Doug8765
Posts: 275 +8
Hi -
I have not figured out whether I should build my own computer, but I'm trying to evaluate the ads I see for desktops. My problem with desktop ads is that when proffered computers go up in price they always dramatically increase disk space, video power, memory and CPU, but I think I only need enhanced memory and CPU. I don't know how to evaluate the offerings.
I am an Excel file builder. I spend a lot of time building 100-200 megabyte Excel files and they just crawl. So frustrating. New cell entry is slow, navigation is slow, but I don't have more than 3 gigabytes of core Excel files. My backups are far more than that, but when the prices of a new proffered desktop heads into the most expensive then they seem to cost much more for features I will not need. What configuration do I need to do to get far faster Excel performance? Am I on the wrong track completely? How much faster are current desktop offerings than my HP p6240f?
My current system is a HP p6240f, Intel Core 2 Quad CPU, Q8300 2.50GHz with 8 GB installed memory running Windows 7.
I always appreciate the feedback from TechSpot forums.
Doug
I have not figured out whether I should build my own computer, but I'm trying to evaluate the ads I see for desktops. My problem with desktop ads is that when proffered computers go up in price they always dramatically increase disk space, video power, memory and CPU, but I think I only need enhanced memory and CPU. I don't know how to evaluate the offerings.
I am an Excel file builder. I spend a lot of time building 100-200 megabyte Excel files and they just crawl. So frustrating. New cell entry is slow, navigation is slow, but I don't have more than 3 gigabytes of core Excel files. My backups are far more than that, but when the prices of a new proffered desktop heads into the most expensive then they seem to cost much more for features I will not need. What configuration do I need to do to get far faster Excel performance? Am I on the wrong track completely? How much faster are current desktop offerings than my HP p6240f?
My current system is a HP p6240f, Intel Core 2 Quad CPU, Q8300 2.50GHz with 8 GB installed memory running Windows 7.
I always appreciate the feedback from TechSpot forums.
Doug