Posts by Edward Thompson86

I need a bit of time to get everything organized, since I'm still pretty new to this.
As for the audio, I'm sticking with the default settings for now, though I might tinker with them a little to see what works best.
Five streams are already being considered, so thanks for the info regarding the configuration.
Best,

I suppose I'll have to prioritize quality. I need to make some kind of compromise here. Here are a few shots for the UVC you asked about, along with some other 4K samples.
I think quality matters more than storage space, especially since we can just downscale from 4K to 720p for 24/7 recording.



The 4K footage that will be uploaded.

Don't get it twisted, I'm just running tests here to figure out which combinations actually work best.
I'll probably get it sorted out eventually, I guess..

Arthur Anderson10 said:HB uses ffmpeg under the hood. I have no idea what that VSDC thing actually uses.
I downloaded the free version today, and honestly, it's a disaster.
It didn't even give me the option to select an AMD GPU or the H.265 codec. I don't know which version you guys are running, but the one I grabbed was total garbage.

http://www.videosoftdev.com/ so I just downloaded a video Converter.

This supports H.265

I haven't really installed any graphics drivers, maybe just once when I was building the PC.
Every single time I try to run a driver upgrade, it forces me to create a user account before the installation even starts.

As for the trade-offs, the reason I switch from H.264 to H.265 is strictly file size. For a 24-hour UFC event, if I don't compress it, H.265 is over 34 Giga. If I used H.264, that single stream would be about 70 Giga.

With 100 streams like that, you're looking at 7 or 8 Terabytes immediately.

Since we aren't just dealing with local subtitles here—we're talking original English, Italian, and German content—and we have such a high volume, it adds up fast.
I suppose you have to make compromises somewhere.

Here is an example so you can see what I mean: http://andtv.local-hd.com:8080/get.p...&output=mpegts
I have 100 connections open for testing.

I will probably move to more powerful hardware, likely a Ryzen 5, but I am in no rush.

I updated my Graphics Card drivers yesterday. I don't think I've ever actually done that before, since you have to go through their official website to get them.
With the new drivers, everything works perfectly now. My hardware is exactly as I described in my previous posts.

If my source is 720p in H.264, I just convert it to H.265 at that same resolution.
Or if the source is 1080p, I move it to H.265 at the same resolution; basically, all my content ends up encoded in H.265.
When dealing with 4K, I downscale it to 1080p in H.265. The reason I don't stick with 4K is that some people struggle even with 1080p due to slow internet, so 4K would just cause unnecessary headaches and issues.

I just tested out Handbrake, and these are the results shown in the image below.
To process a 3-hour video, it takes 18 hours at 720p H.265.



That same video now takes an incredible 15 minutes when processed in 720p H.265.



For a 1080p H.264 source being converted to 1080p H.265, it takes about 17 minutes for a 2-hour and 15-minute file, which is unbelievably good compared to how it used to be.
To me, this feels like science fiction.



My main issue is that I have to run the process twice—once to add logos and text, and again to merge about 10 to 15 files together to reach a total of 24 hours of video.
I am satisfied now, and I don't see any need to upgrade my hardware if things stay like this.

During encoding, I monitored the CPU usage, and it sits around 70%.

Meanwhile, using Adobe Premiere Elements for 24.5 hours of footage takes nearly 6 hours.

I don't have anyone to borrow from. My case is pretty small, so besides using a mini-ITX motherboard, the Graphics Card won't fit.

This timing is actually pretty good for that specific movie and encoding speed.
I already picked up Adobe Premiere Pro, and today I grabbed the bundle featuring Handbrake and some video conversion tools.

It’s pretty obvious my CPU is just too weak regardless.
I'm looking at a B450 motherboard paired with that Ryzen 1600 AF
I guess it seems like the most cost-effective move, and it would probably be a massive step up from what I'm running now.

Here are the CPU load screenshots.



I use Nvidia for encoding.
Where does it say Profile?

I am currently encoding 16 hours of video footage.

I handle 24/7 stream encoding for an IPTV service.
Due to circumstances, I just have to encode whatever I can manage. There isn't really a strict deadline; it's just a matter of how much gets done.
The processor is old. It wasn't intended for this kind of workload—it was mostly for web browsing—but I suppose it will suffice until I put together a new build.

Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 processor DualCore Intel Core i3-6098P
Processor: DualCore Intel Core i3-6098P, 3600 MHz (36 x 100)
Module Name: Kingston HyperX KHX2400C12D4/4GX 8 GB
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro (MS-7995)
Liquid Cooling.

