RAM needed to stream live videos online

[DPCFonline]

Hi all,

Please can I check if anyone has any views on the RAM needed to stream live videos, eg. music and sport, from the internet on a laptop? Would an 8GB RAM laptop work for this or is a 16GB RAM laptop required?

Many thanks

[Bruce]

8GB would be fine.
streaming is more of an internet speed thing rather than a PC spec thing.

[DPCFonline]

8GB would be fine.
streaming is more of an internet speed thing rather than a PC spec thing.

Many thanks! On that point, I have a wifi router in the house, would it be more appropriate to use a wired connection for streaming live tv?

[xrobwx71]

Many thanks! On that point, I have a wifi router in the house, would it be more appropriate to use a wired connection for streaming live tv?

Wired will always be “faster” and less prone to anomalies. That being said, I stream via Wi-Fi. It will depend on your internet speed and router.

[Rustys]

Other things that can interfere with WiFi is yet not limited to.
distance
walls
floors
other people WiFi signals
other devices on the same network
security settings
VPNs
security software

[Bruce]

+1 with what’s been said already.
if you ever have a choice, wired is always better than wireless.
but some times, it just has to be wireless, so expect the odd hiccup.

I have set my devices that are wireless, via the streaming providers options, to only deliver content in SD format rather than HD or even ultra-HD. I simply don’t need to extra quality and personally, can never tell the difference really (old TV and old eyes maybe).

[Bruce]

@DPCFonline - still need help?

[Bruce]

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