technology Old laptop but want to stream on Twitch

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I have a centrino duo 2.6 gh 4 gb ram 512 mb graphics and 1mb upload speed. I was planing on playing faster then light and nuclear throne they run well but I know my system is very old do you think I can even stream at a watchable quality? 

[MrMammal 157]

The thing with streaming is 1. can your computer handle creating a video of what you are doing and 2. is your connection able to upload it to the internet at an acceptable speed. Then you take into consideration if you want a webcam as well it puts extra stress on it.

 

Look at the different software because they each handle the video streaming differently. I personally use OBS (Open Broadcast Software) but XSplit is also very popular. Look between those because they also upload slightly differently and add their own stress to your system. Each one with a different level of customization, etc. This is assuming you want to upload and stream through twitch.

 

There is also livestream.com which I believe has very low requirements and if I remember right is fairly easy to use. Depending on why you want to stream this might be the best option for you or until you can get upgrades on your laptop. 

 

Take into consideration that even if you can stream it might be low quality until you can upgrade as well. 

 

Sorry I don't know a lot about the exact requirements but I'm sure you will be able to stream because FTL shouldn't be graphically intense (unless I am thinking of the wrong game)

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@, I moved your topic to Media Discussion and tagged it as Technology. 

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@, I moved your topic to Media Discussion and tagged it as Technology. 

I actually think I got the answer so I guess its resolved, I should of said that sooner.