PC non-responsive during sync to apple TV (grinds to a halt)

Unlike a lot of people in this forun, I am happy with my apple tv sync performance.
However, while the sync process is happening, the windows GUI and the other programs grind to a near-halt for 10 minutes or so. All the windows programs just about unresponsive.
I would be a lot happier if Apple could make the sync process slower (it could run over a few hours, for all I care), if it would leave my PC in a useable condition. This slow down happens even if I am just adding a few podcasts to the apple tv.
I have an airport extreme, and the larger Apple Tv model, which is almost full.
Streaming mode is not an option for me, as I dont want to have the PC on at all times.
Is there an option I am missing that can make this sync operation run at a lower priority?? The network performance in the task manager indicates a very low level of network activity, with a high level of CPU utilication.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
Thanks,
Wayne

Welcome to the  Discussion Forums.
You don't say anything about your pc, could it simply be underpowered in terms of CPU and RAM, I only sync my photos but when I do, I generally sync to several tv's at once and don't seem to suffer any slowdown.

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