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A capture card is a niche PC component that you may be considering if you’re planning on recording your gameplay or live streaming. But how do you know if you really need one? The direct answer is: If ...

When choosing a capture card, the two most common video inputs you need to consider are HDMI and HD-SDI. Whenever possible in my workflows, I prefer to use HD-SDI cables because they offer a secure ...

PCWorld’s Will Smith tested internal PCIe and external USB capture cards from brands like Elgato and AverMedia to determine optimal choices for game video recording. PCIe cards offer superior ...

The times have changed since begging my mum to buy me an AverMedia capture card because it was the only one that would work without a dedicated PC. PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PCs (assuming you ...

Now, you too, can do your own Switch 2 performance reviews. Another peripheral maker has come forward to promote themselves with the Nintendo Switch 2, but we think hardcore gamers will find this to ...

A Canadian who has worked in the gaming industry for over two decades, Beck grew up on games such as Final Fantasy and Super Mario Bros. He specalizes in roleplaying games, but covers titles in almost ...

The AverMedia GC553Pro might be the most affordable and reliable piece of kit I've found for recording high quality content. It's just a shame you have to use the clunky AverMedia software to do it.

Take a look 2026’s best affordable content creator gear, from mics and lighting to capture cards, and learn how to build a pro-level recording setup on a budget. Pixabay, danielchrisman The digital ...