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JSWolf · 10-22-2016, 02:26 PM

An SSD is best for the OS and programs. To get a large enough SSD to also hold all the data, you'd need a large SSD and that ups the price.

I would say get at least a 256GB SSD for the OS and programs. Also get at least a 1TB hard drive for the data. I don't find Calibre to be too slow at all using a hard drive.

As for 16GB of ram, you don't need it. 8GB is plenty. a quad core 5th or 6th generation i5 or i7 would do for the processor.

As for the screen, a 15.6" or 17.3" full HD (1920x1080) screen because you'll want the most real estate for the Calibre GUI.

If I knew how much you were looking to spend, I could see what I could find for you.

10-22-2016, 02:26 PM	#25
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,034 Karma: 147977995 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	An SSD is best for the OS and programs. To get a large enough SSD to also hold all the data, you'd need a large SSD and that ups the price. I would say get at least a 256GB SSD for the OS and programs. Also get at least a 1TB hard drive for the data. I don't find Calibre to be too slow at all using a hard drive. As for 16GB of ram, you don't need it. 8GB is plenty. a quad core 5th or 6th generation i5 or i7 would do for the processor. As for the screen, a 15.6" or 17.3" full HD (1920x1080) screen because you'll want the most real estate for the Calibre GUI. If I knew how much you were looking to spend, I could see what I could find for you.