High ping on games while streaming [closed]
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I'm streaming with Elgato Capture Card to Twitch. I get high pings on games while streaming (1700kbps). How can I decrease pings while streaming? Here is my bandwidth:

Best Answer
The problem is you upload speed =(. When you are streaming, you are sending a lot of data, so your ping will get highter. You may call to your internet service provider (ISP) to ask if they can raise your upload speed.
Also try to decrease the quality of your stream. By quality I mean, for example, from 720p to 480p.
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Why is my ping high while streaming?
If you're streaming games, for instance, you'll need to ensure that you have enough bandwidth for uploading. Insufficient bandwidth will affect the amount of time required for data to be sent out and then back, resulting in high ping (latency) and, most likely, lagging during your game.How do I fix bad ping when streaming?
Plug directly into your modem Laggy livestreams are usually caused by one of two things: you're either having a problem with your internet connection or you're overloading your computer. When possible, you should be streaming using a wired connection. Plug that ethernet cable directly from your modem to your computer.Can streaming affect my ping?
To put it simply, you're always going to get some kind of lag when you're streaming. Ping, in this case, is not directly affected; it's influenced by your remaining bandwidth while you're streaming. How much lag depends on your upload speed and your stream's bitrate.Why is my ping high on certain games?
Some reasons your ping might be high include: Routers and how updated they are, where they're placed, and whether their firmware is up to date. Computers and whether they're outdated, un-optimized for gaming, or need to be cleaned. Caches on your router or modems whether they're full.How To Have Low Ping When streaming
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