Can I stream with an i3?

[Eclipzebruh]

Hello i was wondering if i would be able to livestream in 720p using obs with a gtx 970 and a decent i3?

 

[bignastyid]

Depends on the game, if it's a game like gta v(multi-threaded and cpu heavy) it may not work well as the game will hammer all 4 threads and streaming will also be taking up cpu time. But even an i5 would struggle(just not as much as the i3). In that situation you'd want an i7 or xeon(with hyperthreading). In games cpu usage is not as dependent on resolution as gpu usage. But if the games you are playing are less cpu dependent or can only use a couple threads then it should be fine

 

[LookItsRain]

With cpu encoding, no, with quick sync using the integrated gpu, yes you can. Quick sync looks terrible though, you will want a cpu upgrade.

 

[Eclipzebruh]

what about the i5 4460 do you think i could stream ark at 720p with a 960?

 

[LookItsRain]

Minimum for streaming would be a 4 core with ht i7 or xeon.

 

[Eclipzebruh]

Minimum for streaming would be a 4 core with ht i7 or xeon.

ive decided on the i5 6600k skylake family it is good for oc and cheaper than an i7 only thing is now i have to get a 750 ti instead

 

[LookItsRain]

Minimum for streaming would be a 4 core with ht i7 or xeon.

ive decided on the i5 6600k skylake family it is good for oc and cheaper than an i7 only thing is now i have to get a 750 ti instead

Just get a 4690k and put that saved money into a better gpu, skylake is not worth the money.

 

[bignastyid]

I'd go for a Xeon with hyperthreading http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646e31231v3