G+_Rud Dog Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 My laptop died today its job was recording video from my security cameras (4). Looking for suggestions on replacement and it does not have to be a laptop. One item of interest has been these small boxes not sure if they have enough horsepower but hopefully, this post can help me figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Trail Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 What about a reasonably priced mini tower or something? I have a core i7 tower at home that is just a Plex Media Server. No other purpose really. Got it for like $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Kyle Trail ?? Did you buy a complete system for 150.00 bucks if so please link? The laptop that died was a 10-year-old gaming computer and it had all the video and processor speed a gamer could want. But that thing was 2000.00 10 years ago. Been looking at the NUC series they are small but so many configurations it makes my eye glaze over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Trail Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I bought one from Yugster.com. I think they're just called untilgone.com - UntilGone.com now. I got a refurbished Dell Desktop with a Core i7, 500GB HD, 8 GB RAM (bought an additional 8GB for next to nothing. It had a ATI Radeon HD video card in it. It does the job and quite well. Mostly we're watching HD stuff, but I have some 4K stuff on there and it streams just fine. I'd go to their website and sign up for their newsletter emails. I haven't seen any desktops in a while and I don't see any at the moment, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Trail Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 You know what? I take it back. I remember now (this was like 2 years ago) that something happened and I ended up buying directly from the system refurbisher. I'm going to message you directly and send you the name of the person I worked with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Kyle Trail great I welcome all the help I can get and research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_J Miller Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Forget computers and get a energy efficient dedicated Security Video Recorder (SVR). Since it will be on 24/7 you will save some money in power costs over the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Marsh Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 If the primary role is going to be an NVR, you don't need much horsepower at all. My home server is using a Core i3-3240 and 8GB of RAM, and it started out with just a single 1TB HDD. I've upgraded storage about every three years, and it's recently received a pair of 6TB WD Blue. It handles Plex, backup, and NAS roles, though it used to also run WSUS and PRTG when I had a slow and unreliable internet connection. It handled everything like a champ and it's going on 7 years old. I built it for less than $600 in 2012. I haven't checked the running wattage, but I imagine it's probably less than 150 watts. Where I live a watt will cost you about a dollar over a year. One thing I like is it's just a windows (homeserver 2011) box, so it's pretty easy to install just about anything you need for adding new functions. It's not dead-silent, but I don't notice it outside of my office. I don't stay up on the current crop of NAS devices, but I know some are quite compelling, with simple, useful app ecosystems. They certainly have the capability to draw less power than my old Core i3 box, and the simplicity of adding new roles is awesome, but when something goes wrong you could be stuck without your data until you can get factory service. With that said, if the price of a new NAS with the features and capability you require is competitive with a new or refurb PC, then I wouldn't hesitate to go NAS. Looking at refurb PCs on Amazon, they're so cheap I don't think I could go NAS right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Trail Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 The big problem with a NAS is finding one with the horsepower...at least in my scenario. It's alot cheaper to buy a refurbed Desktop to keep connected and it will, undoubtedly, be up to par spec wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Fromtulsa Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Synology has a "selector helper." No Synology has a lot of horsepower but they function as security storage. Best with the right HDDs as there's some for just that use. Just saw Synology now has related accessories, e.g., door control. synology.com - NVR Selector | Synology Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 J Miller Will google SVR and see what comes up, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Jason Marsh appreciate the detailed info. As it stands right now the NAS I have does not support my cameras or at least without some hoop jumping and even sure that will work. The NAS as my video bucket is not looking good. Hello, It looks like that model of IP camera is not on the compatibility list, unfortunately: https://www.synology.com/en-us/compatibility/camera?brand=UBIQUITI As a possible alternative, you can try adding them as a generic ONVIF camera instead. See here: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/Surveillance/tutorial/Camera/How_to_make_an_attempt_to_install_an_unsupported_IP_camera_in_Surveillance_Station If that doesn't work, then unfortunately you would need to replace these cameras with cameras that are on the compatibility list. Best regards, Thomas H. | Product Management Synology America Corp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 George Fromtulsa As a test tried to setup Surveillance software on the Synology NAS but the cameras from Ubiquiti (G3) would not connect. The only cameras shown on the drop-down listing was the AirCam type. This would have been a great band-aid until I could find a box to replace my now broken laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Marsh Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I have zero hands-on time with Synology NAS or Synology Surveillance Station (SSS), but I found these two articles with a quick search... https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/Surveillance/tutorial/Camera/How_to_make_an_attempt_to_install_an_unsupported_IP_camera_in_Surveillance_Station and... https://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?t=85604 and from UBNT... https://community.ubnt.com/t5/UniFi-Video/Unifi-UVC-G3-and-synology-surveillance-Station/td-p/1911899 Perhaps one of these might reveal something that makes it possible for you to use SSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_George Fromtulsa Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Rud Dog Jason is ahead of me. I have two Synologies at work and one personal, none with security cameras. The Synology software seems user friendly and web documentation and other non-official internet guides helpful. There are a lot of options, so perhaps you'll have some luck? Darn proprietary soft and hard ware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Marsh Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 One wonders if there's a FLOSS operating system you could replace synology's OS with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 Turns out the cameras are not supported. The mfgr does state there are a couple of ways to try and fool the NAS but tried both and no go. This was yesterdays attempt now will scroll up and try the links posted in today's post. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 And no the cameras I have are not supported. https://community.ubnt.com/t5/UniFi-Video/Unifi-UVC-G3-and-synology-surveillance-Station/td-p/1911899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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