Streaming PC Builder
Play and broadcast at the same time, with no dropped frames.
What's it for?
Budget$1,500
Streaming asks your PC to play a game and record video at the same time. We pair a processor with lots of cores to a solid graphics card, so neither job slows the other down.
Tell us how heavy your stream is and the build adjusts. Every part fits, and each one links to Amazon.
What you get
- Enough processor cores that streaming does not cost you frames
- A graphics card that keeps the game smooth while you broadcast
- Enough memory for the game, your chat, and your streaming software
- Every part checked, so it all fits together
Example streaming builds
What the builder recommends today at a few budgets. Every part links to Amazon; customize a build to change the budget or swap parts.
Example build at $1,500
Customize this buildComponentSelectionPrice
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X12-core · 24 threads · AM5$314Buy on AmazonCooler
NZXT Kraken 360AIO · 360mm radiator$100Buy on AmazonMotherboard
Gigabyte B650E Aorus Elite X AXB650E · ATX · DDR5$220Buy on AmazonMemoryG.Skill Flare X5 32GB (2x16) DDR5-600032GB · DDR5-6000 · 2 sticks$95Buy on AmazonStorageCrucial P3 Plus 1TB NVMe (Gen4)1000GB · NVMe$65Buy on AmazonGraphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB12GB VRAM · 267mm$420Buy on AmazonCase
Fractal Design Meshify 2ATX/mATX/ITX · GPU ≤ 460mm$160Buy on AmazonPower Supply
Corsair RM750e 750W750W · 80+ Gold · Full modular$102Buy on Amazon8 parts · about 505W peak · all parts compatibleTotal$1,476
Prices are approximate, from Amazon as of 2026-09-03. Each link opens the live Amazon price.
Example build at $2,500
Customize this buildComponentSelectionPrice
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K24-core · 24 threads · LGA1851$498Buy on AmazonCoolerNZXT Kraken 360AIO · 360mm radiator$100Buy on AmazonMotherboard
MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFiZ890 · ATX · DDR5$254Buy on AmazonMemoryG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64GB (2x32) DDR5-600064GB · DDR5-6000 · 2 sticks$200Buy on AmazonStorage
WD Black SN850X 2TB NVMe2000GB · NVMe$270Buy on AmazonGraphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB16GB VRAM · 304mm$800Buy on AmazonCaseFractal Design Meshify 2ATX/mATX/ITX · GPU ≤ 460mm$160Buy on AmazonPower Supply
Corsair RM850e 850W850W · 80+ Gold · Full modular$135Buy on Amazon8 parts · about 625W peak · all parts compatibleTotal$2,417
Prices are approximate, from Amazon as of 2026-09-03. Each link opens the live Amazon price.
Frequently asked questions
What matters most in a streaming PC?
CPU core count and a capable GPU. Encoding is demanding, so a high-core CPU or a modern GPU encoder lets you stream without stealing frames from your game. Streaming builds balance both.
Can one PC game and stream, or do I need two?
A single well-balanced PC handles gaming and streaming for most people, especially with modern GPU encoders. These builds are sized so you do not need a separate capture PC.
Ready-made builds
See all 8Complete parts lists at popular budgets. Open one and buy the parts, or change it first.
Budget Gaming PC$869
1080p gaming at high refresh rates for about $800
See the parts list1440p Gaming PC$1,414
The sweet spot: high settings at 1440p for about $1,500
See the parts list4K Gaming PC$2,479
Maxed-out detail at 4K for about $2,500
See the parts listStreaming PC$1,798
Play and broadcast at once, no dropped frames, for about $1,800
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