Advice please "shadow streaming" Vs building a setup

[0Steve.Walker0]

Just for discussion or advice please be nice
I'm currently using an old pc to run shadow game streaming I have no issues with the service and I understand the draw backs

don't want a lecture about how good or bad it is that's for another post

I'm considering building a new pc for a project I'm well out of practice
my thoughts are is it possible to equal or beat the performance of the shadow with a mid range system and realistically what is price point

I'm simply a casual gamer and I do not play comparative PvP mainly because I'm crap at it

The shadow system boasts some pretty high specs so i don't want to build a pc that is ultimately worse than what I have now
Nor do I have 8000 quid to spend on a bit of fun
Just looking for ideas thanks in advance

 

[0Steve.Walker0]

Thanks for the reply
I understand the drawbacks of the shadow system but I think it has its uses
I signed up for it 9 months ago I'm not trying to replace my home computer I just found it intriguing and as my pc was outdated it worked out for me and was enough for me to want to return to pc gaming

I have not built a pc for a few years I've just messed around with my old ones and used consoles for gaming
looking to get back up to speed
I simply wondered what sort of system would be considered able to match the performance

I totally agree with your point about lastability
That's why I asked on here for advice around price point and what I guess would be considered a good investment to replace the shadow
Bearing in mind I have to build from scratch not upgrade