Screen Recording 2k - no difference from 1920 - blurry

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Hello

I feel like i have exhausted myself. I am turning here for help. every youtube video, forum search does nothing. All i am trying to do is record my screen. not gaming etc. I have a decent GPU, its a RTX 2060 super NVDIA. its fine for what i do - trading. no gaming.

I am using a 2k Samsung monitor. When i record, i have my resolution output match the resolution {2k} i can record but it always seems a bit blurry or cloudy.... like not crisp. ZOOM records crisper video so i know something not right? I have tried EVERYTHING i can think of...youtube videos, forum searches etc, i need help. I am techy, but i need to know what someone needs from me to help me. I want to thank ANYONE in advance for any help they can give me. i have attached the current log from my session on last screen recording i do not know if that helps? also settings screenshots.


What exactly am I doing wrong. If zoom records crisper, then something I am doing is wrong.

Thank you very much in advance.

06:52:25.563: CPU Name: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8-Core Processor
06:52:25.563: CPU Speed: 3893MHz
06:52:25.563: Physical Cores: 8, Logical Cores: 16
06:52:25.563: Physical Memory: 32676MB Total, 20268MB Free
06:52:25.563: Windows Version: 10.0 Build 26200 (release: 25H2; revision: 8457; 64-bit)
06:52:25.563: Running as administrator: false
06:52:25.563: Windows 10/11 Gaming Features:
06:52:25.563: Game Bar: On
06:52:25.563: Game DVR: On
06:52:25.563: Game DVR Background Recording: Off
06:52:25.563: Game Mode: Probably On (no reg key set)
06:52:25.564: Sec. Software Status:
06:52:25.565: Microsoft Defender Antivirus: enabled (AV)
06:52:25.565: Windows Firewall: enabled (FW)
06:52:25.566: Current Date/Time: 2026-06-13, 06:52:25
06:52:25.566: Browser Hardware Acceleration: true
06:52:25.566: Hide OBS windows from screen capture: false
06:52:25.566: Qt Version: 6.8.3 (runtime), 6.8.3 (compiled)
06:52:25.566: Portable mode: false
06:52:25.624: OBS 32.1.2 (64-bit, windows)
06:52:25.624: ---------------------------------
06:52:25.632: ---------------------------------
06:52:25.632: audio settings reset:
06:52:25.632: samples per sec: 48000
06:52:25.632: speakers: 2
06:52:25.632: max buffering: 960 milliseconds
06:52:25.632: buffering type: dynamically increasing
06:52:25.634: ---------------------------------
06:52:25.634: Initializing D3D11...
06:52:25.634: Available Video Adapters:
06:52:25.649: Adapter 0: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
06:52:25.649: Dedicated VRAM: 8394899456 (7.8 GiB)
06:52:25.649: Shared VRAM: 17132036096 (16.0 GiB)
06:52:25.649: PCI ID: 10de:1f06
06:52:25.649: HAGS Status: Enabled (Default: No, Driver status: Supported)
06:52:25.650: Driver Version: 32.0.15.9186
06:52:25.650: output 0:
06:52:25.650: name=LC32G7xT
06:52:25.650: pos={0, 0}
06:52:25.650: size={2560, 1440}
06:52:25.650: attached=true
06:52:25.650: refresh=144
06:52:25.650: bits_per_color=8
06:52:25.650: space=RGB_FULL_G22_NONE_P709
06:52:25.650: primaries=[r=(0.692383, 0.296875), g=(0.277344, 0.651367), b=(0.146484, 0.064453), wp=(0.313477, 0.329102)]
06:52:25.650: relative_gamut_area=[709=1.293980, P3=0.953885, 2020=0.684348]
06:52:25.650: sdr_white_nits=80
06:52:25.650: nit_range=[min=0.010000, max=1499.000000, max_full_frame=799.000000]
06:52:25.650: dpi=96 (100%)
06:52:25.650: id=\\?\DISPLAY#SAM705A#5&2bdb5858&0&UID37124#{e6f07b5f-ee97-4a90-b076-33f57bf4eaa7}
06:52:25.650: alt_id=\\.\DISPLAY1
06:52:25.650: Loading up D3D11 on adapter NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (0)
06:52:25.801: D3D11 loaded successfully, feature level used: b000
06:52:25.801: DXGI increase maximum frame latency success
06:52:25.801: Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling enabled on adapter!
06:52:25.801: D3D11 GPU priority setup failed (not admin?)
06:52:25.895: ---------------------------------
06:52:25.895: video settings reset:
06:52:25.895: base resolution: 2560x1440
06:52:25.895: output resolution: 2560x1440
06:52:25.895: downscale filter: Bicubic
06:52:25.895: fps: 60/1
06:52:25.895: format: NV12
06:52:25.895: YUV mode: Rec. 709/Partial
06:52:25.895: NV12 texture support enabled
06:52:25.895: P010 texture support not available
06:52:25.897: Audio monitoring device:
06:52:25.897: name: Default
06:52:25.897: id: default
06:52:25.900: ---------------------------------
06:52:25.902: No AJA devices found, skipping loading AJA UI plugin
06:52:25.902: Failed to initialize module 'aja-output-ui.dll'
06:52:25.903: No AJA devices found, skipping loading AJA plugin
06:52:25.903: Failed to initialize module 'aja.dll'
06:52:25.903: Skipping module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/chrome_elf.dll', not an OBS plugin
