– Avoid transcoding (clips have same resolution as playlist) Since the GPU % display in PLAYDECK shows only NVidia usage, you should open the task manager and check CPU/GPU for the whole system.

If video seems to play fine, but the audio is stuttering alot, this indicates a system overload. Update all drivers or try different hardware. Try using CPU rendering (Workflow > GPU) and deactivate all output hardware, restart PLAYDECK. Try setting your GPU as primary GPU (see below). Or GPU and/or output hardware is compromised. If nothing plays, the GPU is not utilized as it should be. PLAYDECK starts fine, but no Clip is playing, or playback is superslow Also check, if your system is overloaded by opening the Task Manager (ESC + SHIFT + CTRL). If you see glitches in the PREVIEW, that doesnt mean that there are glitches in the OUTPUT (device or NDI). PLAYDECK does not start / PLAYDECK does not load videos Restart PLAYDECK daily to free up ressources.Disable Service “NVidia FrameView SDK” (Startup Apps) and set to “Manual” (mainly Windows 11.

Go to “Windows > System > Display > Graphics” and add Playdeck.exe as App with the setting “High performance”.

Configure Windows Power Management for Maximum Performance or disable Energy Saving completly.

Go to the NVidia control panel and set the following under “Manage 3D settings” in the “Power Management” section: “Prefer Maximum Performance” (not “Prefer optimum Performance”).

Close NDI Access Manager during Playout, as it may interfere with PD.

Try using the Setting “Workflow > Advanced > “Use seperate process for every file in the playlist” (but with care).

If you switch versions of PD, always install CLEAN (Reset Setting during installation).

Use same Video Format for Playlist, Output, and all Files

Have all Clip on a local SDD, not a network drive.

Avoid using other Video Software while using PD.

Avoid CPU codec like “DNxHD” and “ProRes”, which cant be rendered on the GPU.

Set the Quality in PD (Workflow > GPU) to NORMAL (or MEDIUM).

Set the GPU to PRIMARY (Workflow > GPU).

Set the Monitor resolution to the same as the playlist, if using Desktop Output.

Update BMD driver (or similar), if using a dedicated Playout Card.

Update NVidia latest Driver, but take the STUDIO driver, not the GAME READY driver.For stuttering Playout, Dropped Frames, Glitches, Freezes

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