Hello all,
I'm wanting to build my first PC which will be used as a server for running a home security cam system (Blue Iris). Windows is the only compatible OS with the software and I will need a license. I'm leaning towards Windows 10 Pro due to the enhanced security features it offers over the Home version.
An Intel CPU is required for the Cam software. According to a guide/table for recommended CPUs depending on the workload, for my workload of 2 or 3 8MP Cams @ 15FPS an Intel i5 3rd–7th gen is recommended. I'm thinking of getting the i5–10600 to give me some breathing room. Also this will be replacing my SO's PC which she very rarely uses. She really only uses a tablet, but perhaps once a month or so she uses MS Office to update her resume and I don't want the system to run out of juice in the instances in which she uses it, rare as they may be.
According to the user guide for the software it is recommended to to put your OS along with Blue Iris and a frequently accessed database for it on an NVME SSD that is 128G–512G, and use an HDD for the cam footage storage. For an HDD I'm leaning towards getting an 8TB Seagate Skyhawk AI instead of standard Skyhawk or WD purple because the workload rate of the AI's is 550TB/year whereas for standard Skyhawk and WD purple are only 180TB/year–360TB/year.
As for the rest of the parts, I'm not really picky, but my goal is keep power consumption as low as possible since the system will be running 24/7 and I live in an area where the energy costs are VERY high, double the rates of my grandparents who live 20 mins away. So I'm more than willing to spend more money on a part if it will cost less to run, as that will save me money over time.
Here's my parts list:
CPU: Intel Core i5-10600 3.3 GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: ASRock H470 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX LGA1200 Motherboard
Memory: Crucial 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 Memory
Storage: Intel 760p Series 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Skyhawk AI 8 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 32/64-bit
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link TG-3468 PCIe x1 1000 Mbit/s Network Adapter
Power Supply: Seasonic Prime Fanless PX-450 80+ Platinum
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-26 19:17 EST-0500
Question:
Could I get away with using the i5-10600 (T) variant for less power consumption?
Note:
• I will be running antivirus software.
• My router doesn't support VLANs so the NIC is so that I can isolate the cameras by having them on their own separate LAN (Dual-NIC setup).
• I don't care about noise. The PC will be in the basement and I will be running cables straight up to the main floor.
Any advice and input is greatly appreciated!