What systems are you guys using to trade, custom built or straight out of harvey norman? :p: Post your computer specs, what screens you use (size and number of screens), what you normally have on each screen, internet connections (anyone have more than 1 for emergencies?), and anything else related to your trading systems...
*post pics!!*
Mr J
25th-May-2009, 09:50 AM
Custom built, because buying pre-built is a rip-off.
Mid-range system, but it's still overkill for trading. About $1000 a year ago, minus the monitors.
At some point I'll get around to getting a laptop + mobile broadband for a backup.
cutz
25th-May-2009, 04:17 PM
Hi Jono,
I've got an iMac with a 22" second monitor attached to it, purely for running iress and TWS.
A laptop for ASF/email/spreadsheets and backup.
This thread may also be of interest.http://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6332&highlight=computer+setups
EDIT>> Sorry you were after specs, dunno but it works well.
The_Bman
25th-May-2009, 05:10 PM
If you don't have two alternate ISPs, your HDD should be big enough to mirror ASF in case you go offline and need a fix.
waza1960
25th-May-2009, 05:21 PM
Agree with Mr J custom built is the only way to go my setup as follows: 3/ Benq T 2200hd 22" screens, 2/ Nvidia 9600GT Video Cards ,4gig ram,AMD Dual Core processor,3 hard drives: Samsung 750g,WD 250gig and WD150 gig,running Vista business
johnnyg
25th-May-2009, 05:49 PM
I just recently built a newer Desktop PC for myself.
Gotta 3 yr old Dell Dimension E520 with a dual core CPU at 2.8 GHz and 2.5GB of Ram. A rather minuscule 80 GB hard drive and a 250 GB portable.
2 x Display adapters
1.) Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE
2.) Mobility Radeon 9200
4 Screens:
2 x 19" FP
1 x 22" Wide
1 x 19" Wide
Got an HP Printer and a pair of Lenovo speakers...and that's it for the home sys.
CanOz
Mr J
26th-May-2009, 06:53 AM
I just recently built a newer Desktop PC for myself.
Missing a video card there?
johnnyg
26th-May-2009, 08:49 AM
I am Mr J, but for my use (non gaming) the motherboard has Integrated ATI Radeon HD3300 graphics so that does the job fine.
jono1887
26th-May-2009, 07:53 PM
does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have? :p
Largesse
26th-May-2009, 07:55 PM
does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have? :p
no, but e-ppendage size does
:D
jono1887
26th-May-2009, 08:30 PM
no, but e-ppendage size does
:D
huh :confused:
ojm
26th-May-2009, 08:42 PM
huh :confused:
I think he is trying to correspond the amount and size of your screen setup compared to the size of your privates.
Anyway, I had one 17" LCD and was quite happy with that, until I saw 17" LCDs on sale 500m down the road at work for $50 each (second hand) which were the exact same as my current LCD.
So now I have two 17" LCDs side by side. Generally, on the left, I have my Mozilla (browser) open, and on the right, charting software or PDF files. Is quite good not having to alt-tab as much.
Aussiest
26th-May-2009, 09:14 PM
does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have? :p
I'm not sure whether productivity increases with more screens, but efficiency definately does! For example, you can have your order screen open on one, and your charts on the other.
How could this not improve efficiency?
I envy all those with 3 screens :rolleyes:
Ah, if only! ;)
PS. For day trading, i am guessing that you'd need at least 3 screens :confused:
jono1887
26th-May-2009, 10:28 PM
I think he is trying to correspond the amount and size of your screen setup compared to the size of your privates.
Anyway, I had one 17" LCD and was quite happy with that, until I saw 17" LCDs on sale 500m down the road at work for $50 each (second hand) which were the exact same as my current LCD.
So now I have two 17" LCDs side by side. Generally, on the left, I have my Mozilla (browser) open, and on the right, charting software or PDF files. Is quite good not having to alt-tab as much.
Oh, where do you get 17" LCD's for that much?? i would get a few for that price... im currently using a single 22" WS
cutz
26th-May-2009, 10:31 PM
does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have? :p
No,
And it won't make you a better trader, although you may mislead yourself into thinking so.
