Advice for upgrading Windows PC for Lightroom use

hi there - i'm avid lightroom user hitting performance limits of windows pc. don't mind if export task takes while frustrated whenever takes lightroom long open image (simply loading preview in high quality when moving 1 image next in e.g. develop mode) or switch library develop mode (which frequently). odd find lightroom on ipad pro opens images faster windows pc. rebuilding 1:1 previews whenever notice these strong lags doesn't seem really.

 

this current setup:

• windows 10
• intel core i7 6700k (4 core) cpu
• 32gb ram ddr4-2400
• asus geforce gtx 1070 8gb
• lightroom 6 latest version
• geekbench result
• main hard drive (ssd) windows
• separate hard drive (sata) holds lightroom library

 

this contemplating:

a) 2 or 4tb ssd and put entire lightroom library onto ssd.

b) overclock current cpu ~4.4ghz

c) replace motherboard , cpu all-together e.g. 8 core cpu one.

d) second video card?

 

which (or combination thereof) best strategy @ point? or other way around, 1 not add performance lightroom usage?

 

much appreciated,

jan

a) 2 or 4tb ssd and put entire lightroom library onto ssd.

if mean putting photos onto ssd, waste of money, not speed up, except trivial amounts not notice.

c) replace motherboard , cpu all-together e.g. 8 core cpu one.

there many threads how lightroom seems work best on 4 core cpus, , perhaps poor performance on 8 core cpus bug

 

d) second video card?

lightroom cannot make use of second video card.

 

you gave rather long list of specs of current computer, didn't size in pixels monitor is. sometimes, key entire problem. also, have tried turning off gpu acceleration see if speed problems improve?

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