Hardware to Maximize Skype Video Call Quality

Looking to build two Windows desktop computers solely to Skype between them. Both machines will have Internet at 20 Mbps up and down, and two-to-three selectable (one-at-a-time) webcams per machine. Want to absolutely maximize video call quality; audio and overall cost are less important. What specifications for the motherboards/cards/webcams would you suggest? Suggestions of brand and model are acceptable, but detailed specifications are more important. Replies very much appreciated.

I answered a similar question to this in the past, so you may find this thread helpful:
http://community.skype.com/t5/Hardware/Buying-Computer-for-Skype/m-p/1662779/highlight/true#M4076
Do understand that unless you have something managing the feed for multiple webcams/video feeds prior to coming into your machine, the load will be put on your processor. Webcams can be very resource demanding. If you chose to run multiple versions of Skype that may be as well. I wouldn't expect 1080p or in some cases HD video in scenarios where you may be taxing even a very fast processor. Since there can be many variables it's hard to say what will work in your scenario.

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My connection is 8 mb Download and .6mp upload, my wife in another country has Fiber so is alot faster again.
I am using Windows 8.1 and also a Ipad Air, same issues on both.
The Windows Pc has a nice microsoft Hd webcam (not one of the cheapones) using a i7 pc with 16g of Ram and a Gaming Graphics Card.
There is very little software on the pc, a couple of games, no itunes, Downloading software and very little running in the background. I use Window Defender and Anti virus and have recently done a re instal of windows and everything is updated driver and software wise, including skype.
The Ipad is the Apple air.
When connecting to my Wife in the Uk the reception isnt great picture wise and after a little while gets bad and also disconects alot and then comes back with a worse picture and call quality. I have even had the bad connection pop up. I have ran speed tests at these points and all are showing fine.
I also have a issue when calling my Dads land line in the uk where he has trouble hearing what im saying, muffled and echos
I am a premium paying customer and started to get a bit frustrated.

@Furgan, in which country are you located? Some countries and ISP-s are shaping Skype traffic. One known country is Saudi Arabia for example.
If would help us if you could please reproduce the issue and provide logs as described in this link https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12321/how-do-i-create-log-files under Skype for Windows Desktop and attach it to your post?
Thank you

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Quality of video calling is sub-standard, I live in the UK and use Skype everyday to call a friend in the Philippines and our calls constantly drop out, and at times won't even connect. When connected video quality frequently is pixelated and at times freezes before dropping calls, on average I would say that I get about 10-12 call drop-outs per day and it's not acceptable. Both me and my friend's wi-fi signal are strong, yet everytime a call drops we get a message saying internet signal too weak, it's not the internet as Viber works perfectly well between us and our wi-fi signals are at maximum strength, it's Skype's signal too weak and no matter how many times I've left feedback complaining about this (at least 100 complaints over 10 months), nothing is done to ensure that me and my friend can have a conversation without call drop outs and pixelated and frozen screens. I'm sure that I'm not the only person in the world trying to have a video call with someone on the other side of the world, and also sure that I'm not the only person suffering from this sub-standard service, so it's time you did something to improve the quality of your service and make it possible for me to be able to talk to my friend. You advertise free worldwide Skype-to-Skype video calls, but don't provide the service because of sub-standard signal from Skype, I call that false advertising, so address this issue as it is becoming a real problem for me and my friend.

I have Skype video calls with my friend nearly 6,000 miles away in South Korea. I have video conversations all the time. My last video call a few days ago was 5 hours long with no issues. You can't compare to different services equally since they operate differently. If you are getting drop-outs then there is something limiting it and can be hardware or software based. Skype functions best when multiple connections can be handled by your wired or wireless router simultaneously and UDP is not impeded. If your equipments gets overloaded or is blocking traffic then the quality of your call or Internet connection stability can deprecate to the point where your call gets dropped.
To try to narrow the problem down:
1. You should try wired instead of wireless.
2. If you can bypass the routers used and connect directly, try that as well.
3. If the routers being used have any firmware upgrades, be sure to upgrade to the latest.
4. Try with uPnP enabled/disabled in your routers or in Skype to see if that helps.
Usually routers that claim to work well with T0rrents work best with Skype because their firmware handles uPnP and multiple connections without crashing, halting. or failing in some manner.
My friend in South Korea has moved several times in the past few years. Many times I've had to remote into his system to repair the conditions of the Internet connection in the location he was staying. At one point there was a community router being used on the floor he was staying on that was problematic. I remoted into the unprotected Korean router and updated the firmware that was known to have uPnP issues. After the firmware update the dropouts we were experiencing once ever 5-20 minutes disappeared and the connection was rock solid and continued to work flawlessly for the 6 months he stayed there.

