Members have been discussing issues related to their computers crashing while streaming on SM and SC using OBS. The conversation has revolved around troubleshooting and offering potential solutions to prevent the crashes. Highlights from the discussion include:

  • Considering the storage capacity and the potential need for an external hard drive to improve performance and safeguard content.
  • The importance of maintaining at least 20% free space on the primary hard disk to ensure smooth operation.
  • Testing streaming on each platform individually to isolate the issue, whether it's related to the PC, a specific streaming site, or the OBS application.
  • Monitoring system resources through the task manager to identify any overloads that might be causing the crashes.
  • The potential impact of system changes, such as updates or new app installations, around the time the issues started.
  • Recommendations for regular maintenance, like using CCleaner to remove cookies and temporary files, and checking CPU and RAM usage.
  • Advice to uninstall and reinstall OBS and associated applications to address potential software conflicts.
  • Examining the possibility of hardware issues, such as processor problems, that could lead to system instability.
  • Considering the role of WebRTC implementations on certain websites and how they might contribute to memory leaks.

Members have shared personal experiences and insights into how they've managed to solve or mitigate similar issues, emphasizing the importance of backup solutions and the need to keep personal content secure, especially when requiring technical support or repairs.

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