In light of some of my recent post I have decided to make a post on which capture software to use. Fraps or DXTory. Pros and Cons. Ok if your running a high end rig then Fraps is for you if not I would suggest using DXTory. Why DXTory? Unlike Fraps which uses both your CPU and GPU to record you game and put that over lay that shows your fps DXTory will use either your GPU or CPU which ever you deem fit for the processing power or both like I said its up to you. Another cool thing about DXTory is your choice of Raw video or AVI also you can set your encoder to what you want. As for the FPS capping you can set it as high as your card will handle. I record in 120 fps when I'm playing STO but when I play BF3 I record in 60 fps. You guys/gals know that fps overlay on fraps the yellow one well with DXTory you can make it any color you want..... Pros of Fraps NONE.... Cons of Fraps everything.... Pros of DXTory every things better..... Cons what Cons unless your still using Fraps then your Conning your self.

You be the judge of this juice
http://www.fraps.com/
http://dxtory.com/v2-home-en.html


If you leave the dxtory page then Google it the first screen you'll see after clicking the link will ask you if you want the English site or the Japanese site

Thanks for the info log4n! I was contemplating getting Fraps after seeing the thread about "uber trolls", I'll definately have to give dxtory a go.

I struggle with FPS so STO says when I type /showfps 1, my game runs so smooth but says I'm in crippling red zone numbers.


RachelJ88

Hm.. it can also record dual audio. Interesting, thanks for the tip.

I use camtasia studio 8.

con of both: they are not free...

i use a free version of bandicam, records only 10 min...which suits my purpose of stitching sequenzes together and avoid long running videos. Capturing doesn't need much system resources or filespace.

it surely has it's limitations, but for a free software it is outstanding.

What about file size? FRAPS tops out at 4GB files and starts a new file for your video if you exceed that. Does DXTory do the same or does it use an updated version of the AVI file creation or different file types?

Most fascinating.

Where as Fraps will have a whole bunch of 4gb files that you have to use another program to join them together DXTory can place same said capture into one file or alt. if really want alot of 4 gb files DXTory can do that as well. as for AVI its an update version but you can do raw game play as well just like fraps.

I know this is may sound like an odd question but what kind of rig are you running. if you dont want everyone to know you can always PM me.... I might have some tips for you