i5 4690k for streaming?

[no_clntrol]

As the title says, would the 4690k suffice for streaming? I have literally no clue what it takes to stream at decent quality, but I am aiming to stream at 1800-2000 bitrate, if that matters.

[vK 3 1 RON]

Internet matters  http://www.speedtest.net/ So check that, and to be honest, the I7 4790K would do a better job, 5820K would do an even better job, the 5960X (I think is it's number) would do a marvellous job. 

[ZetZet]

yes

[beach_boy98]

If you a dedicated GPU you could use quick sync.

[no_clntrol]

Internet matters http://www.speedtest.net/ So check that, and to be honest, the I7 4790K would do a better job, 5820K would do an even better job, the 5960X (I think is it's number) would do a marvellous job.

Yes, they would do a great job, but I'd also need a great job (not rly but I am kinda broke). Will be getting 100/100 anytime soon. What would be the downsides of 4690k? What does the processor even do when streaming?

[no_clntrol]

If you a dedicated GPU you could use quick sync.

Never heard of that before, care to explain?

[beach_boy98]

Never heard of that before, care to explain?

It uses the IGPU of your CPU to assist with streaming.

There you go http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358175-how-to-why-quicksync-and-open-broadcaster-software-picture-heavy/

[Fulgrim]

What games you planning to stream, OP? Light games will do fine on it, but that chip will struggle with newer, AAA titles.

[stealth80]

If you dont already own the motherboard and ram I would seriously consider 5820 i7. 6 core hyperthreading will really help here

[no_clntrol]

What games you planning to stream, OP? Light games will do fine on it, but that chip will struggle with newer, AAA titles.

CSGO, Dota, maybe Arma when I get the new CPU, and upcoming titles like Dead Island 2, Mirrors Edge 3, Left 4 Dead 3. Remember that I do not currently stream but it is something I would like to try out, so I most likely won't spend another 100$ for a CPU just for that cause.

[no_clntrol]

If you dont already own the motherboard and ram I would seriously consider 5820 i7. 6 core hyperthreading will really help here

Yeah but it is way too expensive, tbh

[stealth80]

CSGO, Dota, maybe Arma when I get the new CPU, and upcoming titles like Dead Island 2, Mirrors Edge 3, Left 4 Dead 3. Remember that I do not currently stream but it is something I would like to try out, so I most likely won't spend another 100$ for a CPU just for that cause.

 

In that case you have answered your own question lol. It wont be as good as other options but they are too expensive (we've all been here!) so you will have to make do.

[Fulgrim]

CSGO, Dota, maybe Arma when I get the new CPU, and upcoming titles like Dead Island 2, Mirrors Edge 3, Left 4 Dead 3. Remember that I do not currently stream but it is something I would like to try out, so I most likely won't spend another 100$ for a CPU just for that cause.

Lol, only if you turn settings all the way down for Arma/Mirrors Edge 3, Left 4 & Dead 3.

[TheCaptain53]

CSGO, Dota, maybe Arma when I get the new CPU, and upcoming titles like Dead Island 2, Mirrors Edge 3, Left 4 Dead 3. Remember that I do not currently stream but it is something I would like to try out, so I most likely won't spend another 100$ for a CPU just for that cause.

Good luck with Arma, that game runs like shit. The second Mirror's Edge game is coming out, and L4D3 confirmed source? I haven't heard anything.

You can use QuickSync with OBS, LTT have done a video on it. 

[stealth80]

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[arnasd]

Man, Im also curious if I5 is enough for  streaming (cs go on low- medium settings and still maintain good fps (atleast 150fps or more for  144hz monitor.) Or just take xeon 1231v3

[Starelementpoke]

Could try finding a cheap used computer and use it as a stream box.