High CPU Usage Plex Transcoder since update to 1.21.1.3830

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Since updating to 1.21.1.3830 there are several Plex Transcoder processes hogging the CPU.

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That screenshot was taken with one movie playing on the server using Plex Web in Chrome. The movie was buffering which is extremely unusual as I have had over 7 streams at once without issues in the past, found that there were several Plex Transcoder processes hogging the CPU. I have not changed any settings, and it may be worth noting I have not toyed with the transcoder settings since a long time ago, possibly 2 years. Anyways that was on the 19th(which was yesterday, the day after the most recent update). I rebooted the Windows machine and all was fine at that time but I saw more lag today and looking at it the transcoder processes are stacking up again.

Server Version#: 1.21.1.3830-6c22540d5
Player Version#: Plex Web

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Same problem here since the update. I haven’t changed any settings either.
Films can hardly be started because of the long waiting times.

I have already tried to adjust the transcoder settings, but without success.

What could that be?

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Thanks for your response. As you can see I was ignored by the Plex team. I have resorted to converting most of my files to avoid the transcoding using the free software ffmpeg. If you search google for “ffmpeg gui” you can find a super easy open source program that you can use to convert your movies/shows. If you need extra help let me know- unlike the silent team I am more then happy to help in anyway I can.

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