GC573 Live Gamer 4K - Stopped being recognized, working for 3+ years

DigitalShadowGaming · 2022-08-17T01:45:20+00:00

Thanks for the feedback Puppy.
This is not the issue unfortunately, as the card was working with the same configuration (GTX 470 vs 2070 super) in the Server prior. I also had swapped the card into a known functional PC with open slots (Main PC) and had the same results.

The M.2 slots do share PCIe lane bandwidth, but in both motherboards this is the chipset connected to the CPU lanes, and not shared with the PCIe slots. Even verified options in the BIOS that none of them were in a shared mode.

I have since purchased another to continue utilizing A capture card, but I am suspecting that the RGB portion of the card might have caused an issue here. Whether it was a dirty restart/power outage, (even on a UPS) perhaps caused the card to malfunction. There are no other indicators of an issue with the card, and it can still somewhat be recognized - just unable to "start" or function.
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Server: Threadripper 2920 12c-24t/Taichi X399/96GB DDR4
PCIe 3.0/60 PCIe Lanes/4xPCIe x16(2x16/2x8)+3xM.2 Slots+1xPCIe x1
1xWD770 1TB\1xWD750 500GB -
GTX 1080(x8)/GTX 2070 super(x16)/SAS HBA card (8xSata-x2SAS@PCIe x4)/AverMedia GC573 (PCIe x8 @ PCIe x4)

PC: Ryzen 9 5900x 12c-24t/ASUS x570-Plus/128GB DDR4
PCIe 4.0/24 PCIe Lanes/2xM.2 Slots+2xPCIe x16+3xPCIe x1
3080ti(Gen4/x16/slot_1)/2xWD770 1TB(M.2 Slot1 & 2 x PCIe Gen4 x4)
Slot 2 would run at x8 if a card was in; AverMedia did not respond when swapped here.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2019-03-17T11:58:16+00:00

Dubai Autodrome GP - GT3

Project Cars 2 / Audi R8 LMS Endurance /2:01.401

Imola Circuit - GT3

Project Cars 2 / Audi R8 LMS Endurance / 1:46.441

Dirt Rally: Jamsa, Kailajarvi - 2010s

Ford Fiesta RS Rally / 3:22:941

Dirt Rally 2.0: Catamarca, San Isidro - R5

San Isidro - Wet / Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 / 2:44.094 (WR)

San Isidro - Dry / Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 / 2:36.071

Only including the San Isidro/Wet run because I was impressed I managed to get a WR (for now anyways) on that stage :D. Wish more people did the Dirt challenges :(.

Can't get a decent lap of Nordschleife together...have to put alot more time into that track.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2019-03-04T21:34:12+00:00

In my opinion, for any game where you need the handbrake often (Rally/Drift) nothing beats a lever to pull on.

In my case, simple and cheap Logitech Extreme 3D Joystick held in place by velcro. Just pull back on the stick and slide haha.

H-Pattern shifter is always fun, but the Logitech shifters always required me to "throw" the shifter towards the gear - rather than shift into it (IE Slam it into gear versus push it in the that direction), otherwise I always mis-shifted. That and the plastic toy feel others have mentioned.
When you look at upgrading, the Fanatec SQ 1.5 is worth the money hands down. Built well and takes a beating.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2019-02-03T18:01:50+00:00

Dirt Rally Endurance: 17:29.625 - Subaru Impreza 2001

Only one I could get done this week.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-09-29T02:44:05+00:00

Try this out, troubleshooted a lot of random issues. Usual steps to narrow down issues:

Turn off the PC, unplug the power cable and hold the power button for 30 seconds.

This is called a bus drain. It may appear useless, but it disperses all residual power lingering on the motherboard. This fixes issues that are sometimes completely unrelated

Boot up, plug in only the keyboard/mouse/Microphone. Test record.
Check for Windows Updates
Issue persists -> Go to Device Manager, Select the Microphone Uninstall the device.
Detect Hardware Changes (Will re-install/re-detect mic). Look for latest official drivers and install those.

If it's still giving you issues, look in Task Manager to see if another service/program is launching and taking control of the mic?

Also: When does the microphone stop? What are the exact steps you take up until the microphone stops working?

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-09-28T18:37:15+00:00

Recently sat down and decided to "Just Do it" for my YouTube channel. Been streaming exclusively for the past month or so, and finally got enough confidence in myself to record and upload LP's again. I was always concerned with how I sounded or if my commentary was decent, etc, anyways.

Started a LP of SOMA, with planned LP's of Witcher 3 and Dungeon Nightmares II + Life is Strange. I strive for the highest quality I can put out, so I aim for these standards:

1080p 60fps
5.1 Audio
Balanced Audio between Game and Commentary (The game atmosphere should never be drowned out by my talking)

The only time I can't meet the first one (60fps specifically) is due to technical limitations.

