Overview & Objective
- Build a reasonably priced computer for twitch streaming and video recording for DMS
- Must be able to stream and record at the same time
- Utilize refurbished hardware to keep costs low and showcase what used Xeons are capable of
- Storage must be redundant to minimize the chances of data loss
- Boot drive and temporary storage must be fast
Hardware
Motherboard: ASUS Rampage III GENE X58 M-ATX - $100.00
CPU: Intel Xeon X5670 6-Core - $20.00
CPU Cooler: Arctic Freezer 34 eSports Duo (red) - $40.00
RAM: 16GB GSkill DDR3 1600 non-ECC - $50.00
GPU: Nvidia Quadro P400 - $75.00
Capture card: Elgato HD60 Pro - got it refurbished from Woot for $60.00
PSU: Corsair RM750 modular - Already owned, but they go for around $60.00
SSD(s): 2 x SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB - $20.00 each
HDD(s): 2 x Seagate 4TB NAS HDD - $50.00 each
Case: Thermaltake Versa H-18 TG - Donated by @Hey_Danny, goes for around $55.00
Fans: Arctic P12 120mm 5-pack - $28.00
Total: $558.00
Software
- Windows 10 Pro
- OBS 64-bit
- Elgato HD60 Pro drivers & software suite
