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I don't see anything wrong with keeping the graphics card unless it causes you problems.

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This is why you don't buy cheap Chinese crap cameras.... Make sure its not an onvif authentication issue.

Setting-->General-->DATE&TIME --> Check NTP and put in server info

You should also check out freenas

There is an ftp tab where you can use an ftp server to save files. Its definitely possible EDIT: Dahua Wiki: NVR/Recording Setup/NAS Recording Setup - Dahua Wiki

If you want to be completely minimalist, use the rtsp urls and put them into VLC

There are 64 channel dvrs. Again, DO NOT DO THIS you will waste your money and it won't work, also how far away are the cameras, USB has a limited length for cable which significantly increases cost.

Like @Mike said use the BI app.

Well you need a VMS. Do you need to save video? If so you need a VMS like Blue Iris. If not just use SmartPss. For analog cameras you need a dvr. You could also get analog capture cards if you want to do it with a pc.

Probably best to stick with ip cameras. If you want to go really cheap use analog cameras US $6.62 |Yalxg Home Security Analog Surveillance CCTV Mini Camera Module Board Cmos Sensor 1099 1000 TVL With IR CUT Filter And BNC Cable-in Surveillance Cameras from Security & Protection on...

The DSS server is like PC-NVR you can run the client on the server.

With Dahua DMSS is pretty good also tinycam though ive never used it. Why not just use the Blue Iris mobile app?

You have to put in you public ip into the app. What's My IP Address? Networking Tools & More

Probably best to avoid port forwarding and to use a vpn. Unless you have a static ip it will cause you problems too.