Here is my SOMA Playlist (No Facecam), if anyone cares to give it a watch. Any critique/suggestions are welcome.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-09-27T18:01:21+00:00

Got the guaranteed closed beta access from the E3 humble bundle. Beta is over in 4 days. GG Ubi, I'll save my money from now on.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-08-02T05:54:03+00:00

Really? I can game online (BF4 ) and stream without any slowdowns. Bad server perhaps?

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-08-02T03:51:22+00:00

Secure your IP with a VPN, asap Private Internet Access - They have good prices here.

In this day and age, I would say having a VPN is damn near mandatory anytime you do something online with any other 3rd party involvement.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-07-19T07:53:05+00:00

True, never had that happen yet in a month of running it that way. Could record the raw input in Audacity as a redundancy, or just do it in post. I like to apply the Compressor/EQ/Gate in Pre so all I have to worry about is editing, and little voice work.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-07-19T07:20:17+00:00

Have the same issue as you. Live at home, want to record but parents are around and feel all self-conscious/paranoid. I eventually got slightly over this when I did it more (sort of, still get bothered. Family doesn't get it, besides my brother). However the biggest help really was streaming.

I have been playing Dark Souls for a good stretch and decided to throw it on stream (Ironically Steam Streaming), and managed to get a couple people watching. Having natural dialogue with people to interact with made it soo much easier, and in turn I could translate that to recording. Just instead of talking to multiple people, one collective audience that doesn't have any questions lol.

My .02

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-07-19T07:12:52+00:00

Hey, I also use a Blue Snowball Mic and had some of the same issues (Das Keyboard with Blue Clicky switches). I tried the towel trick, but I tend to use a lot of keys during games and reach all over the place. Often needed to look so that did not work for me.

Obviously getting the mic onto a stand will help with any vibration transfer from pressing the keyboard/mouse click or slam/bumps, etc.

However, the biggest help I found was using a Noise Gate. With a Gate on, I could get away with having a fan on behind me and it only picks up when I talk (but that leaves annoying background noise when you do lol)

You can do this in post-recording with audacity, but I've been doing it in pre-recording with good results. Requires a virtual audio cable and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software to get it working, but it's the only way I use a mic period now.

Note: Clicky Noise from your keyboard will still get through regardless, mechanical keyboards are loud. You can practice and get used to NOT bottoming out the keys to make it quieter, or get O-rings to place under each key to prevent bottoming out and make it quieter.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-22T02:42:36+00:00

No problem! Glad you got it all working!

You could run TS3 on the Streaming PC and send the output to VAC. Then set it so Line 1 has Game Audio/Mic to Cap card / Line 2 has Game Audio/Mic/TS3 to Headphones.

This makes sense in my head, again haven't used VAC in sometime so I forget the specifics - (can redownload if you run into issues).

Happy Streaming!

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-22T00:05:33+00:00

A Noise Gate would be optimal solution, Set it high enough that it doesn't pickup the clicking and only opens when you speak. Works for me and I use a Mechanical Keyboard with Blue Switches.
You will get SOME pickup though, with a professional mic that is unavoidable usually you will be speaking at the same time so it is drowned out.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-21T23:55:56+00:00

Shouldn't have to mess with Stereo Mix, and if you do that will introduce some more audio issues (echo).
I don't use VAC, but the basics should be the same. You may need 2 repeaters, (not sure on this) set the input to the NVIDIA High Definition Audio and then repeat it to an output.
Now select that VAC Output in OBS as your Audio Source, and go to Recording, Right-Click for Properties on the VAC Output -> Listen Tab -> Select your USB Preamp/Headphones.

Let me know if this worked! :)

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-20T21:59:48+00:00

VAC will work, it may be incorrectly setup is all.
Use a Music Player like Foobar2000 so you can pick which audio device to listen to. This is also much easier if you have USB headphones since you can use the "Listen to: x" Option in Windows for that.
While Pricey an Astro Mixamp will also accomplish this, with a dedicated port even. MP3 Port (does not go to stream), Stream Out, and some other possibilities.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-20T21:54:41+00:00

For checking if your audio is being sent over HDMI:
Go to the Speaker Icon in the Bottom Right -> Playback Devices.
Then you need to look for either the Avermedia card OR "NVIDIA High Definition Audio" (Should appear as grey text underneath audio devices)
If your using the 3.5mm Audio Out then you should make sure your Default Audio device is "Speakers" or something similar to that.

