PC Specs opinion

MJOL23

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Specs of possible new computer:
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4G 8M 65W CPU
RAM: 8GB DDR3-1600 (1x8GB)
Storage: 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6G 3.5 HDD
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 2GB DDR3 FH GFX [Aries-M1 2G]
Operating System: MS Win10 Home 64-bit OS
Connection: WiFi 802.11 (b,g,n) / USB3.0 x 2 / USB2.0 x 2 / HDMI / VGA / 3.5mm

Would these specs allow me to record/edit/upload YouTube Videos from my console at a high quality on a consistent basis? If not what would I have to upgrade?
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MJOL23

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So would I have to upgrade the graphics card for it to be able to record and edit console gameplay at a high standard?
 


You don't need a powerfull GPu to do that. Actually, you don't need a GPu at all. Use the included iGPU in the 6700 and see how you fare.
 

MJOL23

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Thanks for helping me just wanted to double check that I would be able to record high qual gameplay from ps4 before I buy. Appreciate the help
 


Yes teh 6700 is certainly powerful enough for the job, though i don;t know about the specifics about how you should do it.
 
I7-6700 is a very nice cpu and will do the job.

But, That is a pre built which is not usually a good buy.
Likely, integrated graphics will do the job for you.
At least try that first, you can always add a discrete graphics card later.

Integrated graphics and cpu performance will be enhanced by using a 2 stick kit of ram so you can operate in dual channel mode.

I can not find the detailed specs. Usually the included psu is a cheap unit that will run the purchased specs but not handle any upgrades.

The GT730 is a low entry graphics card. There are two varieties, a 64 bit version and a 128 bit version.
Strangely, it is the 64 bit version that is much stronger. I can not see which is included.

Bottom line... You are likely better off if you will assemble the pc yourself with good parts.
Or, I think you can find something better.
 

MJOL23

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Thx for the advice I will look around and see if I can find something better

 


Oh, i didn't figure it was a prebuilt. I totaly second that you should not buy pre-built and build your own. It's easy to do and tehre are very good guides on youtube from reputable sources. With pre-built you get some s**ty components(PSU) and some redundant ones that you don't need to pay for(GT 730). Not to mention that that build uses DDR3 on Skylake which is totally not recommended by Intel as it may fry the memory controller on the CPU(i just now noticed).

Seriously, get these parts and build it yourself:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($297.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte GA-B150M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $641.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-04 09:55 EDT-0400
 
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