CCTV Server(?) for Beginner

[3llyas]

Hi everyone,

 

I am planning to help my parents set up a CCTV network for their small store, they already have pre-installed CCTV from the previous store owner.

I would like to know what kind of hardware I need to process the CCTV and record and keep footage, can I use any old PC or do I need those server-grade CPU.

 

There are like 6 CCTV pre-installed, right now I am trying to figure out from my parents whether they are POE cams or not as I am away.

 

I am planning to use Blue Iris, so hope you guys can guide me and recommend hardware that can be used.

[3llyas]

Will using a prebuilt like Hp Elitedesk 800 G5 be sufficient?

 

[Sant_HH]

You don't need server grade hardware to run blueiris. In fact, mine runs on an Ryzen5 3400G. Although, I would recommend you use an Intel cpu with Integrated graphics as that reduces cpu load by a lot.

 

What are the cameras you already have? They need to be network ip cameras and be able to provide a live feed. If you already have a pc you would like to use please post the specs along with the cameras you'll be using, so I can tell you if it is good enough or not.

[Sant_HH]

3 minutes ago, 3llyas said:

Will using a prebuilt like Hp Elitedesk 800 G5 be sufficient?

 

Most likely yes. If you can post the specs I'll be able to tell for sure.

[3llyas]

8 minutes ago, Sant_HH said:

You don't need server grade hardware to run blueiris. In fact, mine runs on an Ryzen5 3400G. Although, I would recommend you use an Intel cpu with Integrated graphics as that reduces cpu load by a lot.

 

What are the cameras you already have? They need to be network ip cameras and be able to provide a live feed. If you already have a pc you would like to use please post the specs along with the cameras you'll be using, so I can tell you if it is good enough or not.

Yea currently waiting for my parents to tell me the cameras that are already there, for the PC, I don't currently have one.

 

7 minutes ago, Sant_HH said:

Most likely yes. If you can post the specs I'll be able to tell for sure.

For the prebuilt I mentioned here are the specs:

Model: EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF

Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 3.1Ghz

Memory: 8GB DDR4 RAM (8GB x1)

Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD

 

I'll add more storage to it myself later.

[Sant_HH]

2 minutes ago, 3llyas said:

Yea currently waiting for my parents to tell me the cameras that are already there, for the PC, I don't currently have one.

 

For the prebuilt I mentioned here are the specs:

Model: EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF

Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 3.1Ghz

Memory: 8GB DDR4 RAM (8GB x1)

Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD

 

I'll add more storage to it myself later.

That will be more than enough. Assuming the cameras isn't some ridiculously high resolution ones (which it probably isn't)

[3llyas]

2 minutes ago, Sant_HH said:

That will be more than enough. Assuming the cameras isn't some ridiculously high resolution ones (which it probably isn't)

Okayy great to knoww thanks a lot!!.

 

and if I were to custom build one I should aim to build one with similar specs yea?

[Sant_HH]

3 minutes ago, 3llyas said:

Okayy great to knoww thanks a lot!!.

 

and if I were to custom build one I should aim to build one with similar specs yea?

Are you building new or used? The main requirement for optimal performance with blueiris is an Intel cpu with Integrated Graphics.

[3llyas]

2 minutes ago, Sant_HH said:

Are you building new or used? The main requirement for optimal performance with blueiris is an Intel cpu with Integrated Graphics.

Probably used yeaa

3 minutes ago, Sant_HH said:

Intel cpu with Integrated Graphics.

OKayy got itt

[Sant_HH]

2 minutes ago, 3llyas said:

Probably used yeaa

OKayy got itt

I'd recommend at least intel 8/9th gen due to power consumption as this thing will probably be on 24/7