7 x86. CPU usage 100% when playing video with old rig

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  1. Posts : 115
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #11

    I'm really not sure my friend, maybe one of the other media players calls on a different codec or file that is causing the issue?

    I found this on another forum:

    I had an issue with ffdshow_beta6_rev2527 on my P4 was at a 100% CPU all the time.

    Installed CoreAVC pro, disabled codecs for H.264 in ffdshow and now CPU is on 4% - 10% usage like normal.

    Also my PC can now playback 720p MKV files with DTS with very little frame drops in Media Center.
    1080p is too much for it still but considering its a AGP 8x Video Card I dont think I can complain.
    If you go to 'Shark007 Codecs' in the Start Menu and Right-Click on 'Settings Application' and choose Run as Administrator.

    Once it loads have a look under the H264 tab, there is an option in there to disable FFDshow for that codec. You could experiment with that?

    Otherwise, if you're happy with VLC, then all is good.
    Last edited by Dazeon; 29 Jul 2009 at 16:06. Reason: Made more clear.
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  2. Posts : 54
    W7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #12

    I´ve been testing that about H264 but still the same issue, just works fine VLC. I´m not happy with just VLC, I would like all players work fine, but hey, this is a good begin, I was thinking about going back to XP till I´ve posted here. I will give to seven another chance with this rig and will go trying things to resolve this issue.

    Thanks for the help!
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  3. Posts : 115
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #13

    No, I agree, I wouldn't be either. It's always better to try and get to the bottom of these things.

    I could never go back to XP!

    Anytime mate, and best of luck.
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  4. Posts : 115
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #14

    I was just thinking, maybe it could be your soundcard?

    When you're playing a video file the media player is going to make calls to that also...

    Might be worth checking your drivers for that?
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  5. Posts : 54
    W7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Hehe, XP still good SO, many people using it, but seven is much better, that´s obvious atm.

    I´m almost sure this is driver related and I think finally will resolve it, but who knows when.

    I will see now some film I have over here to check all really goes fine with VLC.

    Same for you mate, best of luck. Regards.
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  6. Posts : 54
    W7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #16

    Dazeon said:
    I was just thinking, maybe it could be your soundcard?

    When you're playing a video file the media player is going to make calls to that also...

    Might be worth checking your drivers for that?
    Yeah, thought that too, and disabled driver but still the same. I will disabled it from BIOS and will check.
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  7. Posts : 54
    W7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #17

    Nah, disabled sound in BIOS and still the same, just VLC working.
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  8. Posts : 54
    W7 x64
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Well, time to see one Fringe episode. If someone has some idea I will try it and reply asap. Thanks again. Night.
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