Gimp and PC specs - SOLVED

lt03 · **Joined:** Sep 11, 2019 **Posts:** 21

GIMP Version: 2.10.12
Operating System: Windows
OS Version: win 10
GIMP Experience: New User

Hi

I am very new to gimp, but i do enjoy working with gimp. I am not happy with my computers performace when running gimp, and working on a big projekt. The experince is a little slow and slogish. When i for an example move a layer it feels really not not smooth, and adding a big effect is really slow.
So i took a look at my hardware (Very old gameing PC), and startet thinking maybe i have a too few RAM, a bottelneck in my system when we a talking about working in gimp.

Specs:
MB1151 Asus Z170 Pro Gameing (https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170- ... fications/)
Intel Core i5-6600K
DDR4-3200 8GB Corsair Vengance XMP RAM * 2
Case Vision X2 Silent Black kabinet
Drev Asus DRW-24F DVD burner
SSD Samsung 850 EVO 1000GB (SSD)
CPUK Thermalright Macho Rev B
PSU Corsair RM750x 750W 80+ Gold
Nvidia Asus GTX1070 8GB STRIX
Windows 10 D-OEM Home

1: Will i get a much better performence in gimp by adding 32 GB RAM? More smooth feeling? Better speed when adding effects? 20% 30% or....???

2: Will these new RAM work with the ones i allready have? (There is 2 free slots in my motherboard)
Is there a better option to buy?

New RAM i am looking to buy:
https://www.proshop.dk/RAM/Corsair-Veng ... GB/2519702

Regards lt03

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4756

Pretty decent PC already. Make sure the Gimp tile cache (Edit>Preferences>System resources) is set to as much RAM as you can dedicate to it (around 12GB in your configuration, I would say), otherwise Gimp will use a disk file for layer data.

lt03 · **Joined:** Sep 11, 2019 **Posts:** 21

ofnuts wrote:

Pretty decent PC already. Make sure the Gimp tile cache (Edit>Preferences>System resources) is set to as much RAM as you can dedicate to it (around 12GB in your configuration, I would say), otherwise Gimp will use a disk file for layer data.

rgr, i'll try that.
And perhaps order some more RAM this weekend.

Nidhogg · **Posted:** Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:17 am **(#4)**

haha, that's funny. My main rig is HP Compaq dc7800. RAM has been updated from 1GB to 5GB. Just because I happened to find compatible DDR2 sticks from a DELL machine.
The only problem is that G'mic GUI takes 3-5 seconds to load and some plug-ins bit more time to finish.

Oh I forgot, the lithium battery had to be replaced and this ain't running windows anymore :hehe

Wallace · **Posted:** Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:07 pm **(#5)**

Hi lt03,

From the look of your specs.
That's a very capable PC,
which should be able to run GIMP along with G'MIC,
as well as much more.
You could however,
benefit from a RAM upgrade/increase.
To something like:
DDR4 16GB 8x2,
or 32GB 16x2.
To make use of "Dual Channel".
(Check with your motherboard manufacturer/manual,
for maximum amount of RAM/"Dual Channel" config.)

Otherwise,
your system is still relevant today.
I think you'll be pretty much golden for a while.
:bigthup

lt03 · **Joined:** Sep 11, 2019 **Posts:** 21

Thank you.
I'll look into that, and get some more RAM.
I wal really hopeing for an excuse to buy some more hardware :hehe

ofnuts · **Joined:** Oct 25, 2010 **Posts:** 4756

lt03 wrote:

I wal really hopeing for an excuse to buy some more hardware :hehe

Aren't you running Windows already?

lt03 · **Joined:** Sep 11, 2019 **Posts:** 21

Yes, i have win 10.
I have just ordered 16 gb x 2 RAM so i can get a total of 48 gb RAM. :mrgreen:

lt03 · **Joined:** Sep 11, 2019 **Posts:** 21

Hej

If your following and are intrested. Gimp seems to be a bit smoother to work with now, but maybe that is just me.

My updated specs:
Asus VS24AHL – 24.1´´ 5ms Sort - monitor 1920*1200 x 2
Razer Deathadder chroma gameing mouse
Logitech G19 LCD keyboard
2.1 GX gameing speakers
Wester Digital My Book – Extern HD 4 TB

MB1151 Asus Z170 Pro Gameing
Intel Core i5-6600K
DDR4-3200 8GB Corsair Vengance XMP RAM x 2 + DDR4-3200 16BG Corsair Vengance LPX RAM x 2
Case Vision X2 Silent Black kabinet
Drev Asus DRW-24F DVD burner
SSD Samsung 850 EVO 1000GB (SSD)
CPUK Thermalright Macho Rev B
PSU Corsair RM750x 750W 80+ Gold
Nvidia Asus GTX1070 8GB STRIX
Windows 10 D-OEM Home

Edit:
After haveing worked a bit more in gimp, it is faster and more smooth. So i am gonna call good decision on buying more RAM, so :yes