Streaming with FX 8320e, what seems to be high CPU usage.

Status: UNRESOLVED

Computer Type: Desktop

GPU: GTX 750 Ti

CPU: AMD FX 8320e no overclock

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

RAM: 8 GB (2 x 4) DDR3 RAM

PSU: Corsair CX600 PSU

Operating System: Windows 7

GPU Drivers: Provide the version of drivers currently installed.

Chipset Drivers: Don't have the driver version but I've installed the latest from the manufacturer website

Capture Card: Elgato HD60 External Capture Card (w Xbox One)

Background Applications: OBS, Twitch.tv Description of Problem: Hey all,

I'm at a loss and no longer know where to turn when asking this question. All of the category specific subreddits don't seem to have a solution or an answer and I'm tapped out.

I have an FX 8320e that when I did my research heard was great for streaming (gaming stream) not only on PC but on Console as well.

While running my stream (720p 30fps 2500 bitrate) it seems that I get relatively high CPU usage. (60-80%) If I try to open up Twitch and watch my own stream, my CPU usage sits at 98-100%.

So my question is, is my CPU messed up?? I've read comments and discussion of people with the same CPU saying that they're PC streaming at 1080p 30fps (sometimes 60) while running PC games at the same time -- single PC streaming setup. I can't even imagine putting mine to 720p 60fps not to mention 1080p. That would max out the CPU immediately.

At this point any help is appreciated. I'd be better at even if the issue was that the 8320e just isn't as powerful as people have stated, but from what I've read most have said they're rockin with it.

Troubleshooting: Tried swapping to different version of OBS, reinstalling drivers, trying multiple capture cards (one with built in hardware encoding), I've tried closing all but important applications.

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