Encoding time seems to of changed???

[MMESSIER]

Is there something new in the newer versions of BD Rebuilder that is causing the encoding time to take longer. I haven't made any changes to my computer or the settings I use (highest quality, 2 pass BD25) for DB Rebuilder. I was able to start the program as I went to bed and it would be done when I woke in the morning or soon thereafter. Now the encoding doesn't finish until afternoon. Haven't found any issues with my PC with Asus P6X58D Premium and i920, no viruses, etc...

[jdobbs]

Is there something new in the newer versions of BD Rebuilder that is causing the encoding time to take longer. I haven't made any changes to my computer or the settings I use (highest quality, 2 pass BD25) for DB Rebuilder. I was able to start the program as I went to bed and it would be done when I woke in the morning or soon thereafter. Now the encoding doesn't finish until afternoon. Haven't found any issues with my PC with Asus P6X58D Premium and i920, no viruses, etc... There is a new version of X264 included, but that's about all that has changed that could cause speed changes. I haven't personally noticed any slowing.

[MatLz]

Encoding time also depends on the source.
Encoding a longer and/or more complex movie than your previous one will of course be slower.

But if you are encoding the same movie, yes, you have a problem

[jdobbs]

You also may want to check and make sure your system isn't overheating. With ACPI and Windows 7, your sytem will automatically slow the CPU when the temp gets high and it will make your system really slow when it is under stress. It happened to me, and I had to get a better CPU fan to compensate. If you want to find out if this it the issue:

1. Download CPUID Hardware Monitor (http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/hwmonitor/1.18-setup.exe) and install it. It's freeware.
2. Open up the monitor and look at the power section. You'll see what wattage your CPU is using.
3. Minimize the monitor (but keep it running).
4. Run BD Rebuilder and let the job complete. Note the times, etc.
5. Open up the monitor during/after encoding and look at the wattage min and max values.

If the min value is lower than the max -- your system is slowing itself down to control temps. If that's the case, look at your heatsink, CPU fan, and case fan. Clean out dust if necessary. If cleaning doesn't help it, you may want to consider a new cooling option for your CPU.