looney2ns
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Listen to these gents, they know what they speak. PURPLE
recommended Harddrive size for 4-5 IP cameras? (continous or not?)
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Listen to these gents, they know what they speak. PURPLE
still deciding what size of WD Purple to buy.. hesitating between 1TB and 2TB
I am using this to calculate estimate...
NVR Storage Calculator for Network IP Cameras
By experience, you guys recommend what FPS? low FPS significantly reduces storage size
I am using this to calculate estimate...
NVR Storage Calculator for Network IP Cameras
By experience, you guys recommend what FPS? low FPS significantly reduces storage size
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FPS HAS ZERO impact on storage...it is ALL dependent on bitrate.
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that is because its encoded at a higher bitrate...file size is determined by bitrate only..that is an indisputable fact.
with all calculators, when you increase the framerate, the size increases
CCTV Hard Drive Space Calculator
https://www.supercircuits.com/resources/tools/security-nvr-storage-calculator
https://www.exacq.com/config/
it seems logical that FPS impacts size tbh
anyway .. so you guys recommend what FPS?
CCTV Hard Drive Space Calculator
https://www.supercircuits.com/resources/tools/security-nvr-storage-calculator
https://www.exacq.com/config/
it seems logical that FPS impacts size tbh
anyway .. so you guys recommend what FPS?
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you are not listening....if you keep the BITRATE constant in those calculators the file size will remain EXACTLY the same.
looney2ns
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The FPS that works for you, lots of folks use 15, some use 10.
Buy the biggest HD you can afford.
Use the bitrate that gives you the quality you desire.
Buy the biggest HD you can afford.
Use the bitrate that gives you the quality you desire.
Best prices I can get in my country:
1TB WD purple = $70
2TB WD purple = $108
The WD purple seem overpriced; especially the 2TB
1TB WD red = $76
2TB WD red = $107.5
WD red are a bit better priced but you say it's not good for NVR recording?
HGST 3TB deskstar NAS = $130
HGST's price seems reasonable.
Have anyone tried HGST deskstar NAS? Is it good for NVR recording?
1TB WD purple = $70
2TB WD purple = $108
The WD purple seem overpriced; especially the 2TB
1TB WD red = $76
2TB WD red = $107.5
WD red are a bit better priced but you say it's not good for NVR recording?
HGST 3TB deskstar NAS = $130
HGST's price seems reasonable.
Have anyone tried HGST deskstar NAS? Is it good for NVR recording?
I mean purple is overpriced according to us prices.
Red seems better priced..i didn't mean the difference between the 2
Thx for replying but If you don't have an answer no need to post or be sarcastic tbh (I don't mean to be rude .. thx for you advice so far)
Red seems better priced..i didn't mean the difference between the 2
Thx for replying but If you don't have an answer no need to post or be sarcastic tbh (I don't mean to be rude .. thx for you advice so far)
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Who cares about us pricing if you are not in the US...The price difference is 50 cents for you...
to clarify WD purple 2TB is like $79 on amazon while it's $108 here: $29 difference
while WD red 2TB is like $90 on amazon while it's $107.5 here: $17.5 difference
So WD red seems better value for money for me.
HGST 3TB deskstar NAS is $130 vs $120 on amazon. This is actually the best deal. That's why I asked if have anyone tried HGST deskstar NAS? Is it good for NVR recording?
while WD red 2TB is like $90 on amazon while it's $107.5 here: $17.5 difference
So WD red seems better value for money for me.
HGST 3TB deskstar NAS is $130 vs $120 on amazon. This is actually the best deal. That's why I asked if have anyone tried HGST deskstar NAS? Is it good for NVR recording?
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Amazon prices are irrelevant...The price difference is irrelevant... Purple is the best drive for this application..