Dell T3500
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Quote from Landis82:
But the FACT of the matter is that current rigs like the Precision T3400 are MORE THAN ENOUGH to handle today's trading software and execution platforms.
You act as if the trading/charting software that is being "written" out there is highly sophisticated and evolving in leaps and bounds that won't be able to be handled by a currnet Intel processor.
Overclocking for a trading rig???
Wow, now I've heard it all.
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Quote from 3121:
it's necessary to get the most value from your dollar. you want to be a smuck .. be my guest
Voted dumb post of the week.
Since when is a Dell T3400 Precision Workstation with an Intel "Wolfsdale" E8400 processor at 3.0 with a 6MB cache not a value?
If you want to create more "heat" in your computer case by "overclocking" and/or purchasing a 95w processor, be my guest.
Total waste of time and money.
Quote from Scataphagos:
The T3400 is a VERY competent machine. It's not much in the way of overkill, as it's virtually the first step above the ubiquitous "el-cheapo" mobo found in 80-90% of the world's desktops.
While it may be the "1st step up", it's actually a GIANT step... x38 mobo, 2, PCIEx16 slots, 375W PSU. And at a fair price, it's all good.
I agree, wouldn't do anything else as a first step. But I'm not even using a fifth of its abilities. Like a Ferrari in traffic.
Quote from 3121:
it is a big deal.. getting most bang out your buck. maybe you good with sub-par performance for your dollar. you aint much a trader witht hat attitude
That's quite a stretch comparison-wise. Oh wait....he doesn't squeeze more performance out of processor vs a trade. I guess I see. Personally, I'll take 90% profit from a trade that is easy than sticking around with risk waiting for the last 10%.
But we are talking about computer recommendations. The guy could be the worst possible trader in the world and still give good comp advice.
Quote from QQQBALL:
Not being smug, self-critical actually... you missed my point. I remember when I opened my biz in the 1980's... i upgraded from a 20 KB hard drive to 40 KB hard drive... I thought "better to spend the extra money now & never have to upgrade"
5 years is a long time in Techland.
Usually I'd agree. I remember getting a 486 which had the ability to add an overdrive processor later. Wow future proof! LOL
But I don't think the 90s compare much to the 2000s. Seems like computers are improving at a much slower rate.
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