thailey08 0 Posted August 13, 2012 I recently purchased 2 bunker hill cameras from harbor freight. They are nice cameras for what I am going to use them for. However, they come with no software. They work fine when plugged into my TV and I do not want to buy a 150$ DVR for these cameras, so I had an extra computer sitting around along with a 1 TB hard drive. I figured this would be plenty. My problem is that my cameras have RCA plugs and my computer has no inputs. I purchased a USB-DVR on Ebay and downloaded all the software but the computer still does not recognize the cameras. I know I am trying to take the easy way out but I thought this would work. If anyone has any input it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jxk716 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Something like this would be better With these: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thailey08 0 Posted August 13, 2012 This is a PCI card, correct? I have 2 cameras. And what type software would i have to have for this? I am thinking it is some kind conversion software? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jxk716 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Yes it is a PCI card and most come with software but you have to shop around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yakky 0 Posted August 14, 2012 You can get an OK DVR for $100. You can't build a decent DVR computer for that much. Plus the DVR is maintenance free, where a PC needs care and feeding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted August 14, 2012 A $100 DVR and you could have just been done with it - sometimes a few dollars saved isn't worth all the extra screwing around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fran 0 Posted August 14, 2012 " title="Applause" /> pay more time or pay more money A $100 DVR and you could have just been done with it - sometimes a few dollars saved isn't worth all the extra screwing around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
