PCIe Cards for Streamers: AVerMedia has recently unveiled two PCIe cards designed to enhance the gaming and streaming experience. The Live Gamer 4K 2.1 recording card is presented as the PCIe counterpart to the Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 USB device, while the Live Streamer Ultra HD card targets entry-level users.
The Live Gamer 4K 2.1 is positioned as a high-quality HDMI 2.1 PCIe capture card, featuring HDMI 2.1 connectivity, Ultra HD recording, and smooth streaming with support for high frame rates. This device allows users to capture 4K60 video clips or broadcast in 4K at 144Hz, supporting VRR passthrough and HDR.
In contrast, the Live Streamer Ultra HD card serves as an accessible option for those new to live streaming. It can broadcast and capture at 4K resolutions, though at lower frame rates (60/30 fps) compared to its higher-end counterpart. However, users have the flexibility to increase frame rates up to 120 by capturing game sessions at lower resolutions (1080p).
AVerMedia’s CEO emphasized their commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the streaming community, stating, “Whether you’re seeking to play the latest 4K games, looking for HDMI 2.1 compatibility, or preferring PCIe connectivity, we’ve been continually expanding our capture card line.”
To complement these PCIe cards, AVerMedia offers free dedicated software called RECentral. This software allows users to simultaneously stream and broadcast to multiple platforms, including popular ones like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. RECentral seamlessly integrates with various third-party capturing and live-streaming platforms.
Both capture cards are now available for purchase on Amazon. The Live Gamer 4K 2.1 card is priced at a suggested retail price of $270, while the Live Streamer Ultra HD card is available for $180.
AVerMedia’s capture cards are known for their low-latency recording and streaming capabilities, compatible with PCs and consoles/PC setups. Users should ensure they have a spare PCIe slot for optimal hardware performance. Alternatively, software-based solutions like OBS Studio or GeForce ShadowPlay can provide excellent results for streaming and recording tasks with sufficiently powerful hardware.
