encoding videos

[fuzzydave]

so i have a mac book pro
2.4, 4gig ram, 160g hdd

when ever i try to encode video's recorded off eyetv - my cpu goes through the roof and the temp sores up to 90degrees +

i dont want to damage my mac, so i cancel it... any idea why?

 

[Cave Man]

Just let it run, your Mac will be just fine. Be sure to have it in a well-ventilated place and don't obstruct any of its vents.

 

[valvehead]

Are the fans speeding up? If not use SMCFancontrol to crank up the fan speeds.

 

[fuzzydave]

yep i have my fans speeding up to 5500rpm when its about 97 degree's celcius

is this normal?

 

[tbae12]

i do some video encoding myself and my temperatures have only reached about 82 degrees celsius max a couple of times.
video encoding takes a lot of cpu power so if your cpu usage "goes through the roof" then a lot more heat will be generated. as long as your fans a working fine there shouldn't be any problems.