Question about encoding video (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by LightlyButteredToast@lemmygrad.ml to c/leftpiracy@lemmygrad.ml

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I just set up my first Plex server and found that I have to convert all of my totally legally obtained MKVs to MP4s to run on Plex.

Right now I'm encoding them with HandBrake and it's taking ~30 mins per file and using 100% of my CPUs capacity (running around 80 degrees C).

Is this how most of you guys do it? or am I missing something? I'm concerned about hurting the lifespan of my CPU. Would using my GPU to encode be a better option?

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[-] maard@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 1 year ago

80°F is fine, i don't think you should worry about it. 185°F would be a bit concerning for a really prolonged use, so unless you messed up your units and it was actually 80°C, i wouldn't worry about that personally.

[-] LightlyButteredToast@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I actually meant 80°C. 0_0

I'll edit my post.

[-] silent_clash@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

80 C isn't that crazy either, but I wouldn't want to go more than 5° higher than that. You could edit your fan curve or look into an aftermarket air cooler + new thermal paste if you have a desktop. Cheap ones here: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=8NsFuNqINww

And here is a video on optimizing case fan placement (you might not even have to buy more of them) https://yewtu.be/watch?v=Ba6w3QdnWBw

100% CPU usage is a good sign actually, it means the program is using all resources available. And video encoding is a well-known cpu intensive task.

[-] LightlyButteredToast@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Good ideas. I'll work on my fan curve now.

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