[RT] Trading Computer Specs

["bealer_bob" <rhunt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm in the market for a new trading computer. I trade primarily the 
Dow Jones mini using Tradestation with a 2 monitor display containing 
20 charts and two time & sales windows.

I've always purchased Dell in the past, and to a large extent have 
been pleased. But now I'm wondering if purchasing a computer 
specifically designed for trading may by a better route. I've talked 
to both TradingComputers.com and CustomTradingComputers.com. They've 
both specked out machines that cost about twice as much as similar 
systems that I've specked out myself at Dell. Both claim that the 
parts that they specify in combination will run faster and more 
efficiently than anything that Dell can provide.

What do the more experienced traders in the group do when they want 
to upgrade to a new trading machine? Is it worth the extra money to 
have it designed by a trading computer specialist, or can I spec out 
a comparable machine myself and save allot of money? If the latter is 
the case, what sort of specs would you recommend?

Thanks in advance,

Bob





 
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