CPU maxing out when converting clips...

Dasstrum

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Nov 4, 2016
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Just wanted to ask a quick question on playback/converting CPU issues.

I currently have computer with Quad core i5-3570 3.4ghz cpu.

I run 6 camera D2D recording and run around 40% cpu usage.

Anytime I try to do playback within the BI program (not the app) my CPU usage spikes to 95-100%. Anytime I need to covert files for exporting it spikes at 100% too.

I get around this by disabling all the cameras (I set up a profile for this) and playback and exporting runs smooth as butter then. I just wanted to see if others have this problem and maybe some tips (other than getting a different cpu) to circumvent needing to turn off the cameras temporarily to view clips and playback.

Thanks in advance Fenderman :)
 
Just wanted to ask a quick question on playback/converting CPU issues.

I currently have computer with Quad core i5-3570 3.4ghz cpu.

I run 6 camera D2D recording and run around 40% cpu usage.

Anytime I try to do playback within the BI program (not the app) my CPU usage spikes to 95-100%. Anytime I need to covert files for exporting it spikes at 100% too.

I get around this by disabling all the cameras (I set up a profile for this) and playback and exporting runs smooth as butter then. I just wanted to see if others have this problem and maybe some tips (other than getting a different cpu) to circumvent needing to turn off the cameras temporarily to view clips and playback.

Thanks in advance Fenderman :)
Are you doing this remotely (teamviewer, rdp etc) on locally on the pc?
 
Using Chrome remote only seems to have like a 4-5% increase in CPU usage...
That is likely your issue, it may appear to use less in task manager but in reality using more..
Test by disconnecting remote view and exporting/playback on a local monitor...
 
That is likely your issue, it may appear to use less in task manager but in reality using more..
Test by disconnecting remote view and exporting/playback on a local monitor...

OK I'll try that... I currently do not use a monitor on local machine bc my computer is in a closet on top shelf.

Side note have you ever used or heard of people using a VGA to cat5 adapter before?

Thinking of getting Amazon.com: Insten 390911 2 Black VGA Extender Adapter To CAT5/CAT6/RJ45 Cable: Home Audio & Theater.

So I can run a cat5 from the closet to my office
 
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OK I'll try that... I currently do not use a monitor on local machine bc my computer is in a closet on top shelf.

Side note have you ever used or heard of people using a VGA to cat5 adapter before?

Thinking of getting Amazon.com: Insten 390911 2 Black VGA Extender Adapter To CAT5/CAT6/RJ45 Cable: Home Audio & Theater.

So I can run a cat5 from the closet to my office
Before hassling with moving the pc, try starting playback of a long clip via remote, then exiting waiting 10 seconds or so and check the cpu usage via the mobile app..or use cpu tracking software...
Never used the extender, I have used hdmi over cat5 units by tripplite but they are significantly more expensive. Something like this is at the low range but should work (never used it myself) Amazon.com: Expert Connect | HDMI Extender Over Cat5 / Cat6 Ethernet Cable Up to 330 Feet ( 200 Feet Ethernet Cable + 130 Feet HDMI Cable ), 1080p, 3D: Home Audio & Theater
 
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