CPU for streaming

[MittensK]

Hi.

 

I want to get a new system to start streaming, however I am torn between 3 processors. Which one is the best for streaming? (I choose these 3 because they're available at discounted prices, if you want to recommend x99 or x299, go ahead)

 

CPU #1: i7-7700k

CPU #2: R7 1700X

CPU #3: R7 1800X

 

For reference, I will be using 16GB of RAM, and a GTX 1070.

 

Thanks in advance.

[The Sloth]

Just now, MittensK said:

CPU #2: R7 1700X

 

or 1700, 1700x is a higher binned 1700. 

[Septimus]

To elaborate on @nerdslayer1's response, the Ryzen 1700 is able to perform just as well as an 1800X if it is overclocked. They are the same chip (to my understanding), except with different clock speeds. Save some money and get better value and performance by getting the Ryzen 1700. 

[Batteries Included]

Ryzen 7, choose the 1700 and OC it. Like Septimus said, all Ryzen 7 preform roughly the same when overclocked.

[stealth80]

If you need some demos on what a stream looks like on a 1700 vs 7700k watch here:

 

 

[MittensK]

7 minutes ago, Batteries Included said:

Ryzen 7, choose the 1700 and OC it. Like Septimus said, all Ryzen 7 preform roughly the same when overclocked.

 

7 minutes ago, stealth80 said:

If you need some demos on what a stream looks like on a 1700 vs 7700k watch here:

 

 

 

10 minutes ago, Septimus said:

To elaborate on @nerdslayer1's response, the Ryzen 1700 is able to perform just as well as an 1800X if it is overclocked. They are the same chip (to my understanding), except with different clock speeds. Save some money and get better value and performance by getting the Ryzen 1700. 

So, taking this into account, from a standard MSRP line, the R7 1700 is better to get, however, a 1700X is available at a discounted price which equals that of the 1700's MSRP, the 1700 is not available at this lower price due to stock shortage at the current time. If it was, it would be around 30 GBP cheaper. So, I will be choosing the 1700X, for a higher clock speed, and same price to a lower clocked chip.

 

To back myself up here, Linus even talked about the importance of clock speed in things like video encoding and potentially streaming, so the higher performance at a similar price is enough to dictate this option.

 

Thanks everyone for your input.

[Brooksie359]

6 minutes ago, MittensK said:

 

 

So, taking this into account, from a standard MSRP line, the R7 1700 is better to get, however, a 1700X is available at a discounted price which equals that of the 1700's MSRP, the 1700 is not available at this lower price due to stock shortage at the current time. If it was, it would be around 30 GBP cheaper. So, I will be choosing the 1700X, for a higher clock speed, and same price to a lower clocked chip.

 

To back myself up here, Linus even talked about the importance of clock speed in things like video encoding and potentially streaming, so the higher performance at a similar price is enough to dictate this option.

 

Thanks everyone for your input.

just remember the 1700 comes with a stock cooler where as the 1700x does not so you will need and aftermarket cooler if you get the 1700x.

[MittensK]

Just now, Brooksie359 said:

just remember the 1700 comes with a stock cooler where as the 1700x does not so you will need and aftermarket cooler if you get the 1700x.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

I want to go for an AIO, which one should I get that is reasonably priced?

[Brooksie359]

1 minute ago, MittensK said:

Thanks for the heads up.

 

I want to go for an AIO, which one should I get that is reasonably priced?

probably something like this https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/CrDzK8/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060025ww I'm not sure if it comes with the required brackets for am4 so you may need to order some from corsair. if you want something cheaper i would get an am4 nactua cpu cooler like this https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/shNypg/noctua-nh-d15-se-am4-1402-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-d15-se-am4

[ThatTechKid]

3 hours ago, MittensK said:

Hi.

 

I want to get a new system to start streaming, however I am torn between 3 processors. Which one is the best for streaming? (I choose these 3 because they're available at discounted prices, if you want to recommend x99 or x299, go ahead)

 

CPU #1: i7-7700k

CPU #2: R7 1700X

CPU #3: R7 1800X

 

For reference, I will be using 16GB of RAM, and a GTX 1070.

 

Thanks in advance.

R7 1700. You can OC the 1700 to match the 1800X in performance. Your Welcome.

[Starberyl]

I would grab the 1700x or if you fancy Intel, a I7 7820x that has 8 cores, 16 threads and a similar clock to the 1770k on each of those cores. But in terms of value, I would grab a 1700x and 16gb of 3200Mhz Ram.