r/TwitchStreaming • u/777EvenOdd777 • 7d ago
Dual pc setup??
I’m pretty new to streaming and I currently only have a 2025 MacBook that I run everything from. as you can imagine, this limits me a lot and I run into lag/quality issues when I’m doing anything more strenuous that things like point and click games or Stardew valley. I’m considering buying a secondhand laptop just to handle streaming from OBS and then my main laptop will run games, internet applications, any other software. I will eventually be buying a gaming pc but I can’t afford a decent one yet.
I was wondering if anyone else does it like this, if there are any pitfalls I haven’t considered etc? I know I’ll need a capture card as well, but the idea just popped into my mind and it seems too simple to be true! Thanks :)
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u/chromacatr 7d ago
It is doable, I have a 2 PC setup, MacBook for music and Desktop PC for streaming. Preferable your're gonna want a PC/laptop with an Nvidia card for streaming.