Minimum hardware requirements for video pack to work successfully

dee100

I think the reason why I'm having so many problems with video pad is because my PC is 10 years old, can someone tell me if what I should is update my hardware on my PC to make it work better for video pad? 32 GB of RAM more?

Looking, the problems I started having with videopad was probably when I switched to another second hand PC that probably didn't have the same amount of ram as my previous one, and that's probably what's going on, I now realise

Device Name   DESKTOP-PUPJKQS
Processor   Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4005U CPU @ 1.70GHz 1.70 GHz
Installed RAM   4.00 GB
Storage   238 GB SSD LITEONIT LCS-256L9S-11 2.5 7mm 256GB
Graphics Card   Intel(R) HD Graphics Family (113 MB)
Device ID   1868617A-3282-4A74-AD36-24800B99114C
Product ID   00330-80000-00000-AA189
System Type   64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch   No pen or touch input is available for this display

borate

Video editing (with any editor) is resource intensive. Much depends upon the complexity, size/resolution of source files, and project length.

An I3 is good for only basic projects, and can be slow. For more extensive jobs a gaming class PC is often recommended. General insights here.

dee100

Someone suggested I reduce GPU acceleration acceleration.

I right clicked and nothing happened.

Could someone advise me how to do this because Google search told me to do the following but I was unable to find it:

How do I turn off GPU acceleration?

Graphics: Right-click the desktop, go to "Display Settings" > "Graphics" > "Change default settings", then turn off "hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling". Audio: Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Sound" > "More sound settings" > your audio device > "Properties" > "Advanced", and uncheck "Allow hardware acceleration."

Thank you

borate

In Videopad go to OPTIONS | ADVANCED tab. In the GPU section, choose None (CPU Only).

dee100

Thanks a lot, can you think anything else I could reduce in the system of videopad so that it would work better in my computer, please?

I only need video for two things, simple basic editing and occasionally text for subtitles, nothing else

borate

Use the 64-bit release.

What is highest resolution of the files in the project? If 2K or 4K, then VP performance may be problematic with an I3 PC.

Proxy editing can help. It's extra work, and a learning curve, but worth the effort. Large files are made much smaller for editing, then export uses the original files for higher quality - if needed. Working with 720 or 1080p hi-def files should succeed with your machine. This free tool easily reduces file sizes.

dee100

Your link for 64 bit is for a newer version, my licence is for an older version

borate

For one-time licensed users upgrades are free for up to six months from purchase date. After that, VP will continue to fully function but a fee is required in order to register the newest. Retain your old install file and registration info. If there's an issue, you can always revert.

There's no mandate to update. You can download a 64-bit version that was released during that period from here if you wish. Scroll down, look at the dates and chose a 64-bitPAID item. Ignore any virus warnings.

As for GPU in Videopad, it's best to leave it at the default. But if results are better with None(CPU only) so be it. Rendering may be slower.