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    Advice on minimum specs (low budget) notebook or desktop for live webcam streaming around 720p

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by player2099, Dec 16, 2014.

  1. player2099

    player2099 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am setting up a video podcast where I will be delivering instructions and I need my viewers to be able to see my hand gestures clearly and a whiteboard that will be drawn on.

    What minimum specs can my system have to deliver 720p (lesser resolution might be okay) and decent audio to my viewers. I will be about 4 to 5 feet from the camera.

    For desktop option, I was thinking this:
    i7-2600
    8GB RAM
    Or is there something from the previous generation Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad that would be sufficient?

    For laptop option, I really have no idea what minimum specs I would need, please advise.

    I am open to buying used/refurbished and/or piecing together parts with my own labor.

    I want to stay as cheap as possible. I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, an old usb webcam, windows 7 and wire cast license. Need everything else.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    player2099, Dec 16, 2014
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  2. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    A Core 2 Duo would suffice.
     
    Qing Dao, Dec 16, 2014
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