Here at Overclockers UK, we love streaming. Setting up streaming PCs, watching charity streams, even professional streaming – we just can’t get enough and know you can’t either. This is why we’ve decided to share our love for streaming and hopefully help you level up.
So, buckle up as we share a few of our favourite streaming PCs, hardware, and peripherals, plus explain why we think they’re great for Twitch partners and budding superstars alike.
Gaming PCs Built for Streaming
First things first – have you got a PC that can handle your stream? It takes a lot of power to play games and even more to do it while streaming, so you need a system that can do that without compromising on quality. Enter Spectra, our range of pre-built gaming PCs designed to play the games you love. Our team of experts carefully designed these with certain games in mind. Check out our streaming-ready models below!
Refract Gaming Azure
Our first recommendation is the Refract Gaming Azure. This is a fantastic pre-built gaming PC intended for streaming and gaming. In fact, it was designed to do just that for titles like Resident Evil 4 Remake and Starfield. Great graphical prowess comes courtesy of an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU. Armed with Ada Lovelace architecture, this graphics card has a plethora of features to keep your game looking great both online and offline. With the power of an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM, running your stream will feel seamless. Plus, all Refract Gaming PCs come with three years parts and labour warranty as standard, meaning you can trust your streaming schedule will stay on track.
Available to order with next day delivery for £2,199.95*
Refract Gaming Indigo
Our other highly recommended gaming PC is the Refract Gaming Indigo. Our team of experts has cherry-picked premium hardware for this violet beauty, to make sure you can play high-end titles like Elden Ring seamlessly. That’s thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU and lightning-fast 32GB DDR5 RAM. Stream in glorious 4K with the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card. Like all Refract Gaming PCs, the Indigo comes with three years parts and labour warranty as standard.
Available to order with next day delivery for £2,899.99*
Upgrade Your Streaming Hardware
Now you’ve got your system sorted, you need the hardware to stream with it. There are essentials everyone needs – a camera to record, a microphone for clear audio, and lighting to get everything looking its best. Upgrading any one of these can help freshen up your stream, so we’ve picked out some beauties for you.
Endgame Gear XSTRM Microphone (EGG-XST-BLK)
When on stream, both your appearance and audio quality are important. Endgame Gear is tackling those two birds with one microphone. The stylish XSTRM microphone plugs in via USB and provides professional quality audio. With its modern, triangular shape and integrated RGB, it will always look fabulous on screen – whether you pick the white or black version.
Down to the nitty-gritty details, the XSTRM Microphone is equipped with an incredibly sensitive 20mm gold-plated electret condenser capsule and a frequency range that matches human hearing. Whether your content is gaming chaos or chill ASMR vibes, this microphone will delivery every sound you make. A magnetic pop filter and shock mount are included with this microphone, keeping your audio clear of pesky plosives and errant knocks.
Available to buy for £109.99*
Streamplify STARTER Bundle (BU-000-SM)
On the other hand, if you’re just dipping your toes into the world of streaming for the first time, then the Streamplify STARTER Bundle has everything you need to get off the ground running. Included in the bundle is a 1080p webcam, a tripod-mounted microphone with pop filter, and a space-saving 10-inch ring light to make sure you look your best on your stream. Not quite what you need? Shop our full Streamplify range for more bundles and individual products, including a green screen and USB Hub.
Available to order for £114.95*
A Throne You Have to Show Off
A gaming chair serves two purposes for you when streaming. The first is the comfort offered during long streaming sessions, where superior ergonomics and plush materials will make all the difference. The other is simple – style. You should always look your best on stream, and what looks better than you sitting on a sleek throne?
noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair – The Elder Scrolls Online Special Edition (NBL-HRO-PU-ESO)
Whether you’re a Skyrim fan or planning on sharing your adventures in High Isle, this is the perfect gaming chair to show off when you’re streaming. Bethesda and noblechairs have teamed up to bring us this gorgeous Special Edition HERO Gaming Chair. Sporting iconic imagery pulled straight from Tamriel, rich black and gold embroidery adorns this gaming chair. It comes with all the ergonomic features we know and love from the HERO range – steel framework, PU leather upholstery, 4D armrests, adjustable backrest, and lumbar support, and more.
Available to order for £399.95*
Thunder X3 EC1 AIR Tech Gaming Chair (TEGC-1026011.11)
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option to fill the gaming chair-sized space at your desk, then look no further. Rocking a fresh, esports-inspired design, the ThunderX3 EC1 makes it possible to get the look of a pro gamer without breaking the bank. The EC1 features an ergonomically-friendly design and is built with AIR Tech, creating a breathable pinhole surface. For the monochromatic fanatics, there’s an all-black version, but if you fancy a splash of colour there’s a red and black edition that might just satisfy your palate.
For the monochromatic fanatics, there’s an all-black version, but if you fancy a splash of colour there’s a red and black edition that might just satisfy your palate.
Available to order for £154.99*
Not answered your streaming questions in this article? Head over to the Overclockers UK Ultimate Collection of Streaming Guides – we’ve pulled together every blog we’ve written about streaming and put them in one easy to access place. May your questions be answered there.
*Prices correct at the time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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