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IB TWS is a multi-threaded application, so it will benefit from a dual core processor. I think those computers are so similar it wouldn't really matter. I would go with the AMD-based, just because I support AMD, but either would be fine.

Not unless the audio stream came close to filling up your pipe. And it shouldn't. Skype claims it uses only 20 kilobits/second.

This is a hoax. See: http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/dellbug.asp I have tried this product, called Verizon BroadbandAccess, and it does indeed work great. You can read more here: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobileoptions/broadband/index.jsp

how do you know the crashes are being caused by the dual monitors? when you 'crash', what do you mean? you computer spontaneously reboots? does it drop to a blue screen? (if so, what are the first few lines?) is only one application crashing?

that 9800 pro has two ports: one dvi (the one with a lot more pins), one vga (the smaller one, and blue). the card should've come with an an adapter that will change the dvi port into a vga port. you can see it by going to...

almost certainly a hardware issue. first, check the connector on the keyboard. i mean really check it; pull it out, see if any of the pins are bent, put it back in. i've seen a keyboard cause a problem like what you describe. if that isn't it, then you need to strip it all down and rebuild...

i trade fine from an optimum online (cablevision) cable modem connection, although my trading style does not rely on ultraquick executions.

burning in is running the computer for a short while (maybe 24 or 48 hours, up to a week) in order to test all the components and connections in the computer. the theory is that if a part is going to fail, it will fail during this burn-in period. windows xp will automatically ask you if you...

if you ever need any help, pm or email me, i'd be happy to assist.

nitro, if your app isn't specifically designed for hyperthreaded cpus, you might get better performance by turning off hyperthreading. at work we turn off hyperthreading on all our boxes as our homegrown app runs better without it. just something to think about.

the difference between a server vs. a consumer pc is often not that great. performance wise, the consumer pc may actually be a little better: it will have non-ecc ram which may be a hair faster. but the ecc ram in the server will prevent crashes due to a memory parity error. servers are...

i've found that when something is advertised to a more niche audience (like, dedicated trading desks, or special sunglasses just for surfers, or whatever) you pay a premium. i'd say: just look for a desk that will fit your needs. so, what are you looking for? do you need height adjustment...

i believe south korea has the highest penetration of broadband access in the world. they televise video game competions on tv! i don't imagine you would have trouble finding cheap, fast, reliable access anywhere in s. korea. never been there, but i read a lot of articles and work in the...

i third the recommendation for crucial. not always the absolute best price, but very very reliable memory and fast free shipping. look for discounts on www.anandtech.com in the hot deals forum. when there is a sale, www.mushkin.com is also good.

i have a happy hacker keyboard and i love it. http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pfuca-store/haphackeyser.html full size keys and full size spacing so your hands don't feel cramped. its a little bigger than you want (11.6 inches wide) but it is built very solidly and has been great for me. if...