Is it time for a new PC?

lumencreative · 12 Aug 2017 at 15:57

My current work PC is a Dell Optiplex 3020 with a Core i3 4130 (3.4GHz) CPU, 8GB DDR3 Ram, and a 250GB SSD. Running Windows 10 Professional.

My PC is connected to a gigabit network and all my files are on the server (including folder redirection for my desktop, documents, etc). The server is only a cheap Dell tower server with a Pentium Dual Core CPU.

Increasingly, I have noticed my PC struggling to cope with the work I need to do (often have numerous Photoshop files open, each of around 300MB), and I am wondering whether it's my PC that's likely to be the issue, or the server that the files are stored on.

I'd really appreciate some opinions as I don't want to shell out on a new PC if it's not needed.

HoneyBadger · 12 Aug 2017 at 16:03

If you have to ask...

I'd say it's the network.

lumencreative · 12 Aug 2017 at 16:35

HoneyBadger said:
If you have to ask...

I'd say it's the network.

Out of interest, what makes you say that?

Tom B · 12 Aug 2017 at 16:52

I'd suggest process of elimination. Store the files locally and perform the same tasks, you'll quickly identify whether it's your PC or a network/server issue at least.

HoneyBadger · 12 Aug 2017 at 18:55

lumencreative said:
Out of interest, what makes you say that?

Experience. As @Tom B says, easy to test.