Drive 1 - Intel SSDSC2BW120H6 (111 GB) D: E: F:
Drive 2 - NVMe SAMSUNG MZVLW128 (119 GB) C:
Drive 3 - WDC WD7502ABYS-02A6B0 (698 GB) H:

It is outdated, since I didn't need it for anything other than internet access.
Regarding budget limits, I don't want to spend a massive amount. I need to swap out the motherboard, CPU, and RAM, and add at least another 8 GB. I can probably reuse the existing NVMe SSD.
Once about 50-60 GB of data is encoded, it gets moved to servers, so I don't think I need a huge SSD.

I am wondering how much time I could save if I switched to something like a Ryzen 7. Right now, it takes me 7 hours to process 16 hours of 1080p video.
If a new configuration allows me to finish that same job in 1 hour, then maybe it would be worth it.

As for the motherboard, I am restricted to the m-ITX format. No other options.

It’s probably too expensive for my specific needs. What about the AMD Ryzen 7 or 9 series?

I'm using VSDC
I downscale from 4K to 1080P using H.265
Or I go from 1080P to H.265, then down to 720P in H.265

That's my main priority.
Everything I process ends up as H.265

It takes me about 3 hours for a 15 GB file...

What would be a solid choice for a CPU? I need something specifically for video encoding and decoding.
I'm currently running an Nvidia GTX 1050 paired with an old Intel processor, and everything is just too slow right now. I’m planning to upgrade my CPU and motherboard, though I'm not entirely sure if I need to ditch my GPU as well. I'd prefer to avoid upgrading the graphics card if possible, but if it's necessary, I could use some recommendations. Thanks.

Timothy Kim60 said:I guess LC power is sending out an AM4 bracket, so you can probably stick with your current cooling setup (check their website for more details maybe)

Maybe just sell the CPU and motherboard. For the CPU, maybe $350$133 max—though a new G4560 might be an issue since it's basically identical and $150 brand new—for the motherboard, maybe $67

Anyway, you have a few mini ITX AM4 boards on hand, so it shouldn't be much of a problem

Well, that's good news regarding the AM4 water cooling bracket.
In the end, I'll just be left with the motherboard and the CPU.

Thanks, guys.

It isn't urgent. This setup serves me fine for now, though I'll probably need a new motherboard, CPU, and liquid cooling once finals wrap up.
I haven't looked into the new 2000 series yet, so I guess I'll just wait.
Thanks for the info.

What would be a realistic price for selling this PC as a complete build? Or maybe by individual parts, though I suppose that second option isn't particularly appealing.

Case: Rajintek Metis
CPU: Intel Core i3-6098P, 3600 MHz (36 x 100)
Motherboard: MSI H110I Pro (MS-7995
RAM: Kingston HyperX KHX2400C12D4/4GX 4 GB DDR4-2133
RAM: Kingston HyperX KHX2400C12D4/4GX 4 GB DDR4-2133
GPU: GeForce GTX 1050 (2 GB)
Hard Drive: Intel SSDSC2BW120H6 (120 GB, SATA-III)
Hard Drive: Samsung MZVLW128HEGR-00000 (128 GB, PCI-E 3.0 x4)
Liquid Cooling: LC POWER LC-CC-120-LiCo
PSU: Corsair VS 550

I am switching over to Ryzen. I haven't decided on which specific components yet, which is why I'm selling this.

I'm wondering what kind of graphics performance we're looking at with the Ryzen 3 2200 g Veg 8 Processor compared to an Nvidia GTX1050.

I bought a few things out of curiosity rather than necessity..

It’s paid software, but there was a sale, so I figured I’d test my rig with the new GTX 1050. I mainly wanted to see how the SSD PM 961 performs compared to the benchmarks I see online.
I also ran some GPU tests; I picked three older games and cranked them up to high settings, and they run fine, I guess.
Today's test.

My purchase history on Steam and Ubisoft isn't much yet, but maybe it will grow over time.

Unfortunately, I was limited to a card length of about 6.7 inches, so I didn't really have a choice. It's loud, I suppose, but it isn't nearly as bad as my old GTS 250. It’s at least twice as quiet. I guess we'll see how much noise it actually makes once I start gaming.

I also installed a new modular power supply.
I picked up Far Cry 4 and Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 on Steam today. Both games total about 40 GB. I played the original Far Cry a long time ago, maybe.

So, I just finished testing the PC. What do you all think about the general speed of this build?
http://www.passmark.com/baselines/V9...id=72366406306

A few photos.

The PC is running perfectly. The only thing is the water cooling fan is a bit audible, but the power supply is practically silent, so overall it's great.
The new OS is 64-bit.
I am very satisfied with the SSD; I have an Intel 535 installed in the rig.

I ordered a PCI-E GAINward GeForce GTX 1050 today. I'm picking it up later and I hope it does the job. The m-ITX format is what really works for me since it's only 16 cm long.
With this, I've finished building the new little PC, except for the case.