Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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⏰ Video Chapters

0:00 - How to Stop OBS Lag & High CPU Usage
0:16 - Why You MUST Run OBS as Administrator
0:35 - How to Set Process Priority to High
1:02 - The "Preview" Hack for Instant CPU Relief
1:43 - Choosing the Right Encoder: x264 vs. NVIDIA NVENC
2:23 - How to Shift CPU Load to Your GPU
2:54 - Windows Display Settings for OBS Performance
3:09 - Enabling High Performance Graphics for OBS
3:33 - Should You Use Windows Game Mode? (The Truth)
4:08 - How to Downscale Resolution for Smoother Streams
5:23 - Game Capture vs. Display Capture (Performance Test)
6:10 - Why You Should Close Unnecessary Apps
6:44 - Best Streaming Bitrate & Keyframe Settings
7:22 - Testing Presets: P1 to P7 Explained
8:17 - Best OBS Recording Settings for 1080p
9:30 - Why You Should Record in MKV Format
9:55 - 7 Tools to Make Streaming Easier

If you're wondering what to do next, this is the video I'd watch

7 Professional Stream Tools (That Cost You $0 to Start)
👉 youtu.be/_7We6IQBlUU

Everything I teach is built around one simple belief:

You don't need to do more. You need to know what matters.

When I started creating content, I didn't have expensive equipment, an audience, or a roadmap. Like most streamers, I spent far too much time chasing the wrong things because I thought working harder was the same as making progress.

Over the years, I've had the opportunity to build multiple businesses, create hundreds of videos, coach thousands of creators, and learn what actually moves the needle. Those lessons became https://thestreameracademy.com?vsi=123863

My goal isn't to help you stream more.

It's to help you build a channel you're proud of and a community that keeps coming back.

I hope this video helped you take one more step toward that.

Together, We Can All Thrive.

— LAS Curry (Founder of The Streamer Academy)

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