Recently, I got kind of a lot lag spikes while using some internet programs at the same time. Now since I'd consider my connection speed as pretty good (10mbit up/100mbit down) and the problems are really just spikes and not a constant high ping, I wonder what causes this problem.
They usually only occur when I use the following programs at the same time:
- x-split broadcaster (streaming program, free version)
- Skype (not always in a conversation)
- Chrome with youtube/facebook
- League of Legends (Here I notice the spikes)
The spikes also don't necessarily occur when the next youtube video in the playlist is loaded. So could this be some kind of port issue? Or just the Riot servers (EUW is well known for its stable connection…)
When skyping I also usually don't get disconnected. Everything except LoL works pretty fine.
Best Answer
This used to be happened to me too. It turns out I had a bad router, which cannot handle too much connection session.
Even though softwares like Skype don't take up a lot of bandwidth, it may require a lot of connection sessions.(I don't know how to explain, it's like passing a 1000g ball to a person, or passing 10 of 100g ball to 10 person.) If your router could not handle it, it may hang.
The first solution is to adjust the bitrate of streaming. How many bitrate did you use on your streaming? The suggested bitrate is 1800-2500Kb/s for 720p.
I would also like to suggest you to try the Open Broadcaster Software. It's a free, open source streaming software. I found it works better than Xsplit in my computer. It lags less, and video qualities are generally better(according to my friends/fans). It also provide 1080p streaming for free.
OBS Official Site
OBS Setting Guide by Twitch
If the above solution doesn't work, then it is most likely about your router. Try to close unused software that would use up your network(like Panda Media or whatever, I don't know why the other answer get downvoted so much). Or, buy a better router.
My English could be painful to watch. But hopefully it solves your problems.