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i have the New (3rd generation) iPad 4G 32 Gb and i noticed that i totally lost internet connection during Skype video calls. The wifi signal is full but loosing the internet connection. Trying other apps like safari after the failure i don't have also internet access. After turninmg off & on afain wifi from iPad's settings everything returns to normal state.
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well, I searched the link on Skype forums and found that they are on Skype official website as well.
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I know skype cant do much about it. but firstly I'd like to suggest everyone post up all information you can regarding the pursuer so that everyone else can go on skype look them up and block/report them. Their accounts are usually fairly obvious once you have become a victim.
FIRST PROTECT YOURSELF!
DO NOT SEND MONEY. DO NOT SUPPORT THEIR THREATS. THIS WILL PROMOTE THEM TO CONTINUE.
Delete/block all connections you have with the pursuer. Be it any/All social networks with linked names or information you have posted up publicly. Secondly if you cannot delete these accounts/deacctivate it, change you private settings.
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PLEASE search for these scammers and block/report them from everything! It won't do much about what was recorded but you may save others from falling victim.
Also follow what Skype recommends, EMAIL [e-mail removed for privacy and security] to reinforce the investigations.
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"Hello,
If you are being blackmailed you should first contact the Police. Skype will ONLY become involved if requested to do so by them.
p.s. No duplicates please. Duplicate removed." - http://community.skype.com/t5/Security-Privacy-Trust-and/Blackmail-scammer/td-p/2853839
Post up your criminal and help support eachother! This is a cruel world, but we'll find a way to fight back.

I just had nora.cante76 or something similar trying to add me to skype with the message: "Hi it's me again. Add me!!!!" I blocked the account straightaway.
Giving into their threats is the worse thing you can do. Now I will need to shut down my current skype account and start up a new one using a different name and email address otherwise this scumbag will continue to harass me.
I found out via the scam survivors site that Nora Cante or the nomenclature to that affect is a Morrocan guy who goes under the aliases of Mario Dissoza or Marwan Dissoza. You can see his photo here :http://www.scamsurvivors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=24583&p=72811
I did a google and facebook search on him and wasn't able to find his account (probably been shut down) but I was able to find a trace link to a facebook like of photos of a football match or something called Zona Clandestine in El Jadida, Morroco which was one of the places he wanted money to be sent to. He is also associated with Khouribga, Morroco. Very likely this is where he lives.
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Other aliases are Anime Idris Kamel and Mouab Khabsi. Most likely one times uses.
Marwan Dissoza does seem to be closer to his real name as I also found his details on some sort of dating site: http://www.meetme.com/member/77885488
He also appears to have a google+ account.
Judging by his name he's a spanish Morrocan. He appears to have good english and IT savvy though he's not that good as he wasn't able to entirely erase his digital footprint.
Nonetheless this guy is scum of the lowest order and any of his nora cante aliases is to be avoided at all costs.
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I sincerely hope no one else falls victim to this disgusting filth. I think we need to push Skype hard to put out a message to all users on their site to steer clear of all accounts named nora cante.

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Video call is not available on Skype for Nokia Belle (I really don’t know why and also would like to know why it is not working).
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Hi,
Im having a similar issue. Logitech c920 no picture in SKYPE. Other apps are OK and SKYPE titles my webcam but it just a blank screen with spinning wheel in setting. Sound is OK.
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So, the Logitech C920 I have worked before with Skype video calls with no problems. But after this new update, it doesn't detect the web cam anymore. I've googled, searched this forum, searched reddit and every possible form of help to only still not detect the web cam.
I've used 6.22, 6.18, and right now I'm on 6.14 and it still won't be detected. I've tried every USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 port I have on my rig.
Now before someone tells me it's the web cam that's broken, the web cam works on Logitech's program, it works on twitch, it works on Microsoft's program as well. All drivers are up-to-date as well.
Completely frustrated with this problem and I was wondering if posting it would be of any help.
I am on Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit as well.

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