These days, it’s common for streamers to have two PCs in their setup–a gaming PC and a streaming PC. You may be wondering what the difference is between the two. Here’s what you should know. What’s The Difference Between A Gaming PC And A Streaming PC? The primary difference between a gaming PC and a …
A lot of big streamers and content creators have started including a second streaming PC in their setup. But what is a streaming PC and how do you build one? What Is A Streaming PC? A streaming PC is a computer built with the purpose of streaming gameplay from another device. Streamers will play games …
The SSD is the unsung hero of most gaming and streaming builds. Having a quality SSD in your computer will substantially speed up load times and make everything much more responsive and smooth. If you are in a rush, here is my list of the 7 best SSDs for streaming: 1. Samsung 870 EVO 2. …
A Twitch command is a reply in chat that is auto generated once a command is entered in chat. These commands help streamers answer commonly asked questions in their stream. But with so many commands out there, how can you know which to include in your stream? Below I have created a list of the …
Gaming monitors are getting better and better every year. They’re one of the best upgrades you can make to your set up. A 144 Hz monitor will look much smoother than a 60 Hz monitor. We know this affects how your game looks to your own eyes, but how much does it affect the quality …
Maono recently launched an ambitious new project. They set out to create a microphone for streamers and broadcasters with all of the bells and whistles of popular mics like the Shure MV7, but with an affordable price tag. I was very honored to be among the first to get my hands on the PD400X, and …
Streaming is a lot more CPU intensive than many people realize. However, this doesn’t mean you need a brand new, state-of-the-art, expensive CPU to start streaming. There are actually many great CPUs out there for streamers on a budget. 1. Intel Core i5-11400 SPECIFICATIONS Cores 6 Threads 12 Base Speed 2.6 GHz Overclock Speed 4.4 …
Believe it or not, your CPU may be the most important component when it comes to your stream quality. Sure, NVIDIA cards have built-in encoding thanks to NVENC technology, but x264 can reach higher quality and clarity, especially if you do not have a brand new NVIDIA card. Even if you do use NVENC, there …
If you’re making a build specifically for streaming, then you’re going to want the perfect GPU. The GPU is arguably the most important piece of hardware when it comes to streaming, and many GPUs even have built in encoders to help you out. There are so many GPUs on the market to choose from, though, …
GPUs have recently undergone an insane boom, which has driven their prices up significantly higher than normal. While prices seem to be stabilizing, GPUs can still be rather expensive, especially for streaming. So, are there any budget GPUs that can play games and stream at the same time and are they worth the money? 1. …