Leosghost - 12:12 am on Nov 11, 2009 (gmt 0)

Given the fact that it would be inadvisable ( despite what the chip manufacturers say ) to attempt to multi task on the same machine at the same time as you are processing your HD video ..or 3D

I would suggest setting up another dedicated to just these tasks( or multiple ) specific machine(s) ..which is what "we" do/have just to run such "intensive" ..work.

You will also ( if these extra machines have more than one HD ) see the benefits of having the processing app(s) not being on the same hard drive as the output files are targeted to ..

You may also ( which ever you choose ..be it upgrade or separate machine(s) ) wish to "adjust" your prefered OS ( shut down or strip out prior to the OS install ..non relevant functions ) to account for the specificity of your apps ..and thus free up cycles and memory and swap handling ..