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My rig isn't exactly 'high-end' (see signature), but I was just wondering what would make editing in GIMP overall faster?

For example, I'm working on a ~5500x2800 pixels picture and whenever I change something big, it takes a few seconds and it's not very fluent..

 

What would help the most? A better CPU or and SSD, more RAM or maybe a GPU? (although I don't think it's the last option..)

 

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I'm using Windows 7 and GIMP 2.6

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A faster cpu and a better scratchdisk like a ssd would help in your case. 

More ram and a better graphics card can help but isn't as important.

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My rig isn't exactly 'high-end' (see signature), but I was just wondering what would make editing in GIMP overall faster?

For example, I'm working on a ~5500x2800 pixels picture and whenever I change something big, it takes a few seconds and it's not very fluent..

 

What would help the most? A better CPU or and SSD, more RAM or maybe a GPU? (although I don't think it's the last option..)

 

For reference:

I'm using Windows 7 and GIMP 2.6

With images that size: RAM

but depending on the effects you apply: CPU

 

Since you only have 2Gb of RAM though I would suggest upgrading that.

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you...... are........... using........ an............ athlon.................

Yeah, thanks for pointing that out m8

 

With images that size: RAM

but depending on the effects you apply: CPU

 

Since you only have 2Gb of RAM though I would suggest upgrading that.

I have 4 GB. I did not know how to write that in my sig, so I just though like "well I have 2 2 GB sticks...)

You confirmed what I was already thinking about.. I'm not doing any crazy over the top effects, but especially with some effects it takes a long time to load and such..

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

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A faster cpu and a better scratchdisk like a ssd would help in your case. 

More ram and a better graphics card can help but isn't as important.

Can you tell me what a scratch disk does? I have heard from it.. But I have no idea what it would do..

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

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Yeah, thanks for pointing that out m8

 

I have 4 GB. I did not know how to write that in my sig, so I just though like "well I have 2 2 GB sticks...)

You confirmed what I was already thinking about.. I'm not doing any crazy over the top effects, but especially with some effects it takes a long time to load and such..

Oops, I derped, but CPU then. At least try to find a cheap Athlon X4.

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Yeah, thanks for pointing that out m8

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Can you tell me what a scratch disk does? I have heard from it.. But I have no idea what it would do..

A scratchdisk is basically the disk you're working off of--in this case, it's your hdd.

It should be second to a cpu upgrade though.

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Oops, I derped, but CPU then. At least try to find a cheap Athlon X4.

 

 

A scratchdisk is basically the disk you're working off of--in this case, it's your hdd.

It should be second to a cpu upgrade though.

Yeah.. So I had Task Manager open to monitor some stuff while editing.

When I do a big effect, CPU usage spikes to 100% and stays at about 80% when just working in GIMP (and now for example is hanging around 6-14%)

RAM is consistently at 70-80%. Really doesn't change while editing or whatever.

 

I guess I'll have to look into getting a better processor.. Will look out for great deals.

 

Thanks for your input, I greatly appreciate it :)

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mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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