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    Default Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    I know there's an entire streamate thread already, and I have combed through it. It seems like the girls who don't i7's and majorly fast internet connections are having trouble doing well? I'm almost finished the signup process but I'm beginning to think it isn't even worth it unless I get an i7 computer due to their encoder, software, etc. Do you guys think it's possible to still bank without the top technology? I know my mileage may vary, just looking for some opinions.

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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    I just bought the Mac Pro i5 two months ago and I do VERY well. My income has actually gone up. My i5 has no problems handling the encoder. Get the i7 if you can but make sure your Internet uploading speed is decent.
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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    Yes it's possible to still bank without an i7. An i7 is just suggested but you don't have to have one. I don't have one and I do fine as long as I work consistently. I guess I could make more if I upgraded but for now it's not a priority and I don't think that I'm really missing out. If you were gonna upgrade technology soon then I would say you may as well spend a few more dollars and go ahead and get the i7 because it would be an investment in your future. But just to get started, whatever you have should be fine.

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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    Ok I am making money on sm and I am on a lenovo laptop with intel pentium inside.... the computer is about 3 years and the screen like randomly flashes at me.... and I can still cam on Sm just fine with the encored on the setting they give us... I am even able to do there tv show.....well I am going to upgrade to an 7i when I have the money but not having one is not prevent me from making money....


    You do need to make sure that your computer has space and does not have any virsure or malware on it. If you are having issue with camming check your cpu's

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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    A super high speed internet connection (higher than standard in most areas) is way more important. So upgrade your internet first.

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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    You don't need an i7. I know plenty of girls who do great on sm with an i5 or even less. But you DO need a top notch fast connection otherwise you won't move up at all. Shitty for those of us outside countries with lightening fast internet
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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    I use an I3 processor and do just fine. I think it really comes down to internet speed.


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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    Question....wuts the lowest upload speed u can have and still do good?

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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    That really varies but I would say over 2mbps!

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    Question....wuts the lowest upload speed u can have and still do good?
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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    I am getting a gorgeous Asus i7 tomorrow which I paid very handsomely for. I am trusting it will make things much, much better for me where SM is concerned.

    Reason being: A huge source of work stress for me has been the encoder and my GOLD shows crashing under the strain of many tips and many members coming to my room... It has reached the point where it has actually made me associate success with things fucking up, and has caused me ridiculous amounts of anxiety.

    You see, if my room reaches anything around or above around 40 or so members, (should be a great thing, right? Not so in my case!) my stream will start to lag and the interface will freeze up horribly, which has resulted in the loss of many otherwise greatly successful gold shows for me and thus huge financial loss!!! Oh - and a big room of ANGRY yet PAYING custies!!

    For this reason alone, for me it has been more than worth investing in the best possible laptop I can find for my cash.




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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    upgrading works fine too. i have an i3 and all i had to do was upgrade my RAM to run the new settings fine. SM has been having alot of glitches lately too so keep that in mind as well. i personally wouldn't get an i7 JUST for sm but if u can afford to so comfortably for ur business overall then go for it. if not, then just upgrading works too. it only costed me $50.

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    Default Re: Is streamate worth it without an i7?

    Yes. There is no reason you "need" an i7. The adobe encoder does not require even close to an i7 and of course running streamate through your browser does not require an i7. Yes it is nice to have if you can get one but not required. However a top notch FAST internet connection is very necessary.

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