My 11 year old automation PC/space heater decided to die, conveniently the night before I started a 3 week stretch where I had exactly one day without work/travel/other commitments. FML . Today was the day so after taking care of all the housework that had piled up, I got a chance to go downstairs and look at it. It boots, crashes, and then goes into automatic repair mode, during which it asks what keyboard layout I want to use. Problem is the keyboard doesn't work so I can't make a selection. It's a Windows problem, as the keyboard works fine when playing around with BIOS options. This brings up the question though, is it worth the time trying to resurrect the old unit?
Currently the PC runs (or more correctly DOESN"T run) HS, Blue Iris, and a weather logging program. I'm considering moving HS and the logging program to a newer PC, something that is much less power intensive. The network equipment, NAS, and automation PC each has its own UPS. The network is good for 3+ hours, while the NAS is not far behind. The space heater is only good for around 20 minutes on a 1500VA UPS
Any recommendation for a new(er) box? Something powerful enough to run Windows 11 while being frugal enough to run on UPS power for a couple of hours? Probably something from one of the places selling refurbs from corporations that have upgraded. It would be nice if it's a rack mount unit since the old unit is, but in the price/performance/looks decision, looks comes out far in back.
Currently the PC runs (or more correctly DOESN"T run) HS, Blue Iris, and a weather logging program. I'm considering moving HS and the logging program to a newer PC, something that is much less power intensive. The network equipment, NAS, and automation PC each has its own UPS. The network is good for 3+ hours, while the NAS is not far behind. The space heater is only good for around 20 minutes on a 1500VA UPS
Any recommendation for a new(er) box? Something powerful enough to run Windows 11 while being frugal enough to run on UPS power for a couple of hours? Probably something from one of the places selling refurbs from corporations that have upgraded. It would be nice if it's a rack mount unit since the old unit is, but in the price/performance/looks decision, looks comes out far in back.
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