EVGA released the XR1 lite, a scaled down version of the XR1 that does 1080p60 capture and 4K passthrough for under $70. Let’s find out if it knows how to Linux.
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Where to buy:
Amazon US
Amazon CA
DRIVERS
Plug it in and your done. Linux supports the XR1 Lite out of the box.
OBS SETUP
1. Add a Video Capture source.
2. Give it a wholly original name.
3. Configure your resolution, colour, and framerate etc.
4K Passthrough
The EVGA XR1 lite shows up like any other monitor with no perceivable lag.
PCB
VERDICT
At the end of the day we have a USB3 encoder that does 1080p60 capture and 4K passthrough for under $70. That’s around $40 less than the Elgato Cam Link 4K. Linux support is plug-and-play and it does everything it claims on the tin.
EVGA XR1 lite
EVGA XR1 lite Capture Card, Certified for OBS, USB 3.0, 4K Pass Through.
Pros
1080p 60 capture.
USB3.
4K Passthrough.
No RGB.
Cons
HDMI audio only.
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