What is more important CPU or RAM for compiling large software, e.g. bootstrapping gcc?
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I'm looking to buy a new computer soon, and I want a machine for best performance for fast compilation times. So should I care to get a quad-core CPU with highest GHz I can afford, or should I instead invest into higher speed RAM? What is your recommendation for what type of RAM should I go for? Gr…
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I would say neither. Rather get a fast SSD hard drive. Of course you need a proper CPU and amount of RAM as well, but yeah...
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