I understand. I reload my own ammo. I use 3 scales for my powder charges and anal as hell with the final over all length.I've got serious anal issues.
Yes, use shielded if your are in a lightening prone area.
Be aware that BI caps web streaming fps at 5 fps for all cameras view and 15 fps for single camera or cycle views. If you're planning on watching your cams on Android/IOS or remotely in a web browser this is what you get. If you want to view video at the fps you have your cameras set to the only way is directly in the BI console. I'm not sure why BI forces these limits as all the other software I've played around with seems to handle streaming just fine. I've got a ticket open with support so hopefully they can give some more answers on to why this isn't configurable.
Not anymore..today's update allows you to adjust it.
There is a pinned post at the top of the Dahua sub-forum here that lists all of the models. Some even have reviews here. Def worth checking out if you haven't seen it yet!
Depending on how many cameras you use and what exactly you have BI doing, your CPU could be way under powered. I have BI watching 5 cams for motion and this sometimes taxes my CPU depending on how much motion is found. When I'm away, I use 8 cams and am sure it misses some motion. So don't take a shortcut on processor.
There was a deal on HP Z420 refurbs at Newegg a few months back and I have seen it recurring quite regularly. They are also on Ebay for $350.
Terrible? What is the criteria? Are you referring to Intel Quicksync?
it lacks quicksync which helps significantly with respect to cpu consumption, its an old 2012 machine, its a power hog compared to a modern i5-6500/4590- particularly since you need to add graphics. No costs the same or more than the above mentioned alternatives...
Sure, but you are talking about reducing CPU cycles. I am at 30-35% now, not really concerning. The E5-1650 was sold all the way to 2014-2015, but did start in 2012. A used Nvidia 730 is $20-$30, but mine did come with a workstation graphics card that worked fine just didn't have an HDMI output like I wanted for my monitor. Now the power hog thing is probably right on. I should get a kill-a-watt and measure it. It is the standard power supply and cooling fans, so it is a bit louder.