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  • #1
  • First Post: Oct 19, 2013 12:21pm Oct 19, 2013 12:21pm
Hi All, I have finally, after a 6 year learning curve, become skilled enough to quit my day job and launch my career as a pro. I have been trading with a hapless little soul of a computer and now it's time to upgrade to a system that will last for years, be totally reliable, have excellent support, and won't need any alterations or upgrades in the future. So the plan is to go full tilt and forget...just trade. I intend to run 6 monitors, that's all I can look at and digest mentally. I'm looking at a tricked up Falcon F-52x Blue Cantango or a MultiplexPC Proplex SX, but would be amicable to suggestions about other possibilities. Any suggestion on monitors? I'm looking at LG High Resolution 20 inchers x6. I am requesting advice and ideas to help me make a long term correct decision. Thank you!
  • #2
  • Oct 19, 2013 1:02pm Oct 19, 2013 1:02pm
look into digitaltigers dot com
  • #3
  • Oct 19, 2013 1:24pm Oct 19, 2013 1:24pm
Thank you dBo!
  • #4
  • Oct 19, 2013 4:08pm Oct 19, 2013 4:08pm
Quoting Racin_rick
Thank you dBo!
why do you need 6 monitos just for forex?
always draw trendlines
  • #5
  • Oct 19, 2013 5:13pm Oct 19, 2013 5:13pm
Take it from a guy who has been around computers for a while now (hardware wise), just pay some high school kid to build you a top end computer for 1/5 the price you'll buy from ready-made stores. Trust me on this, you will DEFINITELY get better computer if you have someone build it. All the parts will come from newegg.com most likely and built in a single day once all the parts arrive, and you'll have more confidence in your computer as well.
  • #6
  • Oct 19, 2013 6:52pm Oct 19, 2013 6:52pm
6 monitors for what?
been there done that, Good Bye
  • #7
  • Oct 19, 2013 9:02pm Oct 19, 2013 9:02pm
tk5 and WhiteHorse, I understand what you're saying But! The way I trade is something I developed myself and it involves watching 4 timeframes rather continuously for just one pair, so when I add in a couple of other pairs...it gets crowded
  • #8
  • Oct 19, 2013 9:04pm Oct 19, 2013 9:04pm
Masudhossain, thanks for the tip, I had not thought of that....good idea
  • #9
  • Oct 20, 2013 12:52am Oct 20, 2013 12:52am
Quoting Racin_rick
Hi All, I have finally, after a 6 year learning curve, become skilled enough to quit my day job and launch my career as a pro. I have been trading with a hapless little soul of a computer and now it's time to upgrade to a system that will last for years, be totally reliable, have excellent support, and won't need any alterations or upgrades in the future. So the plan is to go full tilt and forget...just trade. I intend to run 6 monitors, that's all I can look at and digest mentally. I'm looking at a tricked up Falcon F-52x Blue Cantango or a MultiplexPC...

same question here; http://www.forexfactory.com/showthread.php?t=453050

and maybe better if this thread move to platform tech sub forum..
  • #10
  • Oct 20, 2013 1:05am Oct 20, 2013 1:05am
Best deals and support http://tradingcomputersnow.com/all-trading-computers/
The Only Constant Is Change!
  • #11
  • Oct 20, 2013 2:32am Oct 20, 2013 2:32am
Quoting Masudhossain
Take it from a guy who has been around computers for a while now (hardware wise), just pay some high school kid to build you a top end computer for 1/5 the price yol buy from ready-made stores. Trust me on this, you will DEFINITELY get better computer if you have someone build it. All the parts will come from newegg.com most likely and built in a single day once all the parts arrive, and you'll he more confidence in your computer as well.
Agree, but consider 3 pc with 2 monitor each. Two pentium and an i5, the two pentium should cost you under 500 and slightly above 500 for i5 with 128gb ssd(i use adata, its cheap). Pentiums to run charts and backup terminal, i5 is your main station. Swap a pentium with i3 if you plan to run bloomberg exclusively, should be sufficient.

Any monitor with ips should be ok. Stay away from tn panels, ips is far easier on your eyes. I use lg ips237l, it is ips and hd. decent upgrade from the old viewsonic 17"(square). I dont know another brand, but i could assure you the picture is quite good on mine. The bezel is very thin, i think you"ll like it. Slightly above $250 last year here, should be cheaper now maybe just slightly above $200. if it was discontinued just look for anything cheap that starts with lg ips23, maybe ips238l or ips239l.

Consider cpu cooler upgrade for reability on the i5, those standard cooler are too small. I use cooler master hyper 212pro anniversary, only because it was the cheapest in stock with bigger fan than another one i consider at the time(and I got 2 fan in the box lol), i think it was around $40 or less. Believe me it worth every penny especially if you run ea.
  • #12
  • Oct 20, 2013 5:30am Oct 20, 2013 5:30am
OP, what is your budget for the new computer?

