Elgato’s latest capture card handles variable refresh rates like a champ

Sport streamers are spoiled for selection on the subject of {hardware} as of late, however Elgato (now owned by Corsair) stays a perennial favourite. At present the corporate is saying the HD60 X, an upgraded model of the favored HD60 S+ USB-based seize card. Whereas its technical specs are broadly related, the massive addition is the flexibility to seize recreation footage with variable refresh charges.

In layman’s phrases, if you happen to’re placing in an HDMI video supply that may sync its framerate together with your show, the HD60 X can seize and report that silky-smooth gameplay, freed from tearing and stuttering. Nvidia and AMD-based gaming PCs name this G-Sync and FreeSync respectively, and the Xbox Collection X additionally helps variable refresh price shows. The PlayStation 5 will be a part of the occasion in a future replace.

Elsewhere, the brand new seize card can deal with recording at as much as 4K decision at 30 frames per second, whereas its passthrough HDMI can output the identical video at 4K/60. 10-bit HDR seize is supported for passthrough at 4K, however recording is proscribed to 1080p/60. Naturally it helps the total suite of Elgato recording software program, together with compatibility with widespread streaming instruments like OBS. Bodily, the gadget is a bit more streamlined than the earlier model, with all ports attractively laid out on the again facet.

The Elgato HD60 X is on sale now for $200, the identical value because the HD60 S+. If you happen to’re constructing your final recreation streaming setup, make sure to try our information to the most effective USB microphones available on the market earlier than you try.