06:52:25.905: [CoreAudio encoder]: CoreAudio AAC encoder not installed on the system or couldn't be loaded
06:52:25.906: Failed to load 'en-US' text for module: 'decklink-captions.dll'
06:52:25.906: Failed to load 'en-US' text for module: 'decklink-output-ui.dll'
06:52:25.910: A DeckLink iterator could not be created. The DeckLink drivers may not be installed
06:52:25.910: Failed to initialize module 'decklink.dll'
06:52:25.910: Skipping module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/DirectML.dll', not an OBS plugin
06:52:25.917: Skipping module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libcef.dll', not an OBS plugin
06:52:25.917: Skipping module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libEGL.dll', not an OBS plugin
06:52:25.918: Skipping module '../../obs-plugins/64bit/libGLESv2.dll', not an OBS plugin
06:52:25.919: [NVIDIA Audio Effects:] version: 1.6.1.2
06:52:26.133: [NVIDIA Audio Effects:] enabled
06:52:26.135: [NVIDIA VIDEO FX]: NVIDIA VIDEO FX version: 0.7.6.0
06:52:26.146: [NVIDIA VIDEO FX]: enabled, redistributable found
06:52:26.149: [obs-backgroundremoval] Plugin loaded successfully (version 1.1.13)
06:52:26.149: [obs-backgroundremoval] Failed to open config file C:\Users\bigru\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio/plugin_config/obs-backgroundremoval/config.ini
06:52:26.149: [obs-backgroundremoval] Failed to open config file C:\Users\bigru\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio/plugin_config/obs-backgroundremoval/config.ini
06:52:26.720: [obs-backgroundremoval] Latest release is 1.3.7
06:52:26.734: [obs-browser]: Version 2.26.8
06:52:26.734: [obs-browser]: CEF Version 127.0.6533.120 (runtime), 127.145.7+g2b7d20b+chromium-127.0.6533.120 (compiled)
06:52:26.961: [obs-nvenc] NVENC version: 12.2 (compiled) / 13.0 (driver), CUDA driver version: 13.10, AV1 supported: false
06:52:27.004: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] you can haz websockets (Version: 5.7.3 | RPC Version: 1)
06:52:27.004: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] Qt version (compile-time): 6.8.3 | Qt version (run-time): 6.8.3
06:52:27.004: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] Linked ASIO Version: 103200
06:52:27.010: [obs-websocket] [obs_module_load] Module loaded.
06:52:27.016: [vlc-video]: VLC 3.0.16 Vetinari found, VLC video source enabled
06:52:27.025: ---------------------------------
06:52:27.025: Loaded Modules:
06:52:27.025: win-wasapi.dll
06:52:27.025: win-dshow.dll
06:52:27.025: win-capture.dll
06:52:27.025: vlc-video.dll
06:52:27.025: text-freetype2.dll
06:52:27.025: rtmp-services.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-x264.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-websocket.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-webrtc.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-vst.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-transitions.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-text.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-qsv11.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-outputs.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-nvenc.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-filters.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-ffmpeg.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-browser.dll
06:52:27.025: obs-backgroundremoval.dll
06:52:27.025: nv-filters.dll
06:52:27.025: image-source.dll
06:52:27.025: frontend-tools.dll
06:52:27.025: decklink-output-ui.dll
06:52:27.025: decklink-captions.dll
06:52:27.025: coreaudio-encoder.dll
06:52:27.025: ---------------------------------
06:52:27.026: ---------------------------------
06:52:27.026: Available Encoders:
06:52:27.026: Video Encoders:
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_svt_av1 (SVT-AV1)
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_aom_av1 (AOM AV1)
06:52:27.026: - obs_nvenc_h264_tex (NVIDIA NVENC H.264)
06:52:27.026: - obs_nvenc_hevc_tex (NVIDIA NVENC HEVC)
06:52:27.026: - obs_x264 (x264)
06:52:27.026: Audio Encoders:
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_aac (FFmpeg AAC)
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_opus (FFmpeg Opus)
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_pcm_s16le (FFmpeg PCM (16-bit))
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_pcm_s24le (FFmpeg PCM (24-bit))
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_pcm_f32le (FFmpeg PCM (32-bit float))
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_alac (FFmpeg ALAC (24-bit))
06:52:27.026: - ffmpeg_flac (FFmpeg FLAC (16-bit))
06:52:27.026: ==== Startup complete ===============================================
06:52:27.028: Encoder ID 'jim_nvenc' is deprecated and may be removed in a future version.
