
- #Using obs studio with nvidia alienware install#
- #Using obs studio with nvidia alienware update#
- #Using obs studio with nvidia alienware upgrade#
- #Using obs studio with nvidia alienware full#
- #Using obs studio with nvidia alienware software#
Now you can enjoy all features of OBS without disturbance. Once the installation is finished you can run OBS with the following command or from the menu. The download process will take some time depending on your internet connection.
#Using obs studio with nvidia alienware install#
Now open a terminal window and run the following command to install OBS studio as flatpak. If you have flatpak installed then proceed to the next step or install flatpak using this tutorial. Make sure you have flatpak installed on your system by running the following command. So if you want the latest version of OBS then stick with this method. However, the reason why you may consider using flatpak is that you will get the latest version of OBS. This means that the same OBS studio that is available to download for 80 MB in the official store will cost you 1 GB when downloading as flatpak.
#Using obs studio with nvidia alienware software#
If you want the most stable release that works well with your system then see the steps required to install OBS from the software repository below.Īlso, one more reason why I personally don’t like flatpak packages is that they are usually 10 times larger in size than other packages. However, the packages in the official repository are almost always outdated but tested and stable. OBS is also available in the official repository. Flatpak packages are universal and can be installed on almost every Linux distribution. OBS studio is available as a flatpak package for Linux. Now we are ready to install OBS Studio on our Linux system.
#Using obs studio with nvidia alienware update#
This command will tell you if it is already installed or an update is available if it is already installed. On some Linux variants, ffmpeg comes pre-installed. Open a new terminal window and run the following command to install ffmpeg. It is required by OBS for the same and OBS will give an error if you try to use it without installing ffmpeg. You need to install ffmpeg before you can use OBS, ffmpeg provides functionality to easily encode/decode videos in a different format. You do not need to worry about xorg if you have updated your system even once in the past year.
#Using obs studio with nvidia alienware full#
Xserver-xorg version 1.18.4 or newer is recommended to avoid potential performance issues with certain features in OBS, such as the full screen projector. glxinfo | grep "OpenGL"Īs you can see my system supports OpenGL 3.2 hence I can install and use OBS studio on my system.Īlthough OpenGL handles memory efficiently you should consider using OBS on a system with at least 4 or 6 GB R.A.M to avoid potential memory issues while using it. You can check if your system supports OpenGL 3.2 open a terminal window and execute the following command. If your system does not support OpenGL 3.2 or its later version then you can not run OBS, and this is a strict requirement. You should have a video card with support for at least OpenGL 3.2. You will face issues if you are running on hardware older than 2015.
#Using obs studio with nvidia alienware upgrade#
OBS is a freeware which means you can use all of its features without paying for it or needing to upgrade to a premium license. Its support for various systems, native and third-party plugins, software extensions, and individual applications make it the perfect tool for video creators, live streamers, and keen gamers by offering efficient tools for video production and real-time editing. It is widely used for streaming on Twitch and Youtube and officially recommended by Youtube for live streaming on its support page. Open Broadcaster Software is a free and open-source live streaming and recording software available for multiple platforms including Windows and Linux.
