Computer Specs and Hardware

With more and more data being transmitted every year, it is becoming increasingly important to have a computer that can deal with the demands of an active trader. At almost every seminar, I'm asked what kind of computer setup I have for trading and what would I recommend. I'm not going to advocate one brand of computer over another, but I thought I would outline what I'm running.

Computer: Dell Precision 690

Operating System: Windows XP Pro (SP3)

Processor: Intel Dual Xeon 1.60 GHz

RAM: 2GB

Video Card #1: Nvidia GeForce 6200

Video Card #2: Nvidia Quadro NVS 285

Hard Drive: 149 GB

Monitors: Viewsonic VP 2030b (4 Total)

- You don't have to have multiple monitors to be a good trader, but it does make life easier. The multiple monitor setup really works well with the Advanced GET Floating Window Feature.

There are a lot of options that can go into a trading computer. A good rule of thumb is that a trading computer is meant to crunch data and execute trades. It's designed to be a dragster, not a luxury car. I'll follow up with a picture of the above workstation in upcoming blog posts.

Here is a link that outlines the System Requirements for running the Advanced GET edition of eSignal. Most GET users will typically fall under the Power User category.

Trade Smart

~Duane Gott

Comments

[Don V]

I have an HP (2.4G Q6600 Quad) with Vista (yeah I know but I don't want to void warranty and go to XP) with NVIDIA Getforce 8600 GT and have never been able to get multiple monitors to work correctly (easy to mirror but not different displays). I haven't tried recently but if anyone has had success I would appreciate hints.

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I have Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0Ghz
4gb ram
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running XP with monitors as an extension
I have 3 AOC 22" widescreens, really need a fourth.
My comp is not a branded model but one that a local shop builds themselves - easier to upgrade as they know whats in there.

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