Processor question for Blue Iris

[Adam Hahler]

I've been looking for a PC to run as a dedicated BI server. I have 2 options. I have a neighbor who has a computer he wants to sell. It has a Pentium G4560 in it. Is this processor any good for BI? I have 3 camera's at 1080p and no plans to expand on that anytime soon.

Here's my other option that I found on Newegg.

Refurbished: DELL Desktop Computer OptiPlex 7010 Intel Core i5 3rd Gen 3470 (3.20 GHz) 8 GB 250 GB HDD Windows 10 Pro - Newegg.com

What do you guys think? I looked on Intel's website and the 4560 does have hyper threading and quick sync. So I would think for 3 cameras it should be more than good enough.

Other question is on hard drives. I know everyone recommends using a Western Digital purple for BI to record to. Can I have my OS on that hard drive as well or do I need a separate one for that?

 

[fenderman]

I've been looking for a PC to run as a dedicated BI server. I have 2 options. I have a neighbor who has a computer he wants to sell. It has a Pentium G4560 in it. Is this processor any good for BI? I have 3 camera's at 1080p and no plans to expand on that anytime soon.

Here's my other option that I found on Newegg.

Refurbished: DELL Desktop Computer OptiPlex 7010 Intel Core i5 3rd Gen 3470 (3.20 GHz) 8 GB 250 GB HDD Windows 10 Pro - Newegg.com

What do you guys think? I looked on Intel's website and the 4560 does have hyper threading and quick sync. So I would think for 3 cameras it should be more than good enough.

Other question is on hard drives. I know everyone recommends using a Western Digital purple for BI to record to. Can I have my OS on that hard drive as well or do I need a separate one for that?

The g4560 will be fine but dont over pay for it...how much is it being sold for? Do you know why he is selling a system that has a brand new processor? Does the case have room for additional drives. SSD for the OS and BI makes for a very snappy experience.
That newegg system is WAY overpriced and has no room for an extra drive...you need to squeeze an ssd in.

 

[Adam Hahler]

It's just how he is. He's very fickle. He built it, then decided he didn't like it so now he's selling it. I told him to just upgrade it but he just wants to start his build over from scratch. He wants 250 for the whole system. Pentium G4560, 8 gig of RAM. 500 gig hard drive. Nothing special. That's why I was asking about the Western Digital purple. I assume that I'll want to put one in this system for recordings and didn't know if I could run the whole system from that drive or how I should set it up. This computer will only be used for BI. I plan to have 2 of the camera's recording 24/7 at 15 fps.