System Requirements Check
Before troubleshooting, verify your system meets these minimum requirements:
Operating System:
- Windows 10/8.1 required
- [How to check: Windows Settings > System > About]
Hardware Requirements:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-2xxx+ or AMD FX-4xxx+
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 960+, AMD Radeon HD 7870+, or Intel HD 4000+
- RAM: 8GB minimum
- Video RAM: 2GB minimum
- Storage: 500MB free space
- Internet: Broadband connection required
[Not sure about your specs? Open Windows Settings > System > About to check]
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
1. Configure Moments Correctly
- Verify game detection:
- Open Moments Gallery
- Look for "Capturing [GAME]" status
- Check the SteelSeries icon in system tray for recording indicator
- Important: Select the game executable, not the launcher
- Verify capture hotkey:
- Default: Alt+S
- To customize: GG Settings > Moments > Shortcuts
- Test the hotkey while in-game
2. Essential Settings Adjustments
- Run as Administrator:
- Right-click GG
- Select "Run as administrator"
- Required for games with elevated permissions
- Disable Windows Game Mode:
- Open Windows Settings
- Navigate to Gaming > Game Mode
- Set toggle to "Off"
- Restart your computer
3. Driver Updates
- Update Graphics Drivers:
- NVIDIA: Use GeForce Experience
- AMD: Use Radeon Software
- Intel: Use Intel Driver & Support Assistant
- Restart your PC after updating
4. Important Notes
- Multi-monitor setups: Moments captures from primary monitor only
- Storage location: GG and game must be on the same drive
- After updates: Restart Moments through system tray
- Performance impact: Closing background apps can help
If you are still unable to capture after trying all troubleshooting steps, please contact our support team who will be happy to further investigate.
You can reach our support team by logging a support ticket at https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us