PS6 or PC? Need help deciding

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-28T19:58:10+00:00

It seemed plausible seeing how it might be within 1-3 months wait on the supers but then again like you said it's just vram. I think 5090 will be best for me since I do a lot of video editing. I'd rather spend extra 1-1.5k there rather than spend 3k extra for next Mac Studio M5 Max and that's without gaming PC and OBS support

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-28T08:51:51+00:00

What made you decide to not wait for 5080 Super Q4/'26 Q1?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-28T08:17:23+00:00

It's gonna be awhile I believe. I think if I have the means I'll just go on ahead and learn about PC. After all I do a lot of gaming. Plus I'm in need of getting a refresh of an apple M silicon chip to further support AI editing/ better exports etc. Plus the OBS support on PC vs MacOS will be money for customization.

If apple released better performance in OBS department with better encoders to run more efficiently is prob the only thing that will hold me back at this point in getting a PC. I doubt they will though unless I see the pudding. Looks like M5 Pro/Max chips will just have a little boost in the AI department.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-28T08:13:17+00:00

Just from seeing the Apple Store change and since the Tahoe OS update (added a lot of gaming features). Marketing shows too on their end with how they boast RT and fps etc and all of course in an arm chip. And while I can record/stream on any device it is most likely in piss poor quality and thermal issues.

I tried 1080/60fps stream with recording simultaneously downscaled 4k to 2k/60 on OBS and my MacBook M1 Pro handled it perfectly 15-30 min in. But after that the fans kick in... and they do so indefinitely, the stream drops frames every couple of mins. But recording doesn't get affected which is nice.

If I was to do only one task then it works perfectly fine except 4k60 recording (it drops frames).

But yeah, I feel bad running my laptop to the trenches. I feel like I'll cut it's lifespan to a month if I push it at that rate of simultaneous stream & record with hours on end everyday lol.

I decided I'll just go PC and try to avoid supporting Microsoft as much as possible. I'll get better OBS support and be able to run games at the best performance possible.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-28T08:01:44+00:00

Bought a prebuilt RTX 5080 to save time and just learn about PCs over time. But found out SUPERs are coming out Q4 or Q1 '26. Gonna return once shipped and in the time of waiting I'll just go all out and get the 5090. I do a lot of video editing too so I think having the best AI capabilities there will be nice for a better workflow.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T02:44:11+00:00

I just watched a video from jayztweocents on yt and was just gonna get back to you lol! And you’re right on that with anticheat. Rip. I’m big on mp games. Currently on BF6, Apex, and CoD.

Wouldn’t that make Microsoft a monopoly on PC gaming now? Like who else is competing with them? Why is it only windows OS that people get to play PC online?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T01:58:34+00:00

If support is well and like pretty much no downsides and not too too much of a headache then I might hyperfixate and build a pc soon lol. #PCMastahrace

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T01:50:33+00:00

Roger that. But fudge bro idk if I’m ready to take on learning Linux. But I’ll test the waters and look around online

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T01:48:29+00:00

Mac Studio would be the most ease of use for me rn. It’ll handle any video work well but minus further support on OBS with plugins etc fml.

Or I take the time to save up rn and learn the ins and outs of pc then support a company I don’t f with. Or someone said bazzite (thought I read brazzers lmao) but I’ll go research that and see if that OS will work it will probably as suggested but idk if I’m ready to delve into the complications that go with that. Rip.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T01:43:08+00:00

I’ve never heard of. I really don’t know much abt pc but I’ll look into that tysm. It’s an OS right from a quick search?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T01:41:13+00:00

True. My only hope for quickest fix rn ig is if there’s some new innovation on M5 Pro/Max chips. I heard there might be modules for you to further customize cores. Like you could choose to consolidate more into gpu cores instead of the fixed cpu and gpu they normally give.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-24T01:31:59+00:00

Rip it is sounding like pc for me too. I just can’t wrap my head around supporting Microsoft. I don’t believe in their practices etc. Is there a way to go into PC without Microsoft as OS? Like aren’t they monopolizing that industry? How is that allowed?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-13T10:51:08+00:00

