{"id":59460,"date":"2025-10-21T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=59460"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:31:57","slug":"building-a-gaming-pc-for-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overclockers.co.uk\/blog\/building-a-gaming-pc-for-streaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Gaming PC for Streaming\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We are taking a closer look at what goes into a streaming PC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Streaming is a booming aspect of the gaming industry. We love to see people playing our favourite games, speedrunning, and all the fun mod content out there. What we love even more is sharing our own content via live stream! But what do we need from our gaming PCs to facilitate this? In this article, we are going to virtually build a gaming PC that is spec\u2019d out for streaming, with a few cheeky peripherals to go with it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do You Need for a Streaming PC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Streaming is when you live broadcast your gameplay (or whatever your content niche may be). Common platforms to stream from are Twitch and YouTube, but we\u2019ll be focusing on Twitch, using their recommended specs to build this gaming PC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Twitch website, the minimum specification recommendations are a quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, and a dedicated GPU. However, your hardware is going to be processing both the live stream and your gameplay, so it stands to reason your PC needs to pack a little more oomph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given that many games require 16GB RAM now and all the best gaming features are supported by the latest generation of hardware, it\u2019s sensible to opt for higher end hardware. You don\u2019t necessarily need an RTX 5090 and you absolutely can stream on an RX 9060, but aiming for the upper mainstream hardware is going to provide that sweet spot of powerful performance and friendlier budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you need more advice on streaming, the hardware you need, and how to get started, we have an extensive collection of articles that we have grouped together for your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Streaming Gaming PC Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our streaming spec, we are going to aim for that upper mainstream tier. This will provide the headroom you need to run cinematic games and stream them to your audience, with minimal latency. This is an ATX build, and we\u2019ve opted for some fun aesthetic features in places. You\u2019ve got to look good on camera, right?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Component<\/th>Specification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Motherboard<\/td>ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard <\/td><\/tr>
Processor<\/td>AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU<\/td><\/tr>
Graphics<\/td>Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS 16GB GPU <\/td><\/tr>
Memory<\/td>Corsair Vengeance XMP\/EXPO RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM<\/td><\/tr>
Storage<\/td>Corsair Force MP700 PRO SE 4TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD<\/td><\/tr>
Power<\/td>Phanteks AMP GH 1000W Modular PSU<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling<\/td>Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S AIO Cooler<\/td><\/tr>
PC Case<\/td>HAVN BF 360 Flow PC Case<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our foundation is the ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-PLUS ATX Motherboard<\/strong>. Equipped with an AMD AM5 socket, this motherboard is primed to work with AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 CPUs. The DDR5 DIMM slots can support memory overclocking up to 8000MHz, so you can boost performance as you need. Plus, the PCIe lanes for graphics card and storage support Gen 5, so you can take advantage of the latest gaming hardware and the innovations they bring. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For our processor, we\u2019ve opted for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU<\/strong>. This is equipped with AMD 3D V-Cache<\/a> which enhances the efficiency of your processor by allowing more simultaneous access to the increased capacity cache. Paired with the eight cores, sixteen threads, and a 5.20GHz boost clock, and this processor is ready for anything your live stream may bring. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The GPU: Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS 16GB GPU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For graphics, you could have easily picked the RTX 5070 or RX 9070 XT, but for that little extra oomph, we\u2019ve selected the Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS GPU<\/strong>. Harnessing Blackwell architecture and AI-enhancements, this graphics card will render your games in beautiful detail and smooth frame rates. On top of this, there is an AV1 encoder and NVIDIA Broadcast software to support all streaming workflows. Plus, the 16GB GDDR7 VRAM will keep all operations smooth and efficient, even when live streaming. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Memory: Corsair Vengeance XMP\/EXPO RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure this PC is able to handle both gaming and streaming, we\u2019ve picked out the Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR5 Dual-Channel RAM Kit<\/strong>. This kit has two 16GB modules, providing increased access to system memory, at speeds up to 6000MHz. Plus, this memory solution is supported by AMD EXPO<\/a> tuning software, so you can optimise performance as needed. On top of this, the stylish RGB lighting will look fabulous on stream and you can full customise the effects using Corsair iCUE software. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Storage: Corsair Force MP700 PRO SE 4TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having plenty of storage space is a must for streamers. You need somewhere to store any saved footage, your branding media, and, of course, the games you want to stream. We\u2019ve picked the Corsair Force MP700 PRO SE SSD<\/strong> for the 4TB capacity and PCIe 5.0 connectivity. This provides ample space for all your files, with 14,000MB\/s read and 12,000MB\/s write speeds. Never again will your streams be bogged down by slow loading screens! <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The PSU: Phanteks AMP GH 1000W Modular PSU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making sure your gaming PC has enough power is vital. Each of your components needs ample power and then some extra headroom for upgrades and spikes. As such, we always recommend using a PSU calculator<\/a> to help with this. Using ours, all you have to do is input the spec you want to use, any cooling devices that will be included, and whether or not you\u2019ll be overclocking. From here, our website will do all the tricky maths for you and recommend some suitable PSUs! Putting this spec in, we got suggestions for 850W and 1200W power supplies \u2013 so we\u2019ve opted for somewhere in the middle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our chosen PSU is the Phanteks AMP GH 1000W 80 PLUS Platinum Modular Power Supply<\/strong>. This is compliant with ATX 3.1 standards and has a modular design, so you only need to plug in the cables you require. Less clutter! Our favourite feature is the 80 PLUS<\/a> Platinum rating, meaning it is up to 92% efficient at half load. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cooling: Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S AIO Cooler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, our chosen case comes with three fans pre-installed, so cooling is already partially covered. For a sleek aesthetic touch and optimal CPU cooling, we\u2019ve included the Lian Li Hydroshift LCD 360S AIO Cooler<\/strong>. This all-in-one cooler features a 360mm radiator paired with high performance fans and a CPU block that efficiently draws heat away from your processor and exhausts it out the case. The star feature we love \u2013 and what we think will make it great for streaming \u2013 is the 2.88\u201d IPS LCD screen on the pump cap. This can be customised to show system information, images, or even GIFs \u2013 whatever is going to look best on your stream. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Case: HAVN BF 360 Flow PC Case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To house all this spicy hardware, we\u2019ve picked the HAVN BF 360 Flow PC Case<\/strong>. With smooth corners and optimised airflow paths, this case has it all! Plus, the Flow Edition comes with three fans pre-installed \u2013 one H14 140mm and two H18 180mm fans. As a mid-tower chassis, this PC case has plenty of room for all the hardware we picked, and the tempered glass panel does a fabulous job of showing it all off!  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Paired with Peripherals: The Streaming Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No streaming set-up is complete without some streaming accessories. To successfully stream from your PC, you will need a webcam, microphone, and ring light. This is the basic trifecta, providing footage and audio of you with suitable lighting. Adding in stream decks, green screens, and mic arms will streamline and evolve your set-up into something a little more professional. Thankfully, Streamplify produces an exciting range of streaming accessories to suit all budgets and needs. We\u2019ll highlight a few essentials here, but you can shop the full range with just the click of a button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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