Speed limit features?

prof_unto · 8th February 2012, 20:07

Does anyone know of any other software that do the speed limit when encoding besides VirtualDub? I need this feature because my laptop is often overheating when encoding...

Ghitulescu · 8th February 2012, 21:45

Set its priority a bit lower

and you're done.

hello_hello · 8th February 2012, 23:20

Priority and speed are two different things. Hence VirtualDub having a separate setting for each.

I'm not aware of any other GUI which lets you adjust the encoding speed. It doesn't mean one doesn't exist, but I don't recall seeing such an option in any other encoding GUI I've used.

Dark Shikari · 8th February 2012, 23:48

If your laptop is overheating, you want a throttle-control program for the CPU, not a "speed limiter" for applications. Try ThrottleStop or similar.

LoRd_MuldeR · 9th February 2012, 02:25

If your laptop is overheating, you may need to clean the dust out of the fans. Really, this can make a huge difference!

And if the laptop is still overheating (and you still have warranty), then you should contact the support...

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hello_hello Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,829	Priority and speed are two different things. Hence VirtualDub having a separate setting for each. I'm not aware of any other GUI which lets you adjust the encoding speed. It doesn't mean one doesn't exist, but I don't recall seeing such an option in any other encoding GUI I've used.