Looking for the best system for Live Streaming and Light Video Editing/Production

[sirjared]

Trying to set up live streaming and need help deciding on a good direction for the system setup.

Note: in addition to streaming, I plan to record the stream to the computer and post stream do some light video editing/production work to publish video.

 

[sadams04]

Add a gaming GPU to this system if you ever find your needs change past streaming...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.30 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($16.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $469.13

 

[Shamar Holtz]

I was thinking something like this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($136.48 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($189.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($15.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $602.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 13:56 EDT-0400

 

[sadams04]

I was thinking something like this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

That is a fine AMD build, but keep in mind this is for streaming. The gaming GPU isn't needed and neither is an 8 thread CPU... Maybe swap for the FX 6300 and an R7 250 or something more budget friendly.

 

[Shamar Holtz]

I was thinking something like this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

That is a fine AMD build, but keep in mind this is for streaming. The gaming GPU isn't needed and neither is an 8 thread CPU... Maybe swap for the FX 6300 and an R7 250 or something more budget friendly.

This build is merely something to give him an idea of what to look for, nothing set in stone. Also the build would be more intensive depending on what games he would be live streaming.

But I do admit maybe the GPU is a bit overkill

Thanks for letting me know your input kindly.

 

[Shamar Holtz]

More budget friendly XD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($136.48 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($15.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $484.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 14:14 EDT-0400

 

[sirjared]

I was thinking something like this PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($136.48 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($189.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($15.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $602.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-22 13:56 EDT-0400

I've updated the question to include that I will now be looking to save the streamed video to the computer and do some post event editing/production work to publish the videos. I'm just breaking into this realm so to begin it will be basic editing/production work with looking to grow organically with it in the future. The point is I'm not looking to purchase a system with the expectation to go into high end, ultra professional production, but still want to be able to handle quite well anything that one growing in this realm could be anticipated and expected to be able to do in the nearer future.

Based on your answers, the build I was looking at seems like it might be way overkill, but what are all your thoughts? Also, are there limitations to AMD vs Intel in the Video Production Realm??

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rNJ4vK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rNJ4vK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($215.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.84 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($78.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1279.06

 

[Shamar Holtz]

The build looks good imo. But i'm kinda confused on what your looking for. You say you don't want a high end rig but in your OWN partslist you posted a rig that is 9 out of 10 and will run any game on ultra 1080p and maybe higher...ANy way it is a very nice build for the cash

Intel is highly preferred for allround computers, AMD if highly preferred for strictly gamin or tight budget builds. Since you are going to be doing some good hit than stick with intel

Also through in a 250GB SSD for like $80

 

[sirjared]

The build looks good imo. But i'm kinda confused on what your looking for. You say you don't want a high end rig but in your OWN partslist you posted a rig that is 9 out of 10 and will run any game on ultra 1080p and maybe higher...ANy way it is a very nice build for the cash

Intel is highly preferred for allround computers, AMD if highly preferred for strictly gamin or tight budget builds. Since you are going to be doing some good hit than stick with intel

Also through in a 250GB SSD for like $80

Well, that's what I meant by mentioning I don't need a setup for the highest professional level of editing, I have no idea what specs are ideal in general, let alone then where to draw the line for what I'm looking to accomplish.

So, you think I could stand to downgrade on certain components? Or is this a good value buy in being set up for future needs as I expand in editing capabilities?

 

[Shamar Holtz]

Here is the bare minimum for your needs

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A (NFC Express Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.64 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3212-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($15.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $538.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 23:41 EDT-0400


The absolute best at a very good price

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($231.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($295.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($21.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $984.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 23:46 EDT-0400