Need advice on Logitech 700 series cameras and mac specs

[Montanan]

I'm trying to determine whether or not I can set up one of my older macs to be a dedicated security camera host using logitech 700e and 700n cameras (total of 4). As some of you know, logitech stopped support of the mac version of their software, and upgrades to OS X caused loss of some of the core functions. I've had the cameras since 2012 and they are still functioning fine so no need to replace a system that has been reliable.
The two machines I have to work with are 1. Macbook pro (17" monitor) 2.33 ghz core 2 duo, 2 gb RAM, 667 mhm DDR2 SDRAM, and 2. Mac mini 1.83 ghz core 2 duo, 1 gb RAM, 667 mhm DDR SDRAM. Since neither of these machines are being used for anything at the moment I am hoping I can find a way to run sighthound on them. Since my knowledge of the options, limitations, etc. relating to this idea are limited, I would appreciate input and advice from those of you with knowledge and first hand experience.
Thanks.

[tcesario]

There are too many variables in play between cameras and your computer. Suggest you simply try the Pro demo for 14 days and see.

https://www.sighthound.com/download

I can tell you that Sighthound is fairly resource intensive and probably requires more processing power than you might expect.

-Tony

[Montanan]

Thanks for the advice Tony. In your opinion should I even bother trying to run it w/4 cameras on the mac mini?
Thanks again.
Matt

[tcesario]

It isn't that easy to say. From your specs, it sounds like your Mac Mini is pretty old...2007 maybe? I run 8 x 1080p cameras on a dedicated current model 2.6GHz i5 Mac Mini, but I've had to reduce resolution and frame rates on all the cameras. Even then, I'm still very close to 100% CPU loading on both cores, especially at night. If you are okay with VGA resolution and 12 FPS (or similar) for example, perhaps it could do the job.

So, probably worth the time to check since the demo is free. Good luck.

-Tony