Technically challenged wants to get in over his head

Aug 28, 2018
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Minnesota
Been reading this forum for a while and it has changed my direction. I'm ready to financially pull the plug but you guys have taken me a different direction. Started out looking at Wal-Mart Costco etc. When to Dahua and hikvision with a NVR. Now I want to go dedicated pc with BI. Problem is I'm a complete idiot when it comes to this stuff...a lot of stuff actually.

Question 1. Is there a thread that actually goes over all the computer specs to give me a primer on what to do and look for and why? So far I'm leaning towards a Dell 7040. I habe no idea why, it just comes up a lot.

Question 2. Is there someone who would load BI go into bios (whatever that is) and make changes etc, or even sell me a reburbed computer with it already installed. It's not that I wouldn't put the effort in, it's just that I shouldnt!

Question 3. Am I a candidate for an NVR?

I would definitely take the time to learn the BI system it's just way over my head and I can screw up a wet dream if you give me the time.
If it matters I'm a farm boy and the neighborhood has definitely gone downhill. Meth heads etc. I had a Muncie 4 speed stolen which takes my car from a numbers matching to a search for a certain build date.
I feel I will want 10 cameras eventually 4k, maybe some starlights blah blah blah. I appreciate everyone's time and opinions. I'm an open book
 
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Welcome.
If you haven't yet, study everything in the Wiki at the top of the page, especially the Cliff Notes.
BI is no more or no less difficult than a NVR.
Don't chase the megapixel hype, 2mp starlights are best bet after it gets dark.
Come back with your questions after you've studied the wiki. ;)