Can my PC handle Gaming and Streaming?
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- Jul 18, 2014
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Depends on what game your streaming as the software better utilizes multi cores and threads so typically a i7 or Ryzen 6+ core would be better suited. You could always give it a shot though with Nvidia Shadowplay or OBS.
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it wont handle that well, the i5 will definitely struggle, better get psu with lower wattage to save some money, but if you will upgrade later with really high end components that need a lot of power then its up2u. i suggest you to get at least an i7-6700k/7700k or the ryzen 5 1400, also if you want to do overclocking, better get water cooler, the hyper 212 is not good enough to handle overclocking, especially the 6700k&7700k run pretty hot when overclocked
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@nvincent_08, there's nothing wrong with the OP's PSU, even though it's a 650W it doesn't mean it constantly uses 650W and that model (CXM) is actually a very good unit.
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Try it, if it struggles then adjust your graphic settings until it runs smoother. If you do plan on upgrading then the i7-6700 would be good or if you get the i7-7700K just make sure you update the motherboard BIOS.
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didnt say it will constantly use 650w, only suggesting to get the one with lower wattage to save some money
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it will, make sure to update the bios to the latest version, note that some 100 series mobo already have bios that support the kaby lake. yes you need better cooler if you do overclocking, h100i liquid cooler seemed pretty good
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