In my case it's a matter of convenience, iress on one, TWS option chains on the other and spreadsheet on the other, hasn't really improved my profitability just more convenient, as someone else mentioned it cuts down on Alt tabbing.
ojm
27th-May-2009, 06:15 PM
Oh, where do you get 17" LCD's for that much?? i would get a few for that price... im currently using a single 22" WS
Found on eBay from a company that used to lease the LCDs out. I bought three. My mate got the other two. Bargain. As soon as I saw on eBay, bought 3 Buy It Now out of the 9 avail. :)
Largesse
27th-May-2009, 06:29 PM
you can get lovely 22" BenQ LCD's for about 235 bucks.
rated 5 star in most PC magazines in terms of value for money.
i have 2.
inenigma
30th-May-2009, 07:55 PM
HP Pavilion out of the box.
4 gig ram
22" ws
nulla nulla
30th-May-2009, 08:26 PM
A lenovo 19" Widescreen side by side with a Benq 24". The lenovo for graphs, spreadsheets, emails and report lookups and the Benq for CommsecIress continuous live feed during trading hours. Also an IBM all-in-one Netvista 17" for day to day work and chat site access. Both Computer steups running windows xp-service pack3 with IE7. No hickups, freeze outs or unnecessary downtime.
Mr J
31st-May-2009, 09:59 AM
does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have? :p
It can do. I don't spend the day staring at the SPI, so having it open on its own monitor allows movement to capture my attention, as well as allowing me to occasionally glance at it with ease.
Also consider people who trade many stocks/instruments and need dozens of charts open.
saiter
31st-May-2009, 11:12 PM
AMD Athlon64 3200+
1GB DDR
250GB HDD
ATI x600
17" LG monitor that keeps on flickering and as of last week, has knuckle marks in the centre of the screen
PC is 4 years old and still holding up nicely :D
AbundantIncome
3rd-June-2009, 06:50 PM
I have like 4 gig RAM, with plenty of hard disk space. I use IB trader with the FXtrader on plus 2 MT4. I am wondering if I am stretching it ?
I tend to not be able to get to the software or right click in MT4 to get a quick response. So, I am really wondering I find it hard to operate in MT4 sometimes. It takes awhile to do some operation. Is this normal ???
I have two computer screens on as well. A lot of times this is happening when I want to execute/close some positions !!!
Thanks for your upcoming insights and solutions.
Cheers
A
canaussieuck
7th-June-2009, 11:31 PM
I have like 4 gig RAM, with plenty of hard disk space. I use IB trader with the FXtrader on plus 2 MT4. I am wondering if I am stretching it ?
I tend to not be able to get to the software or right click in MT4 to get a quick response. So, I am really wondering I find it hard to operate in MT4 sometimes. It takes awhile to do some operation. Is this normal ???
I have two computer screens on as well. A lot of times this is happening when I want to execute/close some positions !!!
Thanks for your upcoming insights and solutions.
Cheers
A
If you are struggling here it could be more from IB than anything. IB is very hungry for resources. You can help this by periodically cleaning out the cache. Go to Internet Options in Control Panel and try this:
jono1887
8th-June-2009, 04:23 PM
If you are struggling here it could be more from IB than anything. IB is very hungry for resources. You can help this by periodically cleaning out the cache. Go to Internet Options in Control Panel and try this:
If you're using Firefox... just press Ctrl+Shift+Del, tick all the boxes and press 'Clear all private data now'
canaussieuck
8th-June-2009, 05:40 PM
If you're using Firefox... just press Ctrl+Shift+Del, tick all the boxes and press 'Clear all private data now'
Yes, OR have it set to clear on Exit.
CanOz
smijo
8th-June-2009, 08:16 PM
My computer is a trading machine during market hours but a Media Center by night.
Athlon Dual Core 5200
2gb RAM
J&W mobo with integrated NVIDIA 8200 graphics
Win XP SP3, running Stock Screener and CMC Marketmaker.
