NVR/PC Do I have this correct

[BobW55]

If I understand all that I have been reading.
With a PC Only based system:
I can control, record from my IP PTZ cam on my PC.
Advantages:
I already have a pc to use.
Can easily burn video/pictures to a CD

Disadvantages:
I can not use the pc for much else.
May put a strain on my home network.
Only have a 500 gig HD in pc at this time.

With a NVR
Advantages:
Some models will allow for camera control via the NVR
Some will support large >1TB hard drives internally.
Can lesson some of the network traffic.
Some can be externally controlled by a PC.

Disadvantages:
Added cost.
Harder to burn a CD with images.

To start my home system, I will soon have one IT/PTZ P2P Camera. I am going to hook it up to my current PC.
I fount an old Router I have that the WIFI portion no longer works, but the WIRED part does. I was going to use this to hook into my home network,
assign a different IP for this router 150.xxx.xxx.xxx (have not figured that part out) . This will keep the entire camera system on it's own network, while still allowing for internet connection and access to my home network. Make it a bit harder to hack too. I would like to add a NVR to off load the pc and provide a bit more flexibility.
Reading up on the available NVR's can be mind boggling.
Does anyone have a link to a good WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE in one NVR vs another?

Think I have a head ache

Bob

 

[fenderman]

Whether or not you can use the pc for other tasks depends on many factor, the cpu, the software you are using, the number of megapixels you are recording, the other tasks you plan on doing....if this is for security then your NVR software should be the only thing running...
You can add a larger drive to any pc...nvr's generally do not come with drives so adding the drive to the pc will cost the same as the nvr.
NVR's will not decrease network traffic over a pc (when the pc is and camera are connected to the same switch). Dont be concerned about network congestion...its a non issue for home setups..it seems like you only have a single camera so even an 10/100 network will not be a problem..
NVR's dont play nice with every camera...you need to confirm that the camera will work with a specific nvr - is is generally best to match the manufactures...onvif is not guaranteed to work particularly when it comes to things like motion detection.
An NVR will provide for less flexibility, not more.

 

[BobW55]

Good points.
Maybe I will just spend the money and do a few upgrades on a PC I have here right now. Not even sure what processor it has in it, but for stand alone operation and doing very little recording it should do fine. I still will put it all on its own router mainly I only have one open wired port on my current one, and that would give me a little room for expansion.

Bob

 

[fenderman]

Before you spend any money you need to determine what software you will be using and the total megapixel count..

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[BobW55]

Yes I read about Frame rates and resolution= storage required. Just read another post from another site that leads me to believe a PC based system would be better.
Easier to change the control software you are using. I am going to start with the software that comes with the camera. If I do change it will probably be Blue Iris.
Being that this camera is going to be observing the sky, and not a true security camera, there will be more still shots than video taken. I would love to stream live video to my web site, but I fear bandwidth issues with my ISP. (future endeavor) I have no limits on bandwidth from my web host.

 

[fenderman]

Yes I read about Frame rates and resolution= storage required. Just read another post from another site that leads me to believe a PC based system would be better.
Easier to change the control software you are using. I am going to start with the software that comes with the camera. If I do change it will probably be Blue Iris.
Being that this camera is going to be observing the sky, and not a true security camera, there will be more still shots than video taken. I would love to stream live video to my web site, but I fear bandwidth issues with my ISP. (future endeavor) I have no limits on bandwidth from my web host.

Some times an NVR is a better option, but in your specific case where you are trying to perform specialized functions a pc will be more versatile...with a single camera you wont have any problems..
Storage space is simply a function of bitrate...however it is somewhat depended of fps and resolution as when you increase those you may need to increase the bitrate....