How to Select the Best Hardware to Increase Import Speeds in CaseGuard Studio:

When working with large documents in CaseGuard Studio, the speed at which files are imported can greatly impact your workflow. Importing thousands of pages requires your system to process a lot of data, and the right hardware can make this process much faster.

This guide shows the results of a hardware test importing a 1,000-page document, highlights the components that most affect import performance, and provides recommendations for selecting hardware to maximize import speed in CaseGuard Studio.

Hardware Test Comparison

The following two systems imported the same 1,000-page document in CaseGuard Studio:

Test Findings:

Processor Performance is Crucial

• CPU performance is a very important factor for importing large documents. System 2’s i9-14900KF imported the 1,000-page document about 105 times faster than System 1, using only ~32% CPU versus ~63% on System 1.
• Its higher single- and multi-core speeds let CaseGuard Studio handle large imports much more efficiently.
  • Key takeaway: Faster CPUs with strong multi-core and single-core performance significantly reduce import times.

Storage Speed Matters

• Storage speed and capacity also play a major role in import performance. System 2’s larger SSD (2.75        TB) allowed faster internal processing, significantly reducing import time in comparison to System 1.
  • Key takeaway: Fast, high-capacity SSD storage minimizes delays when importing large documents.

Memory Performance

• While 32 GB of RAM is sufficient for importing large documents, increasing memory beyond this                does not significantly affect import performance for standard document import tasks.
  • Key takeaway: Ensure you have enough RAM for your workload, but additional memory will not significantly accelerate imports.

GPU Performance

• For document imports, the graphics card has little impact on speed. While System 2 had a slightly    more powerful GPU, the difference did not noticeably affect import performance. GPUs are more relevant for tasks like video editing or graphical rendering.
  • Key takeaway: Focus on CPU and storage performance rather than GPU upgrades for large document imports.

Conclusion

System 2 (Intel i9-14900KF + 2.75 TB SSD) achieved the fastest import, completing the 1,000-page document in about 5 seconds, compared to System 1 (Intel Ultra 9 285H + 954 GB SSD) at ~8.78 minutes.

For optimal large document import performance in CaseGuard Studio, we recommend:

• A modern, high-performance CPU with strong single- and multi-core speeds

• SSD storage for fast read/write access

• Adequate storage capacity to ensure smooth processing of large files

These benchmarks demonstrate that CaseGuard Studio scales efficiently with more powerful hardware, allowing users to save time on imports and improve overall workflow efficiency.

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