very practical for home security

This is something I really have been wanting for a few years.I use to have a avermedia stand alone DVR which was good but limited features.I bought a GV-650 4 channel with BNC inputs.This was the best 300.00 i spent and its just what i needed.With this card it brought my 4 cameras around my house to life.There are so many features with this software that you'll probably never use some of them.The best thing i like about this card & software is the customization you can do.through the software you can pinpoint and mark the areas you want to pick up & record. you can also block out areas in your area you don't want to pick up.It also has advanced recording capabilities.You can also hook up some computer speakers and have a sound alert you when the cameras are activated.I have a 250gb hard drive and with the motion detection set 24/7 I have only used 6 gb. in the last week. i'd say thats pretty good.The installation was very easy just plug the card into an empty PCI slot,hook up the cameras,load the software and your ready to go.this is my 3rd surveillance system and this is by far the best and very user friendly.With the GV650 system you have so many options & features.One of my favorite features is object tracking. Which you can set a certain area and it will record activity. So when i come home from work i can go to that module and review whos been around my property and have it on video. it also has face detection where it will lock onto the persons face.For the best picture quality i would reccomend a good graphics card,LCD screen with DVI inputs for the best picture possible.I hope this helps someone in there purchase.