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farss wrote on 8/30/2003, 9:27 PM
Get rid of anything that doesn't need to be running.
System monitor is a good starting point.

Others maybe able to give you more detail.
I'd also try a search on MSDN, you wont find anything on rendering specifically but a a lot about finding our what's chewing up system resources and how to get rid of it if you can.

Beyond that rendering is a very CPU intensive process. Rendering from one drive to another will help slightly but it's mostly the CPU that does the work so the faster it can go the better.

Also the less effects / tracks you have the better. I oftenly find if I've got a section with lots of these then I render it to a new file and bring that back in. There's no quality downside to this unless you again apply more effects or whatever to it.
DGrob wrote on 8/30/2003, 10:33 PM
Assuming you're running Intel inside, go here:

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/Support_Intel.asp

and click on "Chipset Software" on the left menu column. Use their chip identifier utility if you don't know the exact chip. Then read, download and install their accelerator for your chip.

You can also access assorted "tweaks" for Windows to minimize background distractions for your PC. Search this forum for specifics.

I've done both with my P4, 1.5GB, 768 ram, Windows XP Home, 5400rpm drive and have noticed an improvement.

Good luck, DGrob
johnmeyer wrote on 8/31/2003, 3:17 PM
Unless you are having major problems, I'm not sure all the optimizations suggested at various sites are worth trying. There are a select few -- like setting DMA for your hard disks -- that are mandatory, but many of the rest, while well-intentioned, really don't make much difference, and might possibly cause problems.
rebel44 wrote on 8/31/2003, 5:23 PM
For first-have 2 HD or one partition.Make shure that OS with swap files reside on one and the other use for capture or editing.In BIOS setting "copy video bios" my improve, but my crash too.You just have to try.Do not shadow any memory.Play with settings and see what happen, but do not try to update bios unless you asolutely shure what you are doing.
kentwolf wrote on 8/31/2003, 5:38 PM
Some things that will help...

1.) Have 7200 RPM drives.
2.) Having the fastest CPU/CPU FSB speed helps. This goes back to being very CPU intensive.
3.) Keep your drives defragged. This can be a substantial bottle neck.
4.) If you can, having a dual boot system; having a stripped partition/OS iteration with only necessary items can help with both video capture and rendering.

While there may be more items, these are some that come to mind...
craftech wrote on 8/31/2003, 5:56 PM
Some of these are good suggestions:

http://www.sonicfoundry.com/support/SupportProduct.asp?FamilyID=30&Family=Vegas&TopicID=89&DetailID=879

In addition, my task manager only runs Sytray and Explorer when I am editing. I even disable the mouse management software.

I also use a dedicated computer for video editing and another one for everything else.

John
Begbie wrote on 8/31/2003, 5:56 PM
This is more about learning to set up a PC properly rather than specifically for Video Editing.

IF your reading guides from vid editing sites and adjusting things like DMA now, then your PC wasnt set up correctly to begin with, meaning you need to set up your PC correctly, not optimize it for video.

If you want really useful guides, look around all the big gaming sites.
kameronj wrote on 8/31/2003, 5:57 PM
I think I'm going to agree with Johnmeyer on this one. Unless you are having major problems....unless you get a better processor than whatever you currently have - you are not going to notice that much of a difference.

And...the more you try and tweak the more you open up the possibility of having other problems.

But, as stated, the other suggestions are good (definately want a 7200 RPM HD....etc), but rendering on a PC is still rendering on a PC.

That's almost like saying "I have a VW Beatle. What can I do to make it run as fast as a Porche?"