NVLink is a proprietary NVIDIA interconnect for high-speed communication between video cards. If you are considering NVLink for your next Puget Systems workstation, this post will help you decide if it is right for you and show you how to get it.
Puget Systems Capability and Supply Update
Back in March 2020, I shared a blog post similar to many other companies at the time, that talked about the impacts of COVID-19 on our business. It feels like a lifetime has passed since then! It is time to give another update on what we’re seeing in the technology industry, and what we are doing in response.
State of the CPU
Earlier this year I wrote about AMD’s comeback, as their processors were being included in more than half of the workstations we sold. It has been a few months now, marked by a lot of hardware shortages in this industry, so I wanted to revisit the situation and look at some additional metrics regarding CPU sales here at Puget Systems.
Consultant’s Corner: Adjusting with the Times
When the pandemic hit last year, it threw everyone into a tailspin. Not only did we have to adjust, but so did a number of our clients.
Building a Personal Cloud Gaming Server
If you talk to any of my friends, they will tell you to not get me started talking about virtualization. I have done everything I can to virtualize every computer function in my home. Everything from my home automation, web server, media server, to the game servers I host for myself and friends.
Consultant’s Corner: Future-proofing a Workstation for a Disney Animator
Mark from our consulting team recently worked with a man working on animation projects for Disney. He was coming from the Mac and wanted to decrease his rendering times in Octane. Read on about how Mark tailored a workstation to meet his needs today and in the future.
Going Paperless at Puget Systems
What changes can we make at Puget Systems to be a bit more gentle towards our planet? We are introducing one big change towards this goal.
Consultant’s Corner: Can I Run Older Software on a new PC?
How can we meet the news of a customer who has legacy software needs? Recently Jared faced this issue where a customer wanted to run an older version of Windows but also wanted a new system with older port options.
Consultant’s Corner – Keeping One More Computer Out of the Landfill
BIOS and CMOS issues are rare, but when they happen, they can be challenging to replicate and repair. Learn how Jeff helped one customer solve these issues on a workstation not purchased from Puget Systems.
How We Handle Peripherals Is Changing
Since our founding, more than twenty years ago, Puget Systems has offered a small selection of keyboards, mice, and other accessories for purchase and use with our computers. The exact categories and models we have carried changed over time, of course, but it was always just an assumed part of our business – after all, people need input devices, displays, backup drives, etc. But what if that isn’t actually the best approach for our customers?