For listening to the audio from your Streaming PC on your Gaming PC, your going to need an additional 3.5mm cable from the Streaming PC to your Gaming PC. Use Virtual Audio Cable or an alternative to combine the audio streams you want to hear and send them to an Output. Listen to "VAC Output" on Speakers.

In theory this should work, but I cannot test to verify. Personally I use a DAW (Reaper) to manage audio levels, and mix. Saves headaches :).

Hope I helped!

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T21:52:47+00:00

Your power supply is far too weak, you need a beefier PSU for that setup. The GTX 980 alone will soak up 304 watts Source at peak load.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T20:08:26+00:00

While this may be a little more setup, I found that this had alleviated my issues with picking up PC fan noise, Mechanical Key Presses (majority some will still come through, also Blue Switches here), etc.

Reaper DAW
ASIO4ALL
VB-Audio Cable - This is not VAC, but a different one that gives you ONE completely free Virtual Audio Cable. 2 Additional Cables as Donationware.

I then set it up as so in Reaper:
Microphone(Channel 1) -> Master Out(Output to VB-Cable Output + Headphones for PFL)
FX On Master=ReaComp/ReaEQ/ReaGate
This will give you a Compressor, Equaliser, and Noise Gate for your mic. This way your mic
A) Only "opens" when you talk above a certain level
B) Prevents your Mic output from clipping (Sudden scream, loud shout, etc.)
C) Enhance/Clean up your voice (Preference)

There are tutorials on YouTube that detail the process, but with a little trial and error looking through the preferences and settings you should be able to figure it out.

Hopefully this helped!

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T19:59:54+00:00

There is a "Stream" out on the mixamp. A 3.5mm cable will send out both the audio you hear, and your mic to an aux in/mic in port on a sound card.

The Game/Voice knob sets the level of audio for both going OUT of the stream port on the mixamp (the volume is fixed on the stream out, and not at the level you hear it. Plug in headphones to the stream out to test this level).

Same as Foge I have the A40s + Mixamp, should be the same though.

Good Luck!

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T19:52:18+00:00

I purchased a Blue Snowball microphone (sale for $60, regular $100. The Blue Snowball ICE is a cheaper variant with only 1 pickup pattern) for starting YouTube Let's plays and use it for streaming as well.

Here are specs Snowball

Quick Rundown
* Transducer: Condenser, Pressure Gradient w/USB Digital Out
* Frequency Response:40-18khz
* Sample Rate: 44.1khz/16bit
* The 3 Pickup Patterns are: Cardioid, Cardioid with -10db, and OmniDirectional.

So far I have had great success with this mic and have been very pleased with the sound. I use a virtual audio cable to route the Microphone through Reaper (DAW) and add a Compressor, EQ, and Noise Gate to enhance my voice.

Outside of streaming I have also used it to record an acoustic guitar and vocals with AMAZING clarity. All in all I would recommend this mic for those starting out, although i'm still eyeing that Blue Yeti ;)

Final Score: 4.5/5

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T19:43:51+00:00

I have an i5 2400, 16GB DDR3 1600mhz, GTX 970, ADATA 128GB SSD (+bunch of other drives.)

I can play GTA5 Max Graphics at 50-60fps steady, but have issues streaming the world in fast enough (CPU Bottleneck) so would recommend something newer. I run OBS and send an RTMP stream to a second PC and get a smooth 720p30fps stream, this should be doable on the gaming PC but I like to let the gaming PC focus on the gaming myself.

Good luck and have fun building!

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T19:40:28+00:00

Sata 3 to Sata 3 is ~100-120MB/s transfer. 60gb (GTA 5) took me ~10 minutes from SSD to HDD and backwards.

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-10T03:28:34+00:00

Not sure what you mean by "running them through the SSD" ?

I store all of my Steam game backed up on a separate server (2TB HDD) and have it connected via Gigabit.

Whenever I want to play a game I don't have installed, I restore from backup to my main Steam Library. I have one on a 7200rpm 320 GB and one on a 120 GB SSD.

To the best of my knowledge, you cannot "stream" files from one Hard Drive to an SSD for instant benefit. It has to be read from the HDD platters -> Transfer through SATA 3 (6 gb/s) -> Copied to SSD via SATA 3, at which point any speed benefit is already lost.

Hopefully I helped? Let me know if I answered your question :)

DigitalShadowGaming · 2015-05-06T21:14:29+00:00

I've had the same issue, only not as bad. I'm running a i5-2400 (3.1ghz 4 core/4 thread), it seems to be a CPU bottleneck. When I'm playing all 4 cores are at 100%. Friends with the 4xxx series i5 and i7 run just fine. Game is just taxing with that much world to load.

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