Procaster 100% CPU usage when trying to livestream VLC or normal video stream online

[savethatshow]

CPU: Intel Pentium (R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73 ghz
Memory (RAM) - 1.00 GB
OS: Windows Vista, 32 bit
Video Card (I think?) Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family , Adapter String : Mobile Intel(R) GMA X3100

Speed test to NYC :

I'm trying to use procaster to livestream a 720p homemade video with VLC, but everytime I try (even on normal setting, AND I have my microphone disabled) it jumps up to 100% CPU usage. I tried to use procaster to livestream a streaming video online, just to test and see if VLC alone was the issue, and that too made it jump up to 100%. Can you help me out here? is my system just not cut out for procaster use? it keeps telling me to close other apps.. whereas I have nothing running that I don't need. Is there another alternative to procaster?

Attaching a .jpg of my issue.

[Henry_live]

Originally Posted by savethatshow

CPU: Intel Pentium (R) Dual CPU T2370 @ 1.73 ghz
Memory (RAM) - 1.00 GB
OS: Windows Vista, 32 bit
Video Card (I think?) Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family , Adapter String : Mobile Intel(R) GMA X3100

Speed test to NYC :

I'm trying to use procaster to livestream a 720p homemade video with VLC, but everytime I try (even on normal setting, AND I have my microphone disabled) it jumps up to 100% CPU usage. I tried to use procaster to livestream a streaming video online, just to test and see if VLC alone was the issue, and that too made it jump up to 100%. Can you help me out here? is my system just not cut out for procaster use? it keeps telling me to close other apps.. whereas I have nothing running that I don't need. Is there another alternative to procaster?

Attaching a .jpg of my issue.

savethatshow,

It looks like your computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for broadcasting on Livestream. Please note that the minimum specs are as follows:

Pentium Core 2 Duo 2Ghz or Higher
4GB RAM
700Kbps upload bandwidth
Dedicated video card, 256MB VRAM

A detailed listing of recommended specs can be found here: http://www.livestream.com/userguide/..._on_Livestream

[SaltyNuts]

I too have problems with CPU usage. I am unable to stream games and can barely stream desktop.
My specs:
Intel Core2 Duo 3.00Ghz
6GB RAM
8/1 mb/s bandwidth
Ati Radeon HD 5770 video card
Windows 7 Ultimate

Do you have any sort of fixes for this problem?

[mbaron]

Unfortunately your CPU is rather underpowered for both streaming and game play.

Matt
Livestream Support

[irridescentsong]

I'm also having issues with the memory leak. I've updated to Procaster Beta (the most recent release). I'm trying to stream a video online, and it causes my computer to lag, and be used at 100% CPU.

HP G60 Notebook with Windows 7 SP1
Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2@2.20GHz
4.0 GB RAM

Any ideas? I have a big stream coming up tomorrow, and I'm afraid if I don't get this resolved soon, I won't be able to stream.

[ernielive]

irridescentsong,

Unfortuantely, your system may be too underpowered to both stream and play a game simultaneously. However, you could turn off your local recording (Preferences > Desktop tab > Save video to file option) to see if that makes a difference. Recommended requirements can be found below:

http://www.livestream.com/userguide/..._on_Livestream

[makbul]

Is it possible for me to broadcast my channel's audio on fm or radio or any such thing where they don't have internet connection?

[mbaron]

makbul,

Could you please further explain what you're looking to do. If a user doesn't have internet they wouldn't be able to watch Livestream.

Matt
Livestream Support

[JustGLiTcH]

i've had this issue quite alot. For me it causes a "Recording Desktop Error" and sometimes just causes procaster to stop working. Only advice would be to get a better processor.

[pinna]

Having the same issue here.

Issuing 100% CPU usage when trying to stream my desktop.
3,5GHz Quadcore, 8 GB of RAM