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Predictor

Hello everyone! Just a simple question. I need to purchase a new computer, I want to run multiple monitors, not sure how many 2 or more (win 2000). Can anyone suggest a reliable computer place, that has build computers for traders before. Dell, Gateway, etc.. do not install more than one video card. Really appreciate all replies.

Thank you
 
you go to www.daytradingstocks.com and then click on the "Trade Station/Computer" link (last link in the 5th column - middle of the page). That will take you to a page that lists several computer makers that build systems for traders.

Best of luck!
 
Do you know if it is better to have multiple single video cards on Win 2000, or have one quad card (colorgraphic). I have heard that more cards take up more memory, but with RAM being so cheap, could get 512 mb, with no problems. Each PCI video card is $35, one quad card is $500.

Please let me know, thank you.
 
Predictor,

Dell will install Matrox G450 dual on workstations. Not sure why they won't on PC's. Anyway it's pretty simple to plug extra cards in with win2000. I read somewhere that xp won't work if you add too many new cards, monitors etc.
 
Originally posted by Predictor
Hello everyone! Just a simple question. I need to purchase a new computer, I want to run multiple monitors, not sure how many 2 or more (win 2000). Can anyone suggest a reliable computer place, that has build computers for traders before. Dell, Gateway, etc.. do not install more than one video card. Really appreciate all replies.

The cheap and easy way is to buy a Dell Dimension Pentium 4 with 512KB memory and Win 2000 from the business portion of their site that comes with a three year on-site service warranty. Then just install as many PCI video cards as you need for the monitors. This is what I did, I have three monitors and things are working fine. You can get an ATI Xpert 128 PCI video card at Fry's for $60.

If you have more money look into getting a Dell workstation with dual processors and a multiple monitor card.

Alex
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Predictor,

Don't bother with dual processor systems..most software can't take advantage of such a config. You are wasting your money. Buy the sweet spot...single processor 1600 athlon...forget Intel..2 expensive & AMD kicks its a$$!!

Cheapest most cost-effective systems...BUILD YOUR OWN!

EASY&CHEAP...get used 2 it....PLUG&PLAY!

Even a moron can plug in circuit boards! NO brainer! DUH!

U dont need dell!! :-) (if u got at least 2 neurons connected by a dendrite)


FIREHAWK
 
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