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Recently, many people have begun to turn to Stream because it provides a steady income and by the end of 2023, it is expected that streaming represents 88% of total online content. About one in every five videos on Facebook is streamed live. Therefore, we will be providing some important tips for streaming during the week. The first thing we will start with is how to stream properly.

You need to determine your goal and the type of streaming you want to do (educational, entertainment, or using streaming to advertise specific products, etc.)
Choose the platform that suits you best (Facebook, YouTube, Twitch)
After that, move on to the programs you will stream with, such as (OBS, StreamLabs OBS, XSplit, FFSplit)
Try to test all the equipment before you start streaming, and the most important thing is the presence of a camera
Interact with followers through suitable mic and camera
Watch your competitors and analyze their content so that you always offer the best.
Want to start streaming? Do you lack information about the platforms? What can you stream on and their features and drawbacks? So, we will help you with a simple explanation of the two platforms (Facebook and Twitch)

Both platforms allow you to stream up to 720p quality at the beginning, but Twitch allows you to stream at the quality level you choose when you first start streaming once you become an affiliate. On the other hand, Facebook offers multiple quality levels from 144p to 720p and when you become an affiliate on Twitch, you will benefit from many features such as the ability to have subscribers, bits, and control over your dashboard and a personal bot. You can also stream at 1080p with 60 frames per second, the more you stream the more features you will have. Currently, on Facebook, when you become an affiliate, you can stream at 1080p with 60 frames per second and receive stars, but subscribing is not available when you become an affiliate, but it is available when you become a partner. At that time, it also allows you to have a chatbot that you can control more regularly. And if you love music, with Twitch you can play all the songs, but unfortunately, most of them are copyrighted on Facebook.

Let’s talk about the Streamlabs program in detail. Streamlabs is a program that helps you stream.

First, you need to download the application and register your account (Facebook, Twitch, YouTube). After that, choose the free theme that you like, you can change it later.
The main screen of Streamlabs is very simple and is considered much easier than OBS.
Our goal will be to go to Settings and press Output. It will show us more than one important option, and Encoder.
Here, you need to focus on what is coming. Encoding is the process of converting what is in front of you on the screen, such as a game, into a video file so that the application can upload it to the platform you are streaming on.
This process is the default for programs like OBS and Streamlabs, and it is x264 Software. The process is done on your CPU.
However, it can be a bit difficult for the CPU, even if it is powerful, and you may find that your stream is lagging or that there are a lot of cuts if your processor is weak or old. The lag may vary depending on the power and age of the CPU.
But what if you don’t want to have any lag?
The solution is simple, we can make the whole process run on the GPU. The GPU is the one that performs it, and through it, the stream is uploaded directly. The reason for this is that the GPU’s internal operations are Rendering and Encoding, and it is very easy for it to perform these operations quickly and smoothly.

Here, you will find that the stream moves from lagging now and then to a stable, smooth stream with a high frame rate.

Returning to the explanation, in the Encoder section, you will find the default choice of x264 Software, and here, as we said, it relies on the CPU.

If your card is Nvidia, you will see the following options:

NVENC
NVENC(New)
The New option appeared recently after the launch of RTX 20XX cards and works normally with GTX16XX cards.

And if your card is AMD, the options that will appear to you will be:

H264/ AVC Encoder
H264/ HECV Encoder
AMD Encoder

The common thing between them is that both are mp4, but the H265 is always smaller in size than the h264, but not everyone can deal with it because it is different from any mp4.
It is preferable to choose H264 in case of recording and streaming.
With this, the Stream is transferred from the load on the CPU and it works in its natural place in the GPU. Always check the settings before starting each Stream. Always follow the Stream for the first few minutes from another device to ensure stability, except for when the internet is not enough for streaming. Unfortunately, this is a problem that has no solution. On your page during the Stream, you will find it in the Creator Studio, in the section called Stream Health, through which you can follow the Stream in detail, such as the frames, video bitrate, and audio. Keep in mind that the last Stream on Facebook is 720p with a frame rate of 30fps. At the beginning of your streaming journey, but as soon as you become an Affiliate, you can stream up to 60fps with a resolution of 1080p. It’s easy for any device to stream enough with most eSports at excellent quality without affecting the frames. With that, we can consider the Safe Zone to be the beginning of Intel 7th – the 7th generation, and from AMD, the beginning of Ryzen, the first generation. This is in terms of CPU, but in terms of GPU, the beginning is RX 570 and GTX 1060, expected to have a stable and long-term stream if you play eSports or AAA games, you may find a slight lag, depending on the game and its graphics.

