New Build for Blue Iris System

[Dutty54]

I am putting together a system for home security and will be using the Blue Iris platform. I put together a BOM for everything I think I will need to perform the install. I was hoping some knowledgeable people would look it over to see if I am making any mistakes with hardware or I could run into any potential compatibility issues with Blue Iris. See below:



Links:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ASUS B650-E TUF Gaming, G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit, Computer Build Bundle - Micro Center
SSD
Amazon.com: TP-Link TL-SG116P | 16 Port Gigabit PoE Switch | 16 PoE+ Ports @120W | Plug & Play | Extend, Priority & Isolation Mode | PoE Auto Recovery | Fanless | QoS & IGMP Snooping : Electronics
Amazon.com : Dahua 4K 8MP PoE Security Dome Surveillance IP Camera Outdoor Home Camera IR Network Camera with Mic H.265 Codec Intelligent Detection IP67 164ft Night Vision MicroSD 4.0 and AI SSA
CAT6
Monoprice Cat5e RJ45 Modular Plugs for Round Solid/Stranded Cable, 50u, 3 Prongs, Clear, 100-Pk
Crimp Tool
Smart 2K+ Wired PoE Video Doorbell with Chime | Reolink Official\t
The computer components are to upgrade my current PC, and I'm going to pull out the existing stuff and build a standalone PC to run the system.
Any thoughts?

 

[alastairstevenson]

I put together a BOM for everything I think I will need to perform the install.

Arguably the 4TB SSD is over-sized for the OS, though it could also be used for video snaps storage, and is undersized for primary video storage, depending on how much history you want to retain.
Maybe add a large HDD for the video storage, after working out the aggregate bitrate and the needed history.

 

[Ri22o]

You need to choose different cameras, those will give beyond sub-par performance. You're welcome to try them, but most of us would wager money that we will see a complaint post from you later on about their video quality at night, and you will end up buying new ones.

You will also want to used a platter drive for storage and not an SSD.

 

[TonyR]

+1^^^.
A 8MP/4K camera with a 1/2.7" sensor will provide terrible performance if there ANY movement under reduced lighting conditions. See the ideal sensor size for MP image at bottom. IOW, a 4K/8MP camera should have a 1/1.2" sensor.

Also, put Windows, Blue Iris and BI's "DB" folder only on the SSD, perform a clean install using the MS Windows Media Creation Tool on a USB stick.
Put video clips on a spinning HDD that is surveillance-rated such as a WD Purple.

Insure CAT cable is solid, not stranded, copper, not CCA /Copper Clad Aluminum and that the jacket is rated for the application: use CMP ("Riser") for use in walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, between floors.

The Reolink video doorbell is a good choice, IMO....I've had 2 close to 2 years now with no issues, streaming to Blue Iris.

 

[wittaj]

Welcome!

And +1 to all of the above.

You could also save money going with a refurb computer.

Mentioning your goals and a layout helps us tremendously in suggesting the right mix of cameras.

As far as cameras, without knowing what your goals of the camera is, this thread is used as the go to for the new person here outlining the commonly recommended cameras (along with Amazon links) based on distance to IDENTIFY that represent the overall best value/best bang for the buck in terms of price and performance day and night. It might be a 2MP camera in some instances. Many here feel 4MP is the current sweet spot for these cameras.

The Importance of Focal Length over MP in camera selection

And coupled with that thread is this great thread which will show why all of the same 2.8 or 3.6mm cameras is the wrong choice (these are the common focal lengths consumer brands sell):

i-want-2-8mm-cameras-everywhere-to-see-everything-this-is-why-you-need-specific-fovs-with-purposeful-focal-lengths.70053/

We would encourage you to look at those threads in detail.

It will probably raise more questions than answers LOL.

 

[Dutty54]

Wow thank you all for your input on this! This is extremely helpful info. It seems I have a good amount of research to do, and this will put me on the right path!
I will look into HDDs and make sure to match camera bitrates up with the HDDs capability. I hadn't really considered that too much, and it makes sense that a high speed SSD isn't the right hardware for storing bulk video.
Also, I'll make a layout of my property with camera locations to identify the best camera spec for each location.
For the computer, I am basically upgrading my current general use PC and pulling the old components to build this PC. Then I will use a case / PSU / peripherals that I have lying around... so my BOM cost is a little inflated.

The overall goal for this system is for external monitoring of my home with focus on the entry points to the house and a view of my back yard. I currently have 5 cameras in place, but they are non-functional. These were installed by the previous owner, and there are RCA cables in place. I am hoping to use those to pull new Cat6 cable through. They appear to have been installed after the original build for the house, and are moderately accessible.

I'll work up a better overall plan for the install this weekend and post it. Thanks again, I'm glad I posted here and that you all were so helpful!