BI5 needs a fast drive for the "New" folder, but if you only have one drive there is no point in having a "Storage" folder as well so that would reduce cpu loading and drive wear. If you know the cpu can keep up, then I'm a big believer in trying things to see if they work, and ...

Wow, is it Grinch season already :lol: I think a laptop could be a good idea for a small remote unattended system, as it has a battery built in like a mini UPS. My present BI5 (desktop) pc has an Intel i5-3330 CPU with 16GB of RAM, and it is coping well with four 1080 cameras and two old SD cameras...

Sorry for the snark but it must be REALLY tiny if you can't fit a computer. Sure, you can go buy nearly any computer you want. Literally any computer at all and run a few cameras off of it. That's what I was hoping to hear. Thanks. Yes, it's a small place. The machine has to fit under a spiral stai...

Yes, as mentioned the physical location is very small. I don't realistically have room for even a headless tower CPU.

Hi, I've been around here occasionally for years, but this is my first post. I know using a laptop to run BI is far from ideal, but I'm setting up a small cabin I just bought and really can't physically fit anything else. I'm only marginally tech-savvy - would anyone like to give me recommendations ...