Thanks, I already tend not to use x-ray mode, and like you say, always leave sun/styles/textures etc off until i'm ready to export!!

Thanks for your replies, although what would you suggest in terms of 'more efficient ways of modelling'?

Hi, new user, work for an architectural consultancy and we have recently started to get into using sketchup for presenting preliminary sketch-scheme proposals to our clients.

Typically used for large housing schemes at the moment, but we are experiencing sluggish performance. Workstation specification as follows:

Windows Vista Business 32bit
Intel Core 2 6600 @ 2.40 Ghz
3326 Mb DDR2
NVidia GeForce 8600 GT
Windows experience index rating of 5.3

Any suggestions for upgrades to this machine or alternative machine which would be more suited to the job?

When looking at the task manager in Windows, it seems to be the processors which are struggling more than the RAM...

All feedback appreciated!