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I got an Optiplex XE2 SFF with 4GB RAM and an i7-4770s plus a blu-ray upgrade for $290. Best mix of size, heat, performance, video outputs, and upgradability for my needs. Hopefully I can sell the Alpha for near that.

I'm a bit sedentary due to nerve damage in my feet. Mobility scooters aren't cheap and mine are kept in a carport. There are other things I want to keep an eye on too. I use Windows Media Center as a DVR because Xfinity still can't match it. I don't have the space for anything bigger than...

Until I find a better PC (thanks Dell!) I'm stuck using the functions built in to the HD cams for everything more intensive than viewing. Even without Quick Sync the Alpha should handle whatever I need from the lower res cams and serving live and recorded footage from all my cams. Aside from...

Damn... Seems that the 860M supports switchable graphics (Optimus) but the Alpha's BIOS (stupidly) completely disables the i7 GPU. I suppose Blue IRIS or a competitor will never support NVENC?

Yes, it can auto restart after power loss (also has WOL) though its UPS is HUGE (Smart750XLA + 2x 85AH scooter batteries). This is what I have and it works well for WMC and Plex, and has plenty of resources left for Blue Iris. It is essentially a compact desktop with laptop components. Space and...

I have an Alienware Alpha R1 and am hoping it will make a good low power NVR/WMC DVR/Plex Server (basically all my 24x7 server needs). My cams are IP4M-1028W, IP2M-841B, another couple 1080p or 720p cams, and a 3-4 old DCS-930Ls. I'll be wanting to do motion capture on the IP4M-1028W. Here is...