Can I Stream on MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD?
Hi everyone,
I have a 2022 MacBook Air M2 with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. I've never streamed before, but I'd like to start streaming on Kick.
My goal is to stream YouTube videos while providing live commentary. I'd also like a friend who lives in another country to join me so we can comment together.
We did a trial run a few days ago. I downloaded OBS, but before we even figured out how to add my friend to the stream, I tried streaming by myself first. My Mac really struggled with OBS, YouTube, and everything else running at the same time. It kept freezing, and it was difficult to manage all the apps.
I'm completely new to streaming and don't know much about computers, although I've been watching a lot of tutorials. From what I understand, I can't upgrade the RAM on this MacBook since it's soldered to the motherboard.
Do you think it's possible to stream with this Mac, or do I realistically need a different computer?
We may also decide to stream games in the future. I have a PS5, and I believe I'd need a capture card like the Elgato HD60 X for that. Would my Mac be able to handle that setup, or would it still struggle?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!