Noob here....I've looked through the hardware recommendations and can't find my processor, so I'm looking for some advice.
I currently have a SuperMicro C7Z87 motherboard with an i5-4690K 4th gen 1150 series processor and 16Gb of RAM that I was using for an unRaid server. Pretty sure that i5 supports Quick Sync Video. Currently have six 4MP cameras that I'm using in a Lorex system. I may add more down the road.
Anyway, I figure I have a couple options.
1. Go with the system I have now. I'd need to purchase a copy of Windows. Assuming Windows 10 Home is good enough which would be aprox $100. (I couldn't find where it specifies Home or Pro). Upgrade in the future as necessary.
2. Find a better processor. It looks like I could find an i7-4790 for a couple hundred bucks. I'd still need a copy of windows.
3. Scrap what I have now and just look on the used market for a 2011-V3 series i7 machine with windows already installed. I have a rack in my network closet and would want to repo all the components to the rack.
Any advice is appreciated.
I currently have a SuperMicro C7Z87 motherboard with an i5-4690K 4th gen 1150 series processor and 16Gb of RAM that I was using for an unRaid server. Pretty sure that i5 supports Quick Sync Video. Currently have six 4MP cameras that I'm using in a Lorex system. I may add more down the road.
Anyway, I figure I have a couple options.
1. Go with the system I have now. I'd need to purchase a copy of Windows. Assuming Windows 10 Home is good enough which would be aprox $100. (I couldn't find where it specifies Home or Pro). Upgrade in the future as necessary.
2. Find a better processor. It looks like I could find an i7-4790 for a couple hundred bucks. I'd still need a copy of windows.
3. Scrap what I have now and just look on the used market for a 2011-V3 series i7 machine with windows already installed. I have a rack in my network closet and would want to repo all the components to the rack.
Any advice is appreciated.
