Low CPU usage - video conversion

[WU-TANG]GZA · 10 Mar 2013 at 21:01

Hi ppl,

slightly random question here:

When I convert videos to DVD (I use ConvertXToDVD) my CPU usage from that program is only like 20% and will take a certain amount of time.

Why doesn't it use more of the CPU power and do it quicker is my simple question?

Is there anything I can do that will make it quicker or is that simply not how CPUs work with regards to tasks etc.

Spec below in sig

Thanks in advance

snips86x · 10 Mar 2013 at 21:06

You could change the priority under task manager?

R088ieS86 · 10 Mar 2013 at 21:11

I'd imagine that the program isn't multi-threaded so can only use a certain amount of your CPU.
I know the earlier versions of cxtDVD didn't support hyperthreading or more than 2 cores.
Have since stopped using it.
You could download a free trial of another similar piece of software and test?

[WU-TANG]GZA · 10 Mar 2013 at 21:13

I've tried the priority and it does nothing.

Good point about the software not using all the threads - might try another program.

any of other ideas welcome and thanks