“Recently, we have received many questions from a large group of gamers about the price of the PlayStation 5, its main features, why it’s possible to buy the PlayStation 5 from the gaming assembly, and whether it will help in streaming and gaming that require high frames and at the same time, I can stream or play games that require high graphics to explain all the details in the game. For this reason, the HanKerz team, who always communicates with their customers and considers them part of the HanKerz family, will discuss some points to give you a complete picture and the high differences in the price of the PlayStation 5 in Egypt.”

Digital and physical versions

Firstly, let’s clarify that the difference between them is slight, and both versions consist of an AMD Zen2 processing unit with 8 cores, and as for the graphics processor, it is of the type AMD RDNA2 and has a storage unit of 825 gigabytes, the components of the device are balanced in programming or software will allow you to enjoy an excellent performance, very high speed, and playing games in 8K quality.
Sony, as usual, released two versions of the PlayStation 5, the difference between the two is that the regular version comes with a CD or disc player that supports the playback of PlayStation 5 or 4 discs, and if you need to play Blu-ray movies, it will not say no, and it will play them in 4k quality and the digital version is characterized by only supporting games that are downloaded from the PlayStation store, and this will be available in the regular version.
Approximately until here and the difference between the regular and digital versions is over because all the features that we talked about after this are in both versions.
The summary here is that if you have PlayStation 4 games and are not ready to spend a large amount on an internet package, the regular version will be better for you than the digital version, but if you have an internet package, then definitely the digital version will be better for you in the choice and this is due to the cost that will be less than the regular version.

Ray tracing

What is ray tracing and what is its effect on games on the PlayStation 5?
The ray tracing feature or known as the lighting tracking feature, simply put, is a feature that supports the quality of images that allows you to see all the details in the game. This is not a virtual expression because the ray tracing feature is supported by the GPU and this is what shows you reflections of light or shadows so that you can immerse yourself in the game and feel the game’s environment, the problem with this feature is that it reduces the number of frames, but the trade-off is that this feature is focused on working with story-based games or virtual reality games that need to be impressed by the graphics of them. If we talk about shooting games or games that require a high number of frames such as online games that have challenges with your friends, this feature reduces or does not work at all to avoid frame drops or lags in the game.
Let me be honest with you for a moment and I want you to know something that no one is telling you, the truth is that this feature is announced by Sony, but in reality, the software or operating system from Sony simulates this feature, but it is not available on the PlayStation 5.

Axis games

The games axis, known as “Game Hub” is a special software for Sony that primarily raises the level of the game. This means that if you have Playstation 4 games and you want to play them on your new Playstation 5, all you have to do is put the game in the system and enter the Game Hub or games axis and start working to improve the level of graphics and more so that it is ready to play and work at the highest quality. Does the game’s axis have any other features? The answer is yes, and it is very simple, it is your assistant in games. For example, if you entered the game God of War and don’t know what is required of you in certain stages, it will explain to you exactly what to do and give you instructions that will help you pass that stage. It also shows you the results of your friends in the games to increase your enthusiasm for the game.

Screen sharing

Let me tell you about the surprise that will blow your mind, if you are a streamer and you like to share every moment in the game or your online gaming experiences with your friends, I want to tell you that Sony has made it easy for you to meet all your needs. You can play with your friends and even help beginners to learn from you. With Playstation 5, it’s easy for you to share the gameplay and let them join in your game from your perspective. All of this can be done online by simply pressing a button on the Playstation button on controller and selecting “Share screen.” This allows them to join in and watch your game without having to exit the game, and you can also talk to them all while doing this with just a press of a button without any effort. If you want to focus more on the game, you can press the mute button and if you want to turn it back on, press the same button again.

4K quality

Now you can enjoy 4K quality in all your favorite games, with high-definition and a unique experience in all the games you love, and enjoy all the movies and TV shows on multiple platforms available on the Playstation 5, such as Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, YouTube, Hulu and many more, or enjoy playing a sports game and listening to music on Spotify. Sony has produced a device that is not just a tool for playing or streaming, but rather a device that meets all your entertainment needs.

