Below are the recommended hardware specifications for running Livestream Studio, including example workflows that each system type can handle.
Please note that many of these scenarios involve using Livestream Studio's hardware encoding feature. This is when the encoding is done either by a supported graphics card or in a processor that has integrated graphics.
Desktop Computer with Hardware Encoding Enabled
Hardware Component |
Recommended Minimum Desktop (with Hardware Encoding) |
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Processor with Integrated Graphics |
Quad Core Intel® i5 (6th Generation) or i7 (4th Generation) Processor or better |
Graphics |
Quick Sync-enabled CPU or NVIDIA NVENC-enabled GPU |
Memory |
8 GB or better |
Storage |
128GB SSD + 512GB HDD or better |
Motherboard |
Intel compatible motherboard |
Example of a supported workflow |
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Desktop Computer without Hardware Encoding
Hardware Component |
Recommended Specifications (no hardware encoding) |
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Processor |
6 (Hexa) Core Intel® i7 5th Generation Extreme Edition or better |
Graphics |
NVIDIA GeForce 600 Series or better |
Memory |
16GB or better |
Storage |
2TB SSD |
Motherboard |
Intel compatible motherboard |
Example of a supported workflow |
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Advanced Desktop Computer with Hardware Encoding
Hardware Component |
Recommended Desktop Specification |
---|---|
Processor |
6 (Hexa) Core Intel i7 6th Generation Extreme Edition or better |
Graphics |
NVENC enabled NVIDIA GPU (Such as Nvidia Geforce GT 730) |
Memory |
32-64GB DDR4 Memory |
Storage |
2TB SSD |
Motherboard |
Intel compatible motherboard |
Example of a supported workflow |
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Minimum Laptop with Hardware Encoding
Hardware Component |
Minimum Laptop Specification (with Hardware Encoding) |
---|---|
Processor with integrated graphics |
4 (Quad) Core Intel i5 - 6th Generation or better |
Memory |
8GB or better |
Graphics |
Quick Sync enabled CPU or NVIDIA NVENC enabled GPU |
Storage |
500GB HDD (SSD preferred) or better |
Example of a supported workflow |
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Advanced Laptop with Hardware Encoding
Hardware Component |
Advanced Laptop specification (with hardware encoding) |
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Processor with integrated graphics |
4 (Quad) Core Intel i7 - 6th Generation or better |
Graphics |
Quick Sync enabled CPU or NVIDIA NVENC enabled GPU |
Memory |
16 GB DDR4 Memory or better |
Storage |
500 GB SSD or better |
Example of a supported workflow |
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Additional Notes
- Livestream Studio is not compatible with Windows 32-bit systems.
- macOS must be on High Sierra or later in order to run Studio.
- If you intend to use USB 3.0 capture devices for any video input or output, we recommend your motherboard have an Intel X99 chipset, as X79 chipsets do not support these USB 3.0 devices. Please see Blackmagic's notice regarding USB 3.0 device support.