> Anyway, with fsync enabled using standard fsync(), I get roughly
300-400
> inserts per second. With fsync disabled, I get about 7000 inserts per
> second. When I re-enable fsync but use the open_sync option, I can get
> about 2500 inserts per second.
You are getting 300-400 inserts/sec with fsync on? If you don't mind me
asking, what's your hardware? (also, have you checked fsync on #s with
the new bgwriter in 7.5?)
Merlin