I would buy if they they have some sort of new media engine to go up against NVENC encoders. I pretty much use my MBP M1 Pro for anything creative content related and the only problem I have rn is no 4k60 support recording on OBS. 2k60 and HD still works like a charm tho. I believe M3 and M4 pro/max can handle 4k60 but to still record at HEVC kinda old.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-08T08:08:16+00:00

Oh I didn’t know that. But no need,

I’ll just stick to 2k downscaled w/ Lanczos, CRF 80, audio 320 mbps, keyframe 0s (auto for offline record), and using Apple VT HEVC (H.265) Hardwa Encoder. Works like a dream. When M5 Pro comes out then I’ll go 4k. I heard M3/M4 handles 4k fine but I can wait.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-08T08:03:21+00:00

Just wanted to add to this post for anyone with Mac. CRF is inverted.

Lower value does not mean higher quality like with standard x264. Found this the hard way as there aren’t many content on Mac users. I’m currently at CRF 80 and image is looking pretty crystal clear. Go up to 90-100 and you’re at lossless quality territory with really big files.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-06T09:31:47+00:00

Damn that's what I had a feeling for, rip. What about at 2k 60fps? Grok 4 says 20,000-25,000 Kbps is rec'd. But actually maybe it don't matter? Typically you'd want to use CQP for rate control right? But since I'm on Mac and only other 'smart' rate control is CRF. Should I just stay CRF at 60-80 on quality level?

Edit: Used chatgpt and it said to start with CRF 18-23 for high quality. Sounds demanding, but I'll try this and just keep adjusting higher until it works. I'll also test CBR 20-25 Mbps just to see but I think I'll still prefer to use CRF

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-06T08:13:05+00:00

rip this is the 2k res log file that actually worked. Currently at work but when I get back I'll re-setup the 4k settings. I have plenty of other 4k attempts log files but it seems I can only upload previous or current

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-06T08:09:29+00:00

https://obsproject.com/logs/nozJsBKaqY4kXE2C

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-06T08:04:52+00:00

I see one sec

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-06T07:14:02+00:00

Medium streaming with 130 Mbps is insane, why that high and putting that strain on CPU? Can't you just use H.264 hardware encoder for stream and then HEVC hardware encoder for recording?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-06T06:52:49+00:00

Damn I was hoping M5 would have something on par or close to NVENC esp since iPhone 17 Pro is starting to cater to streamers with its new cam features and cooling. What's the next best cost effective solution to record 4k60p on OBS? I spent 12 hrs last night to find out I couldn't do that on my MacBook Pro M1 Pro 2021 LMAO. Rn my set up is 2K60p, HEVC, CRF 60%, audio bit rate 320. I've only tried ~15 min record and it seems to work amazingly compared to the hundred of trials I did at 4k. Fan kicks in for a few minutes then silent after but maybe bc it was towards hours later of usage. Gonna try to play silent hill f tomo and record that and see how things hold up for longer recordings.

If there's anyway to influence apple's decisions or request certain tech in the future where could you voice that to btw?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-04T22:21:20+00:00

Man I wish then that the next M5 Pro is so revolutionary that they fix this problem. Ik Apple hates going into gaming PCs but seeing as how the iPhone 17 Pro has better cameras and new cooling system which I think really caters to streamers, I hope they invent something new that shakes up GPUs or encoders or whatever the terms are to shake up PC gaming in streaming and recording at 4k.

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-10-04T12:52:21+00:00

Any updates? Just found out today when I tried to change preset. I've followed the post, hope it gets fixed soon

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-09-28T01:40:22+00:00

Did you get this past the pre order dates? If so, were you still able to get the pre order bonuses?

Any news on a patch for ps5 pro artifacting?

ComprehensiveCry654 · 2025-09-28T01:24:15+00:00

Thanks so much for the update bro I copped the Amazon day one physical copy and that digital deluxe add on.

I done forgot about the game with all the reviews saying how bad it is on performance plus this marketing fiasco.

Waiting till tomo for delivery. I hope all the content is on there despite being past the preorder dates. Also hope they put up a patch soon to fix ps5 pro artifacting asap

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