EVGA Xr1 Capture Device, Certified For Obs, Usb 3.0, 4K Pass Through, Argb, Audio Mixer

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No matter the set resolution, the NVIDIA Control Panel no longer lists G-Sync as an available option when the XR1 is in play. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . I used the recently-reviewed Lenovo P15 Gen 2 mobile workstation for the capture test, and there were no drop-outs or other USB issues. There’s some information regarding the card itself, and a small “OBS Certified” sticker, but that’s about it.

I have been using EVGA products for years and now with the new XR1 my live streams are looking better than ever, and installation was a snap.It can pass through video at 60 FPS at up to 4K resolution, while simultaneously capturing at 1080p60, which is what you want for streaming to services like Twitch.

When the bitrate is capped at 6000kbps, the only real option to improve quality is to use a higher-quality (slower) encoding preset. The EVGA XR1 Capture Device has secretly been in use on our weekly streams for weeks without hiccups. If desired, a 4-pin TRRS style headset can be connected to the XR1, though we found a USB microphone connected directly to the PC works just as well without losing sync in this configuration. Also features an Advanced Pass Through Mode that allows you to switch to 144Hz refresh rate + HDR with the press of a button. There isn’t any major software to install, nor are you required to download a ton of drivers, the PC simply reads the card as a webcam.Using the XR1 for game capture is similarly straightforward, but getting the best quality is more nuanced. The quality of the video and audio recording was excellent, and the end result was as good as I could have expected from any USB 3. An examination of the MKV file OBS generated (I chose this format and the “indistinguishable” quality level) revealed that audio was in fact recorded.

In my testing, visuals are crisp, the only degradation I've experienced coming from OBS capture settings, not the card itself. It can't match the true titans of the space, like the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt, but for streamers especially, it's very good. capture devices, you’re also getting the capabilities of something like the Cam Link – though not up to the 4K resolution of the latest version of that device. Customizable RGB LEDS and built in audio mixer controls at your fingertips with the EVGA XR1 Pro control dial.This means you will need to use the XR1’s headset jack as described above to hear the game and add commentary or else you’ll need to monitor your feed from the capture computer, which may result in desynchronization. Reproduction in whole or in part, in any form or medium, without express written permission of Hot Hardware, Inc. The higher bitrate does require more system resources with all cases increasing their CPU usage by around 10%.