🔧 Laptop Levels & Specs
What’s been lagging forever might finally run smooth. Here’s a look at the three setup levels: what they can do, what they’ll cost – and how they’d change things. Less wheezing, more possibilities.
🧩 Why upgrading matters
My current laptop is pushing its limits — it crashes OBS, causing stream interruptions, and recording streams live is basically impossible. That means VODs often get lost or only exist in poor quality because I can’t always download them in time before Twitch deletes them.
The new laptop will let me do more than just stream:
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Stream smoothly and record at the same time (essential for creating better content)
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Edit videos efficiently for YouTube and exclusive content
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Use two cameras and two microphones simultaneously — without lag or overheating
This kind of multitasking demands powerful hardware, but it’s essential for realizing new creative ideas.
🎯 The three levels of upgrade
| 🟢 Level 1 Stable Streaming Base |
🟡 Level 2 Improved Multitasking Performance (+400 € on Level 1 price) |
🔵 Level 3 Future-Proof High-End Power (+600 € on Level 2 price) |
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| Price: | approx. €1,600 | approx. €2,000 | approx. €2,600 |
| Example Model: | ASUS Zephyrus G14 | Lenovo Legion Pro | Razer Blade 16 |
| Specs: | Ryzen 9, RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM | i9, RTX 4070, 32 GB RAM | i9, RTX 4080, 32 GB RAM |
| What’s possible: |
Stable 720p/1080p stream Multiple audio sources Smooth OBS performance Stream + recording simultaneously |
Streaming & multitasking without lag (e.g. gaming, complex tasks) Better video editing handling |
Future-proof setup Quiet cooling & thermal stability Streaming, recording & 4K editing Long lifespan |
| Cooling: | Good for longer use | Better cooling for demanding tasks | Very quiet and thermally stable |
| Ports: | USB, Thunderbolt, HDMI | More ports, fast SSDs, upgrade options | Premium ports, top components |
💡 How you can help shape this
Each level brings real improvements — more power, better performance, and longer life.
We’ll celebrate milestones together and decide if we want to stop or push further.
Your feedback and tech tips are super welcome — they’ll influence the final laptop choice.