Laptop video rendering extremely slow
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Rendering a video takes much longer than expected.
Symptoms
- Long wait times
- High CPU/GPU usage
- System sluggishness
Possible Causes
- Thermal throttling
- Low RAM
- Using CPU instead of GPU
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Enable GPU Acceleration
Ensure Mercury Playback Engine (or equivalent) is set to GPU.
2
Check Temps
If the laptop gets too hot, it will slow down to protect itself.
3
Upgrade RAM
Video editing is extremely memory-intensive.
When to See a Technician
Slow rendering is usually a hardware bottleneck; check if your software is actually utilizing your dedicated GPU.
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