If you’re opting for a dual-microphone setup, plug the headset into your gaming PC, and plug the dedicated mic into the streaming PC. Finally, connect your headphones and microphone (or your headset) to the gaming PC.If you are using a stream controller (like the Elgato Stream Deck), plug that into the streaming PC as well.Or, if you’re using a DSLR or GoPro for your camera, connect that to the second capture device. Plug your webcam into one of the streaming PC’s USB ports.Insert an HDMI cable into the port on your gaming PC’s dedicated graphics card ( not your motherboard!), then plug the other end into the capture device on the streaming PC.Do what works best for your budget and space. You can also straddle the line and use a separate monitor for each computer, with a KVM switch to switch between the keyboard and mouse only. As mentioned above, each will ideally get their own set, unless you’ve purchased a KVM switch. Connect each PC to a monitor, mouse, and keyboard.(Remember, you’ll have two capture devices when using a DSLR camera as a webcam-one for the gaming PC, one for the DSLR.) Make sure that your capture device(s) are plugged into or installed in the streaming PC.Note: If you haven’t already, check the What you need section above for guidelines in determining what you need.
For pre-built PCs, confirm that you have all the necessary components installed. If starting from scratch with a DIY PC, assemble it and install Windows.A dual-mic configuration is the same, with the added step of plugging the dedicated microphone into the streaming PC. Note: This diagram shows only a single-mic configuration. Credit: Rob Schultz / IDG How to set up your dual PCs Connecting the hardwareĬonnecting the hardware goes quite fast-we’ve made a diagram and outlined the steps below to help you zoom through the process.
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