Blue Iris Questions

bigbadw

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Update: Oops, I think I posted this to the wrong discussion... my bad......


Mike, I am a long time, residential BlueIris customer.
* Is there a 64bit version of BlueIris? This would help the memory max issue.
* Are there better system configurations for handling the CPU requirements of BlueIris?

As the price of Camera's have been coming down, I have been upgrading them for better MegaPixel versions. Of course I started with the standard 600 x 400 cameras, moved to 1MP then 2MP and recently am upgrading to the 3MP cameras. I mean, why have video/jpeg images if you can't really see the person or automobile license plate? You can get some information, but crisp pictures are what the Police want! I do try to capture the highest quality jpeg's and video that the system will allow.

As I have updated and added cameras, the CPU utilization sky rockets... My last Security PC was an intel chip "I3". It is now pegging out at 100% and crashes. (I'm not providing the history of the PC's I've upgraded through the years).
I am now putting together an I7 CPU Security PC. During my experiments, I am seeing BlueIris utilize between 30% to 60% of an i7 CPU and memory of almost 2Gb. (that is the maximum memory that a 32 bit O/S can map).

Camera system:
* 8 constant cameras (4 - Trendnet 3MP) (1 - Foscam 1MP) (2 - Vivotek 2MP) (1 - Foscam 2MP)
* 3 vacation mode cameras (only used when we go out of town) (3 - Foscam 1MP)

Security PC:
i3 (soon to be i7) CPU
4Gb memory
250Gb disk (for O/S and application only)
- 2TB disk dedicated to image/video capture from BlueIris
 
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Hi @bigbadw,

I moved this into it's own thread for you. Currently there is no 64 bit version of Blue Iris but from what I hear it is in the works :D To save on some CPU resources you could use 'direct to disc' when recording.

Sounds like you are on the right track with your set up. The i7 will make a big difference when you upgrade to MP cameras. I have been using Hikvision cameras and have been very happy with the results. A lot of people on this forum use them as well. I started off with an i3 then ditched it for an i7 and have been very happy with the results.

Best of luck.
 
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Thanks Mike. I now have BlueIris running stable on the new i7 Security PC. I am now writing Direct to Disk with the video feeds, and have reduced the frame rate on the display. I replaced 4 cameras with Hikvision 3MP cameras (per recommendations on this site).

I did find out that I can only run 7 cameras with no problem. I currently have 9 with a 10th one being set up.

My plan is to be prepared for the upcoming 64bit BlueIris.
 

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Hi @bigbadw,

I moved this into it's own thread for you. Currently there is no 64 bit version of Blue Iris but from what I hear it is in the works :D To save on some CPU resources you could use 'direct to disc' when recording.

Sounds like you are on the right track with your set up. The i7 will make a big difference when you upgrade to MP cameras. I have been using Hikvision cameras and have been very happy with the results. A lot of people on this forum use them as well. I started off with an i3 then ditched it for an i7 and have been very happy with the results.

Best of luck.
I too run an Intel i7 rig (Win 7 Pro). Been using B.I. for about 3 years now.

I'm about to make the leap (on a trial basis next year though) to Milestone Essential. Will incur a camera license cost per camera but has way more features and less CPU usage.

I like B.I. but it seems that the features I'm looking for take forever to get developed in this product. Note: I'm not complaining because nothing beats B.I. in the price range.

Still enjoy B.I.
 
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