Why Dual PC Streaming Improves Your Gaming Performance
Looking to set up an elgato hd60 pro dual pc setup? Here's a quick guide to get you started:
- Install the HD60 Pro in a PCIe slot (x1/x4/x8/x16) on your streaming PC
- Connect HDMI from your gaming PC's GPU output to the HD60 Pro input
- Connect a second HDMI from the HD60 Pro output to your monitor (optional)
- Clone the display in your GPU control panel to keep high refresh rates on your main screen
- Route audio with Elgato Sound Capture or Voicemeeter
- Add the capture card as a source in OBS Studio, Streamlabs, or XSplit
Two computers can be better than one, especially when it comes to streaming games. A dual-PC setup with the Elgato HD60 Pro capture card separates the demanding tasks of gaming and streaming, allowing each machine to focus on what it does best. This approach eliminates the performance hit that typically occurs when a single PC tries to handle both high-performance gaming and live-stream encoding simultaneously.
The Elgato HD60 Pro is an internal PCIe capture card that supports 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second, making it ideal for dual-PC streaming. By installing this card in a dedicated streaming PC, you offload all the encoding work while keeping buttery-smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay on your gaming machine.
One of the biggest perks is the ability to play at 120 Hz, 144 Hz, or higher on your main monitor while sending a rock-solid 1080p60 feed to your viewers. You keep the competitive edge of responsive gameplay without compromising stream quality.
As streaming keeps growing, many creators find that a single PC simply can’t deliver top-tier gaming performance and high-quality streams at the same time. The dual-PC approach with an Elgato HD60 Pro fixes that by creating a dedicated pipeline for your content.
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Complete elgato hd60 pro dual pc setup: hardware, cabling & software
Before diving in, gather everything needed for your elgato hd60 pro dual pc setup. You’ll want a high performance gaming PC for gameplay and a secondary streaming PC focused on encoding. The star of the show is the Elgato HD60 Pro capture card, which installs into any open PCIe slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16) on your streaming rig.
You’ll also need at least two quality HDMI cables—one to send gameplay from the gaming PC to the capture card and one for the (optional) passthrough to your monitor. Add a good microphone, headphones for monitoring, and streaming software such as OBS Studio or Streamlabs.
Using a custom build gaming PC from Syber guarantees the horsepower needed to run modern titles at high settings while outputting a clean video signal for streaming. Syber systems undergo rigorous benchmarking so you can focus on content, not crashes.
The HD60 Pro captures at 1080p60, the sweet spot for most streaming platforms. While 4K gaming is growing, bandwidth limits mean most broadcasts still run at 1080p or 720p.
Display Cloning & Video Configuration
The HD60 Pro tops out at 1080p60 input, but you can still enjoy high-refresh-rate gaming. Clone your primary display to the capture card and set different refresh rates for each output:
- Open your GPU control panel (NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Radeon Settings).
- Enable cloning between your main monitor and the Elgato HD60 Pro.
- Set your gaming monitor to its native resolution and high refresh rate (e.g., 1080p 144 Hz).
- Set the Elgato output to 1080p 60 Hz.
This gives you a responsive 144 Hz experience while your viewers see a crisp 60 fps feed.
More info about Resolution choices
Audio Routing, Microphone & Voice Chat
Audio trips up many streamers. The simplest route is Elgato Sound Capture on your gaming PC: choose the PC Gaming profile and mirror game audio to both your headphones and HDMI output. For more flexibility, use Voicemeeter Banana to send separate audio buses to your headset, voice-chat apps, and streaming PC.
For best quality, plug your microphone directly into the streaming PC. If you need that mic in-game as well, use a splitter, Voicemeeter’s VBAN, or a second mic dedicated to chat.
Record & Stream Simultaneously
In OBS Studio on the streaming PC, add the HD60 Pro as a Video Capture Device. Use Advanced Output to create separate settings for streaming (moderate bitrate) and recording (higher quality). Elgato’s Master Copy feature also saves a full-resolution recording regardless of stream bitrate.
Optimize, Troubleshoot & Future-Proof Your Dual-PC Stream
Even a well-planned elgato hd60 pro dual pc setup can hit snags. Most problems fall into a handful of easy-to-fix categories:
| Problem | Likely Cause | Quick Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No signal detected | Loose HDMI cable | Reseat all HDMI connections |
| Display cloning disabled | Enable cloning in GPU control panel | |
| Black screen | HDCP enabled on console | Disable HDCP or use an HDCP-compliant splitter |
| Out-of-date drivers | Update Elgato drivers and firmware | |
| No audio | Wrong audio routing | Verify Sound Capture or Voicemeeter settings |
| Capture card missing | PCIe lane conflict | Move the card to a different slot |
| A/V sync issues | Audio delay mismatch | Adjust sync offset in OBS |
Keep your Elgato drivers current and double-check settings after major Windows updates—those updates love to reset audio and display configs.
Level-up production with an Elgato Stream Deck for one-button scene changes, audio tweaks, and social posts. Pair it with Syber’s AI system optimization—available in our latest high performance custom prebuilt gaming pc line—for automatic resource balancing that keeps streams smooth during intense moments.
Proper airflow is just as important. Keep cables tidy, dust filters clean, and fans optimized so your hardware stays cool under marathon sessions.
Future-proof your workflow by choosing a high performance desktop pc with room to grow. Syber’s custom rigs are engineered for creators who refuse to compromise, offering AI-ready components and the headroom you’ll need when 4K capture becomes the norm.
Ready to build a dual-PC streaming powerhouse? Visit SyberTV and let our team in City of Industry, California, tailor a rig that matches your playstyle, workflow, and creative ambitions.
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