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Best operating system for 4X trading?

  • #1
  • First Post: Oct 30, 2005 2:12pm Oct 30, 2005 2:12pm
I purchased a server for running my trading system at home that is noisy. The operating system is Windows 2000. I heard that XP runs quiter than 2000 which would be one of my main considerations for upgrading. Before I decide to upgrade, I would like to hear from other FF members which operating system they think is best for 4X trading, including security issues.
  • #2
  • Oct 30, 2005 4:32pm Oct 30, 2005 4:32pm
I think you have it the other way around. The noise is being made by your hardware, not your operating system. The 'noises' that an operating system makes can be eliminated by turning off your speakers.
  • #3
  • Oct 30, 2005 6:19pm Oct 30, 2005 6:19pm
Quoting ashoksagar
I think you have it the other way around. The noise is being made by your hardware, not your operating system. The 'noises' that an operating system makes can be eliminated by turning off your speakers.
That is correct. Your CPU fan, cooling fans, CD/DVD ROMs and Harddrive(s) all have moving parts that make noise. Consider moving your CPU to another room where noise would not be a problem, or replace your fans with variable speed fans that you can control (WARNING: This MAY cause your computer to overheat if not used correctly)
~If you fail to plan, you plan to fail~
  • #4
  • Oct 30, 2005 7:00pm Oct 30, 2005 7:00pm
Quoting mmills4x
I purchased a server for running my trading system at home that is noisy. The operating system is Windows 2000. I heard that XP runs quiter than 2000 which would be one of my main considerations for upgrading. Before I decide to upgrade, I would like to hear from other FF members which operating system they think is best for 4X trading, including security issues.
Linux...
  • #5
  • Oct 30, 2005 7:21pm Oct 30, 2005 7:21pm
Quote

Originally Posted by linuxtroll

Linux...
Hey linuxtroll, would you teach me linux? I have cable, so I can download a free version. I have downloaded Mandrake in the past, but could not make everything work. Sound, internet connection, etc. My hardware may not be compatible, but that's where you would come in.

Jimmy
  • #6
  • Oct 30, 2005 7:35pm Oct 30, 2005 7:35pm
My opinion is keep your Windows 2000. Don't waste any money on an extra windows XP. Go to http://www.free-av.com/ and get a free copy of antivirus. Then go to microsoft windows update and get all the necessary patches.
The nose problem, if it was from the begining when you bought the PC, there is nothing much you can do. For minor improvements, change the power supply. Make sure it is written LOW NOISE or extreme LOW NOISE. See how many dbs is written on yours and make sure that you get one with a LOWER dbs. For an extreme LOW noise you should probably notice there are two less powerful fans on it, with each only a 1/4 of the normal dbs. If you have an Intel CPU don't expect too much improvement by changing the CPU cooler. If it is AMD, changing the cooling fan can help.
If the noise came only recently, it can be from the VGA card, Best- buy a new one without any fan. If you want to save money, then unscrew the black fan from the heat sink. 4 screws.Then use a Japanese knife and lift up the sliver sticker on the fan. Put 2 drops of lubricating oil ( car engine oil ) onto the hole which contain a screw or metal. MAKE SURE NOT TO SMEAR THE OIL OUTSIDE THE HOLE. Otherwise the silver sticker cannot be re-glued to the black fan. Spin the fan with your finger a few times. Then re-screw the fan on the heat sink.
For certain people, noise is not the irritation. It is the lower high frequency which the human body cannot adapt. In that case, go for the water cooling system.
If all the above still does not solve your problem, use ear plugs. Your last resort; put your PC in the toilet. Close the door. Use a wireless radio wave -- mouse, keyboard, loud speakers wireless and monitor.
It should work. If it does not, use a tiny screw driver and poke it through the right and left ear.
Good luck
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  • #7
  • Oct 30, 2005 7:36pm Oct 30, 2005 7:36pm
Quoting dangerman
Hey linuxtroll, would you teach me linux? I have cable, so I can download a free version. I have downloaded Mandrake in the past, but could not make everything work. Sound, internet connection, etc. My hardware may not be compatible, but that's where you would come in.

