View source for Hardware recommendations

This is a subject that has been hashed over many times, so here is an
attempt at a summary of what is discussed in the forum at:
http://forums.zoneminder.com/viewforum.php?f=14

== Overview ==

For 1-4 cameras, you can use a core2duo or better CPU.

10 cameras, you should have low end server CPUs (i.e. avoid i3,i5 etc)(Xeon is an intel
server CPU. AMD has a variety of server CPUs that work well).

10-50 cameras you want a powerful server CPU, but still don't need to break the bank.
Old server hardware can be got for <$1000, even $600 if you are lucky.

Above that you might just want to pay the developer's for advice to get them to fine tune a system.
But you can also give a try at it yourself if you wish.

Keep in mind that depending on how you configure ZM can make or break your systems.
Trying to run 4 4K cameras with mocord on a core 2 duo will fail, but it might handle 4 1080p
streams with record on the hi res stream and modect on the low res stream. These kinds 
of settings are variable. When in doubt browse the forums and wiki.

== Links ==

=== General ===

* http://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=29339 Misc. advice

=== Small ===

* https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=29706 7 Cameras

=== Medium ===

* http://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=30166 24 Cameras

* https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=31384

=== Large ===

'''Experts Only!'''
* http://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=30973 100-150 Cameras

* http://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=29953 250 Cameras

* http://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=31179 500 Cameras