Trading computer setups

• 25 May 2009

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What systems are you guys using to trade, custom built or straight out of harvey norman? : 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!!*

 

• 25 May 2009

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Custom built, because buying pre-built is a rip-off.

c2d 8400.
9600GT.
2 gig ram.
2x 22" 1680x1050 monitors.
ADSL2 internet.

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.

 

• 25 May 2009

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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.https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6332&highlight=computer+setups


EDIT>> Sorry you were after specs, dunno but it works well.

 

• 25 May 2009

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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.

 

• 25 May 2009

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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

 

• 25 May 2009

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I just recently built a newer Desktop PC for myself.

AMD Phenom II 720 Triple Core CPU 2.8Ghz – $220
Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-UD4H – $208
Kingston DDR2 4G(2x2G)PC8500 1066Mhz HyperX(KHX8500D2K2/4G) -$95
Seagate 500GB 7200rpm SATAII – $87
SAM-OTS-12845- SAMSUNG BLACK SATA 22X DVD-RW DUAL LAYER & SW OEM PACK – $35
Coolermaster Elite 331 - $52
Coolermaster 550W PSU - $85

Total came to $781. Extremely quick with the ability to OC the 720 to 3.2ghz on stock Voltage + cooling.

 

• 25 May 2009

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waza1960

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johnnyg who did you buy your components from?

 

• 25 May 2009

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IT Sky in Tempe Sydney Waza.

 

• 25 May 2009

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quad core 6600
4gb ram
512mb graphics card
500gb hard drive
22'' monitor


Built for gaming

 

• 25 May 2009

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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

 

• 26 May 2009

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johnnyg said:

I just recently built a newer Desktop PC for myself.

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Missing a video card there?

 

• 26 May 2009

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I am Mr J, but for my use (non gaming) the motherboard has Integrated ATI Radeon HD3300 graphics so that does the job fine.

 

• 26 May 2009

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does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have?

 

• 26 May 2009

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jono1887 said:

does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have?

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no, but e-ppendage size does

 

• 26 May 2009

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Largesse said:

no, but e-ppendage size does

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huh

 

• 26 May 2009

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jono1887 said:

huh

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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.

 

• 26 May 2009

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jono1887 said:

does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have?

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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

Ah, if only!

PS. For day trading, i am guessing that you'd need at least 3 screens

 

• 26 May 2009

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ojm said:

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.

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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

 

• 26 May 2009

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jono1887 said:

does productivity actually increase with the number of monitors you have?

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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.

 

• 27 May 2009

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jono1887 said:

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

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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.