Dell Optiplex 3020

[GriswoldInTraining]

Hi,

I have been searching for a computer to run Blue Iris, I am starting with two cameras and will be increasing that to 6-8. Not sure of the exact camera yet (I have another question in another thread about cameras and location). I will have to pick up a larger HDD for video storage but I found this Dell Optiplex 3020 and with the 25% coupon it's right at 400 including the 3 year warranty. Is that a standard deal or can I get better for less if I wait. Thanks!

[FONT=&quot]Tech Specs[/FONT]

• Processor: Intel Core 4th Generation i3-4160 (Dual Core 3.6GHz 3MB w/HD4400 Graphics)
• Windows 8.1
• 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 8 GB Memory (1x8GB) 1600Mhz UDIMM
• 8X DVD +/- RW Drive
• Intel Integrated Graphics
• Dell Outlet OptiPlex 3020 Small Form Factor

 

[fenderman]

Hi,

I have been searching for a computer to run Blue Iris, I am starting with two cameras and will be increasing that to 6-8. Not sure of the exact camera yet (I have another question in another thread about cameras and location). I will have to pick up a larger HDD for video storage but I found this Dell Optiplex 3020 and with the 25% coupon it's right at 400 including the 3 year warranty. Is that a standard deal or can I get better for less if I wait. Thanks!

[FONT=&amp]Tech Specs[/FONT]

• Processor: Intel Core 4th Generation i3-4160 (Dual Core 3.6GHz 3MB w/HD4400 Graphics)
• Windows 8.1
• 250 GB SATA Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
• 8 GB Memory (1x8GB) 1600Mhz UDIMM
• 8X DVD +/- RW Drive
• Intel Integrated Graphics
• Dell Outlet OptiPlex 3020 Small Form Factor

Welcome to the forum...You will want at least an i5/haswell skylake...
That is a rippoff price for an i3haswell. You can get an i5 skylake processor for 300 or so... I recently picked up an i7-6700 skylake for 400....but they are usually about 500...search the forum for optiplex and elitedesk.

 

[GriswoldInTraining]

Thanks that's good to know. For those types of deals, do you search at Dell Outlets every few days? I signed up for email notifications but not sure if that will give me a heads up to special offers/coupons/etc...

 

[fenderman]

Thanks that's good to know. For those types of deals, do you search at Dell Outlets every few days? I signed up for email notifications but not sure if that will give me a heads up to special offers/coupons/etc...

outlet twitter page...follow...for elitedesk see ebay...thats where i usually buy mine...

 

[GriswoldInTraining]

thanks fenderman, another question, as for the i5 is the i5-4590 what you are referring to when you say one can be found for 300? Also, should I stear clear of the Optiplex 3020 and concnetrate on the 7020/5040?

 

[bp2008]

i5-4590 and i5-4570 are older CPUs but are still easy to find and good for Blue Iris if the price is right. The Skylake CPUs he refers to are i5-6500 and i5-6400. The other day I saw a complete i5-6400 system for $230 on ebay, granted I don't think it had any warranty.

The optiplex model number doesn't really matter. What matters most is the CPU they include and the price you have to pay.