Question / Help Regarding a cheap 2nd PC for dual setup

boq_tv

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A buddy just texted me today wanting to offload his 2 year old FX-4300 system for $100 bucks. I can't help but jump on it. Its a steal at that price.

The PC in question is likely this one here: (I can't remember what I had him buy back then)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227437

I know, IBP, yuck. I wanted to build him one but he was against it.

Anyway, my main system can handle streaming fine (FX-8350, 8GB w/ GTX 970) but I would love to offload the weight of OBS onto another machine. This system is the right price and honestly, I'll be buying it either way.

If I decide to pick it up, would it be able to handle streaming on that CPU? I don't need 720p60fps because I stream on azubu and 60fps is not supported. If it can't handle the streaming, should I up the CPU to an FX-6300/6350? I'd imagine the 6300/6350 could do 60fps.

I'd prefer not to spend the money but hey, this system is $100 with the monitor. I really can't complain.
 
Man, I wouldn't put any money into it at all, or else it isn't worth it. You can get better results with the cheapest Haswell that supports Quicksync encoding for not much more money.
 
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