CPU cranks to 300-600% and overheats when subtitles are turned on

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So you have exactly the same issue as described above?

CPU cranks to 300-600% and overheats when subtitles are turned on

Using Plex Web App (chrome or firefox) choose SRT external subtitle. The plex web app cannot direct play with AC3 5.1 or DTS 5.1 (ironically it can direct play AAC 5.1) instead it will be direct streamed with audio converting AC3/DTS 5.1 to a stereo (aac). Once that happens. the Plex Web App will convert SRT external subtitle to ASS format. With that, the leak will occur where it tries to render the subtitle (showing subs on the media) and gets stuck in an infinite loop. if using aac stereo…

I don’t think that’s true, and the fact that the beta doesn’t address your issue implies that a new topic is warranted.

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