streaming pc builds

Top 5 Streaming PC Builds — Best for Live Streaming (2025)

Five streaming-focused PC builds for different budgets and workflows — from budget streamers to creator workstations. Click the Back button to return to PC Builds.

⬅ Back to PC Builds

Balanced Streamer — The Recommended All-Rounder

CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X — best balance for gaming + software encoding
GPU	NVIDIA RTX 4070 (NVENC for streaming)
RAM	32GB (2x16GB) DDR4
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD
Motherboard	X570 / B550
PSU	750W Gold

Why choose: Excellent multi-threading for streaming + gameplay. Use NVENC encoder to offload CPU.

Budget Streamer — Low Cost, Upgrade Path

CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel i5-13600K
GPU	RTX 3060 Ti / RTX 3060
RAM	16GB (2x8GB) — upgrade to 32GB when possible
Storage	512GB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD
Motherboard	B550 / B660
PSU	650W Gold

Why choose: Affordable choice that can stream 720p/1080p with decent settings and upgrade over time.

Creator Hybrid — Editing + Streaming

CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 7900X / Intel Core i9-12900K
GPU	RTX 4070 / RTX 4080 (if budget allows)
RAM	64GB DDR5 (recommended for heavy editing)
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD
Motherboard	X670 / Z690
PSU	850W Gold

Why choose: Ideal for creators who stream and edit — lots of cores and RAM for fast exporting and smooth streaming.

Small Form Factor Streamer

CPU	Intel i7-12700F / Ryzen 7 7700
GPU	Compact RTX 3070 / RTX 4070 (mini)
RAM	32GB DDR4
Storage	1TB NVMe SSD
Motherboard	Mini-ITX B660 / B650
PSU	SFX 650W Gold

Why choose: Compact build for small desks and LAN setups — watch thermals carefully and use efficient cooling.

Dual-PC / Capture Card Ready Setup

Main PC (Gaming)	High single-GPU gaming — Ryzen 7 / Intel i7 + RTX 4080/4070
Streaming PC	Value streaming PC — Ryzen 5 / i5 + capture card (Elgato) or use NVENC
Capture	Elgato 4K60 S+ or Cam Link 4K
Network	Wired 1Gbps preferred for stable streams

Why choose: Best quality + flexibility — game on one PC, encode on the other for zero compromise on performance.

Variant	Best For	Notes
Balanced Streamer	Most streamers	Best value/performance mix
Budget Streamer	New streamers	Low cost, upgradeable
Creator Hybrid	Editing + streaming	High RAM, fast exports
SFF Streamer	Small desks / LAN	Thermals matter
Dual-PC	Pro streamers	Best quality, complex setup

Tips: Use NVENC when possible, keep bitrate stable for your upload speed, and always test offline before going live. A good microphone + lighting improves perceived quality more than minor GPU upgrades.

⬅ Back to PC Builds