How do I reduce cpu usage

[bbur]

Whenever I batch convert, I have two threads running using 80-90% of my cpu which makes doing anything else while converting nearly impossible. How can I reduce the cpu usage of the converter or make the program only use one thread so I have the 2nd logical cpu available for other computing. I don't care if the conversion process takes 20X's longer, as long as my computer can do other stuff while it's converting. I've tried reducing the thread priority of the coreconverter.exe processes in taskmanager, but a new coreconverter process starts with each new file, so that really is no solution.

Thank you for any help.

[LtData]

Re: How do I reduce cpu usage

Use the [Multi-Encoder] utility codec when you encode and uncheck the "Multi-CPU" checkbox. Also, hit the drop-down arrow on the conversion window, you should be able to adjust the priority there which should affect everything.

[Spoon]

Re: How do I reduce cpu usage

There is also a DSP effect called CPU throttle which can slow encoding down.

[bbur]

Re: How do I reduce cpu usage

Thanks guys. Everything is groovy now. :komisch12