Unsure on what i5 CPU for residential camera setup, advice

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nutshellml

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So after reading many posts, I'm still unsure on what system would be best for my situation. I know I don't need more than a i5-6500 w/ 8GB RAM, but not sure on the additional specs that each CPU has, video card, displayport, etc, and if it matters on form factor (mini, reg)

Devices:
6-7 POE 4MP HIK Cameras
2 Foscams
PLEX w/ possible export of video files to reciever (unsure)
Home Automation System (Vera or Homeseer)

Options:
1 - OptiPlex 7040 i5-6500 3.2 8GB RAM approx $375-400
2 - HP Prodesk 600 G2 i5-6500 3.2 8GB RAM $420
3 - HP EliteDesk 800 G2 i5-6500T 2.5 8GB RAM $410

All HDs are approx 500GB

Thoughts?
 
None HP is junk they also lie to their customers! Also I wouldn't get Vera unless you like making a luup code for all the simple automations
 
Ryan00 said:
None HP is junk they also lie to their customers! Also I wouldn't get Vera unless you like making a luup code for all the simple automations
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Stop with this bullshit..It's not OK to mislead folks...The elitedesks are some of the best business class PC's available...
 
nutshellml said:
So after reading many posts, I'm still unsure on what system would be best for my situation. I know I don't need more than a i5-6500 w/ 8GB RAM, but not sure on the additional specs that each CPU has, video card, displayport, etc, and if it matters on form factor (mini, reg)

Devices:
6-7 POE 4MP HIK Cameras
2 Foscams
PLEX w/ possible export of video files to reciever (unsure)
Home Automation System (Vera or Homeseer)

Options:
1 - OptiPlex 7040 i5-6500 3.2 8GB RAM approx $375-400
2 - HP Prodesk 600 G2 i5-6500 3.2 8GB RAM $420
3 - HP EliteDesk 800 G2 i5-6500T 2.5 8GB RAM $410

All HDs are approx 500GB

Thoughts?
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Dedicate the PC to blue iris... Don't run Plex on the same machine... Don't use T processors.. Consider the dahua starlight over 4mp hik if using outside...The HP tower and sff will have more space for drives...See spec sheets ..
 
Pulled trigger on optiplex 7040 for $330.

Thanks for all your help!


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The HD that comes with is just used for the OS and a few utility programs you might run on this PC.
Get a WD Purple HD to add to this PC for recording the video to.
I got a 4 tb, seems like its going to save months of recording for me, but I only have 5 cams at the moment.
 
randytsuch said:
The HD that comes with is just used for the OS and a few utility programs you might run on this PC.
Get a WD Purple HD to add to this PC for recording the video to.
I got a 4 tb, seems like its going to save months of recording for me, but I only have 5 cams at the moment.
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Let me ask general question - why purple? Is it more reliable for rewriting? I'm using this in home/residential setting. Same 6-8 cameras.


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nutshellml said:
Let me ask general question - why purple? Is it more reliable for rewriting? I'm using this in home/residential setting. Same 6-8 cameras.


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Purples are designed specifically for NVR type applications. WD figured out that when recording video 24/7, the drive is not used like in other applications, and they "tweaked" purples for this.
So yes, purples are more reliable when used for recording cameras.

Its a common recommendation here.
4tb may be a little overkill, but the price was reasonable, and I don't have to worry about wanting to look at something that happened a couple of weeks ago.
 
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