Quick Answer
For streaming on twitch and youtube in George, build around RTX 4060 Ti or 4070 with NVENC so encoding never touches game fps and Ryzen 7 7700 for headroom while OBS, the game and a browser all run. NVENC encodes a clean 1080p60 stream with under 5% fps cost. A capable build lands near R20,000. Nvenc means you can stream at 1080p60 without a second pc; spend on ram and a capture-ready nvme.
What this workload actually needs
For streaming on twitch and youtube, NVENC means you can stream at 1080p60 without a second PC; spend on RAM and a capture-ready NVMe. The headline part is RTX 4060 Ti or 4070 with NVENC so encoding never touches game fps, backed by Ryzen 7 7700 for headroom while OBS, the game and a browser all run. NVENC encodes a clean 1080p60 stream with under 5% fps cost. Everything here is stocked at Evetech with a South African warranty.
A sensible parts list
Start with RTX 4060 Ti or 4070 with NVENC so encoding never touches game fps and Ryzen 7 7700 for headroom while OBS, the game and a browser all run, add 32GB of DDR5 RAM, a 2TB NVMe SSD and a 750W power supply. That gives you a streaming PC that does real work rather than just looking the part. Budget around R20,000 for this configuration in George.
Where George buyers should and should not spend
Resist the urge to overspend on the GPU if the workload is CPU or RAM bound. Nvenc means you can stream at 1080p60 without a second pc; spend on ram and a capture-ready nvme. A fast NVMe and adequate RAM age far better than chasing a flagship card you will not fully use.
FAQ
What GPU is best for streaming on twitch and youtube?
Go with RTX 4060 Ti or 4070 with NVENC so encoding never touches game fps. NVENC encodes a clean 1080p60 stream with under 5% fps cost, which is the level that makes this workload feel responsive rather than sluggish.
How much should I budget in George?
A capable build lands near R20,000. Buying from Evetech keeps the whole system on one local warranty.
Do I need the most expensive CPU?
Not always. Nvenc means you can stream at 1080p60 without a second pc; spend on ram and a capture-ready nvme, so match the CPU to the workload instead of defaulting to the priciest chip.
Build your streaming PC at Evetech, starting with RTX 4060 Ti, and check live stock before you buy.
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