Twitch has a table of minimum bitrates for different screen resolutions, but in short, you need 4500 Kbps or better upload speed to stream at 1080p 30fps to Twitch. You cannot stream if you do not have a stable internet connection. Your internet connection is at least as important as your computer hardware. For Apple Silicon Macs, we recommend an M1 processor or better. For the best experience, we recommend at least an Intel Core i5-8500 CPU, 16GB of RAM, Windows 10, and an Nvidia GTX 970 GPU or greater top balance streaming, running a 3D game, and other apps.

However, this only covers running the Twitch stream and does not include the power needed to run your game and other apps in the background.

Twitch recommends at least an Intel Core i5-4670 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and DirectX10 compatibility. This is a very processor-heavy task, so the better your CPU, the smoother your stream can be. Streaming works by capturing a video of your screen and then feeding it to an online connection. Technically, any PC will suffice (Windows, macOS, or Linux), but there is a floor for smooth streaming. If you want to stream on Twitch, you need a computer, of course. The NZXT Streaming PC+ is specifically built with streamers in mind.

Twitch obs