Security Camera DVR Build *Update 2-23-07 With Pictures!*

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Recommened PC Specifications: 2.8 GHz processor, Windows XP, 512 mb RAM, 250 Gig HD, Network, 128 mb VGA Card, CDRW. Motherboard: 2 PCI Slots, 2 Onboard USB Connections. We recommend the the Intel 945 chip set. **Not recommended for use with AMD processors or Dell, Compaq or Gateway PC's**

Ok I got everything figured out except the above. Ignore everything in this post. I will just leave it up for anyone who wants to catch up on the story.

Hey I am kinda short on time so bare with me I will try to explain as best as I can. So I got a 8 camera security system with night vision, remote internet access and recording functionality from a VERY good company for around 2-3 grand about last year. I think I we installed the 15 FPS for each camera system. But anyways the real question is I am wanting to buy from that company again as we need to install some security cameras at another one of my parents business. But the problem starts now. It has to be 16 cameras, night and day, outdoor and indoor, and 15FPS, and remote access. So I looked at that same site I got the 8 camera one from about a year ago for another one of our locations and they had what I was looking for but it was around I think $4,300 USD and thats excluding the monitor. Now I see the same thing on their site but it doesnt include PC or monior and it costs only $3,200 USD. So what I was thinking was just build a PC for around $600 USD to make the total less than 4 grand. But the problem starts now! I can build a PC for cheap but do I need some kinda special video capture card? I mean I see most of them and they come with some 120 FPS - 480 FPS video capture card and range from 400-1500 USD for the capture card alone and that would kinda get me over budget. I am also too far away from the other camera system that we bought and installed so I cant just open up the PC and check. So can someone tell me what kinda special capture card I need? DO I need one of these cards? And if so what would the "proper" FPS or whatever be? http://www.2mcctv.com/product_info-G...onGV20088.html The "specs" of the camera and FPS and what not is Professional Grade offers all the features of version 3.0 including hi-resolution [640x480], 30 frames per second viewing and 10 frames per second recording for each security camera. For those high end, high performance applications the Professional Grade version is probably the best choice. Thanks for the help guys, Sorry if I am unclear on some of the things but I think I might have more time tommorow.