Best machine under $150 to run HA?

Hardware
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What’s the best hardward to run HA on under $150? I preferably need something that can encode to h.264 for my cameras.

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So much to unpack in that single sentence.
Without knowing any of the many potential variables I would say a second hand Intel CPU with vsync support.

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I am using a Dell OptiPlex 3050 Mini PC Intel Core i5-6500T and it is working like a charm for me. You can find used units on eBay for USD 65 to 120 depending on a bunch of variables. You will also need to buy a ZigBee/ZWave usb Dongle such as this one: GoControl CECOMINOD016164 HUSBZB-1 USB Hub

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You’ll need something second hand.

It needs to be:

  • 64 bit
  • Have a CPU Passmark of over 2,000 (higher is better)
  • Support UEFI
  • Have at least 2 GB of RAM (more is better)
  • Have at least 2 CPU cores (more are better)
  • At least 32 GB of storage (again, more is better)
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Why vsync?

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Thanks everyone! Good recommendations here.

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vsync for effective multi-camera rtsp stream decoding.

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vsync capability performs video decoding natively within the CPU (faster) instead of a software-based (slower) approach.

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