The machine: HP Z800, WIN 7 Ultimate
dual Intel 2.67 hex processors , 48 gig ram , FX 4800 graphics card. Great computer overall .
BUT?????
I set up a 7 layer FX render in composer 7.03 and watch my task manager, Composer 7 only utlizes up to 9 gig of the ram and max 23% of processing power during render. ( yesI tried other effects)
I set up a render in after effects CS6 and watching the task manager after effects uses up to 80% of (12 actual and 24 hyperthreaded processors ) all show almost the same usage across 24 hyperthreaded processors and up to 36 gig of ram showing to be in use and is flying through a very complex render. 3d studio Max is the same as after effects.
Here is my question : Why is MC7 not taking avantage of all this un-used power in this box like after effects and 3d studio max seems to be able to utilize ? Is there something I am missing?
foot note: yes MC7 does render litteraly twice as fast on this box compared to a dual quad 3.06 quad dell I have as my second machine. But geez , MC7 could be so much more efficient if it used the resources.