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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