WILDCATSWON1

Aside from your smartaleck comments, do you have anything constructive to add? The reason I ask that question is one, I have never needed to replace or add an hdd to a computer but I understand that there are differences in the formats for different needs. I don't want to just assume that I format it to ntfs because it works with all versions of windows. I know that exfat is used in most usb devices. I was asking a legitimate question before I install a $300 hdd in my computer and not have to do it twice. Now before I "pack up everything and send it all back" once again, does your haughty, mightier than though butt have anything constructive to add? Or do you just need to not respond?

What kind of answer is that?

And by settings I mean exfat ntfs or fat32.

Going to install new WD purple hdd in my pc for a 12 camera ip build. Are there any specific settings I should set it to? I will be running Blue Iris software in case that makes any difference. All help is once again greatly appreciated. Dell 8700 i7-4770 Netgear 24 port poe switch 2 Hik ptz 3mp cams 4 Reolink 4mp varifocal domes 6 Reolink 4mp bullets Blue Iris software

I looked up a HikVison IP POE system, 8 channel, 2TB NVR, 4-4MP cameras set with 4-65' cat5e cables (not that 65' will be enough for all cameras) for about $710. Does that seem reasonable? How does it compare to HD-TVI? This is from POE Depot in Chicago, which I found on Amazon, but called them direct and you can get a 2 year warranty for cheaper if you buy direct from them. Where did you find it at? I haven't found any Hikvision systems just separate components.

Have you tried it out yet? Any good? What brand/model?

What will I need for the pc? What type of video card? cpu? hard drive? I was thinking i5 with 2tb or larger hard drive and just a cheap video card with hdmi out. I have read that blue iris is a resource hog though and I was leaning toward it. Is it necessary to run an i7 with it or will I be able to use an i5?

I don't have power cables for cameras run. I was referring to the electricity service lines to the garage. I have 100 amp service run to my garage. Yes I was talking about your existing power line You can run your camera data over that cable Yeah I just seen that. I did not know that was possible. That is one of the great things about a good forum. The collective knowledge is awesome. Yeah I know the splitters are expensive. That was one of the requests my ladies made so you know that is gonna happen.

I don't have power cables for cameras run. I was referring to the electricity service lines to the garage. I have 100 amp service run to my garage.

I have to use wifi on the garage. Its unattached and has no room in conduit for more cabling and too much concrete between house and garage so no other option. Yeah you're probably right on the 24/7 thing and I am leaning towards the pc. As far as the tvs are concerned, I was just going to use an hdmi splitter to send the feed from the pc that is going to the monitor and basically have 4 monitors. That will allow anyone in the 2 bedrooms and the living room to see the cam feeds without going to where the pc is. They will simply have to switch inputs. I am probably going to go with a WD purple 3 or 4 tb hard drive. Any suggestions on pc requirements or software? Also, what if any kind of poe switches or the like will I need? I've seen how easy it is to setup the nvr/cam packages but this definitely seems like a whole different animal. Also, is there a special type of cat5e cable needed for ip cams? Thanks for the help

I am looking for any good opinions or recommendations for installing a residential surveillance system. Also, please remember I am a newb and have never dealt with surveillance equip. but I understand a little about the hardware side. Here is a list of my requirements in sort of an order of importance. 1. stability/reliability-I don't want to have to constantly tweek or play with it to get it to work properly or keep it working 2. easy to use software-like I said I am a newb 3. either nvr or pc recording- don't have a preference (at least 16 channel) 4. mix of ip and wireless cameras-probably 6 wired ip cams and up to 6 wireless, night vision on all cams (I know what lens size I want for each) all cameras will be outside. Wireless will be added at a later date. Right now just the 6 wired 5. at least 1080p with constant recording on 4 cameras and motion activation on the rest 6. ability to access cam feeds through smartphone and inputs to 3 tvs in house (grid layout on tvs, no control though) and some sort of notification to phone or ipad when cameras are activated including on the constantly recorded feeds 7. some legit sellers online. Have seen some of the hacked and/or fake cameras online. And now the $64000 question(hope not), how much will it cost? I would like to keep it under $1500 if at all possible. Tall task I know. Well any help