What upgraded helps watch video like stream/youtube

[JeromeCole]

Quick question.

What can you upgrade in a PC to help watch livestreams and what-not.

May be simple but you know

 

[James Mason]

CPU/GPU.

It depends, a really really really terrible CPU could make watching videos difficult, but you don't need a great CPU to watch videos, only maybe $60-80 new one. (excluding motherboard price, $50-80).

A dedicated GPU, even a weak $40 can help, maybe.

You should give us your system specs if you want a definitive answer.

 

[Entomber]

probably the best thing to upgrade would be your internet connection first and foremost, then just a CPU.

 

[JeromeCole]

Yeah, i just wanted to know as for general knowledge of what to upgrade as i just bought the MSI GTX 960, so next i'll be upgrading my Motherboard and intel so i think it's all fine

thanks

 

[mizuidem]

probably the best thing to upgrade would be your internet connection first and foremost, then just a CPU.

I agree with this.

I could be wrong, but I don't think streaming youtube videos are too taxing on a CPU/GPU. Internet connection is most likely your limiting factor, especially if you already have a GPU. If you're on WiFi, try a direct ethernet connection for the best results.