Laggy pc, need suggestions on what to replace

[liamhart2002]

Hello! I want to start streaming video games and such, but my streams are always laggy, and really low frame rate. I need suggestions. Here are my internet and PC specs:

Upload speed - 1.19 mbps
Download speed - 12.2 mbps

Processor - AMD a4 6300 APU with Radeon HD graphics

RAM - 16 gb
System type - 64 bit

If you need more information just let me know, please let me know what I need to change in order for this PC to stream! I’m also not a computer expert, so I might ask a lot of questions. Thanks!

 

[volkgren]

Hello,

Your CPU and (and compatible motherboard) are somewhat old and outdated now. You would need to upgrade your CPU/Mobo/RAM (to DDR4) to get a decent streaming PC. Also, you will need a GPU depending on the games you play.

What would your budget be for all this?

 

[ElectrO_90]

As the guy above me said, you are lagging behind the latest tech, so streaming is a lot more difficult. It is very CPU intensive.

 

[liamhart2002]

Hello,

Your CPU and (and compatible motherboard) are somewhat old and outdated now. You would need to upgrade your CPU/Mobo/RAM (to DDR4) to get a decent streaming PC. Also, you will need a GPU depending on the games you play.

What would your budget be for all this?

 

[liamhart2002]

Hmm, I didn’t realize it was all of that. I don’t exactly have a budget. Do you have an estimated cost for upgrading my PC to a good streaming PC? Also could you suggest things to buy that would be compatible with my PC? I appreciate the help a lot !

 

[volkgren]

You would basically be building a new PC. Nothing good is compatible with your PC. You would have to pay nearly just as much for used CPU and motherboard as you would for a new (different compatibility) CPU/Mobo.

This would be a good streaming system, though 16GB of RAM would be better. RAM is expensive right now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($175.02 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper LED 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $335.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-27 13:09 EDT-0400

 

[liamhart2002]

You would basically be building a new PC. Nothing good is compatible with your PC. You would have to pay nearly just as much for used CPU and motherboard as you would for a new (different compatibility) CPU/Mobo.

This would be a good streaming system, though 16GB of RAM would be better. RAM is expensive right now.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($175.02 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper LED 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $335.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-27 13:09 EDT-0400

 

[liamhart2002]

I appreciate you taking your time out of your day to help me out. Thank you so much! One last question: I just buy those three things and install it into my computer and I could stream good? Do I need any additional things like thermal glue or anything to that extent?

 

[J_E_D_70]

You also need a decent gpu, and your upload speed is slower than that recommended for the absolute lowest resolution:
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-much-bandwidth-do-i-need-to-stream-on-twitch,review-5035.html

 

[volkgren]

I appreciate you taking your time out of your day to help me out. Thank you so much! One last question: I just buy those three things and install it into my computer and I could stream good? Do I need any additional things like thermal glue or anything to that extent?

You know what? I forgot you would need a GPU... that system wouldn't work without a GPU.

The CPU comes with thermal paste on the cooler so you wouldn't need that.
You would have to reinstall your Operating System because you are switching motherboards.

I would recommend the Ryzen 5 2400G because it has integrated graphics capable of gaming; but AMD does not have the budget motherboards to go with it. You would have to update the bios with a different compatible CPU, which you would either have to buy the other CPU or you can request it from AMD https://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/2Gen-Ryzen-AM4-System-Bootup.aspx

Integrated graphics are for very budget systems.

System that needs a motherboard bios update and has integrated graphics.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper LED 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $318.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-27 13:14 EDT-0400

I'd have to let you tell me your budget to recommend a GPU for the other system. GPUs are expensive right now also.

This system would be over twice as fast as the cheaper one above.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($175.02 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper LED 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($229.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $564.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-27 13:19 EDT-0400

 

[volkgren]

And the other guy is right. I your internet connection is important. If you have a slow upload speed you won't be able to stream even with the most expensive PC.

I have slow upload of <1Mbps and I simply cannot stream.

*I just realized your upload speed in your first post. That's not very good. :/