paulettecerra
I’m Running
Sony VAIO
Windows XP home 2002
Celeron(R) CPU 2.40 Ghz
1Gig Ram
I completed all the suggested fixes to my laptop
Problem; When I’m running karaoke while extending the desktop for the monitor. When the video window is open, playing karaoke, my CPU taps out at a 100% all the time. If I size the Video Window down to about 65% of The Monitor (looks Mickey Mouse ) the CPU stays between 81 and 91%
I’m also using a “Notebook Cooling Fan Pad” that has made a big different in the CPU performance.
What can I do so I can run the video window completely opened without bogging down the CPU
2. Will a Pentium make the software work smoother? Lags, Freezing.
Sony VAIO
Windows XP home 2002
Celeron(R) CPU 2.40 Ghz
1Gig Ram
I completed all the suggested fixes to my laptop
Problem; When I’m running karaoke while extending the desktop for the monitor. When the video window is open, playing karaoke, my CPU taps out at a 100% all the time. If I size the Video Window down to about 65% of The Monitor (looks Mickey Mouse ) the CPU stays between 81 and 91%
I’m also using a “Notebook Cooling Fan Pad” that has made a big different in the CPU performance.
What can I do so I can run the video window completely opened without bogging down the CPU
2. Will a Pentium make the software work smoother? Lags, Freezing.
Inviato Mon 07 Nov 05 @ 6:55 pm
DJ_whiteDVL
to run video I would recommend not using a laptop at all!
a desktop PC with a good video card would be the best way to go Paul
the problem with many laptops is the fact that video cards aren't the best and take up CPU+RAM to function properly. VDJ already takes up quite a bit already to power the effects (like spinning vinyl, etc). Laptops are good for sound only, but as soon as you attempt video you would be better off using dedicated hardware like a desktop.
DJ Cyder had a really nice setup for video and I'm sure he can give you quite some help for such a setup as with many other video jockeys here too.
Best Regards
DJ White Devil
a desktop PC with a good video card would be the best way to go Paul
the problem with many laptops is the fact that video cards aren't the best and take up CPU+RAM to function properly. VDJ already takes up quite a bit already to power the effects (like spinning vinyl, etc). Laptops are good for sound only, but as soon as you attempt video you would be better off using dedicated hardware like a desktop.
DJ Cyder had a really nice setup for video and I'm sure he can give you quite some help for such a setup as with many other video jockeys here too.
Best Regards
DJ White Devil
Inviato Mon 07 Nov 05 @ 7:03 pm
frd1963
If you are able to resize your Karaoke window, then I have to assume that you are using 'window' mode and dragging it over to your extended desktop. You will probably get better performance by using the adapter's secondary display in the video setup dialog.
Also, to get better CPU performance, go the the power settings for your laptop and make sure that you have chosen the 'desktop' scheme rather than one of the 'portable' schemes. This allows mobile CPU's to run at full speed.
Good Luck, and hope this helps.
Also, to get better CPU performance, go the the power settings for your laptop and make sure that you have chosen the 'desktop' scheme rather than one of the 'portable' schemes. This allows mobile CPU's to run at full speed.
Good Luck, and hope this helps.
Inviato Mon 07 Nov 05 @ 9:17 pm
acw_dj
paulettecerra,
Sorry but your vaio notebook isn't a good choice. The CPU runs at 400MHz and have some "features" that don't allow you full power. If you want to get a better laptop must be a Pentium 4 (not Pentium M) for get the maximum performance.
More info here: http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/40031/Hardware_Technical_Support/_video__laptop.html
I think the main problem is in your built in VideoCard.
Sorry but your vaio notebook isn't a good choice. The CPU runs at 400MHz and have some "features" that don't allow you full power. If you want to get a better laptop must be a Pentium 4 (not Pentium M) for get the maximum performance.
More info here: http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/40031/Hardware_Technical_Support/_video__laptop.html
I think the main problem is in your built in VideoCard.
Inviato Tue 08 Nov 05 @ 12:46 am