New user for Florida

[Jagfandaddy]

Hi all. I just upgraded my Security camera system from a 720p to 4k. I'm going from a Samsung B3300 to adding 3 Amcrest 4k POE IP cameras. So, with that I just had to upgrade my PC to accommodate the new load. I built a pc with an i9 9900k core, Nvidia RTX 2070, 32gig Ram and a 8T 7200RPM HD. I think I'll be set for awhile.
I can make things harder than they need to be but these cameras along with Blue Iris was a breeze. I will be looking over all of the posts in time. I'm sure if I have question, it more than likely has been asked.

 

[samplenhold]

Welcome to the forum.

Make sure you read the Cliff Notes and check out the WIKI. Also look over the following thread:

Newbie Starter Guide to IP Cam System – VPN setup – Computer Hardware – Blue Iris – Dahua Cameras

This is an intermediate / newbie guide for people just starting out looking for a surveillance setup. I know this setup might not be for everyone and there are many options. You can find a lot of this information in the Wiki: IP Cam Talk Wiki | IP Cam Talk A great place to start in the Wiki...

ipcamtalk.com

 

[gwminor48]

Hello, welcome to the forum.

 

[Old Timer]

Also look over this post about using sub streams for motion detection.
It will help tons with CPU time.

5.2.7.0 - RTSP sub-streams for high-MP cameras

5.2.7.0 - RTSP sub-streams for high-MP cameras The help file has not been updated with an explanation of this new feature. There is a new box to enter the substream path in the video config settings. EDIT with release notes. 5.2.7 - May 1, 2020 You may now specify a second “sub” stream for an...

ipcamtalk.com

Your PC should last you a long time.
Just a couple notes for when you get a hankering to upgrade,
Drive speed will not make a lot of difference when used for video storage.
An SSD for the system will make a lot more difference.

 

[Jagfandaddy]

Also look over this post about using sub streams for motion detection.
It will help tons with CPU time.

5.2.7.0 - RTSP sub-streams for high-MP cameras

5.2.7.0 - RTSP sub-streams for high-MP cameras The help file has not been updated with an explanation of this new feature. There is a new box to enter the substream path in the video config settings. EDIT with release notes. 5.2.7 - May 1, 2020 You may now specify a second “sub” stream for an...

ipcamtalk.com

Your PC should last you a long time.
Just a couple notes for when you get a hankering to upgrade,
Drive speed will not make a lot of difference when used for video storage.
An SSD for the system will make a lot more difference.

I do have a Samsung 960 500G SSD. I use it for the BI but the storage goes to the 8T hard drive