Minimum CPU for streaming

[Doon010]

Heey guys what is the minimum cpu for streaming i have a 1150 socket motherboard

[Vek1313]

Well any CPU can do it just looking at what has better performance for it. Is it in a separate streaming pc or in your everyday pc?

[Homicidium]

I'd probably suggest a lower end i5 or one of the i3's with HT. 

[NeatSquidYT]

one of the i3's with HT. 

as opposed to an i3 without HT

[harrynowl]

I think an i3 4150 wold work if you use the QuickSync encoder on OBS.

[Doon010]

Well any CPU can do it just looking at what has better performance for it. Is it in a separate streaming pc or in your everyday pc?

Everyday

[Starelementpoke]

Everyday

Depends on what your streaming. I'd suggest this:http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646e31231v3 Just so you it's a practical definite that you have enough power to stream anything. 

[Xizerz]

my 6300 doesn't cut it when i stream so id suggest an i5

[arvark]

as opposed to an i3 without HT

Which is a pentium! (I know you were JK)

[Prysin]

For streaming + playing games, i suggest either Nvidia card + i5, or AMD card with FX 8370e (yes, specifically the "e" version). The FX should only EVER be used, if you already have an AMD mobo, or you want to go full budget (FX 8370e is a 95w CPU, it can run off any 970 board and doesnt require a beefy 8+1 power delivery).

 

But as a rule of thumb

BUY AN i5

and if you are still in doubt

BUY AN i5

And if you still think that isnt good enought

BUY AN i7

and if you cannot afford a i7

GET A LGA 1150 XEON

and if you still arent happy - get the FX and come back here asking for a new CPU in 3-4 months time.