I think I need a new Motherboard for Streaming...

lotr546

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Aug 4, 2018
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So, I've had my computer for a little while, and I'm about to get into streaming.

Or I was until I realised that my Motherboard only has 2 PCIe slots, and my graphics card covers them both up.

This is my motherboard:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-78LMT-USB3-rev-41#ov
Not great, but I was buying on a budget at the time.

Anyway, the PCIe ports are next to each other, and my graphics card is the size of two slots.
My Capture Card (Elgato HD60 Pro) also needs to go to a PCIe port. Now you see the issue.
I can't fit both my graphics card and my capture card in.

Can you guys recommend a Motherboard with more (or at least better spaced) PCIe ports so I can actually stream?

Parts are as follows:


  • Processor: AMD FX-6350
    GPU: GTX 1050TI
    RAM: 2x 4GB DDR3 PC3-12800
    PSU: CiT 500W Active85 ATX Gaming PSU

I'll admit, I'm not great at finding suitable parts, which is why I'm requesting help on here.

If you guys can recommend a better Motherboard (for a reasonable price) I really would be grateful.
 

lotr546

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Aug 4, 2018
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I'm not going for a huge high quality stream right off that bat.

Without going into too much detail, I have a lot of mental and social issues that mean I may not even be good at streaming, and I don't want to blow a ton of money for no reason.

So I figured start small, and if it takes off, then I can grow my stream and equipment at the same time.

I just want a motherboard that doesn't have its PCIe ports placed so stupidly.