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Capture Cards
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These searches cover common streaming/recording tiers (1080p60), 4K passthrough, USB vs PCIe, deal buckets, and HDMI 2.1 cables for modern setups.
1080p60 capture cards (starter streaming)
Most common entry tier for streaming and recording.
- Great starter tier
- Low cost
- Good for most streams
4K passthrough capture cards
Record/stream while keeping high-quality gameplay on your display.
- Better quality
- Keeps gameplay crisp
- More expensive
USB capture cards (portable + simple)
Easy setup for laptops and quick rigs.
- Plug-and-play
- Laptop friendly
- Great for travel kits
PCIe capture cards (desktop performance)
Best stability for dedicated streaming PCs.
- Most stable
- Great for streaming PCs
- Lower latency
Best value capture cards (deal bucket)
For bargain hunting across tiers.
- Deal friendly
- Compare quickly
- Good for backups
Accessories: HDMI 2.1 cables (modern consoles/PC)
Good cables prevent headaches, especially at higher bandwidth.
- Avoid signal issues
- Needed for high refresh/4K features
- Good to keep spares