While we recommend broadcasting from a desktop. There is also an option to go live from a laptop. However, you should have the necessary equipment.
If you choose a laptop, keep in mind that the components are much closer together than they would be on a desktop PC, which might lead to overheating issues. Therefore, we recommend turning off any background programs to prevent your temperature from increasing when streaming.
While Twitch’s essential system requirements are pretty lenient, broadcasting and playing graphically demanding games simultaneously may put your machine under a lot of stress.
In fact, some of the most successful streamers solve this problem by running two PCs simultaneously, one for gaming and the other for streaming. If that seems too hard, consider desktops like CyberPower’s Pro Streamer, which combines two entire PCs into one unit.