Begin your streaming journey today!
Begin your streaming journey today!
You're planning to begin streaming soon and are concerned about your PC's capability. Your current setup includes an ASUS M5A97 R2.0 AM3+ board with AMD components, which should handle most modern games at standard settings. However, high or ultra performance titles like Witcher 3 or Battlefield 1 may strain it. For games such as Rust, Minecraft, Overwatch, and League of Legends, you should be fine. If you want smoother play, consider lowering graphics settings on those titles. Your webcam setup is also noted, and the power supply and RAM appear adequate for your budget. Overall, this build is solid for general streaming, but optimizing settings will help maintain stability. Let me know if you need further advice!
What kind of graphics card do you have? Honestly, it should work just fine, though I doubt you'd stream in 1080p even with a solid card. Since you're just beginning, streaming at that resolution isn't necessary—just relax and enjoy!
You have an Nvidia GPU with ShadowPlay support, allowing smooth streaming or recording on Twitch. It works well with minimal frame loss. All you need is a microphone and your current setup.
I can play all those games smoothly on a new GPU, except for BF1, generally. My setup has an i7 5820K with six cores, and without a major overclock, streaming BF1 is quite poor. It causes my FPS to drop suddenly to 10 and the video quality drops significantly. The CPU usage is too high, so lowering settings won’t fix it. I suggest avoiding that game and buying a budget 6GB 1060 during Black Friday sales instead.
You really want that specialized GPU. The AMD APU offers good value for the cost, though it isn't ideal for streaming. Streaming will be possible, but you'll need to adjust the settings. We're discussing 720p at 30 frames per second with medium game settings, and higher if you're lucky. Here are my suggestions: Dedicated GPU – A RX 460 would be a solid choice, but if you can afford it, go for GTX 1060 or RX 480. Optional upgrades: RAM – Increasing from 8 to 16 gigabytes could help. Optional storage: An SSD speeds up boot times and is worth considering, though you can always add an HDD later when funds allow. In short, any SSD is better than a traditional HDD, especially for quick system launches.