In the space of a few months, Twitch has taken a considerable place in French homes. Every day, millions of spectators connect to the streaming platform to follow the video game games of professional or amateur streamers live. In 2020, the average number of spectators doubled compared to 2019 with more than 2.6 million followers in France during the first confinement. Twitch has also seen its number of new streamers explode. These increases are explained both by the periods of confinement but also by the opening of the platform to other formats more oriented towards discussion within the community. This enthusiasm has made it possible to introduce the general public to several French streamers such as Gotaga, Squeezie , Jeel or even Kameto, key figures of Twitch.
However, as a streamer, you will need a good “set up” to play, but also to offer quality live. So if you feel that it's time to get started in the Twitch game, to sacrifice nights or even more simply to create a place of exchange with your future subscribers, we have selected for you our 9 essentials to get you there. .
The PC Gamer Hellcat Megaport PC Tower
The central unit is the most important part of your set up. If our choice fell on the PC Megaport Hellcat, it is because it is equipped with four luminous fans to avoid overheating but especially of breathtaking components. Inside, it contains an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor as well as a graphics card from the nvidia GeForce GTX1660 6GB brand. In terms of storage, you will have ample space to install a good number of games thanks to its 1TB. For a pre-assembled gaming PC , it's just perfect.
Megaport PC Gamer Hellcat AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8X 3.60 GHz, 6GB, 16GB, 480GB SSD, 1TB at 1199.00 on Amazon.
The MSI Optix G27C4 monitor
Leader in the gaming market, MSI has become over the years one of the essential brands in the field. The Taiwanese company demonstrates it once again with this curved 27 "LED FullHD 165Hz screen. But its bonus is the FreeSync system which synchronizes the screen refresh rate with the AMD® graphics card to avoid the effects. jerks during play.
MSI Optix G27C4 9S6-3CA91T-002 27 "LED FullHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor at € 259.90 on Amazon
The Logitech G213 Prodigy keyboard
Whether you typing hard or lightly, the Logitech G213 keyboard is totally designed for gamers. For those who like to play in the dark, its lighting system is based on LIGHTSYNC technology: it offers an RGB light that synchronizes perfect visibility, both on the keyboard and on the game content. In addition, it is equipped with rests cuffs, which improves comfort and reduces fatigue over time.
Logitech G213 Prodigy, RGB Lighting at € 79.99 on Amazon
The Razer DeathAdder V2 wired mouse
Every streamer or professional gamer has had a DeathAdder mouse in their hand at least once. Designed by the Razer brand, this mouse is renowned for its ergonomics which ensures comfort even in the most extreme situations. To facilitate actions, it has 8 customizable buttons. It is also available in a wireless version, but the price is then 142 euros.
Razer DeathAdder V2 wired at € 59.99 on Amazon
The SteelSeries Arctis 7 helmet
If you choose a wireless audio headset , it is because you have already seen accidents happen during defeats and which can sometimes cost the ears dear. But if we opted precisely for this headset, it is for its simplicity and efficiency since most of the controls are positioned on the ear cups. It is also possible to adjust the sound volume between that of the game and that of the voice chat while providing 7.1 quality, perfect for total immersion.
SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless and Lossless Gaming Headset at € 179.95 at Amazon
The Logitech C920 HD Pro camera
While viewers tune into Twitch to see a player's gameplay, they also love to see their reaction live, whether it's a win or a loss. This is why a good camera is essential to create interaction with subscribers. Due to its small size and its field of view of 78 °, the Logitech C920 HD Pro webcam is an excellent camera with a very good quality / price ratio.
Logitech Webcam C920 HD Pro at € 97.97 on Amazon
The Elgato Wave pickup: 3
We tell you, the built-in microphone on your webcam or the microphone on your Airpods will not be enough to have clear audio on Twitch. The easy-to-install Elgato Wave: 3 pickup is one of the best on the market as it has an app to control up to seven other audio sources, and creates two independent mixes. It offers sound quality worthy of a professional studio.
Elgato Wave: € 3 to € 139.99 on Amazon
The Luckracer chair gaming chair
As we know, gaming sessions can last a long time. Even a very long time. The chair is therefore an element that should not be neglected in order to avoid having long-term back pain or neck pain. This is why this Luckracer brand seat includes an adjustable lumbar cushion and headrest for guaranteed comfort. With its tilt angle of up to 150 ° and its thick foam, you will have the feeling of sitting on a cloud.
Luckracer Gaming Chair at € 149.99 on Amazon
The Elgato Key Light Air
If your streaming room is dark or backlit, this 80 LED light delivers 1,400 lumens without straining your retinas. It is also advantageous thanks to its flat and compact format which will not take up too much space on your desk . To manage the brightness, you can also connect it to your computer or your smartphone: you can thus adjust the brightness and the color temperature according to your wishes. \
Elgato Key Light Air at € 129.99 on Amazon