I could pick out a top notch computer for your budget in literally 10minutes and guarantee that the parts will be A+ compared to what retail stores will give you. And I can also give you a youtube video where it shows you where the parts goes. This (IMO) will be a great learning experience and money saving for you.
  • #13
  • Oct 20, 2013 8:17am Oct 20, 2013 8:17am
Masudhossain & Passerby, I was willing to spend 3k for the computer alone, and probably about 8-900 for the monitors and brackets. Passerby, running 3 PCs is a unique approach as well, hadn't considered that. Thank you.
  • #14
  • Oct 20, 2013 8:27am Oct 20, 2013 8:27am
The LG 23" is $259 at BestBuy, the 21.5 is only $139.....it's actually a 20", they're measuring the diagonal.

I'm listening guys
  • #15
  • Edited 8:49am Oct 20, 2013 8:35am | Edited 8:49am
Keep all them tips coming guys....

I use a laptop and monitor and thinking of upgrading fairly soon.... just wondering if I should go down the PC route. Any advantages over using a laptop?
What would also be helpful is a good specification.
.... laughing all the way to the bank
  • #16
  • Oct 20, 2013 8:58am Oct 20, 2013 8:58am
I use only 1 laptop and when i'm mobile I use my android smart phone to trade..that's enough for me..
Revenge of Scalper
  • #17
  • Edited 11:46am Oct 20, 2013 11:23am | Edited 11:46am
Quoting Racin_rick
Masudhossain & Passerby, I was willing to spend 3k for the computer alone, and probably about 8-900 for the monitors and brackets. Passerby, running 3 PCs is a unique approach as well, hadn't considered that. Thank you.

3k should be more then enough.

I'll just build you one for giggles.


Ok i built you this EXACT computer name "VIPER-X EZ TRADING COMPUTER" from the site http://tradingcomputersnow.com/all-trading-computers/.

A $2600 computer, built for only $1534. Do you see how big of a damn difference that is?? They didn't even include a damn VIDEO CARD, at least not a big boy one. So let's include that too and make it $1813. Pay some high school kid $100 bucks to set it up (probably would do it for free for fun) and it's $1813. You save about $787 and that's including a $259 badass video card.

Links to all the parts:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119233
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153157
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131801
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116939
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231528
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130932
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0ZX1401195
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135204
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820248016

If you decide not to build a computer, just buy a computer from newegg.com. They're known as the BEST place to buy computers and computer parts. Trust me, I'm a nerd.

Just find a gaming computer and compare its CPU and video card to another computer to see which is better.
  • #18
  • Oct 20, 2013 11:52am Oct 20, 2013 11:52am
Quoting Passerby
{quote} Agree, but consider 3 pc with 2 monitor each. Two pentium and an i5, the two pentium should cost you under 500 and slightly above 500 for i5 with 128gb ssd(i use adata, its cheap). Pentiums to run charts and backup terminal, i5 is your main station. Swap a pentium with i3 if you plan to run bloomberg exclusively, should be sufficient. Any monitor with ips should be ok. Stay away from tn panels, ips is far easier on your eyes. I use lg ips237l, it is ips and hd. decent upgrade from the old viewsonic 17"(square). I dont know another...
Why in the world would someone have 3 PC's instead of one great PC? The amount of money you save (if you do lol) isn't even going to be worth it.

Do you realize how annoying it will be to have 3 mices and 3 keyboards?
  • #19
  • Oct 20, 2013 12:06pm Oct 20, 2013 12:06pm
Quoting Racin_rick
Hi All, I have finally, after a 6 year learning curve, become skilled enough to quit my day job and launch my career as a pro. I have been trading with a hapless little soul of a computer and now it's time to upgrade to a system that will last for years, be totally reliable, have excellent support, and won't need any alterations or upgrades in the future. So the plan is to go full tilt and forget...just trade. I intend to run 6 monitors, that's all I can look at and digest mentally. I'm looking at a tricked up Falcon F-52x Blue Cantango or a MultiplexPC...

you may want to check this site out. the guy who runs it also works at FXbootcamp

http://wallstreetcomputers.com/deals...ip-subscribe=1
  • #20
  • Oct 20, 2013 12:22pm Oct 20, 2013 12:22pm
Thanks for the link AllyB. Masudhossain you have a very valid point about all the keyboards......Ok I've settled on the LG 21.5 ips for monitors. Right now I'm leaning toward one I just found on http://blueaurapc.comthe 9000 Extreme, seems to have the most punch for the money, i7 processor, and 6 monitors as the basic build, so it should never be stressed.
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