A better GPU wouldn't help TF2 performance when streaming. When not streaming there could potentially see a boost, but we're talking about something along the lines of going from 170 frames to 200 frames. The GTX 280 should have no problems running TF2 over 100 fps on high settings, and a lot more frames if using custom configs. The only way to burden the GTX 280 would be to use above-HD resolutions and/or high levels of anti-aliasing (16x, 32x, super sampling).
TF2 and streaming are processor intensive. The CPU will be taxed before the GTX 280 will be. Andthe 280 is no slouch of a card for DX9 games. The biggest boost from a video card upgrade would be in DX11 games.
A better GPU wouldn't help TF2 performance when streaming. When not streaming there could potentially see a boost, but we're talking about something along the lines of going from 170 frames to 200 frames. The GTX 280 should have no problems running TF2 over 100 fps on high settings, and a lot more frames if using custom configs. The only way to burden the GTX 280 would be to use above-HD resolutions and/or high levels of anti-aliasing (16x, 32x, super sampling).
TF2 and streaming are processor intensive. The CPU will be taxed before the GTX 280 will be. Andthe 280 is no slouch of a card for DX9 games. The biggest boost from a video card upgrade would be in DX11 games.
hookyI've heard that FX processors (AMD's best processors) are not really that great for streaming.
Ive heard the opisite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eu8Sekdb-IE
[quote=hooky]I've heard that FX processors (AMD's best processors) are not really that great for streaming.[/quote]
Ive heard the opisite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eu8Sekdb-IE
it's all about managing your processor.
download obs and make sure you use software capture and set that all up for your specific needs.
when all is said and done type msconfig in windows search in the start menu, respond to the administrator warning, and then under services click hide windows services and disable everything that you don't use. if you're not sure about it google is wonderful or just leave it alone.
personally i had a very similar setup to yours theFragile, except mine was a duel core 2.9 ghz instead of quad and i have better ram and a worse video card.
i recommend putting -high in your launch options to be sure that tf2 gets enough attention and you should be good.
an example from my stream: http://www.twitch.tv/saltysally1/b/359642756
EDIT: i read some of the thread responses and you don't need anything super fancy to stream like everybody seems to believe, follow the guide i posted and you can probably stream very well. people who can't stream with anything above a dual core 3ghz probably have a billion processes open during streaming and it's just not optimal.
it's all about managing your processor.
download obs and make sure you use software capture and set that all up for your specific needs.
when all is said and done type msconfig in windows search in the start menu, respond to the administrator warning, and then under services click hide windows services and disable everything that you don't use. if you're not sure about it google is wonderful or just leave it alone.
personally i had a very similar setup to yours theFragile, except mine was a duel core 2.9 ghz instead of quad and i have better ram and a worse video card.
i recommend putting -high in your launch options to be sure that tf2 gets enough attention and you should be good.
an example from my stream: http://www.twitch.tv/saltysally1/b/359642756
EDIT: i read some of the thread responses and you don't need anything super fancy to stream like everybody seems to believe, follow the guide i posted and you can probably stream very well. people who can't stream with anything above a dual core 3ghz probably have a billion processes open during streaming and it's just not optimal.