Best RDP for Streaming & OBS
Running a 24/7 radio station on YouTube or a "Sleep Stream" on Twitch? You don't want to leave your PC on all day. An RDP server is the perfect solution. You can run OBS Studio on the remote server and stream continuously.
Does RDP Support Audio/Video?
By default, RDP is not great for watching video, but it works perfectly for sending video via OBS. The server encodes the video and sends it to Twitch's servers. You don't need to see the smooth video on your local screen for it to work.
Requirements for Streaming RDP
- CPU: Creating video requires encoding power. You need at least 4 vCPUs for 1080p streaming (x264 encoding).
- GPU (Optional): If you get a GPU RDP, you can use NVENC encoding, which is much more efficient.
- Bandwidth: Streaming at 6000kbps (Twitch standard) uses about 2TB of data per month running 24/7. Ensure you have an unmetered plan.
Recommended Software
OBS Studio is the standard. It runs fine on Windows Server. Just make sure to install the "Desktop Experience" feature if your server doesn't have it enabled, otherwise some audio features might be missing.
Top Pick
RockHoster's Elite VPS (4 vCPU / 8GB RAM) is powerful enough to handle a 1080p stream using CPU encoding (x264 fast preset) without dropping frames.
