Is this laptop good for recording gameplay/livestreaming on twitch?

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Whiny Monster

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(here are the features I got from bestbuy. com)

Asus - 15.6" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black

Product Features
Intel® Celeron® processor N2830
Features a 1MB L2 cache and 2.16GHz processor speed with Intel® Burst up to 2.41GHz.

4GB DDR3 memory
For multitasking power.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.

15.6" high-definition display
Showcases movies, games, Web content and other media in stunning clarity.

500GB hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

Intel® HD graphics
For lush images. HDMI output enables simple connection to an HDTV or other high-definition display.

Built-in 0.3MP webcam
Along with a microphone makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.

Digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital format.

1 USB 3.0 port and 1 USB 2.0 port
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.

Built-in 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector enables quick and easy wired Web connection.

Weighs 4.7 lbs. and measures just 1.2" thin
For easy portability.

Textured finish in black
Offers a stylish appearance.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

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It is only $230 which is why I am looking to buy it.

I need to be able to record PS4 gameplay using elgato, and also livestream on twitch using elgato and xsplit.
Any gaming youtubers out there think this will be a suitable laptop? I know I can definitely get better laptops, but for the price I think I should get this one.
 
It would work fine, since all work is being done by the elgato a powerful PC is not required, this would work 100% fine for what you need, though if you're editing and rendering, render times might be high but not crazy.
 
Games will probably run fine, but fps will not be that good. The elgato I believe should do most of the heavy lifting. To be honest, $230 is kind of cheap for a pc which (no offence) immediately suggests it isn't very good. I would recommend at least 6GB DDR3 RAM and dedicated graphics. Having a good graphics card/chip is crucial to smooth gameplay and streaming if you are using it to hardware accelerate the stream. Personally I would say that you are aiming a little low but you don't need to increase many specs to get something that is suitable.
 
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