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    Should a i5-6500 3.2GHz 8GB Still Be Enough?

    Hi, I bought a Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF Intel 6th Gen i5-6500 3.2GHz 8GB about 2.5 years ago to run Blue Iris on. I have 11 cameras (mostly 2 megapixel) and I am constantly hitting 85%+ on the CPU with constant crashes. I have followed the CPU optimization wiki, using direct to disk, etc.. Should...
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    UI3 Auto Login Delay

    Hi, Is there any way to get rid of the UI3 auto login delay... where it counts down from 2 seconds before logging in? I would prefer to save these seconds in case I need to view a camera quickly. Thanks
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    UI3 Syntax Error

    Hi, UI3 is throwing out the following Syntax error within my Samsung TV browser. The original UI doesn't have the issue. Any advice? Thanks.
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    !! S: ??

    In the bottom status bar to the left of the CPU and RAM usage is the following text: "!! S: -206.0G" (the number changes). I searched and couldn't find anything about it ... what does it mean? Thanks
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    Backyard Overview Camera

    Hello, I am looking for a backyard overview camera that could cover most of a 50ft deep, 80 ft wide backyard. The camera would be mounted about 15ft high on the house, in about the middle, width wise. I understand the limitations related to identification of people, but I am just looking for a...
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    CPU Issues

    Hello, Blue Iris is using 75%+ CPU with 4 cameras. 2 cameras are 720p Foscams (I know). 1 4mp Hik and 1 2mp Dahua. I am running Blue Iris on a Dell OptiPlex 3040 i5-6500 8GB ram. H.264 HW decode is set to Yes (no VPP) on all cameras. Direct to disk is enabled. What is a good way to begin to...
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    POE Switch -- Solid Cat 6 - Patch Panel - Stranded Cat 6 - Camera?

    Hello, Need a little help with cables. I need several 50-75 foot runs that will all be in the same general area. I am not too thrilled about putting plugs on my solid cat6 (have about 500ft available) so I was thinking of running solid cat 6 from the POE switch to a patch panel near the cameras...
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    Black Friday Deals?

    Hello, Does anyone know of any good Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for computers that may be good for Blue Iris, etc.? How about NVRs, cameras, etc? If we post deals this may be helpful for other people. Thanks.
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    POE Switch Question

    Hello, I am interested in getting 6-8 Hikvision cameras and I am looking for a good switch to power them. Is the NETGEAR ProSAFE JGS516PE 16-Port Gigabit Rackmount PoE a good option? Thanks.
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    EZVIZ Cameras

    Hi, Does anyone know if these EZVIZ cameras are any good, or perhaps only mediocre? http://www.samsclub.com/sams/ezviz-8ch1080p-ip-hd-secsys-6cams-2tb-hd/prod19340581.ip ... I read somewhere that they are re-branded Hikvision, but they appear to only be 2mp. If they are decent I would...
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    Newbie Feeling Overwhelmed by Options

    Hello, I am fairly new to ip cams and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the options. I am looking for an outdoor setup that will allow me to monitor most of my property. The dog typically notifies us if someone comes on our property, but their are a lot of spots in the yard that I cannot see...
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