PS + PT3 = lagging

[donvaladares]

Im not sure this belongs here in General, but lets go:

Im having a serious trouble recently, since Ive been multitabling MTTs. I play on a macbook pro core2duo 2.53ghz/4gb DDR3 memmory, but once I get more than 10 tables at the same time wih PT3 HUD running, it stops running smoothly and starts lagging the software. Had the same problem on a macbook white. If I shut PT3 down, the problem disappears...Ive ran housekeeping and stuff, but the issue remains.

Is there anything I can do?

[WhiteRider]

Is the cache at 100% in the status bar? If not, run Database > Housekeeping.
Please check the FAQ: PT3 HUD for general tuning tips. Also be aware that often Macbooks can have slower 5400 rpm harddrives and that will affect performance when PostgreSQL is trying to access a lot of data.
How big is your database?

[donvaladares]

Uhm, I see. I ran housekeeping, cache is 100% now but the problem remains...Im guessing its a 5400 rpm (gonna check soon), but the database is kinda small, 500k ish hands...
If this is really the problem, could I use an external HD to solve it?

Thanks!

[kraada]

Are you using PokerTracker natively in the Mac environment or through Parallels?

[donvaladares]

Natively, sir.

[kraada]

Try running the Enterprise Stack Builder (in Applications -> PostgreSQL) and in the Registration and Free Trials section install the Tuning Wizard and run it and that may help you get better performance.

[donvaladares]

I use PostgreSQL 9.0 and inside its folder there are: Aplication Stack Builder / Documentation / pg Admin III / Reload Configuratio / SQL Shell

I havent found the option you mentioned...

Im I the only mac user who's ever complained about this??

[kraada]

Application Stack Builder is what it is called for you. We have not received general reports of this nature.

[donvaladares]

OK, I've downloaded it and Im gonna try it now... if it doesnt help, what about a "faster" external HD?

[kraada]

That might help - what sort of connection are you using for your external drive?