Windows OS is not screwed up. I don't do porn, peer-to-peer file sharing or visit 'free' sites. I am very careful what I install and download, the snap shot of processes in task manager should show the computer is quite clean and efficient. As the processor is 100% occupied during RAW - TIFF conversion then a faster processor with more operations per second should reduce conversion time.
Rob, I appreciate you spending time to look at this situation but if you download NC, it will need several 'upgrades' to get to NC4.4. I purchased NC4.1 which took an amazing 40 MINUTES to convert and screwed the PC during this time. I used it once and forgot about it. I realised 4.2 was available by upgrade and offered more efficient processing and took 5-7 minutes to convert and we became friends. 4.3 fixed problems with d-lighting (Nikons shadow recovery) and 4.4 has D200 support. I think these upgrades need a full licenced copy in order to install.
I read that the MAC version of NC is a bigger dog than the x86 version!
Through my job I visited a large portrait franchise company and had free access to roam (I work in CCTV, Security). Equipment being used was digital backs to medium format cameras (40Mpx) Capture one and Lacie computer equipment and Sony Triniton CRT monitors. The studio has just opened and is a testament to CRT and the Trinitron.
I am interested in comparing Capture One with NC.
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