- Oct 25, 2016
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Hey guys - New poster..
Background is I'm a low voltage tech by trade. Mostly commercial fire alarms but essentially anything low voltage including cameras.
Been in my house close to 3 years and finally deciding to set a small system up. In my trade the stuff I use I could never fathom putting in my home. We mostly install Avigilon based systems and with them having a per camera license, just can't do it.
I've tried doing some research but there's just so so much out there.. I know I could go to my local supply house and get a NVR with 4 cameras for relatively cheap but I also know the functionality isn't the best and if it ever dies or has to be repaired, I'm without.
ALL THAT SAID I am pretty much set on running Blue Iris on a dedicated machine but I'm here asking you guys how much of a system do I really need for this. 4 cameras. 720p in my honest opinion would be fine but I'm not opposed to 1080p. Motion recording. Can I get away with an i5 for this? Everything ideal with in my work were using branded Avigilon servers and what not so I'm a bit lost on how much power I need. I can easily build the machine myself or find something comparable cheap with you help.
While on it - Any suggestions for decent relatively inexpensive IP cameras? Back to what I know Avigilon well, ain't cheap. I don't know how realistic I'm being but I'd like to do it all under $800 if I can, I feel like I can..
Long winded post so I apologize for thag but in advance will say I'm super thankful for all of your insight and advice.
Background is I'm a low voltage tech by trade. Mostly commercial fire alarms but essentially anything low voltage including cameras.
Been in my house close to 3 years and finally deciding to set a small system up. In my trade the stuff I use I could never fathom putting in my home. We mostly install Avigilon based systems and with them having a per camera license, just can't do it.
I've tried doing some research but there's just so so much out there.. I know I could go to my local supply house and get a NVR with 4 cameras for relatively cheap but I also know the functionality isn't the best and if it ever dies or has to be repaired, I'm without.
ALL THAT SAID I am pretty much set on running Blue Iris on a dedicated machine but I'm here asking you guys how much of a system do I really need for this. 4 cameras. 720p in my honest opinion would be fine but I'm not opposed to 1080p. Motion recording. Can I get away with an i5 for this? Everything ideal with in my work were using branded Avigilon servers and what not so I'm a bit lost on how much power I need. I can easily build the machine myself or find something comparable cheap with you help.
While on it - Any suggestions for decent relatively inexpensive IP cameras? Back to what I know Avigilon well, ain't cheap. I don't know how realistic I'm being but I'd like to do it all under $800 if I can, I feel like I can..
Long winded post so I apologize for thag but in advance will say I'm super thankful for all of your insight and advice.