10600k powering 1080p gaming and streaming?
10600k powering 1080p gaming and streaming?
Looking for feedback on the 10600k I chose for my girlfriend. She enjoys photo editing, gaming (Sims 4, Minecraft, Stray, Valorant), and streaming. I’m wondering if this CPU can handle both gaming at 1080p and streaming smoothly—especially with overclocking. She wants to maintain around 60fps in games while streaming. The GPU is an older model that will be upgraded soon, so focus less on it.
The setup with the 12400f board costs roughly equivalent and you’re not limited to an outdated system. For streaming, use a GPU that should manage it smoothly at 720p; the GPU will likely be the fastest option. PCPartPicker list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/HQfMMb CPU: Intel Core i5-12400 2.5 GHz 6-Core (£176.99 @ Technextday) CPU Cooler: Vetroo V5 52 CFM (£32.99 @ Amazon UK) Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B660-A GAMING WIFI D4 ATX LGA1700 (£154.47 @ CCL Computers) RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 (£65.97 @ PC Catalyst) Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME SSD (£107.99 @ Amazon UK) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 470 4 GB NITRO+ Custom: GOLDEN FIELD Magician Mid Tower ATX/MATX Case with high airflow mesh front panel, 3 x 120mm fans included, tempered glass side panel (£97.99 @ Amazon UK) Overall cost: £682.41 (shipping, taxes, discounts applied where possible). Created by PCPartPicker on 2022-08-12 21:10 BST+0100 Would you still require a PSU?
The 10600k seems outdated to warrant such a high price, especially since Intel's 12th generation provides a notable improvement and even the Ryzen 5000 series will surpass it. For streaming, an RTX graphics card would allow nvenc to capture high-quality video without taxing the CPU. In the meantime, if you own an RX 570, an i5 can manage both streaming and gaming smoothly. Edited August 12, 2022 by Fasauceome
The Ryzen 5 5600 with B550 offers improved performance while being more affordable. For Intel users, consider the 12400 and B660 models, which provide an integrated GPU and compatibility with 13th generation upgrades. The integrated graphics may aid streaming, as Quicksync currently outperforms both Nvenc and AMF, especially compared to the RX 470 encoder, though the gap isn't substantial—particularly with newer cards like RTX and RX 6000, which might not justify the cost.
You're considering upgrading your PSU and comparing models for better performance. It seems the 550W unit you have is sufficient now, but you might want a newer one if you plan to add a GPU later. The specs between the i5-12400 and i5-12400f are quite similar, except the latter needs a separate graphics card. Whether it's cheaper or better depends on your specific needs and budget.