Jimmy
Grab a copy of Ubuntu, IMO best distro out there for a desktop replacement OS......easy peasy
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
  • #8
  • Oct 30, 2005 11:02pm Oct 30, 2005 11:02pm
You've gotta be careful though with non-MS OS .. Because alot of trading software out there are written for MS Windows .... So if you have a preferred trading software, make sure they run on your alternative choice of OS...

Ken
Trade what you see, not what you believe.....
  • #9
  • Edited 11:47pm Oct 30, 2005 11:24pm | Edited 11:47pm
Quoting highway3000
For an extreme LOW noise you should probably notice there are two less powerful fans on it......
The real culprit for noisy 'puters can be found by following the lead from the back of the 'puter to where it plugs into the wall socket. If you look carefully you'll see a little rocker switch..flick that and I guarentee you'll have the quietest computer on your block...

And while I'm giving free tips, if you find that you have to zip up a big file forget WinRar or WinZip, open a DOS box and enter "format C:" substituting which ever drive letter the file resides on for "C"....this will make the file sooooo small you'll need special software to recov....errr....find it...
  • #10
  • Oct 30, 2005 11:42pm Oct 30, 2005 11:42pm
Quoting Beachie41
The real culprit for noisy 'puters can be found by following the lead from the back of the 'puter to where it plugs into the wall socket. If you look carefully you'll see a little rocker switch..flick that and I guarentee you'll have the quietest computer on your block...

And while I'm giving free tips, if you find that you have to zip up a big file forget WinRar or WinZip, open a DOS box and enter "format C:" substituting which ever drive letter the file resides on for "C"....this will make the the file sooooo small you'll need special software to recov....errr....find it...

I do hope no one tries out that one ....... won't be funny ..
Trade what you see, not what you believe.....
  • #11
  • Oct 31, 2005 7:32am Oct 31, 2005 7:32am
I'm thinking of downloading one of the linux distributions. Has been a while since I built a linux box and that was with redhat. Right now gentoo and ubunta look good and I've read some people switching from gentoo to ubunta.

Is ubunta all that its cracked up to be?
  • #12
  • Oct 31, 2005 7:45am Oct 31, 2005 7:45am
Quoting Isotonic
Is ubunta all that its cracked up to be?
and more..found all my SATA drives, configured my wireless network, hooked into the Windows shares...all with out a glitch....even loaded up & configured correctly on my old Toshiba Sat Pro...no other distro has ever managed that
  • #13
  • Oct 31, 2005 3:50pm Oct 31, 2005 3:50pm
Ubuntu it is then!

I used to have a Sat Pro 4100 XCDT which had a fan problem (damn thing never switched off). The laptop doesn't work anymore - the fan stopped working and perhaps a few components melted!

[My brother has the laptop now and it happened to him - he was gonna stick Slackware on it and bump off Windows NT!]

Quoting Beachie41
and more..found all my SATA drives, configured my wireless network, hooked into the Windows shares...all with out a glitch....even loaded up & configured correctly on my old Toshiba Sat Pro...no other distro has ever managed that
  • #14
  • Oct 31, 2005 7:55pm Oct 31, 2005 7:55pm
Quoting Isotonic
Ubuntu it is then!

I used to have a Sat Pro 4100 XCDT which had a fan problem (damn thing never switched off). The laptop doesn't work anymore - the fan stopped working and perhaps a few components melted!

[My brother has the laptop now and it happened to him - he was gonna stick Slackware on it and bump off Windows NT!]
Kubuntu if you like KDE interface...

Cheers,
  • #15
  • Oct 31, 2005 8:57pm Oct 31, 2005 8:57pm
Quoting mmills4x
I purchased a server for running my trading system at home that is noisy. The operating system is Windows 2000. I heard that XP runs quiter than 2000 which would be one of my main considerations for upgrading. Before I decide to upgrade, I would like to hear from other FF members which operating system they think is best for 4X trading, including security issues.
I have several workstation/servers with different MS OS's and ended up changing power supplies in all of them. Now everyone in my house is happy since noise level decreased significantly. If I didn't see light flashing, I couldn’t tell PCs were running. You can try changing a power supply to see if it helps. This is what I bought
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...932&CatId=1078
  • #16
  • Last Post: Nov 6, 2005 7:21am Nov 6, 2005 7:21am
I found out the problem is the SCSI hard drive - it runs at a higher RPM. I am having it replaced with a quite HD. Thanks all for the input.
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