CPU for DVD encoding

[Matd80]

Currently using an i7 [email protected] stock on ConvertXtodvd latest version.
A 700mb avi takes under 10 mins for single pass at normal priority.
1.4gb around 10 mins. Bluray 720p&1080p obviously take longer 15-20 mins.
How much would the encoding times come down with an i5/i7 ivy?
Or should I just overclock my 950?

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

If the software can make use of AVX or FMA a modern Intel or AMD CPU,would be a decent upgrade.

However,if not I would try overclocking your CPU a bit.

 

[subaru_swift]

knock the cpu up to 3.8 easy.

 

[troops]

Just tried Convertxdvd 5 with 3570k at 4.4ghz and took 3mins 20 sec for a 695mb avi.

Id say definately try it overclocked.

 

[troops]

The same file with 3570k at default and nothing touched in convertxdvd was 4mins 36secs

 

[233]

indeed a bit of healthy overclocking (mobo/cooler dependent would easily knock 25% off your times

that said I do love my 2600k if you want some comparisons done point me at a file and encoding software and i'll give it a run

 

[Matd80]

Just tried Convertxdvd 5 with 3570k at 4.4ghz and took 3mins 20 sec for a 695mb avi.

Id say definately try it overclocked.

Very fast times there roughly twice as fast as mine.

First thing i'll do is overclock mine then and then take it from there.

Cheers

 

[Rubicant]

After OC, next step is to move over to MKV/x264

 

[Matd80]

knock the cpu up to 3.8 easy.

What voltages you running?

 

[HankScorpio]

ConvertXtoDVD is a terrible program. Check out TMPGENC Authoring works, best conversion and dvd making software I've found. It just needs openGL support.

 

[OLDPHART]

First overclock your 950 with descent cooler 4.0GHz to 4.2GHz, them decide.