough bandwidth for 4k. Certainly seems to be true for north america and europe. Some South America models may struggle with 4k, but even there, they should be ok for the most part (Brazil - 40Mbps, Colombia - 22Mbps, Venezuala - SOL).

Well for one we don't know the variability or what the distribution of those speeds are like

 

[cbhours]

From Chaturbate in their OBS setup guide:

Resolution (WxH)	Video Bitrate	Audio Bitrate	FPS
853x480	800 - 1200 kbps	96 kbps	24 - 30
1024x576	1200 - 3000 kbps	96 kbps	24 - 30
1280x720	3000 - 5000 kbps	96 kbps	24 - 30
1920x1080	5000 - 8000 kbps	128 kbps	24 - 30
2560x1440	8000 - 12000 kbps	192 kbps	24 - 30
3840x2160	12000 - 20000 kbps	192 kbps	24 - 30

Those are real world averages from the largest speed testing site (not based on advertised upload speeds by providers), so I'm not sure what you mean by that's not what the average person has? I would think that's exactly what those numbers mean as it's all based on real usage. Either way, it's still a hefty margin over the required bandwidth for 4k. Then factoring in location, it would seem the majority of models have more than enough bandwidth for 4k. Certainly seems to be true for north america and europe. Some South America models may struggle with 4k, but even there, they should be ok for the most part (Brazil - 40Mbps, Colombia - 22Mbps, Venezuala - SOL).

says it on the same obs cb page but 12000 kbps bitrate probably wouldnt look very good, i dont know though i dont broadcast in 4k.


and no the majority of models to not have enough for 4k. Average internet speed does not equal what the average person has.

Lets say I ask 15 models what their speeds are, i know a lot of columbians so lets say 10 of them say 8mbps the most common upload speed for an independent colombian. then 3 more have upload speeds say 15,25,20 and then 2 of them have gigabit upload speeds. So 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 15 25 20 1000 1000 so the average upload speed out of these numbers is a whopping 142.6mbps which is well beyond what the average person actually has.

 

[cammingcouple]

says it on the same obs cb page but 12000 kbps bitrate probably wouldnt look very good, i dont know though i dont broadcast in 4k.
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and no the majority of models to not have enough for 4k. Average internet speed does not equal what the average person has.

Lets say I ask 15 models what their speeds are, i know a lot of columbians so lets say 10 of them say 8mbps the most common upload speed for an independent colombian. then 3 more have upload speeds say 15,25,20 and then 2 of them have gigabit upload speeds. So 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 15 25 20 1000 1000 so the average upload speed out of these numbers is a whopping 142.6mbps which is well beyond what the average person actually has.

Yeah, I'm not sure either as I don't have a 4k webcam. Streaming services like Netflix get away with surprisingly low bitrates, but I believe they're also using h265 for 4k. Given the choice, I'd probably stream 1080p at 60fps over 4k anyway.

Good point. Without seeing the data we don't know. Where are you getting "the majority of models to not have enough for 4k." from?

 

[QuinnLane]

I don't think this is true. According to speedtest.net, the global average upload speed for fixed broadband is 33.5 Mbps. The minimum for 4k is 12ish. Even the average upload speed for the Congo or Ethiopia is more than that. https://www.speedtest.net/global-index

I only just got upload speeds above 0.8mb/s in my area in FEBRUARY. Yes, of this year. I'm in New Zealand. Good/high speed broadband isn't as common as you think, especially in smaller countries and even then it's usually only in busy/big towns. A model friend of mine who lives near Portland in the US is still on 0.8mb/s because they can't really afford to upgrade. So yeah, it's not as widespread or accessible as you might think.

 

[Deleted member 37064]

I only just got upload speeds above 0.8mb/s in my area in FEBRUARY. Yes, of this year. I'm in New Zealand. Good/high speed broadband isn't as common as you think, especially in smaller countries and even then it's usually only in busy/big towns. A model friend of mine who lives near Portland in the US is still on 0.8mb/s because they can't really afford to upgrade. So yeah, it's not as widespread or accessible as you might think.

I was going to comment that in many areas of the US, Canada and larger countries, there's still a lot of rural areas that don't have good bandwidth.

https://www.fcc.gov/reports-researc...ress-reports/eighth-broadband-progress-report

the Report finds that approximately 19 million Americans—6 percent of the population—still lack access to fixed broadband service at threshold speeds. In rural areas, nearly one-fourth of the population —14.5 million people—lack access to this service. In tribal areas, nearly one-third of the population lacks access. Even in areas where broadband is available, approximately 100 million Americans still do not subscribe. The report concludes that until the Commission’s Connect America reforms are fully implemented, these gaps are unlikely to close. Because millions still lack access to or have not adopted broadband, the Report concludes broadband is not yet being deployed in a reasonable and timely fashion

IIRC, there's a few aspiring or newer models here who have stated they don't have very good speeds at the time of their posting. I don't recall if it's due to availability in their area, or if it was not economically feasable for them at the time.

 

[ScarletSiggi]

I've also seen models use carts to roll their computers around.

I love that idea! I had just been trying to figure out how to be more mobile with my equipment inside the house, trying to add some variety. So simple.