Multiple cores will make little difference for VFP as it can't use multiple cores. Some OS functionality will happen on the other core, thus giving you a slight improvement.

Also, because VFP is a 32 bit app, 8 Gig won't benefit you any because VFP will only be able to use about 3 Gig RAM. If you get a 64 bit OS, you will again get some improvement from the OS using some of that.

A faster process will make a difference.

I totally agree with the suggestion to go with SSD.

>I need to purchase or Upgrade my PC.Currently I have DUAL Core 1.86 GhZ and 1 GB RAM. an 80 GB Hard Disk and XP opertaion system
>with My requirement is:-
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>1. currently I have a VFP application that takes around 2 Hours for Data processing (Makes Changes in text files) for around 80000 files.
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>2 After the files are being changed, they are to be converted into other format using PS2PDF tools like, that takes another 4 Hours,
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>Thus my total times comes around 6 to 6 HRS. I need to drastically cut it down. I am planning to buy i7 4770k Processor, 8 GB RAM, and 1 TB HDD, 2 GB Graphics card with windows 7 or 8,
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>Kinldy Guide what would be best configration. Also Guide...
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>1, Should I go for Laptop or Desktop ?
>2 Assembeled or Branded One ?
>3 If Brabded, which Brand and where to Buy online?
>4 Are there any Cheap and relaible sites from where I could directly purchase spares or compete Desktop or Laptop.
>5 What is the difference between BOX and Tray i7 4770k as there is a difference of rate in the two.
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>Regards
>Code Box