I have a couple of year old Lenovo Thinkcentre M73 computer that has a 4 core/4 thread i5 built into it. It currently has only 4 GB of memory onboard and am looking to increase that. It is running Windows 10 pro. I can max out at 16 GB, would I be better off maxing it out at 16 or just upgrade it o 8 GB? BlueIris was not how I was going to set up originally, was going to NVR the system but now since I have this box just sitting I figure might as well upgrade memory and add in a WD Purple and run it instead so I'm having to back up and research. I've read the Wiki and I can't find what seems to be a consensus on what amount of memory is better so suggestions would be welcome. I'm learning more about networking than I ever thought I needed to know lol. Setup will look like this Asus router to switch, BlueIris, Line to my shop, line to Xbox, line to TV, and Line to POE switch coming off the switch. POE switch might end up being A Cisco SG300-28P if we wind up changing out or phone system at work. It's a managed switch and way overkill but hey free is free.
BlueIris Hardware set up question
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looney2ns
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I always think of 12Gb as a minimum, don’t forget that any onboard video card will also take some of the memory, my PC can grab as much as 4Gb.
AP514
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Go with the 16GB memory.....$63 from Newegg 16Gb (2X8Gb) Ram Memory For Lenovo Thinkcentre M73 / M73E Tiny By CMS A7 - Newegg.com
You might find it cheaper if you shop around.......
And as far as the computer its self It will be ok..as you grow you might need something bigger...but by that time your new computer will be the old one..and needing a new Job--(Like being the New BI computer)
You might find it cheaper if you shop around.......
And as far as the computer its self It will be ok..as you grow you might need something bigger...but by that time your new computer will be the old one..and needing a new Job--(Like being the New BI computer)
fenderman
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There is a benefit of having the memory in a dual channel configuration.
I am going to need to install a dual or a single NIC to run from the router(or switch behind the router depending on how the setup ends up) to run router to computer and then on to the POE switch for the cameras correct? Or will I be better off putting a 4 to 8 slot switch just past the router and plugging in the computer running BlueIris and then the line going to the POE switch into the switch past the router? Just trying to find best practice here.