06:52:27.085: All scene data cleared
06:52:27.085: ------------------------------------------------
06:52:27.088: [win-wasapi: 'Mic/Aux'] update settings:
06:52:27.088: device id: {0.0.1.00000000}.{20c81853-284c-4d3f-a488-0f97d090f932}
06:52:27.088: use device timing: 0
06:52:27.089: [Loaded global audio device]: 'Mic/Aux'
06:52:27.118: WASAPI: Device 'Microphone (Realtek High Definition Audio)' [48000 Hz] initialized (source: Mic/Aux)
06:52:27.149: adding 21 milliseconds of audio buffering, total audio buffering is now 21 milliseconds (source: Mic/Aux)
06:52:27.149:
06:52:27.387: ---------------------------------
06:52:27.387: [DShow Device: 'Webcam'] settings updated:
06:52:27.387: video device: Creative Live! Cam Sync 1080p V2
06:52:27.387: video path: \\?\usb#vid_041e&pid_40a0&mi_00#9&184b6ed4&0&0000#{65e8773d-8f56-11d0-a3b9-00a0c9223196}\global
06:52:27.387: resolution: 1920x1080
06:52:27.387: flip: 0
06:52:27.387: fps: 30.00 (interval: 333333)
06:52:27.387: format: MJPEG
06:52:27.387: buffering: disabled
06:52:27.387: hardware decode: enabled
06:52:27.443: [duplicator-monitor-capture: 'Sierra'] update settings:
06:52:27.443: display: LC32G7xT (2560x1440)
06:52:27.443: cursor: true
06:52:27.443: method: WGC
06:52:27.443: id: \\?\DISPLAY#SAM705A#5&2bdb5858&0&UID37124#{e6f07b5f-ee97-4a90-b076-33f57bf4eaa7}
06:52:27.443: alt_id: \\.\DISPLAY1
06:52:27.443: setting_id: \\?\DISPLAY#SAM705A#5&2bdb5858&0&UID37124#{e6f07b5f-ee97-4a90-b076-33f57bf4eaa7}
06:52:27.443: force SDR: false
06:52:27.454: [win-wasapi: 'Audio Input Capture'] update settings:
06:52:27.454: device id: default
06:52:27.454: use device timing: 0
06:52:27.458: Switched to scene 'Live'
06:52:27.458: ------------------------------------------------
06:52:27.458: Loaded scenes:
06:52:27.458: - scene 'Starting Soon':
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Starting Soon BG' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: - scene 'Live':
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Sierra' (monitor_capture)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Live Overlay' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Cam OFF' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Webcam' (dshow_input)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'Color Correction 2' (color_filter_v2)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'NVIDIA Background Blur Filter' (nv_background_blur_filter)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Audio Input Capture' (wasapi_input_capture)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'Noise Suppression' (noise_suppress_filter_v2)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'Noise Gate' (noise_gate_filter)
06:52:27.458: - filter: '3-Band Equalizer' (basic_eq_filter)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'Compressor' (compressor_filter)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'Limiter' (limiter_filter)
06:52:27.458: - scene 'Ending':
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Ending BG' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: ------------------------------------------------
06:52:27.468: WASAPI: Device 'Microphone (NVIDIA Broadcast)' [48000 Hz] initialized (source: Audio Input Capture)
06:52:28.121: YT: InitYTUserUrl() Failed to get channel id
06:52:28.565: YT: InitYTUserUrl() Failed to get channel id
07:00:53.173: [obs-nvenc: 'advanced_video_recording'] settings:
07:00:53.173: codec: H264
07:00:53.173: rate_control: CQP
07:00:53.173: cqp: 18
07:00:53.173: keyint: 120
07:00:53.173: preset: p5
07:00:53.173: tuning: hq
07:00:53.173: multipass: qres
07:00:53.173: profile: high
07:00:53.173: width: 2560
07:00:53.173: height: 1440
07:00:53.173: b-frames: 2
07:00:53.173: b-ref-mode: 0
07:00:53.173: lookahead: true (8 frames)
07:00:53.173: aq: true
07:00:53.173:
07:00:53.242: ---------------------------------
07:00:53.243: [FFmpeg aac encoder: 'Track1'] bitrate: 320, channels: 2, channel_layout: stereo, track: 1
07:00:53.243:
07:00:53.244: [ffmpeg muxer: 'adv_file_output'] Using muxer settings:
07:00:53.244: movflags=frag_keyframe+empty_moov+delay_moov
07:00:53.283: ==== Recording Start ===============================================
07:00:53.283: [ffmpeg muxer: 'adv_file_output'] Writing file 'C:/Users/bigru/Videos/2026-06-13 07-00-53.mp4'...
07:01:07.991: [ffmpeg muxer: 'adv_file_output'] Output of file 'C:/Users/bigru/Videos/2026-06-13 07-00-53.mp4' stopped
07:01:07.991: Output 'adv_file_output': stopping
07:01:07.991: Output 'adv_file_output': Total frames output: 866
07:01:07.991: Output 'adv_file_output': Total drawn frames: 882
07:01:07.993: ==== Recording Stop ================================================
07:01:08.138: warning: 2 frames left in the queue on closing
 

