CPU first
Editing and encoding need sustained multi-core performance. We don't size the processor around gaming FPS alone.
Streaming PC Sheffield / hybrid workstation builds
One rig. Game. Stream. Edit. Ship.
Your stream drops frames when OBS starts. Your edit timeline stutters after three layers. Blackwell's Builds builds a gaming and streaming PC around the work you actually do, with the CPU, GPU, memory and cooling matched to it.
No single-purpose compromises.
35dB
recording target
64GB
4K editing option
AV1
modern encoding
Gaming load
High FPS
Stable frames while OBS runs.
Creator load
Fast output
Smooth timelines and shorter renders.
01 / workload check
What are you actually running?
Tick the tasks that share your screen. The result points to a sensible starting tier, so the conversation begins with your software stack rather than a stock parts list.
Select the pressure points.
Build direction
Start with your real workload
Choose an app or game above. We’ll map CPU core count, RAM, VRAM and storage around the combination.
Selected load: 0
RAM with headroom
32GB handles regular streaming and editing. 64GB makes sense when 4K timelines, assets and browser tabs stay open together.
Storage in tiers
A fast NVMe project drive keeps active work responsive. Larger SATA SSD or HDD storage holds the archive.
02 / signal path
Stream without dropping a frame.
Modern GeForce cards can handle NVENC or AV1 encoding while the GPU renders the game. That keeps x264 CPU load away from the frames your audience sees.
The encoder matters.
NVENC: clean 1080p60 output with little impact on play.
AV1: better image quality at the same bitrate where your platform supports it.
Capture cards: an internal card can take HDMI from a console or camera without crowding your main system.
OBS starting settings
COPY READY| Output | Encoder | Bitrate | Keyframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p60 | NVENC H.264 | 6000 kbps | 2 sec |
| 1440p60 | NVENC AV1 | 12000 kbps | 2 sec |
Camera input
Plan a capture card when your camera or console needs a clean HDMI route.
Network reality
We leave room to test bitrate, upload stability and peripheral bandwidth before handover.
03 / capacity planning
RAM and storage for creative workloads.
A video editing PC needs more than a fast boot drive. Blackwell's Builds separates operating system, current projects and bulk footage so one full folder doesn't slow every other task.
Stream and edit
A sensible floor for OBS, a game, browser tabs and 1080p or light 4K work.
1TB PCIe 4 NVMe
4K timelines
Useful when colour work, effects, assets and a live stream share memory at once.
2TB NVMe + 2TB SSD
Heavy production
For Blender scenes, Unreal projects and large compositions that punish small memory pools.
NVMe workspace + archive
| Software workload | Memory | GPU focus | Storage layout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Pro | 32–64GB | VRAM for effects and export | NVMe project drive |
| DaVinci Resolve | 64GB | CUDA / OpenCL performance | NVMe cache plus SSD assets |
| Blender / Unreal | 64GB+ | VRAM for scenes and renders | Fast workspace plus archive |
04 / room tone
Quiet enough to record in the same room.
A sudden fan spike ruins a take. We pair a suitable cooler with PWM fan curves, a sensible case layout and vibration control, then tune the system around the way you record.
Noise is part of the brief.
idlefull load
27dBtarget under 35dB
A recording-friendly build has details.
Coolers from Noctua or be quiet!
Large, quiet cooling avoids frantic RPM changes.
Custom fan curves
The system ramps gradually instead of shouting at every short spike.
Clean cable paths
Tidy routing reduces turbulence and leaves room for future upgrades.
05 / starting points
Hybrid build examples.
These are directions, not fixed shopping lists. We can build around the monitors, capture hardware and storage you already own.
Choose the workload, then tune it.
1080p60 Streamer
For regular live sessions, competitive games and a clean camera setup.
- i5-14600K
- RTX 4070 Super
- 32GB DDR5
- 1TB PCIe 4 NVMe
Focus: high frame rates with NVENC encoding and low fan noise.
Discuss this tierEditor / Dev
For Resolve, Premiere, Unity and Unreal work beside everyday gaming.
- Ryzen 9 7900X
- RTX 4080 Super
- 64GB DDR5
- 2TB NVMe + SSD archive
Focus: multi-core output, CUDA workloads and larger project caches.
Discuss this tier4K Creator
For dense timelines, Blender scenes, high-resolution footage and long renders.
- Ryzen 9 7950X
- RTX 4090
- 64GB+ DDR5
- NVMe workspace + archive
Focus: sustained processing, VRAM headroom and controlled thermals.
Discuss this tier06 / build brief
Your software stack sets the spec.
Tell us what runs together, how often you record and where the noise becomes a problem. Blackwell's Builds will map the parts around those facts.
01
List the load
Game, OBS, browser, Discord, editor and assets all count.
02
Set the room
Tell us about microphones, recording distance and acceptable fan noise.
03
Choose headroom
We account for the next camera, monitor or storage upgrade.
04
Build it properly
Thermals, cabling and fan curves are part of the finished system.
07 / make the brief
Your content deserves a machine that keeps up.
Don't let render times eat your upload schedule. Send Blackwell's Builds the software you use, the games you play and the room you record in. We'll turn that into a practical content PC plan.
Start with the workload.