So, I finally got my first main camera in and also added an ezviz doorbell cam to round out the front door view. But a camera is crap without any history, so I need to get BI and for BI a system to run it.
I am eyeing a system with an i5-6500 and 8GB ram, hp z240. Looking at the sizing guide bits, I get a little confused. It talks about the MP and the frame rates, etc, but my question is, if I am recording secondary feeds (most of the time) with lower MP and resolution, then the numbers change.
Those calculations are only accurate in the event that I am running all cameras at full resolution, full time, right? Meaning if at a given time if only 3 cameras are triggered, then the calculation is for 3 cameras, not 7 (or however many I end up with).
As I give it thought, I see potentially 8-10 cameras in my future. This would be longer term, but if things progress, I can see myself getting there. I may also add an LPR, but that's more of a wish list thing because I think the tech is cool.
So yeah, pretty simple, before committing to a purchase, would this system be sufficient for my plans?
I am eyeing a system with an i5-6500 and 8GB ram, hp z240. Looking at the sizing guide bits, I get a little confused. It talks about the MP and the frame rates, etc, but my question is, if I am recording secondary feeds (most of the time) with lower MP and resolution, then the numbers change.
Those calculations are only accurate in the event that I am running all cameras at full resolution, full time, right? Meaning if at a given time if only 3 cameras are triggered, then the calculation is for 3 cameras, not 7 (or however many I end up with).
As I give it thought, I see potentially 8-10 cameras in my future. This would be longer term, but if things progress, I can see myself getting there. I may also add an LPR, but that's more of a wish list thing because I think the tech is cool.
So yeah, pretty simple, before committing to a purchase, would this system be sufficient for my plans?