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Streaming PC Hardware Guide 2026: Budget to Pro Builds

Building the Ultimate Streaming Machine

Streaming requires specific hardware balance. CPU vs GPU encoding is the biggest question.

NVENC vs x264 Quality Comparison

Recommended Specs 2026

Component Budget Build ($800) Pro Build ($2500)
CPU Intel i5-12400F Intel i9-14900K
GPU RTX 3060 12GB RTX 4080 Super
RAM 16GB DDR4 32GB+ DDR5

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