The controller

I love to tell you that the controller has its own story and limits compared to previous generations of controllers, but I love to tell you that if you have a Playstation 4 controller, you don’t have to say no, and you can connect it to your new device and start playing. Unfortunately, you will miss the experience of the Playstation 5 controller, which is amazing. That’s why we will write an article soon about the controller, explaining all the features and the feeling that it gives you in every game in a different way and its effect on the controller and it is in your hands.

PlayStation 5 price and agent warranty

Now, the most important point that we can talk about is the warranty, as many people cannot afford the large price difference. Some people started to avoid buying PlayStation from Gulf countries like UAE and Saudi Arabia to avoid customs, taxes, and other stories. So why buy from an untrusted place? Let me explain this point, the difference in price does not include the store’s warranty. So if you buy a PlayStation 5 at a lower price, it may not include the store’s warranty. In case of a manufacturing defect in the device, the store will be responsible and will tell you that it is a result of poor use, and that way your money will be wasted. So, who is the authorized agent of Sony in Egypt, and what is the warranty period? The authorized agent in Egypt is IBS and the warranty is two years. In case of a manufacturing defect in the device, it will be replaced immediately. In case of poor use, the warranty will still be valid. The price difference is around 2000 Egyptian pounds, so for example, if we divide 2000 Egyptian pounds over two years, you will pay about 3 Egyptian pounds per day in exchange for buying a device that is guaranteed and with the knowledge that the authorized agent in your area will take care of any problems or manufacturing defects that may occur with the device.

Conclusion:-

Now, you can enjoy the 4K quality in all your games with high resolution and a unique experience in all the games you love, and watch all the movies and TV shows on more than one platform available on PlayStation 5 such as Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, YouTube, Hulu and many more. Also, you can enjoy the game in music mode and listen to your favorite songs on Spotify. Sony has produced a device that is not just a tool for gaming or streaming, but it is a device that meets all your entertainment needs.

When it comes to the warranty, many people are not able to afford the difference in prices. Therefore, some people started to avoid buying PlayStation from Gulf countries such as UAE and Saudi Arabia to avoid customs, taxes, and other related expenses. It is important to buy from a trusted place. The authorized agent in Egypt for Sony is IBS and the warranty is two years. If there is a manufacturing defect in the device, it will be replaced immediately, but if it is due to misuse, the warranty will still be valid. The price difference is around 2000 Egyptian pounds, so if we divide that by two years, it will be around 3 pounds per day for a device that is guaranteed and supported by the authorized agent in your area. If you want to build a gaming PC, it will be cheaper in terms of cost but it will not have the same performance as the gaming console or the PlayStation 5 experience. It is important that you buy from a trusted and authorized place such as IBS.

Graphic cards are available now, do you think mining is still taking them all? Are you thinking of taking advantage of this opportunity and changing your card, do you think it’s worth it?
There are a lot of questions about the RX 580, which was a great card when it was released on the market in 2017 and offered strong performance, and it could have been the first choice in the medium category, but in 2022 the situation is different, there are many cards we have spoken about before such as the GTX 1660.
As for the new generation, there is the RTX 3050, which is characterized by more than one feature, specifically, the DLSS feature, which is exclusive to RTX cards and depends on image rendering to display it at a better resolution while maintaining the same image quality and increasing the number of frames. For example, if you play a game like Cyberpunk 2077 on High and an average of 30 frames per second, if you run the DLSS, you will approximately get 80% performance increase, which means about 54 frames per second, and the DLSS feature can play 2K on the RTX 3050 card without any problems with this feature.

Now let’s see the actual difference between the game God of War on 1080p and High Settings. On the RTX 3050 card, the game runs at 63 frames. On the other hand, on the RX 580 8GB card, the game runs at 40 frames. If we run DLSS on the RTX 3050, the game’s performance will reach 72 frames, which means a 45% performance difference compared to the RX 580.
Energy consumption: The RX 580 8GB card consumes about 180W, while the RTX 3050 card consumes 130W. This is due to the architectural design and the difference in generations between the two.
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