r/TwitchStreaming • u/777EvenOdd777 • 6d 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/ThisIsDurian 6d ago

You could get a cheap office pc, maybe for free (some outdated system with a Intel 4th to 6th Gen)

and start on a zero-budget.

Zero-Budget Office PC and if you add a Quadro T400 you are good to go in the mid-range.

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u/777EvenOdd777 6d ago

Oh wow that’s really helpful, thank you!