I’ve been managing my Shopify store for a while now, and as my business grows, I find myself handling multiple tasks at once—product uploads, inventory management, design edits, and even some light video editing for marketing. With so many tabs and applications open at the same time, my current setup is struggling to keep up.
I’m considering upgrading to a more powerful machine and was wondering what setup works best for other Shopify store owners. I’ve read that an i9 processor laptop can significantly improve multitasking performance, especially when working with high-resolution product images, handling bulk imports, or running automation tools. Has anyone here upgraded to a high-performance device, and did it improve your workflow?
I came across some discussions on the Shopify Community about store speed and performance, but I’d love to hear real experiences on how a better hardware setup impacts daily operations. If you’ve made an upgrade, what specs made the biggest difference? Are there any specific optimizations or accessories (like external monitors or cooling solutions) that helped you work more efficiently?
Great question! Upgrading your hardware can definitely speed things up when you’re juggling product uploads, inventory, and video editing all at once.
An i9 with at least 16GB RAM and an SSD will handle multitasking like a champ — but honestly, even an i7 processor could get the job done unless you’re working with super high-res files.
A few things that makes a difference as well:
External monitor — huge for organizing product uploads or editing designs.
Cooling pad — keeps performance steady when running heavy apps.
Wireless keyboard & mouse — small upgrade, but makes multitasking way more comfortable.
Cloud tools like Canva — helps offload design work without stressing your laptop.
If inventory management is slowing you down, a tool like Qoblex can automate a lot of those manual tasks and sync your Shopify orders across multiple channels.
Good luck with the upgrade! Let us know how it goes!
Edit:
Forgot to mention—consider a laptop with a dedicated graphics card as well since you’re editing videos. Makes the whole process much smoother.
Hey, I relate to your situation — I went through the same thing last year when my store started growing and my old laptop just couldn’t keep up with bulk edits and running multiple apps.
I eventually upgraded and spent a ton of time researching laptops specifically for Shopify store owners — especially those who juggle image editing, automation tools, and lots of browser tabs. I even wrote a guide comparing the top options for different needs (budget, performance, portability). If it helps, here’s the post:
The M3 MacBook Air is amazing for battery life and daily tasks, while the Dell XPS 13 Plus or HP Spectre x360 give great performance on the Windows side. If you do light video editing, I’d go with something that has at least 16GB of RAM and a solid SSD. Also, yes — an external monitor and cooling pad made a huge difference for my setup. Let me know what you end up going with!