27inch Samsung LCD TV
All up it cost me $257 to upgrade using old case PSU and HDD from previous machine into a perfectly usuable machine that is fast and reliable. I am an IT pro so I do all the work myself. I don't need anything for games as any spare time I have is spent in the gym or eating...
If my ADSL is down, I can use the mobile market maker on my Palm Treo Pro.
cutz
8th-June-2009, 09:01 PM
I have like 4 gig RAM, with plenty of hard disk space. I use IB trader with the FXtrader on plus 2 MT4. I am wondering if I am stretching it ?
I tend to not be able to get to the software or right click in MT4 to get a quick response. So, I am really wondering I find it hard to operate in MT4 sometimes. It takes awhile to do some operation. Is this normal ???
I have two computer screens on as well. A lot of times this is happening when I want to execute/close some positions !!!
Thanks for your upcoming insights and solutions.
Cheers
A
Hi Abundant Income,
Are you sure it's not your ISP giving you the problems ? , i run 2 platforms together + dual screens on a lot less RAM, the only time i have problems is when bigpond starts playing up.
canaussieuck
8th-June-2009, 09:46 PM
Hi Abundant Income,
Are you sure it's not your ISP giving you the problems ? , i run 2 platforms together + dual screens on a lot less RAM, the only time i have problems is when bigpond starts playing up.
Cutz, do you run Interactive Brokers TWS?
CanOz
beamstas
8th-June-2009, 09:57 PM
Cutz, do you run Interactive Brokers TWS?
CanOz
CanOZ,
I run TWS on a laptop with a celeron processor and 3gb of ram. Handles it fine no troubles at all.
Maybe it depends on the amount of data quotes you are pulling in?
cutz
8th-June-2009, 10:54 PM
Cutz, do you run Interactive Brokers TWS?
CanOz
Yep, i sure do, in addition to webiress, never any problems apart from when telstra bigpond plays up as i previously mentioned.
warezwana
17th-June-2009, 08:33 AM
27inch Samsung LCD TV
Now that MUST be nice... Is it not TOO big though? or do you sit and trade from the neighbours :)
System 1
AMD Core Duo (Windows7)
4Gb RAM
512Mb Video
2x Acer 24" ws
ADSL 2+ (running wireless DWA 140 USB)
Normally have open... multiple tabbed browser windows -charts/ticker, AmiBroker
RedBull
System 2 the wifes (XP SP3)
Cel 2800
1Gb RAM
256Mb Video
1x19"ws Asus
1x17" Asus
ADSL 2+ (running through a DWA110 USB)
She runs, Broker account page, charts, order windows
Backup System 3
Laptop - Acer 13"
seperate wireless account (for when i feel the need to look at ASF at the beach/park) :)
Running several screens (2) is definately more efficient of your time... saves you winflip'in through your tabs/pages. Once you use dual screens you will NEVER go back to one, it's like thinking about down grading to a PII computer :)
If only all the wank facter helped my understanding of trading :D
jono1887
17th-June-2009, 07:00 PM
Now that MUST be nice... Is it not TOO big though? or do you sit and trade from the neighbours :)
System 1
AMD Core Duo (Windows7)
4Gb RAM
512Mb Video
2x Acer 24" ws
ADSL 2+ (running wireless DWA 140 USB)
Normally have open... multiple tabbed browser windows -charts/ticker, AmiBroker
RedBull
System 2 the wifes (XP SP3)
Cel 2800
1Gb RAM
256Mb Video
1x19"ws Asus
1x17" Asus
ADSL 2+ (running through a DWA110 USB)
She runs, Broker account page, charts, order windows
Backup System 3
Laptop - Acer 13"
seperate wireless account (for when i feel the need to look at ASF at the beach/park) :)
Running several screens (2) is definately more efficient of your time... saves you winflip'in through your tabs/pages. Once you use dual screens you will NEVER go back to one, it's like thinking about down grading to a PII computer :)
If only all the wank facter helped my understanding of trading :D
Oh, hows the Windows 7 going? I downloaded it but havnt bothered to install it yet.... any compatibility issues with software or hardware??
warezwana
19th-June-2009, 04:41 PM
Oh, hows the Windows 7 going? I downloaded it but havnt bothered to install it yet.... any compatibility issues with software or hardware??
