Recommended Computer for Blue Iris?

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Recommended Computer for Blue Iris? Okay, I'm sure this is already in the forum somewhere but I didn't see it. I'm not sure about the load, eventually 6-8 4K cams.

Also, I'm interested in a computer to run Home Assistant.

Thanks,

R
 
Yep, it is asked all the time lol.

Now with substreams a 4th gen computer can run your proposed load.

Not that we would recommend buying that, but if you have a computer laying around or can get it cheap, it would work.

The minimum we recommend is an 8th gen since it can run Windows 11.

We also recommend a used one from eBay.
 
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+1^^^^.
I'll mention this below since a member since 2017 did not consider looking at the WIKI for some of the answers. :cool:
  • In addition to what wiitaj mentioned, be sure to perform a clean install of Windows using the MS Media Creation Tool.
  • Put Windows, Blue Iris and BI's "db" folder on a SSD.
  • Put BI video clips on a surveillance-rated spinning HDD such as a WD Purple drive.
  • I recommend no less than 8GB of RAM but 16 is much better.
FWIW, if you install Windows 11 Pro you can set up to use "domain" and NOT have to fool with using a MS account. :)
 
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MacFun said:
Recommended Computer for Blue Iris?

Also, I'm interested in a computer to run Home Assistant.
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I would simply add that you really want separate computers (or at least different virtual machines/dockers if you want a single piece of hardware) for these two functions. I say that because both of those machines are "mission critical" IMHO and while both softwares are very stable, I would never want a problem with one "taking out" the other. Neither machine needs to be very powerful however. Honestly just about anything that supports Windows 11 is going to be powerful enough for either of your needs without problems.
 
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+1^^^^.
I'll mention this below since a member since 2017 did not consider looking at the WIKI for some of the answers. :cool:
  • In addition to what wiitaj mentioned, be sure to perform a clean install of Windows using the MS Media Creation Tool.
  • Put Windows, Blue Iris and BI's "db" folder on a SSD.
  • Put BI video clips on a surveillance-rated spinning HDD such as a WD Purple drive.
  • I recommend no less than 8GB of RAM but 16 is much better.
FWIW, if you install Windows 11 Pro you can set up to use "domain" and NOT have to fool with using a MS account. :)
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Sorry, I searched for 30 minutes and I forgot about the wiki!
 
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MacFun said:
Recommended Computer for Blue Iris? Okay, I'm sure this is already in the forum somewhere but I didn't see it. I'm not sure about the load, eventually 6-8 4K cams.

Also, I'm interested in a computer to run Home Assistant.

Thanks,

R
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Per the Wiki, the standard recommendation is to buy a used business PC, but for some use cases, the Beelink Mini S13 N150 ($219) is a great option. I am running twelve dahua 2MP cameras (IVS on camera), AI confirmation with RT-DETR-M, and continuous recording to a WD purple HD via the 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, and it is working great, is essentially silent, small, and runs on 11 Watts.
 
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