cluster <skrald@xxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I could really use any kind of suggestion on how to improve the query in > order to make it scale better for large data sets The 6-7000 ms for a > clean run is really a showstopper. Need to get it below 70 ms somehow. Buy a faster disk? You're essentially asking for a random sample of data that is not currently in memory. You're not going to get that without some I/O. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq