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Yea I understand that's the recommendation of this sub, and I understand why. I don't disagree with it. But I've been running everything on 1 server for many years now (7? I don't even remember) and I've never had an issue, so I don't plan on separating it until I do because it's cheaper for...

https://clascsg.uconn.edu/download/specs/O7040.pdf This says minitower is 1x 3.5", 2x 2.5". That would be fine. SFF is out no matter what, too small for me, and I already have drives in those factors. i7-6700 seems to be enough for both Plex and Blue Iris, for my use anyways. So I think it's ok.

Okay thanks. Sounds like I need a minitower. I need at least 1x 3.5", and 1-2x 2.5".

Is there anywhere I can find out how many HDDs these different PCs can have? Like this one for example: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dell-Optiplex-7040-Mt-Intel-Core-i7-6700-3-4Ghz-16GB-1TB-Quad-Core-Computer-PC/293295618764?hash=item4449c7facc:g:-ugAAOSwENVdsdQw I can't find anywhere how many 3.5"...

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I currently use an old desktop to run Blue Iris, an old Asus P5K-E with an Intel Q6600 processor. Yes it's like 12 years old, but It's able to handle the 4 cams ~30% CPU usage (2MP each cam with reduce bitrate, only 1 is constant recording the rest on motion). This server PC is also a NAS and a...

This sounds like it would work. How do you set one to be master, and one to be hidden? I'd basically make a copy which is 'hidden' and does the trigger recording, and nothing else.

No, I think there was a misunderstanding. I have an SSD (solid state drive, not SD card) recording the continuous video because it's so fast, and a separate, HDD (regular hard drive) where clips go from all other cams (no others are continuous) and the HDD is automatically backed up to sync...

I have an HDD that is designed for long term storage, and all clips from all cameras go to it and it's automatically (and immediately) sync'd to cloud storage. However, I don't want 4gb * 7 days of continuous video being backed up, it's 99% worthless. But if there is a trigger, it's almost...

I have a cam that is recording 24/7 to an SSD fast drive that is not backed up in the 'New' folder, because I don't need those clips for very long (no more than a week). I also have the motion sensor setup, and it creates alerts that point to parts of the clips successfully. However, what I...

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Yea that's true, I'm sort of in the middle. I don't want cloud, but I also don't really want the hassle. I'm sure Hikvision makes more on commercial sales than they ever would from residential. Haha well I meant more that many people don't have IP cams as a hobby, and if it's not a hobby /...

This PoE switch is on sale on amazon (Canada) for $70 CAD: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01MRO4M73/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?tag=ipctk-20&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1 Wondering if anyone has any experience or opinions on it. Looking to use it with 2x IPC-HDW5231R-ZE.

I mean, I guess this is what I am disagreeing with. I don't think most people are necessarily "dumb" and "stupid." I think they have a life, a life outside of IP cams. They want something that will work. Their research takes them to Amazon, or online review articles, all of which say that Nest...

I'm not promoting them at all. I'm not sure if you read my comment? I said they have amazing sales because they make it very easy to purchase, setup and use. And I'd love to see some other (good) vendors do the same to beat them. Not sure where this hostility is coming from?

I don't own a Nest, nor Reolink. The only 2 cameras I own are Hikvision. So I'm not sure what you mean?

I understand what you are all saying, and as a somewhat more technical person I get it. On the other hand, as someone with a newborn who can only allocate an hour or two a week to a project which involves putting up outdoor cameras for mild security concerns (as in, it's more to monitor who's...

As an IP cam novice (been using Blue Iris with WiFi Hikvision's for a few years now, but indoors only) but technical person (software developer), I think the biggest barrier to entry for 'regular people' installing out-door cam's is just that nobody does it well. Telling a noob to start drilling...

Yes, many options. Thanks for the reply and information.

Any reason why 3.6mm instead of 2.8mm? Also that one appears similar to this one, but this one is 3MP - Dahua IPC HFW2325S W 3MP IR50M IP67 built in WIFI SD Card slot Network outdoor WIFI Camera replace IPC HFW1320S W IP Camera-in Surveillance Cameras from Security & Protection on...

I'm willing to compromise on the audio if it comes down to it.

I am reading the cliff notes now actually, but unfortunately none of the recommended brands have what I want (outdoor, WiFi, audio). For your previous reply, I have a power outlet already right next to where I want to mount it outside with a outdoor covered lock box around the outlet. Running...

Thanks, I am reading it now. Techage seems to have a camera that has everything I want including a 12v power adapter (Techage 1080P WIFI IP Camera Indoor Outdoor Waterproof Network 2MP Audio Record Sound Wireless Camera P2P Onvif SD Card Slot Cam-in Surveillance Cameras from Security &...

Okay, I will take a look. I'm on AliExpress now, but it's very hard for me to find an outdoor WiFi camera with audio support, and the ones I do find often don't have the power cable with them and I'm a bit confused on what to buy. I wish the process was a bit easier.

Thanks for the feedback. I don't mind turret style but I assume it must be mounted to the ceiling, or it requires one of those 90 degree turn mounts? So figured bullet style would be easier to the wall.

Thanks for the reply. I'm in Canada, but they are indeed selling a Q-See WiFi model (Costco Wholesale). So that is an option. I will look at Dahua as well. They're also selling Arlo and Lorex products, not sure about those. Offhand, do you know if the bullet style can be mounted against a...

I'm using Blue Iris with some Hikvision Cam's indoor which work great on WiFi (aside from the firmware update bricking which I used this forum to fix -- thanks!). However I now need a WiFi outdoor cam. I cannot use PoE, and I don't want a separate WiFi router to make a wired cam into a...

Just wanted to say thanks for writing this post. I have a DS-2CD2432F-IW that I got from AliExpress and I attempted to update the firmware a few months ago and it bricked. I had no idea there was a difference between the CN/EN models. I followed the instructions provided and used the EN digicap...