Upgrading...Video editing; CPU, GPU, SSD/NVMe , Memory; how important is each one?

[dgianstefani]

When I upgraded, the CPU made the biggest impact because I was using software encoding like you are with that old Movavi version. Once I upgraded the GPU and moved to NVMe storage, scrubbing through timelines and exporting became so much smoother. But I’d say CPU and storage got me the biggest improvement before I even touched the GPU.

CPU for quality, GPU for speed and 95% the quality.

 

[videobruce]

Rielle;​

No, I was using GPU encoding since it was available and it did make a speed difference over S/W encoding since I did try ti once with the same file.
I have 2 bootable SSD drives (same O/S for backup), but I havn't tried it yet xfering the media there and processing/editing it.
NVMe is out with the MB I have since it isn't available AND it wouldn't be practical since one can't easily disconnect one drive to isolate the other if and when a new or otherwise O/S needed to be re-loaded.

BTW, AFA Nvidea being the supposed 'better' choice, forcing unwanted/unneeded bloated extra software packed in with their driver package sucks!'
Even when you specifically choose to load just the DRIVERS, all that other crap gets loaded with it which is unacceptable AFAIC !

Three processes running all the time (for starters) for what?
Does AMD do the same thing?

 

[Dr. Dro]

AMD GPU for VIDEO encoding?
It's like "I could game with Xeon CPU"

With RDNA 4, this isn't so bad an idea anymore. But anything that precedes that?

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No, I was using GPU encoding since it was available and it did make a speed difference over S/W encoding since I did try ti once with the same file.
I have 2 bootable SSD drives (same O/S for backup), but I havn't tried it yet xfering the media there and processing/editing it.
NVMe is out with the MB I have since it isn't available AND it wouldn't be practical since one can't easily disconnect one drive to isolate the other if and when a new or otherwise O/S needed to be re-loaded.

BTW, AFA Nvidea being the supposed 'better' choice, forcing unwanted/unneeded bloated extra software packed in with their driver package sucks!'
Even when you specifically choose to load just the DRIVERS, all that other crap gets loaded with it which is unacceptable AFAIC !

Three processes running all the time (for starters) for what?
Does AMD do the same thing?

TechPowerUp

NVCleanstall is a free utility that modifies the NVIDIA graphics card driver to only install the components you want.

www.techpowerup.com

Yes they do. But mountain out of a molehill, use this software developed by TPU's admin, W1zzard to customize the Nvidia installer.

 

[videobruce]

I tried that program, it didn't run, it came up with an error, "unknown software exception occurred".

 

[Dr. Dro]

I tried that program, it didn't run, it came up with an error, "unknown software exception occurred".

It does work, you probably don't have the right Visual C runtimes installed. If it still doesn't work, post a thread in the forum, W1zzard will answer. Try updating the runtimes first though

Latest Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One Jun 2025 Download

This archive contains the latest version (June 2025) of all VCRedist Visual Studio C++ runtimes, installable with a single click by running the inclu

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[videobruce]

Ok, I saw nothing stating that was a required. Why would one know that, I'm not a programmer.
Thanks I will give it a try.

There are 6 versions from 2005 to 2021. The last .exe had 3 version years to it and also the largest size; 25MB. Would it matter which one, the smaller ones is are around 3MB?

 

[Dr. Dro]

Ok, I saw nothing stating that was a required. Why would one know that, I'm not a programmer.
Thanks I will give it a try.

There are 6 versions from 2005 to 2021. The last .exe had 3 version years to it and also the largest size; 25MB. Would it matter which one, the smaller ones is are around 3MB?

You should have all of them installed to avoid compatibility with programs overall, just run the batch file W1zz provided and it will automate it for you

 

[videobruce]

I prefer to install just what is needed. This is basically a one time use for a specif purpose. The more crap installed, the more the chance it will cause problems. Less is best!
What other programs that would be used on some regular basis would need any of that??

 

[dgianstefani]

I prefer to install just what is needed. This is basically a one time use for a specif purpose. The more crap installed, the more the chance it will cause problems. Less is best!
What other programs that would be used on some regular basis would need any of that??

No offence, but you don't know what you're talking about.

These are simply common runtimes that are borderline essential for various software depending on them, part of the OS, it's nothing to do with coding/programming or anything, those modules are separate packages which are much larger. Hint: it's in the name "runtimes". The compiled packages don't even install everything, they just check what you have and install what's missing.

You do you, but if you're having trouble with software, and someone tells you the solution, then you complain about the solution based on a too simple, and wrong understanding, that's a little silly no?

 

[videobruce]

Yes, I'm not that familiar about C++ other than hearing/reading the name in my travels. Robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Adding more installs just to reduce the size of another bloated piece of software seems kinda counter productive especially since I haven't needed any of that as of now.
It's bad enough with Net Framework nightmare with M$'s endless number of different versions that aren't backward compatible.

But, I will take it in consideration.

 

[dgianstefani]

Yes, I'm not that familiar about C++ other than hearing/reading the name in my travels. Robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Adding more installs just to reduce the size of another bloated piece of software seems kinda counter productive especially since I haven't needed any of that as of now.
It's bad enough with Net Framework nightmare with M$'s endless number of different versions that aren't backward compatible.

But, I will take it in consideration.

If your idea of "bloat" is a 25 MB runtime, perhaps Windows isn't for you.

 

[videobruce]

That's like saying a little litter thrown on the ground isn't a problem.
Principals my friend, Principles. The forced bloat is Nvidea. AFA M$, my W7 install was reduced courtesy of RT7 Lite.

 

[phanbuey]

In principle you're right - in practice it's a different story. Think of these like wrenches - you're buying different sized wrenches for nuts that were used years ago, and you're putting them in your tool cabinet or whatever, and when you need the wrench you will go get it for that nut/bolt.

It's not like different, conflicting apps that constantly running the background causing interference - which is 'actual' bloat. They dynamically load in as needed then get put back.

You can have a complete toolkit and still have it be organized well - in fact you wouldn't want to buy a toolkit with just one sized wrench.