Streaming PC

A streaming PC performs two main tasks simultaneously:

1. Runs the source content (like a game or software)
2. Encodes and broadcasts the video/audio live to the internet

This can be done on one machine (single‑PC setup) or split across two machines (dual‑PC setup with a dedicated streaming PC).

🧠 Key Components of a Streaming PC

🖥️ Processor (CPU)

• Handles video encoding and multitasking
• Important for live streaming performance
• Higher core count helps when streaming at high quality

🎮 Graphics Card (GPU)

• Required if you are streaming games
• Offloads render tasks from CPU
• Beneficial for capturing and processing gameplay

💾 Memory (RAM)

• 16 GB is a minimum for smooth streaming
• 32 GB is recommended for heavy multitasking

💽 Storage

• SSD (NVMe/ SATA) for fast load times and smooth recording
• Large capacity helps with video storage

🔊 Capture Card (optional)

• For dual‑PC set‑ups or console streaming
• Captures video directly from external devices

📶 Network Connection

• Strong, stable upload speed (5 Mbps+ for 1080p; 15 Mbps+ for 4K)