Exploring the choice between a single and dual computer system for gaming and streaming in 2018 – seeking guidance!
Exploring the choice between a single and dual computer system for gaming and streaming in 2018 – seeking guidance!
Hello everyone,
I'm planning to start streaming within the next few months and have a few initial questions. I would greatly appreciate any advice or insights! Below, I’m outlining the specific desktop build I'm considering and my goals:
Aerocool P7-C1 case
Intel i7-8700k processor (with a 10% overclock)
Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming 5 motherboard
16GB DDR4-2800 Corsair Vengeance Lpx RAM
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5 GPU
800W 80+ PSU
250GB WD Blue SSD
3TB 7200RPM HDD
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy RX 7.1 Channel Sound Card
Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card
Windows 10 Home 64-bit OS
Arctic Silver Thermal Paste
1440p 144Hz 1ms Monitor
I'm wondering if the i7-8700k (featuring 6 cores and 12 threads) would adequately manage both gaming and streaming simultaneously at 1080p with a frame rate of 60, using only one computer. My preference is to utilize a single machine for this setup, primarily due to cost considerations and because I’ve encountered reports of increased challenges with audio and video synchronization when running multiple systems.
I welcome any recommendations or personal experiences you may have – thank you for your time and consideration!
A dual configuration consistently represents the superior approach. Undoubtedly, this stems from diverting all video streaming to a secondary computer. Nevertheless, inherent complexity remains a persistent challenge, as you previously indicated.
The 8700K, when overclocked, can effectively manage 1080p 60 frames per second game streams. It's advisable to acquire a minimum of 32 gigabytes of RAM, as previously mentioned. Intel doesn’t require exceptionally rapid memory speeds; 2666MHz should be adequate if a reduction is necessary.
Notably, with appropriate configuration, a solitary computer can achieve comparable streaming quality to a dual system, although it will result in a lower frame rate performance. Furthermore, there exists an alternative method – incorporating a dedicated capture device within your…
A potential concern might be the 16 gigabytes of RAM. I suggest opting for 32 gigabytes, and recommend utilizing DDR4-3000 or DDR4-3200 memory.
A dual configuration consistently offers superior performance, without question. This is primarily due to diverting all video streaming tasks to a secondary computer. Nevertheless, increased complexity is always a consideration, as you previously noted.
The 8700K, when overclocked, can effectively handle 1080p gameplay streams at 60 frames per second. It's advisable to incorporate a minimum of 32GB of RAM, as previously suggested. Intel doesn’t require exceptionally rapid memory speeds; 2666MHz would be acceptable if necessary.
Importantly, with careful configuration, a single machine can achieve streaming quality comparable to that of a dual system, albeit with a reduction in frame rate performance.
Finally, there’s an alternative solution that occupies a middle ground between utilizing a separate PC and employing a single system – integrating a dedicated capture device within your computer.
Thank you both very much. Yes, I overlooked including the CPU cooler and capture card in my previous parts list. My intention was to utilize an internal HD60Pro drive. Additionally, concerning a streaming and gaming configuration with dual/multiple monitors, would the tasks I intended to perform and the multi-monitor setup create an excessive load? Appreciate your prompt responses.
A dual-system configuration consistently offers superior results. It’s fundamentally advantageous due to distributing all streaming operations to a secondary computer. Naturally, this introduces added complexity, as you’ve previously noted.
An overclocked 8700K processor should effectively handle 1080p gameplay streams at 60 frames per second. However, ensuring a minimum of 32GB of RAM – as previously recommended – is essential. Intel doesn’t require extremely rapid memory speeds; 2666MHz would be acceptable if necessary.
Notably, a single computer can achieve streaming quality comparable to a dual system, albeit with some performance degradation in terms of frame rates.
Furthermore, there’s a third possibility: incorporating a dedicated capture device within your existing system.
I possess an i7-7700k processor, 16GB of 2666MHz RAM, and a GTX 1080. I attempted streaming at 720p with 60 frames per second, but experienced “missed frame rendering lag,” leading me to stream at 720p 30fps, although I still encountered frame discrepancies due to GPU strain despite limiting my FPS to 60 – even though, typically, I run at 144Hz. Certain games cause my graphics card to become overloaded, even when I’m not consistently targeting 144fps; my PC rarely maintains a sustained 144fps.
I’m puzzled because OBS utilizes the GPU for rendering, even when streaming through my CPU! (Frame drops and encoding delay are distinct issues.) Therefore, I plan to utilize a separate PC for streaming; however, I’m disappointed because I initially believed my GTX 1080 would suffice.
I’m going to pause this conversation temporarily, but if you wish to continue the discussion, please initiate a new thread outlining your specific problem so we can address it there. The x264 streaming process is primarily dependent on your central processing unit, rather than your graphics card; your GPU isn’t experiencing significant strain – the CPU is struggling more. You should likely be able to stream 720p at 60 frames per second using x264 on a 7700K processor, except when running particularly resource-intensive games.
Hello, I was curious if you resolved your difficulty because I’m experiencing the same problem and I'm struggling to understand what’s causing it – I have a 1070Ti and haven't been able to identify the source.