Over 100 User accounts

[HarryLuck]

Hi, I have over 100 user accounts for different areas of my work. I log in and out regularly. I need to use icloud to keep files in sync. Imac pro 5K with 32gb Ram. It is very slow when opening applications and if i log in and log out at 10-15 accounts per hour. My question: Should i focus on CPU or RAM ? P.s the time capsule never ever achieved first backup.

 

[trs96]

If you want more speed for opening apps the SSD read speed is of primary importance. Look into using an M.2 NVME drive instead of a mechanical or sata SSD.

 

[HarryLuck]

I have a fusion drive right now... So i guess SSD would be my next step ?

 

[HarryLuck]

will the APFS ever come to fusion drive ? that should help as well right ?

 

[trs96]

An NVME drive would make the largest difference in performance. Don't know enough about APFS yet but I do know that it's advantages focus mainly on SSDs.

 

[HarryLuck]

Okay, where to get one and how to build it into an iMac ?

 

[HarryLuck]

I made some reaearch. Would it be wise to have it external with a thunderbolt connection ?

 

[trs96]

Okay, where to get one and how to build it into an iMac ?

This is not buying advice for upgrading a real Mac. This is for CustoMacs only. I had thought you wanted to build a system to replace your iMac. Try the Apple support forums. They support what they sell, we don't.

 

[HarryLuck]

Ok, thanks anyway. It helped me to get into the right direction with Mvme

 

[trs96]

Whether you can use an NVME drive will depend on how new your iMac is. Research whether it's got the right kind of connector first before buying one of those. Even if you can use one it's a massive undertaking to install one.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+EMC+2546+SSD+Replacement/15758