Why and NVR and not the computer for storage?

Depends on how much storage.
I can run two 10TB drives in mine, others can run 4, 8, 16 drives and more and connect to network storage.

Ease of use, added AI features beyond the camera, compatibility with camera features, low maintenance, reliability, some have built in network segmentation for security (vlan)

Many here also use a PC with a VMS such as Blue Iris and feel they are comparable.

Ford vs Chevy
 
Big Debate on the forum if an NVR versus a VMS is better

One thing we probably agree on is using a PC without a VMS software for camera recording is a poor choice. It is very inefficient that way.

But some people do run cameras sent to a PC without a VMS platform, but I am sure it is not very user friendly or efficient in recording.
 
And some even run cams to NVR where they are recorded and then stream the NVR channels to a PC with VMS such as Blue Iris for redundancy, bringing a Dodge into the Ford vs. Chevy debate! :cool:
 
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Except it leaves a lot out

Blueiris NVR conundrum​

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Blueiris,NVR conundrum.
Hi I'm at the start of my CCTV journey, currently have X2 Hikvision IP cameras with max eventually of X6.
I was looking for some advice please. I don't know a lot about computers but recently purchased this pc for surfing the web, emails , bit of eBay, YouTube etc as last pc broke.


Dell Optiplex 3060 Tower
I5-8500@3.00ghz
256m2
500hdd
16gb ram
Fully updated, including bios
Would someone with no pc knowledge be able to with information of here use and install blueiris with above or newer computer. Alternatively I would get an NVR.
Installation of cat6 cable...
 
Honestly I'm a NVR guy for reasons stated.

That said, if you like tinkering with computers and need the coolest stuff, Download Blue Iris and you'll be fine.
 
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