Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on building a new PC for livestreaming at our church. My current setup is crashing mid-service due to RAM issues, and I'm also facing problems with the motherboard that prevents it from turning on with a critical powered USB connection. I have a 2060 Super graphics card that I planned to use for encoding the livestream with OBS. What can I do to stress test it to ensure it won't cause any issues? I'm also curious about what kind of new setup I should consider. Since the PC is specifically for this task, I don't need the best specs; I just want something functional. I also want a new PSU because my existing ones have been unreliable. I can spend around $600, but I'm hoping for something more affordable. Looking forward to your recommendations!
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For a basic livestream setup, you don't need a high-performance machine. Just make sure it has suitable USB and PCIe connections for your capture devices, and enough video outputs for your monitors. Something even a decade old should work, as long as it can accommodate the 2060 Super and has a compatible PSU. You might even consider using modern integrated graphics, depending on your needs.
Do you think modern integrated graphics can handle encoding a 1080p30 FPS stream? I'd only need it for a mouse, keyboard, one monitor, and a couple of USB connections to an ATEM Mini and audio input. I'm leaning towards new hardware for reliability, especially since the volunteers aren't tech-savvy.
I recently built a similar setup with a Dell laptop using a GTX 970, and it worked perfectly for livestreaming. The 2060 Super should be more than adequate for your needs, especially for basic encoding.
Yeah, integrated graphics can usually handle 1080p streaming, but it depends on your specific setup. If the volunteers are using it, I'd recommend sticking to reliable hardware.