Question / Help PC strong enough to handle streaming?

[Nikki]

I'm looking for a PC under $600 that will be able to handle streaming at 720p with no lag. Any suggestions? I can't afford anything over $600 unfortunately..

I found this PC but not sure if it's strong enough? Anyone know? Thanks!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-de...y-1tb-hard-drive-gray/4819301.p?skuId=4819301

 

[Nikki]

Or what about this PC http://www.officedepot.com/mb/a/products/236741/CyberPowerPC-Gamer-Ultra-GUA540-Desktop-Computer/


I plan on streaming console games to twitch

 

[goldenh]

That should do it, assuming you've got a good capture card (that in itself can cost $600). OBS isn't a highly multi-threaded tool, so you might want to look at a dual core box. myself, I use a older triple core, it can capture at 720p just fine.... the question is can it run the game at the same time? and the answer is usually no.

 

[Nikki]

That should do it, assuming you've got a good capture card (that in itself can cost $600). OBS isn't a highly multi-threaded tool, so you might want to look at a dual core box. myself, I use a older triple core, it can capture at 720p just fine.... the question is can it run the game at the same time? and the answer is usually no.

I have an elgato hd which is also all I can afford for right now so I'm stuck with that for the time being. Dual core box I have no idea what that is or what it does I'll have to google it. Thanks