What is important in a build streaming and recording gameplay for youtube?

LegendAssassinF · 04-27-2012, 04:26 PM

I just want to know which parts or important to have a good build for Streaming and being able to record at least 720p videos. I would like to put more videos on my youtube. I am planing on buying a gaming rig but just wondering if my build will work well with streaming/recording as well.

My build right now:

CPU - i5-2500k
GPU - Radeon 7950

Thanks!

TheGreatGazoo · 04-27-2012, 04:32 PM

If you can find a good deal on an i7 equivalent that might be a good idea (hyperthreading)

LegendAssassinF · 04-27-2012, 04:35 PM

I haven't heard many good things about the newest Intel CPU so I think if i7 would help I might try to get a i7-2600k if I am able to make enough money in the summer

al0s3r · 04-27-2012, 04:44 PM

Depends if you're overclocking. If you're not, IVB will edge out sandy somewhat and consume less power too.

LegendAssassinF · 04-27-2012, 04:46 PM

I plan on OC'ing but not right away so I don't want to rush it

General Jameson · 04-27-2012, 04:47 PM

Forget a i7, get yourself a fast dedicated hard drive to record to. The i5 2500k you already have will be sufficient.

LegendAssassinF · 04-27-2012, 04:48 PM

Would a 7200 RPM HDD be enough since I plan on getting one just for videos. I plan on using an SDD for the games which would only be like 100GBs.

Brawler · 04-27-2012, 04:49 PM

Also with streaming you will need good internet at least decent upload speeds. For recording I would still pick up an IVB i7-3770k since its the same price as the 2600k and overclocking unless your going crazy wont be a big deal.

LegendAssassinF · 04-27-2012, 04:51 PM

Will these Cores become the next like i5-2500k and i7-2600k since I know a lot of people haven't been saying many good things about the new Intel Cores

al0s3r · 04-27-2012, 05:26 PM

The complaints are mostly that you can't overclock past 4.5ghz easily with an air cooler. Other than that IVB is better in every way. Plus it has improved IPC so unless you're going to be pushing your 2500k to 4.8ghz+, it won't matter.

Brawler · 04-27-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by al0s3r

The complaints are mostly that you can't overclock past 4.5ghz easily with an air cooler. Other than that IVB is better in every way. Plus it has improved IPC so unless you're going to be pushing your 2500k to 4.8ghz+, it won't matter.

Exactly 4.5ghz on air is plenty with only bumping voltage another 140mV get the i7-3770k you wont regret it. As well if you ever want to transcode your files quick sync on the i7-3770k is unmatched

Hi2u! Tw1TcH · 04-27-2012, 06:06 PM

The best solution is a two computer setup.

Otherwise you just buy the best with what your willing to spend it on. Second monitor is a necessity for responsible streaming, bad habits arise when you are showing your login screens.

And yeah, if you plan on streaming 720p quality (note the word quality here) you'll probably need atleast 3-4 up.

LegendAssassinF · 04-27-2012, 06:34 PM

Ok guess I will get the upgraded Intel I would like to get a two monitor set up but I won't making enough money for another screen in the summer.... Thanks for all the input I don't play on OC'ing any time soon since I rather wait until I feel like it is too slow lol

04-27-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
LegendAssassinF Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 101	What is important in a build streaming and recording gameplay for youtube? I just want to know which parts or important to have a good build for Streaming and being able to record at least 720p videos. I would like to put more videos on my youtube. I am planing on buying a gaming rig but just wondering if my build will work well with streaming/recording as well. My build right now: CPU - i5-2500k GPU - Radeon 7950 Thanks!

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04-27-2012, 04:32 PM	#2
TheGreatGazoo Join Date: Feb 2012 Reputation: 37 Posts: 327	If you can find a good deal on an i7 equivalent that might be a good idea (hyperthreading)

04-27-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
LegendAssassinF Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 101	I haven't heard many good things about the newest Intel CPU so I think if i7 would help I might try to get a i7-2600k if I am able to make enough money in the summer

04-27-2012, 04:44 PM	#4
al0s3r Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 44 Posts: 111	Depends if you're overclocking. If you're not, IVB will edge out sandy somewhat and consume less power too.

04-27-2012, 04:46 PM	#5
LegendAssassinF Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 101	I plan on OC'ing but not right away so I don't want to rush it

04-27-2012, 04:47 PM	#6
General Jameson Join Date: Feb 2009 Reputation: 599 Posts: 2,010	Forget a i7, get yourself a fast dedicated hard drive to record to. The i5 2500k you already have will be sufficient.

04-27-2012, 04:48 PM	#7
LegendAssassinF Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 101	Would a 7200 RPM HDD be enough since I plan on getting one just for videos. I plan on using an SDD for the games which would only be like 100GBs.

04-27-2012, 04:49 PM	#8
Brawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Reputation: 97 Posts: 188	Also with streaming you will need good internet at least decent upload speeds. For recording I would still pick up an IVB i7-3770k since its the same price as the 2600k and overclocking unless your going crazy wont be a big deal.

04-27-2012, 04:51 PM	#9
LegendAssassinF Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 101	Will these Cores become the next like i5-2500k and i7-2600k since I know a lot of people haven't been saying many good things about the new Intel Cores

04-27-2012, 05:26 PM	#10
al0s3r Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 44 Posts: 111	The complaints are mostly that you can't overclock past 4.5ghz easily with an air cooler. Other than that IVB is better in every way. Plus it has improved IPC so unless you're going to be pushing your 2500k to 4.8ghz+, it won't matter.

04-27-2012, 06:06 PM	#12
Hi2u! Tw1TcH Join Date: Dec 2005 Reputation: 793 Posts: 5,767	The best solution is a two computer setup. Otherwise you just buy the best with what your willing to spend it on. Second monitor is a necessity for responsible streaming, bad habits arise when you are showing your login screens. And yeah, if you plan on streaming 720p quality (note the word quality here) you'll probably need atleast 3-4 up.

04-27-2012, 06:34 PM	#13
LegendAssassinF Join Date: Jun 2010 Reputation: 1 Posts: 101	Ok guess I will get the upgraded Intel I would like to get a two monitor set up but I won't making enough money for another screen in the summer.... Thanks for all the input I don't play on OC'ing any time soon since I rather wait until I feel like it is too slow lol