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Streaming PC Hardware Guide 2026: Budget to Pro Builds

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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