AVerMedia GC553 Live Gamer ULTRA – 4Kp60 HDR Game Capture Card for High-Quality Streaming
AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA GC553 – 4Kp60 HDR Game Capture Card for High-Quality Streaming
The AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA (GC553) is a powerful capture card designed for professional-grade game streaming and video recording. Supporting up to 4Kp60 HDR passthrough and 4Kp30 recording, this capture device ensures high-resolution video capture with true-to-life color quality. With 120 FPS recording in Full HD and uncompressed capture, it’s ideal for fast-paced gaming. This device features ultra-low latency preview and plug-and-play UVC technology, making setup easy with no drivers required.
Product Highlights:
- 4Kp60 HDR Passthrough: Enjoy gaming in stunning 4K HDR quality while recording in 4Kp30.
- High Frame Rate Recording: Capture Full HD at 120 FPS for smooth gameplay recording.
- Uncompressed Capture: Preserves the highest image quality without compression.
- Ultra-Low Latency: Provides near-instantaneous preview during streaming.
- Plug-and-Play: UVC support for easy setup with no drivers needed.
The GC553 is perfect for streamers and content creators seeking a reliable, high-quality capture solution for 4K HDR gaming and high-frame-rate recording, enhancing every streaming experience with vibrant clarity and minimal setup.
Technical Specifications
Interface:USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type C
Video Input:HDMI 2.0
Video Output (Pass-Through):HDMI 2.0
Audio Input:HDMI 2.0
Audio Output (Pass-Through):HDMI 2.0
Max Pass-Through Resolutions:2160p60 HDR /1440p144 / 1080p240
Max VRR Pass-Through Resolutions: 2160p60 /1440p120 /1080p120#
Max Capture Resolutions:2160p30 / 1440p60 / 1080p120 / 1080p60 HDR
Max VRR Record Resolutions: 1440p60 /1080p120#
Supported Resolutions (Video input):2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p
Recording: Supported by streaming software such as RECentral or OBS
Dimension (W x D x H):112.6 x 66.2 x 26 mm (4.43 x 2.6 x 1.02 in)
Weight:116 g (4.09 oz.)
Notes:
#VRR pass-through and recording are available via a firmware update for Windows users. To record in VRR, please use the RECentral 4 software.
* LGU does not support viewing/recording/streaming of HDCP protected signals
System Requirements(For dedicated streaming PC)
Operating system: Windows® 10 x64 or later (Support UVC Protocol)
For 4K30 or 1080p120 (4K60 HDR pass-through supported)
Desktop:
-Intel® Core™ i5-6XXX / AMD Ryzen™ 3 XXX or above
-NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / AMD RX 5700 or above
-8 GB RAM (*Dual-channel)
Laptop:
-Intel Core i7-7700HQ or above
-NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050 Ti or above
-8 GB RAM (*Dual-channel)
*You have to set your memory on dual channel mode in your computer system. Please see attachment: attachment (Link)
For 1080p60 (4K60 HDR pass-through supported)
Desktop:
-Intel® Core™ i5-4440 3.10 GHz or above
-NVIDIA® GTX 660
-4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
Laptop:
-Intel Core i7-4810MQ
-NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M or above
-4 GB RAM (8GB Recommended)
Mac system requirement : Operating system: macOS 10.13 or later
Requires an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) Cable (0.8 m)
For 4K30 or 1080p120 (4K60 HDR pass-through supported)
iMac:
-3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
-Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of VRAM
-16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory
MacBook Pro:
-2.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
-Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
-16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 memory
For 1080p60 (4K60 HDR pass-through supported) :
iMac:
-3.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
-Radeon Pro 555 with 2GB of VRAM
-16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory
MacBook Pro:
-2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
-Radeon Pro 450 with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
-16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Notes:
1. LGU does not support USB 2.0
2. LGU does not support USB 3.1 Gen 2
3. We strongly recommended to use Intel chipset.
4. For 4K, HDR or High frame rate recording only NVIDIA graphics card are supported.
Notes:
*4K video editing software. Does not support HEVC encoded files or HDR editing. Please note that this version of PowerDirector 15 is not the retail version and some functionalities may be restricted or require paid upgrades.