Cheapest CPU for streaming?

hellokyle · Dec 19, 2013

Hello, I'm looking to start streaming on Twitch.tv and I would like to know:
which is the cheapest CPU that can stream in 720p @60FPS?

Also, will I need an aftermarket CPU cooler or will the stock cooler suffice?

Keep in mind that I have no plans to overclock and I will only be streaming games such as League Of Legends and SC2 at the lowest possible graphical settings.

Blaise170 · Dec 19, 2013

My FX-6300 is usually pretty good for streaming at 1080p so I'm sure it would be perfect for 720p. I would definitely go aftermarket cooling with it though, FX series processors run pretty warm.

CTurbo · Dec 19, 2013

AMD A4-4000 or A4-5300

CTurbo · Dec 19, 2013

A4-4000 is less than $50 and you can get a motherboard for it for less than $50 too. You could probably build an entire computer with it for $200ish.

hellokyle · Dec 19, 2013

Forgive me for my ignorance as I only have experience with Intel CPUs. Is the AMD FX series the best for gaming/streaming games?

CTurbo · Dec 19, 2013

No.

You asked for the cheapest cpu for streaming. That is the A4-4000.

Intel is best for gaming. AMD's FX cpus are also very good for gaming. The A4-4000 is not very good far gaming.

hellokyle · Dec 19, 2013

CTurbo :

Thank you very much for the help. I had no idea that AMD CPUs were so inexpensive! That being said, I wouldn't mind spending some extra money for performance.

Right now I'm looking at the FX-4130. Would that be a suitable CPU for my needs? Streaming in 720p at 60fps while maintaining decent fps in-game?

CTurbo · Dec 19, 2013

You need a video card to go along with any FX series cpu. Also, don't get any FX cpu from the Bulldozer family - FX 41xx, 61xx, or 81xx. The Piledriver family is much much better - FX 43xx, 63xx, and 83xx.

You could also look at the AMD A8 or A10. The A10-6800k can game at 720p and would be overkill for streaming. I have one and it's great.

hellokyle · Dec 19, 2013

CTurbo :

Ah, I should've mentioned that I'm not too interested in APUs. I will be buying a video card.

As for cooling would something like a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo suffice or should I spring for a water cooler such as a Corsair H80i?

Blaise170 · Dec 19, 2013

Since you aren't overclocking the EVO will be sufficient.

CTurbo · Dec 19, 2013

Intel g1610 - http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Celeron-2-60GHz-Processor-BX80637G1610/dp/B00B4BJYVU

beyondlogic · Dec 20, 2013

hellokyle :

CTurbo :

Ah, I should've mentioned that I'm not too interested in APUs. I will be buying a video card.

As for cooling would something like a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo suffice or should I spring for a water cooler such as a Corsair H80i?

whats your budget for this rig

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