Twitch Streaming

TannerThanU · October 2, 2014

So I want to get into the streaming life, but I feel like I'm lacking in all departments of being able to stream...

I have an upload speed of .3 (I don't think its enough)

My CPU is a 750k@4.4ghz (Not fast enough??)

GPU 7770 stock

I think these all mean I can't stream but does anyone know what would be reccomended to upload speed and the best way to stream

I use OBS and Ive tried bf3 (trash) Ill attempt to try other stuff within the coming days but I feel like i need to upgrade all this stuff before I can stream

91wow · October 2, 2014

Your upload is far to low to do much of any streaming outside of maybe 480P. I have 6 up and struggle to maintain 720P60FPS in streaming with my upload. 720P30FPS is fine tho. Your CPU is enough to stream a surprising large amounts of games, the GPU might not like the FPS much tho. Maybe get an Nvidia GPU if you're looking into livestreaming.

Verne · October 2, 2014

You definitely need much higher upload to be able to stream with any watchable quality, especially if you want to stream modern games. The CPU is good enough but just barely; wouldn't try anything higher than 720p30 with it. GPU power is pretty irrelevant when it comes to streaming. Of course you want a nice GPU so you can actually get proper FPS in-game to capture and send.

Gontier · October 2, 2014

Upload speed is key. Otherwise you lose on quality, which in turn makes you lose on views. Also if you want to do live-streaming there is more equipment that comes into play aside from having a computer that can power your games and simultaneously stream. Like a good microphone, camera, and a personality that makes people actually want to watch you. If you wanted to get into the streaming life I think you would have honestly gotten into it by now if you were made for it.

If you're not prepared to drop a fair sum of money up front to set up you shouldn't really even bother, unless it's just for your personal enjoyment.

LogicalDrm · October 2, 2014

I pretty sure Twitch recommends 2mbs upload. 1mbs could do it but it cutting it close.

TannerThanU · October 3, 2014

Upload speed is key. Otherwise you lose on quality, which in turn makes you lose on views. Also if you want to do live-streaming there is more equipment that comes into play aside from having a computer that can power your games and simultaneously stream. Like a good microphone, camera, and a personality that makes people actually want to watch you. If you wanted to get into the streaming life I think you would have honestly gotten into it by now if you were made for it.

If you're not prepared to drop a fair sum of money up front to set up you shouldn't really even bother, unless it's just for your personal enjoyment.

Kinda a personal enjoyment but no sense in doing it if I can't even throw quality stuff out there right?

Ill just stick to my 4 subscribers on YT