Trading Computer Hardware and Software

A fantastic computer is vital for any dealer. Below I will emphasize the fundamental elements that you require for the day trading PC: hardware, software, Internet connection, and system security.

Though I don't have a Ph.D. in computers, I've used and helped people install computers daily trading on several occasions previously. In addition, I understand computer professionals who help traders that need a luxury computer with particular setups. Below, I've provided the minimal indicated specifications for day traders in Addition to the ideal or preferred specs:

• Intel Core i5 Processor (Intel Core i7 favorite )
• 8 GB of RAM or more (16 GB or more of their quickest RAM possible favorite )
• Windows 8.1 Operating System (Windows 7, 64-bit OS preferred)
• 2 21-inch LCD screens (2 24-inch LCDs chosen or more displays perfect )
• Notice on multiple screens: your video card needs to have two output interfaces generally at a DVI (favored ) and VGA format. If your video card doesn't have the capacity to support multiple screens, you'll have to set up multiple video cards (one per screen ). You might even add one USB screen adapter (such as Plugable) per screen in case you don't wish to set up the movie cards, however the video card setup is my favorite strategy.

Unless you happen to be a computer pro, attempt to purchase the computer just like you need it (turnkey), ideally by a company that specializes in building and servicing trading or high-end gaming computers (The above image shows a normal trading computer installation with four (4) monitors attached to the identical computer (4-monitor range on a desktop ). This permits the dealer to enlarge their display across all monitors like being one large rectangular place. Therefore, more charts and other market information could be observed from the dealer in precisely the exact same period ).