Time to replace my ancient system ...need some help please

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RedBull

so, I have an old dell that's been my dedicated trading computer for the last 12yrs.

Specs (cuz im sure you all will get a good laugh) pentium 4 2.25ghz 1.0 gb ram 1 agp 64mb nvida geforce 440 2 pci nvida 32mb 400mx's 3 monitors and a partridge in a pear tree.

I run TS and IB tws on this setup and it still does the job. (I trade some stocks but mostly ES or NQ in the morning ...somewhere around 5-20 trades per morning) BUT, it's time for a new system.


Here are some specs my friend suggested (computer dude) but he's more of a gamer type. I need something stable and doesn't break. I don't need the latest and greatest. It just has to be reliable.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit thinking I'd do better with windows 7 since im used to this windwos XP interface.

Tuneup Utilities 2013 - 1 PC not sure what the hell this is

COUGAR Archon Black Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811553013

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 100358-2L Video Card

Kingston HyperX 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory

LITE-ON DVD Burner SATA Model iHAS124-14

Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz (3.3GHz Turbo) LGA 1150 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813157387

CORSAIR CXM series CX430M 430W Power Supply

Western Digital WD Black WD5003AZEX 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive


bottom line - i would like to spend under $1k ...like I said I don't need the latest and greatest. like to run 3-4 monitors. This computer isn't going to do anything else except play youtube vids and store family pictures on it.

thank you in advance.
 
No need to re invent the wheel

http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?t=283797

Dell outlet

SSD for operating system & programs [C: drive ]
"Win7 - 64 bit" [my preference] /// "Win8 - 64 bit" should be fine as well

Conventional hard drive data storage [D: drive ]

Add some ram. [it is inexpensive]

Second video card if you desire to run more than 2 monitors.

MSE for antivirus, malwarebytes for malware scan/removal

No PC health software, it is junk. [ref: PC Tune up]

** ccleaner if your are comfortable using it, can cause more harm than good if not careful**

Should serve you well...
 
I mostly agree with NoBias, except that I have lost interest in SSD for a desktop system because of price and reliability. SSD is good for laptops because of shock resistance and better battery life.

I bought a Dell Inspiron with i5 processor and Win8 from Staples on sale for around $450 as I recall. I returned it for refund, not because of the Metro interface that everybody hates, but because I had too much old software that would not run on Win8 due to tightened security. I loved the hardware and hated to part with it.
 
What a beautifully simple response.
Winston and Dr Scat recomendations serve 80% of us who just want to Plug in, Trade on.
 
RedBull said:
so, I have an old dell that's been my dedicated trading computer for the last 12yrs.

Specs (cuz im sure you all will get a good laugh) pentium 4 2.25ghz 1.0 gb ram 1 agp 64mb nvida geforce 440 2 pci nvida 32mb 400mx's 3 monitors and a partridge in a pear tree.

I run TS and IB tws on this setup and it still does the job. (I trade some stocks but mostly ES or NQ in the morning ...somewhere around 5-20 trades per morning) BUT, it's time for a new system.


Here are some specs my friend suggested (computer dude) but he's more of a gamer type. I need something stable and doesn't break. I don't need the latest and greatest. It just has to be reliable.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit thinking I'd do better with windows 7 since im used to this windwos XP interface.

Tuneup Utilities 2013 - 1 PC not sure what the hell this is

COUGAR Archon Black Computer Case
Item #:N82E16811553013

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 100358-2L Video Card

Kingston HyperX 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory

LITE-ON DVD Burner SATA Model iHAS124-14

Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz (3.3GHz Turbo) LGA 1150 Quad-Core Desktop Processor

ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813157387

CORSAIR CXM series CX430M 430W Power Supply

Western Digital WD Black WD5003AZEX 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive


bottom line - i would like to spend under $1k ...like I said I don't need the latest and greatest. like to run 3-4 monitors. This computer isn't going to do anything else except play youtube vids and store family pictures on it.

thank you in advance.
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If you want to keep the price low, you can get a used Dell Precision T3500 with Win7 on eBay for $250-$500 or so. It will do everything you want. Something like this....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Precis...1468224706?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item2a40595cc2

Even has 2 video cards already to run 4 monitors.

If you want to spend ~$1K, on something new... suggest Dell's Outlet site for Dell Precision T3600/T3610. If the unit comes with W8, you can replace it with W7.
 
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I see that many years have passed since that issue, were you able to obtain good system for yourself anyway or not ? Please do explain this all to me ? How does it matter to you know ? Any laptop with business Windows 10 should do the task really.
 
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