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I've had a couple of other questions come to mind:
1. In terms of real-time intraday trading using Tradestation, will the
new (and much more expensive) Intel Core 2 dual core processors provide
a significant advantage over the more traditional single core
processors?
2. Its been recommended that I choose a high speed hard drive (10,000
rpm vs 7200 rpm) for faster data access. You pay a bit more for these,
so I'm wondering if it is really necessary. Does a faster hard drive
really make any difference for real-time intraday trading?
Thanx again for any input offered.
Bob
On Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 10:37:42 AM, you wrote:
HC> I would suggest dedicating a computer solely to trading and
HC> maintaining a separate one for web access, email, and other tasks.
HC> I have found that avoiding software conflicts due to installing
HC> new programs, spyware, operating system corruption and the like is
HC> well worth the cost of a discrete trading computer. It is also
HC> very useful to have access to your broker on the non-trading
HC> machine as an emergency backup.
HC>
HC> I run TS 2000i and a couple of broker screens and have been
HC> looking for an excuse to upgrade my Athlon XP 3200+, 1 GB
HC> RAM trading machine, but it doesn't really seem needed. The new
HC> dual core processors would be ideal, but the only time my CPU
HC> usage goes above 20% is when I open TS or a broker screen, at
HC> which time it spikes to 100% for a few moments. If you do
HC> extensive optimizations a very fast chip would be useful. I keep
HC> about twenty 5 minute charts open with 5 indicators on each, and
HC> RAM usage fluctuates between about 400-500 MB, so 1 GB seems fine.
HC>
HC> I can't speak about the demands of the current version of TS,
HC> but with the TS servers taking over the tasks formerly performed
HC> by the GlobalServer I think they must be less.
HC>
HC> Another tip I would give is to get a good backup power
HC> supply from APC so that you have time to close positions and exit
HC> properly in case of power problems, and avoid weirdness caused by
HC> momentary power dips and surges. I would also establish an easy
HC> backup system so it gets done at least each day. Duocor and Casper
HC> are good software products.
HC> Good luck!
HC>
HC>
HC> On 9/28/06, bealer_bob <rhunt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:I'm in
HC> the market for a new trading computer. I trade primarily the HC>
Dow Jones mini using Tradestation with a 2 monitor display containing
HC> 20 charts and two time sales windows.
HC> I've always purchased Dell in the past, and to a large extent have
HC> been pleased. But now I'm wondering if purchasing a computer HC>
specifically designed for trading may by a better route. I've talked
HC> to both TradingComputers.com and CustomTradingComputers.com. They've
HC> both specked out machines that cost about twice as much as similar
HC> systems that I've specked out myself at Dell. Both claim that the
HC> parts that they specify in combination will run faster and more HC>
efficiently than anything that Dell can provide.
HC> What do the more experienced traders in the group do when they want
HC> to upgrade to a new trading machine? Is it worth the extra money to
HC> have it designed by a trading computer specialist, or can I spec out
HC> a comparable machine myself and save allot of money? If the latter is
HC> the case, what sort of specs would you recommend?
HC> Thanks in advance,
HC> Bob
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