need help deciding on minimum req for PC hardware

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paulie
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need help deciding on minimum req for PC hardware

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I have 4 IP cams 2 2MP each. But, I now want to record the data, unlike in the past, when i just viewed them live only. I was wondering what minimum hardware requirements you guys think I should buy.

I was thinking of 4 gig DDR3 memory, AMD fx-4130 processor. 3gig SATA for storage

Is that ok you think? Does Zone Minder even take advantage of multi-core threading of these chips? If not, then it would seem money wasted. I plan to cobble this from left over PC guts, and make it a dedicated DVR. I won't need it for surfing, etc.

Thanks for your input! This will be my first foray into the DVR world! I can't wait to start building this project!
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