Well I have never used Vista and never will but comparing it to XP and tweaked versions of XP, if your system is fast enough (not some old P4) and you have enough RAM it's nice... Smooth, fast and the install is awesome.
On a full install I install NO drivers at all... as its in its final loading stage it asks for my WEP2 key and once it boots for the first time it's online and ready to rock n roll...
No problems, with anything I use once you install Java and Silverlight... AmiBroker works fine...
Quick install from format-online...
jono1887
19th-June-2009, 05:30 PM
Well I have never used Vista and never will but comparing it to XP and tweaked versions of XP, if your system is fast enough (not some old P4) and you have enough RAM it's nice... Smooth, fast and the install is awesome.
On a full install I install NO drivers at all... as its in its final loading stage it asks for my WEP2 key and once it boots for the first time it's online and ready to rock n roll...
No problems, with anything I use once you install Java and Silverlight... AmiBroker works fine...
Quick install from format-online...
sounds good, i think ill give it a go on the weekend
warezwana
22nd-June-2009, 03:31 PM
sounds good, i think ill give it a go on the weekend
Let me know what you think :) I'd be interested to know what someone else thinks...
Will be loading XP Glass back on this weekend (once the markets shut on Saturday)....
I think but no doubt i'll be back to Win7 a week after that..:) I think I have a excessive compulsive re-install disordor :eek7: ....
Mr J
23rd-June-2009, 04:08 AM
Yep, i sure do, in addition to webiress, never any problems apart from when telstra bigpond plays up as i previously mentioned.
There are still people using Bigpond? :p:
nulla nulla
23rd-June-2009, 07:05 AM
A lenovo 19" Widescreen side by side with a Benq 24". The lenovo for graphs, spreadsheets, emails and report lookups and the Benq for CommsecIress continuous live feed during trading hours. Also an IBM all-in-one Netvista 17" for day to day work and chat site access. Both Computer steups running windows xp-service pack3 with IE7. No hickups, freeze outs or unnecessary downtime.
I added another IBM Netvista with a 17" monitor for day to day work. This allows me to complete day-to-day work commitments, while working spreadsheets and watching stock movement and graphs on the other screens.
enigmatic
23rd-June-2009, 09:08 PM
My little baby is nearly on its way, just trying to decide if it has 3 24" or 4 22" its a tough decision but i think ill go for the 24" 's
veni_vedi_vici
14th-July-2009, 05:24 AM
I'm not posting my specs but rather telling you something which my family have taken advantage of. If you have kids or are teachers, build yourselves a lovely computer for under $1500, and under Kevin's education scheme or whatever it is you can claim/get 50% of the cost of the 'educational' equipment back.
jono1887
14th-July-2009, 09:35 AM
I'm not posting my specs but rather telling you something which my family have taken advantage of. If you have kids or are teachers, build yourselves a lovely computer for under $1500, and under Kevin's education scheme or whatever it is you can claim/get 50% of the cost of the 'educational' equipment back.
Yep, this thing is awesome... covered my laptop, internet connection, printer and a host of other things thanks to my lil brothers :D:D
I know you are allowed to dip into next years amount aswell, but does anyone know how many years ahead you can go??
overit
29th-August-2009, 05:20 PM
Check this one out. For the trader on the move! :D
Dual-screen laptop on sale by Christmas (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/6105506/Dual-screen-laptop-on-sale-by-Christmas.html)
The world's first truly dual-screen laptop, which will allow computer users to multi-task while on the move, is due to go on sale by the end of the year.
The gScreen Spacebook will boast two 15.4 in screens which can slide away to fill the space of a single screen when the laptop is being stored or transported.
The first photos of the pioneering gadget have been obtained by Gizmodo, the US technology website.
