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audeojude · 04-07-2016, 10:46 AM

Just a thought for those with performance issues. Hardware really makes a difference. I know it is expensive to get a higher end system. I typically spend about 1000 to 1200 on a computer. i7, as much ram as the motherboard will hold 32 gigs in this case, and ssd drives for OS and stuff like calibre that has io constraints.

The upside is that i only build computers every 5 years or so. I find that I can go that or longer with a top end computer and be exceedingly happy with the performance for all my computing needs.

However I don't run games so just use the built in Intell HD video. My systems would make serious game machines other than the video. Adding video would add another 400 dollars or so for something decent. So take my price range with a grain of salt if you play games.

I find my life is a lot happier with a fast computer in that I don't deal with wait for it itis and frustration in using it. When I start wanting to punch my computer based on performance issues I know it is getting to be time to find or build a new one. Over the last two computers I have had it has been IO that has caused me to get frustrated. I think IO lags massively behind cpu and bus performance.

So expensive computer that I have trouble affording sometimes but if I look at it stretched out over 5 years it is only 200 a year or so to make me have a higher quality of life. With my work I spend about 5 hours a day using my computer so it makes a lot of difference to me.

Not trying to preach or anything but just observation on my personal perception and life as well as a couple clients I talked into using higher end computers for their employees in their offices. It made a huge productivity difference in their specific situations. If all your doing is browsing the Internet and using email or a word processor then any 500 dollar computer should make you happy. Any graphics, rendering, large database search or manipulation, or huge file transfers, or excessive tabs in a browser will be much happier with a faster larger ram computer. SSD for OS drive will double the perceived performance of any computer.

My background is 20 years of owning and running a small computer it/service company. Providing Network and Server administration services, PC repair, Windows, Mac and Linux support.

04-07-2016, 10:46 AM	#12
audeojude Connoisseur Posts: 80 Karma: 489964 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Deep South Device: 4 or 5 generations of kindles	Just a thought for those with performance issues. Hardware really makes a difference. I know it is expensive to get a higher end system. I typically spend about 1000 to 1200 on a computer. i7, as much ram as the motherboard will hold 32 gigs in this case, and ssd drives for OS and stuff like calibre that has io constraints. The upside is that i only build computers every 5 years or so. I find that I can go that or longer with a top end computer and be exceedingly happy with the performance for all my computing needs. However I don't run games so just use the built in Intell HD video. My systems would make serious game machines other than the video. Adding video would add another 400 dollars or so for something decent. So take my price range with a grain of salt if you play games. I find my life is a lot happier with a fast computer in that I don't deal with wait for it itis and frustration in using it. When I start wanting to punch my computer based on performance issues I know it is getting to be time to find or build a new one. Over the last two computers I have had it has been IO that has caused me to get frustrated. I think IO lags massively behind cpu and bus performance. So expensive computer that I have trouble affording sometimes but if I look at it stretched out over 5 years it is only 200 a year or so to make me have a higher quality of life. With my work I spend about 5 hours a day using my computer so it makes a lot of difference to me. Not trying to preach or anything but just observation on my personal perception and life as well as a couple clients I talked into using higher end computers for their employees in their offices. It made a huge productivity difference in their specific situations. If all your doing is browsing the Internet and using email or a word processor then any 500 dollar computer should make you happy. Any graphics, rendering, large database search or manipulation, or huge file transfers, or excessive tabs in a browser will be much happier with a faster larger ram computer. SSD for OS drive will double the perceived performance of any computer. My background is 20 years of owning and running a small computer it/service company. Providing Network and Server administration services, PC repair, Windows, Mac and Linux support.