my $10k computer seems.... slow

[caj709]

Hi there,

 

I have a new work computer that is pretty well decked out, but it feels slow.  My previous work computer was a dual xeon HP z820 workstation (16 cores and 256 Gb ram) with a k5000 graphics card and this one is not.  Could it be that I'm spoiled with workstation grade components?

 

the New computer:

ASUS Deluxe motherboard

Intel 5960X (not overclocked)

64Gb RAM

Intel nvme 1tb storage 

Nvidia 980 graphics card

Windows 7

and before you comment - YES, I actually need and use these resources.......

 

All CPU and graphics benchmarking scores are as expected, but application launch time is noticeably slower than even my laptop.

It seems as though there is some loooooong "ping time", but then loads very quickly.

I see the delay with everything from microsoft office, Chrome, outlook, to matlab.

Any advice?  

 

[Pcinacan]

How does this add up to 10k? what ever tho

[TheRandomness]

I think PCIe drives have this issue... I remember reading something about it a while ago but the memory is hazy

[samcool55]

I would personally get a "simple" pro-grade sata ssd. it's possible pcie drives aren't perfect atm.

[DioOmicida]

The only thing I could think to do would be to test a different boot drive.
There could be an issue with the PCIe drive.
What a system, though. The 980 almost seems out of place.

[ChrisCross]

27 minutes ago, caj709 said:

 

 

windows 7 isnt really optimized for fast ssd's. i would recommend to upgrade. also make a ssd benchmark and check if all the necessary drivers are installed. 

[Izumi Reina]

33 minutes ago, caj709 said:

Hi there,

 

I have a new work computer that is pretty well decked out, but it feels slow.  My previous work computer was a dual xeon HP z820 workstation (16 cores and 256 Gb ram) with a k5000 graphics card and this one is not.  Could it be that I'm spoiled with workstation grade components?

 

the New computer:

ASUS Deluxe motherboard

Intel 5960X (not overclocked)

64Gb RAM

Intel nvme 1tb storage 

Nvidia 980 graphics card

Windows 7

and before you comment - YES, I actually need and use these resources.......

 

All CPU and graphics benchmarking scores are as expected, but application launch time is noticeably slower than even my laptop.

It seems as though there is some loooooong "ping time", but then loads very quickly.

I see the delay with everything from microsoft office, Chrome, outlook, to matlab.

Any advice?  

 

1. Upgrade to Windows 10 (Optional, Recommended)

2. Get an SSD (Optional, Recommended)

3. Clear out your hard drive(s) (JUST DO IT)

4. Defragment your hard drives (JUST DO IT)

[Kryptyx]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kTvRsJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kTvRsJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($999.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE/U3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($379.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($474.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 1.2TB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($1017.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($369.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 OEM (64-bit)  ($139.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $3782.71

You better call the police if you paid $10,000 for this system because you got robbed.

[littlepigboy5]

15 minutes ago, Izumi Reina said:

1. Upgrade to Windows 10 (Optional, Recommended)

2. Get an SSD (Optional, Recommended)

3. Clear out your hard drive(s) (JUST DO IT)

4. Defragment your hard drives (JUST DO IT)

Uhh, he has an ssd.  Defragmenting an ssd is like smashing it with a very tiny, but very real hammer.