I'm building my first computer, and admittedly know little about building computers (despite being a long time member here ha ha). This build is for an in home surveillance system, which will record 24/7.
Without getting into too much detail, the specifics of the surveillance system will be:
- Blue Iris software (bit of a resource hog)
- (2) Dahua 8MP PoE IP cams (1 stream 4k @ 20fps, 1 stream 720-1080 @ 30-60fps)
- (2) Dahua 2MP PoE IP cams (1 stream 1080p @ 30fps, 1 stream 720p @ 30fps)
- PoE injector & switch
I've already begun purchasing the components for the build. I'm mostly going off Blue Iris recommended specs, but I'm also getting some assistance from my brother in law. He's just not as familiar with the higher end IP cams and the demand they can put on a system, which is why I'm here. He has a surveillance PC he build, but he only runs an Arlo setup with 720p cams on 1 stream each...a far cry from the Dahua equipment i own.
The components i have already or have coming in the mail are:
- MSI Z390 gaming edge ac
- WD purple 10TB 7200rpm (surveillance storage)
- Samsung evo 860 SSD (OS)
- Asus BW-16D1HT w/custom firmware for ripping/burning 4k
- wireless keyboard/mouse
Components i still need to purchase are:
- CPU
- CPU cooler (depending on CPU, see below)
- Quality thermal paste
- RAM
- Case
- power supply
- fans
- monitor(s)
- Win 10-64 Pro
- maybe other stuff I'm forgetting at this moment
So regarding the title of this thread, I'm finding it difficult determining which CPU is best for my application. The rest of the items on my list shouldn't be a problem, though I'm always open to suggestions. But there's not a whole lot of info out there in surveillance PC builds, and the info that is out there tends to use pretty low end camera equipment.
Blue Iris recommends Intel CPUs with QuickSync, which is virtually all newer higher end Intel CPUs from what i can tell. They specifically recommend Core i7s. Now i wasn't opposed to an i5, but the prices aren't really any cheaper for i5s (in some cases they're more). I don't know that I would want to risk stepping down to an i3, when Blue Iris has a bad reputation of hogging resources. Plus I'd like the head room for future expansion.
So that more or less leaves me with two choices within my budget, 8700K or 8700. To overclock or not to overclock, that is the question. I see no reason why I would need OC with current equipment, but it'd be nice to have the option. I've also read "K" CPUs get the designation because they're capable of handling more load and thus last much longer than non-K. Is this true or all BS?
I know i would need cooling for the 8700K, but from what i can tell water cooling isn't required. That however is based on reports from gaming builds, not surveillance PC builds running 24/7. I've heard water cooling can be tricky, and obviously I'm a novice here. So i don't want to get in over my head (no pun intended).
What are your thoughts on the CPU for this build? I'm particularly interested to hear from anyone with experience building surveillance PCs, but any input is welcome. Thanks.
Without getting into too much detail, the specifics of the surveillance system will be:
- Blue Iris software (bit of a resource hog)
- (2) Dahua 8MP PoE IP cams (1 stream 4k @ 20fps, 1 stream 720-1080 @ 30-60fps)
- (2) Dahua 2MP PoE IP cams (1 stream 1080p @ 30fps, 1 stream 720p @ 30fps)
- PoE injector & switch
I've already begun purchasing the components for the build. I'm mostly going off Blue Iris recommended specs, but I'm also getting some assistance from my brother in law. He's just not as familiar with the higher end IP cams and the demand they can put on a system, which is why I'm here. He has a surveillance PC he build, but he only runs an Arlo setup with 720p cams on 1 stream each...a far cry from the Dahua equipment i own.
The components i have already or have coming in the mail are:
- MSI Z390 gaming edge ac
- WD purple 10TB 7200rpm (surveillance storage)
- Samsung evo 860 SSD (OS)
- Asus BW-16D1HT w/custom firmware for ripping/burning 4k
- wireless keyboard/mouse
Components i still need to purchase are:
- CPU
- CPU cooler (depending on CPU, see below)
- Quality thermal paste
- RAM
- Case
- power supply
- fans
- monitor(s)
- Win 10-64 Pro
- maybe other stuff I'm forgetting at this moment
So regarding the title of this thread, I'm finding it difficult determining which CPU is best for my application. The rest of the items on my list shouldn't be a problem, though I'm always open to suggestions. But there's not a whole lot of info out there in surveillance PC builds, and the info that is out there tends to use pretty low end camera equipment.
Blue Iris recommends Intel CPUs with QuickSync, which is virtually all newer higher end Intel CPUs from what i can tell. They specifically recommend Core i7s. Now i wasn't opposed to an i5, but the prices aren't really any cheaper for i5s (in some cases they're more). I don't know that I would want to risk stepping down to an i3, when Blue Iris has a bad reputation of hogging resources. Plus I'd like the head room for future expansion.
So that more or less leaves me with two choices within my budget, 8700K or 8700. To overclock or not to overclock, that is the question. I see no reason why I would need OC with current equipment, but it'd be nice to have the option. I've also read "K" CPUs get the designation because they're capable of handling more load and thus last much longer than non-K. Is this true or all BS?
I know i would need cooling for the 8700K, but from what i can tell water cooling isn't required. That however is based on reports from gaming builds, not surveillance PC builds running 24/7. I've heard water cooling can be tricky, and obviously I'm a novice here. So i don't want to get in over my head (no pun intended).
What are your thoughts on the CPU for this build? I'm particularly interested to hear from anyone with experience building surveillance PCs, but any input is welcome. Thanks.