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1. The Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling ("HAGS") feature in Windows is currently known to cause performance and capture issues with OBS. We recommend disabling it via these instructions. Be sure to restart after disabling it.
2. Change the refresh rate on your display from 144 Hz to 120 Hz.
3. Run OBS as Admin.
4. Change your output FPS from 60 to 30.

If still having issues, post new log.
 
Also

There is a blur filter on the "Live" Scene. Make sure that it is disabled until you fix the blur.
06:52:27.458: Switched to scene 'Live'
06:52:27.458: ------------------------------------------------
06:52:27.458: Loaded scenes:
06:52:27.458: - scene 'Starting Soon':
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Starting Soon BG' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: - scene 'Live':
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Sierra' (monitor_capture)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Live Overlay' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Cam OFF' (image_source)
06:52:27.458: - source: 'Webcam' (dshow_input)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'Color Correction 2' (color_filter_v2)
06:52:27.458: - filter: 'NVIDIA Background Blur Filter' (nv_background_blur_filter)

The 3800x isn't a single thread powerhouse & it might be hard pressed even @ 120HZ. If it's still blurry, go to 60HZ.

calculatebottleneck.com

Does Refresh Rate Affect CPU Usage? (60Hz vs 240Hz)

Thinking of upgrading to a 240Hz or 360Hz monitor? Read this first. High refresh rates punish your CPU much more than your GPU.
calculatebottleneck.com calculatebottleneck.com
 
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