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Can I Run OBS Studio?

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System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU GeForce GTX 900 Series, Radeon RX 400 Series, Intel HD Graphics 500 GeForce 10 Series, Radeon 5000 Series, Intel Xe Detecting...
CPU Intel i5 2500K, AMD Ryzen 1300X Intel i7 8700K, AMD Ryzen 1600X Detecting...
RAM 4 GB 8 GB Detecting...
Storage 0.585938 GB 0.585938 GB
DirectX Version 11 Version 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run OBS Studio on my PC?

To run OBS Studio you need at least GeForce GTX 900 Series and 4GB RAM. For the best experience, GeForce 10 Series with 8GB RAM is recommended. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for OBS Studio?

OBS Studio minimum requirements: GPU: GeForce GTX 900 Series, Radeon RX 400 Series, Intel HD Graphics 500, CPU: Intel i5 2500K, AMD Ryzen 1300X, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 0.585938 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for OBS Studio?

OBS Studio recommended specs: GPU: GeForce 10 Series, Radeon 5000 Series, Intel Xe, CPU: Intel i7 8700K, AMD Ryzen 1600X, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 0.585938 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is OBS Studio?

OBS Studio requires at least 0.585938 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run OBS Studio?

We don't have a confirmed GPU score for OBS Studio, but a GTX 1650 is an entry-level card from 2019 — it can usually run older or lightweight titles at 1080p low. Run the free CanIRun.gg check to see exactly where your PC lands.

Is OBS Studio CPU or GPU intensive?

OBS Studio does not expose a confirmed GPU tier in our database, so we cannot say definitively whether it is CPU or GPU bound. As a rule of thumb, most modern 3D titles lean GPU-heavy at 1080p and above.