4 user tiers · buying framework + recommended builds for each. From $800 casual to $6000 streaming setup.
Casual ($800-1200)
i5-13400/Ryzen 5 7600 · RTX 4060/RX 7600 · 16GB DDR5 · 1TB NVMe · 1080p 144Hz IPS. Plays AAA games at 1080p high settings.
Enthusiast ($1500-2200)
i5-13600K/Ryzen 5 7600X · RTX 4070 Super/RX 7700XT · 32GB DDR5 · 2TB NVMe · 1440p 165Hz IPS or QD-OLED. 1440p ultra, ray tracing optional.
Competitive ($2200-3500)
i7-14700K/Ryzen 7 7800X3D · RTX 4080 Super/RX 7900XT · 32GB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 · 240Hz 1440p OLED. 1000Hz polling mouse (Razer Viper V3 Pro). Hall Effect keyboard (Wooting 60HE) for analog input.
Streamer ($3500-6000+)
All Competitive PLUS: capture card (Elgato 4K X), mic (Shure SM7B + GoXLR), lighting (Elgato Key Light), camera (Sony ZV-E10), Stream Deck XL.
Streaming legal must-knows
Music: stream-safe only (Lofi Girl, Pretzel Rocks, NCS) — DMCA strikes shut down channels. Game licenses: check publisher streaming policy. Sponsorship contracts $500+: have an attorney review. Tax: streaming income is self-employment — quarterly estimated taxes.
⚠ Not legal advice for streaming/sponsorship contracts. Consult a qualified attorney.
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