Since they are YOUR apps, then you probably know where the bottlenecks are. To get the best price/performance ratio, you should know where to skimp and where to spend. <g>

In VFP apps, the typical bottlenecks are:
1) RAM (especially if they run several apps simultaneously)
2) Hard drive speed
3) Network speed, including NIC cards, cabling, server performance, etc.
4) CPU speed

I would say that all new computers are quite capable of running the types of business applications we write in VFP. I'd recommend opting for a 7200 RPM hard drive over the 5400 RPM units - small price increase, but decent performance boost. RAM is cheap now, so don't skimp there.

I highly recommend upgrading the cheapo monitor to one with a "flat sqare" tube. While not truly a "performance" recommendation, a sorry monitor causes fatigue, and users will work more comfortably and with fewer errors if the screen is glare-free and sharp. And productivity is the goal, not raw performance.

No need for high-end video cards, unless you're doing some 3D work, animation, etc. For end-user machines, the integrated (on motherboard) video is quite adequate.

You probably already know these things, but just in case... <g>


>Hi,
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>I'm trying to help one of my clients to choose good PC configuration and brand where they'll run some of my apps. They have some options to choose from, and they're making tests with those PCs to choose the best price/performance ones.
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>They asked me if there are programs like old Norton SI (System Information), that can be used to make benchmarks with they current options of PCs.
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>Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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>Thanks,
>
>Fernando