Your old PC might work for streaming, but its performance could be limited by outdated hardware.
Your old PC might work for streaming, but its performance could be limited by outdated hardware.
You're planning to expand your setup with new components while keeping your existing hardware. That's a solid approach for a dedicated streaming or gaming PC. The R5 5600X and MSI B550m will give you strong performance, especially with the RTX 2070 and Nvenc encoder. The 32GB Crucial memory and 16GB RAM should handle modern streaming codecs well. The old GTX 960 can serve as a budget GPU option if needed. Your current setup looks capable for 1080p/60fps gaming, but the CPU might feel tight depending on your workload. It's worth testing with a few titles to see how it performs before committing fully.
You're considering using nvec for streaming at 900p. It seems unnecessary to invest in a dedicated "Streaming PC." Streaming with nvec alone would be simpler. Keeping the other system or selling it might be better. Having multiple PCs and cables for both setups adds complexity. Just your thoughts!
You're checking if the current system meets performance needs for your task.