[SOLVED] Need advice on GPU for 2nd streaming PC

[olafec]

I have a duel pc stream setup, where I currently have my base game PC with its own specs, and a second cap PC that I stream from. Specs of the stream PC are.. well, im upgrading it. I have a GTX1060 6GB Turbo right now, but I want to downsize it to a mini/itx version of "X" video card. My 1060 sitting in a Thermaltake Core G3 case, so the fit is kinda snug right now (would be nice to get that extra space for wiring and airflow with a mini card). I will be hooking it up to a monitor and using the CPU for encoding.

Ive read a ton that I technically dont even need a dedicated GPU for a dedicated stream pc, but wanted to get everyone's opinions on if that is technically true, and if so, what card could I feasibly get away with while still maintaining a good picture/stable frames in display/watching mode.

1. Do I really need something as beefy as another mini version of the 1060?
2. What is the minimum spec mini-GPU you recommend I should be using?
3. Power draw a factor here?

Thanks!

 

[jojesa]

For just streaming, the CPU could be dedicated to handle the entire task (encode and stream your video feed) so even an integrated GPU (iGPU) will do.
A only streaming PC does not need to be powerful.