Gordon Stewart, the founder of gScreen, told the website that the first Spacebooks should be available on Amazon by December this year, once final modifications are complete.
"We designed this knowing that many may not need the extra screen at all times," he said.
The dual-screen laptop is aimed at professional video editors, photographers and designers who need to flick between different applications to carry out their work.
But anyone willing to meet the expected $3,000 (£1,835) price tag should be warned that the double screen is likely to push the weight of the Spacebook significantly above standard laptops. The energy demands of running two monitors will also prove a drain on the computer's batteries.
Other technology firms have produced laptops with smaller bolt-on second screens, but this is believed to be the first model with twin monitors of equal size.
jono1887
30th-August-2009, 10:29 AM
Check this one out. For the trader on the move! :D
they must just slide one behind the other i guess,
quality
Sam Collins
31st-August-2009, 09:38 PM
Ha, thats pretty crazy.
Has there ever been a touch screen computer/laptop? About time we had that wasn't it? Trading off the DOM and drawing trendlines, zooming in on charts, tapping buy and sell buttons, all with your actual hands on screen would be pretty cool :)
Ashsaege
31st-August-2009, 10:35 PM
Ha, thats pretty crazy.
Has there ever been a touch screen computer/laptop? About time we had that wasn't it? Trading off the DOM and drawing trendlines, zooming in on charts, tapping buy and sell buttons, all with your actual hands on screen would be pretty cool :)
we have a couple panasonic toughbooks at work. They are robust laptops with touch screens. pretty expensive but handy for people out in the field.
jono1887
1st-September-2009, 08:32 AM
Ha, thats pretty crazy.
Has there ever been a touch screen computer/laptop? About time we had that wasn't it? Trading off the DOM and drawing trendlines, zooming in on charts, tapping buy and sell buttons, all with your actual hands on screen would be pretty cool :)
You're joking right? they've been making touchscreen notebooks for years! HP, toshiba, lenovo, asus and others make them.
They are the ones with teh swive monitors where you can close it with the screen on the outside.
Sam Collins
1st-September-2009, 10:10 AM
You're joking right? they've been making touchscreen notebooks for years! HP, toshiba, lenovo, asus and others make them.
yeah I am, thigh slapper wasn't it? :eek7:
...no, im not joking, never seen one, I have seen those tablet things that trades people and delivery guys use sometimes, and the usual PDAs etc. but never seen a proper laptop or desktop with a touch screen, I'll just get dressed and hop out from under my rock :D
Tanaka
23rd-January-2011, 09:29 PM
My desktop has kicked it once again.
Can anyone out there recommend a good place to buy a trading computer? i need to update my monitor to 3 flat screens too.
I'm near Melbourne but don't mind having the company send me it if they have a good rep.
This site looks good and cheap - www.elitetradingcomputers.com Anyone have any experience buying from this company or U.S?
cheers!
joea
24th-January-2011, 09:20 AM
My desktop has kicked it once again.
Can anyone out there recommend a good place to buy a trading computer? i need to update my monitor to 3 flat screens too.
I'm near Melbourne but don't mind having the company send me it if they have a good rep.
This site looks good and cheap - www.elitetradingcomputers.com Anyone have any experience buying from this company or U.S?
cheers!
Well all i can say is every time i see the Commsec boys or girls on tv they have a stack of Dell behind them.
Cheers
motorway
24th-January-2011, 09:43 AM
I Have had great service from Dell
including replacement of out of warranty Computer
( They agreed to repair and couldn't )
Technicians always arrive quickly on site next day or couple of days ( premium warranty taken )
and I live in country NSW too.
Motorway
xyzedarteerf
28th-January-2011, 05:41 PM
Ha, thats pretty crazy.
Has there ever been a touch screen computer/laptop? About time we had that wasn't it? Trading off the DOM and drawing trendlines, zooming in on charts, tapping buy and sell buttons, all with your actual hands on screen would be pretty cool :)
There is its called the apple Ipad + trading apps...:)
