Would an Intel i7-3770 and a GTX 960 be powerful enough to run Twitch effectively?
Would an Intel i7-3770 and a GTX 960 be powerful enough to run Twitch effectively?
Greetings, I'm considering beginning live streaming on Twitch and would appreciate guidance regarding my equipment’s capabilities. Here’s an overview of my current setup:
Processor: i7-3770 @ 3.4GHz (8 cores)
Memory: 8GB
Graphics Card: GTX960 (2GB) – Brands are currently unknown, as this system is quite old.
My goal is to achieve at least a 720p/60fps stream, which I believe represents an acceptable minimum for viewer enjoyment. I previously tested this with Player.me while playing Apex Legends, and the results were unsatisfactory. My input experienced significant lag, making precise aiming difficult; mouse and keyboard responsiveness was severely delayed. I’m unsure if I also encountered frame rate issues, although performance improved when not streaming.
During these tests, numerous applications were running simultaneously, including Steam, Origin, Chrome (for Twitch testing), Apex Legends, Discord, and Player.me.
I intend to stream the following games:
World of Warships
Ace Combat 7
Apex Legends
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Various RTS titles such as Total War or Hearts of Iron
Battlefield
While I prioritize smooth gameplay over visual quality, I typically play at a resolution of 1360x720.
I’m a novice streamer and would value any recommendations or advice you could offer. Thank you for your assistance.
You can obtain and utilize the standalone version of HWiNFO (without needing to install it). It provides comprehensive data regarding your hardware components.
I suspect that having numerous resource-intensive applications operating concurrently would place a significant strain on the processor, and it could likely present a considerable challenge for only 8GB of RAM. Remember that Windows 7 typically requires around 2-3GB at its idle state, while Windows 10 demands somewhere between 1.5 to 2.5GB. Therefore, if you're using one of these operating systems, you’d be left with approximately 5 - 5.5GB of physical RAM.
If virtual memory (the page file) is activated and portions of the RAM are temporarily allocated on the hard drive (assuming you don't have an SSD), and additionally IF the system experiences a lack of available RAM, this could potentially introduce delays due to the comparatively slow read/write speeds of a traditional HDD. I’m not entirely certain about the extent to which page files impact gaming performance, however.
I’m currently working with Player.me. I also have XSplit (the free version) and OBS installed for testing purposes. My question is: how can I create overlays within OBS similar to what other streamers are doing?
I'm running Windows 10 on a system that includes both a solid-state drive (SSD) and a traditional hard disk drive (HDD). Frequently played games reside on the SSD, while less frequently used or more demanding titles are stored on the HDD. Player.me is located on the SSD (specifically the system C drive and user>roaming folders, which are both within the C drive, correct?).
I have approximately $300 to invest in improvements, potentially expanding that to $400. However, ideally, I'd prefer to acquire a new monitor or another device rather than upgrading my computer hardware itself.
Thank you for your assistance!
To obtain graphics for your streams, utilize platforms such as StreamElements or StreamLabs (I favor StreamElements). Within these sites, you can design your visuals, and subsequently, within OBS Studio, you’ll incorporate a “browser source” from the sources menu, connecting it to the overlay URL. Additional information may be accessible on their respective websites or through other online resources.
Hello, thank you for providing that information. Player.me now offers overlay creation features without any issues. However, while attempting to broadcast Apex Legends, I’m experiencing a clear delay in input and occasional frame rate fluctuations. Based on my system specifications posted within this discussion, is it inadequate for both streaming and gameplay? Should I consider upgrading one of my components—perhaps my CPU, GPU, or RAM? Thank you.