I'm about to install a cctv system at home and I'm thinking about utilising pc as a recordable hard drive, 2 or 3 cameras maybe a zoom if poss, any suggestions

dc

pc based recorders have their pros and cons but dont use an existing machine whatever you use it needs to be dedicated to the task. A budget would help

So lets assume I don't use pc as a recorder what do you recommend and lets say a budget of

im sorry mate your askin the wrong guy, we use dm digi sprites that cost trade

pc based recorders have their pros and cons but dont use an existing machine whatever you use it needs to be dedicated to the task. A budget would help

So lets assume I don't use pc as a recorder what do you recommend and lets say a budget of

System q or cop may be able to help but you would probably get plug and play stuff for that sort of money (maybe argos or summut) you need a budget about twice that if not more for pro stuff

regards

colin

Considering that neither supply the public direct , then that might be kinda difficult Colin.

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yeah and im sure it will function every day without fail!

These things run windows and although i like 2003 server i doubt my desktop win xp would run for months on end without ever having an issue. I see plenty of these pc based things that have locked up, failed etc and as you knt know when your going to need the footage its difficult to book in a breakin so you know your pc has recently been restarted!

A dvr is a specilist device and a crash is unacceptable, When was the last time your pc crashed and unlike your dvr do you turn pc off at night?

Who the hell is this China man???

Hi,

Hmm,the market is different.

Your solution is great.

Who the hell is this China man???