Trading Computers

[FlyingFox]

Well after even MORE research and since i will be able to extend my desktop onto two of my screens at home now i've decided to take my time and build my own trading PC.

I'll post back here from time to time with the components that i've selected before i go out and try to find them at the tech markets here.

Cheers,


CanOz

This is usually the best way to go for high end systems. Plus you get the exact mix of components you want. I haven't started trading yet (don't know if I will get enough time to be an active trader) but I have been building my own systems for a while now.

I need high end sys for my line of work and building one can also be quite cost effective. Not to mention fun.


P.S a lot of the tech companies put the box together for you for about $50 dollars and test it as well. Might be the way to go if your unfamiliar with building one.

P.S2 Look up staticice.com.au for component pricing.

 

[CanOz]

Thanks Ffox, it's really difficult in china but the wife's nephew and brother can help as well.

The graphic cards are the hard part. Believe it or not too much can be a bad thing for a trading pc.

Cheers,


CanOz

 

[CanOz]

Captain Black or anyone in the know...would any of these cards work ok with an Asus x79 mobo? What would the minimum memory on the card that i should look for?

They're all dual DVI, which is fine for now...

Later I'll go all DP when i get my new screens.

Thanks!

CanOz

 

[captain black]

Captain Black or anyone in the know...would any of these cards work ok with an Asus x79 mobo? What would the minimum memory on the card that i should look for?

That mobo has 2 Pci Express x16 slots so any good modern graphics card will do the job. I'd look for dual DVI or HDMI outputs. Nvidia is generally my choice but only because they have better linux support. If you're planning on only using the PC for trading and not gaming/3D movies etc. then I wouldn't go looking for a high end graphics card(s) as your money would be better spent on extra RAM or a better SSD or a better monitor etc. My ... YMMV

 

[CanOz]

Here is a quick comparison of parts for a custom PC, bought in China vs. Falcon F25 and EZ Trading Computers ZR-X.

CanOz

 

[CanOz]

That mobo has 2 Pci Express x16 slots so any good modern graphics card will do the job. I'd look for dual DVI or HDMI outputs. Nvidia is generally my choice but only because they have better linux support. If you're planning on only using the PC for trading and not gaming/3D movies etc. then I wouldn't go looking for a high end graphics card(s) as your money would be better spent on extra RAM or a better SSD or a better monitor etc. My ... YMMV

Yeah, actually i can't buy a lower end graphics card unless its used from TaoBao. Its impossible to get dual head cards that aren't the latest thing here it seems.

The cards are pretty cheap...check out my quotes...pretty expensive here. I might be able to knock down the price a bit with some relationship...Guanxi!

CanOz

 

[captain black]

Here is a quick comparison of parts for a custom PC, bought in China vs. Falcon F25 and EZ Trading Computers ZR-X.

CanOz

As a trading PC it certainly ticks all my boxes. Motherboard can handle another graphics card down the track plus there's plenty of room to add extra RAM as well. Good size SSD. Core I7 CPU. All good.

 

[CanOz]

As a trading PC it certainly ticks all my boxes. Motherboard can handle another graphics card down the track plus there's plenty of room to add extra RAM as well. Good size SSD. Core I7 CPU. All good.

Ahh, great. Waza mentioned i don't need the sound card too!

 

[captain black]

Ahh, great. Waza mentioned i don't need the sound card too!

Yeh, that's a good point.... although it depends on how you start your day. I always crank up "Gangnam Style" before the open of the Kospi... always sounds better in 5.1 surround sound...

 

[captain black]

OK, looks like the mobo has 8 channel sound built in so your Gangnam Style would sound even better than mine...

 

[CanOz]

OK, looks like the mobo has 8 channel sound built in so your Gangnam Style would sound even better than mine...

Well that's great...!

AMP don't have the Kospi yet...so looks like i'll be looking for some other markets in Asia Captain...maybe the n225 or the STW..hopefully on a new machine soon.

CanOz

 

[FlyingFox]

Here is a quick comparison of parts for a custom PC, bought in China vs. Falcon F25 and EZ Trading Computers ZR-X.

CanOz

Hi CanOz,

You shouldn't need the sound card or the network card(ethernet I assume). most decent Mobo's (> $150) come with decent realtek audio and atleast one gigabit ethernet port. If the network card is wireless than that is different.

I am not familiar with the graphics card (unless it is actually the 6800 in which case DO NOT GET IT, this card is over 5 yrs old). My suggestion would be a dual link Nvidia GT 545 or similar. Might be a bit overkill but will enable you to game a little or use GPU acceleration if you want.

Cheers

 

[CanOz]

Hi CanOz,

You shouldn't need the sound card or the network card(ethernet I assume). most decent Mobo's (> $150) come with decent realtek audio and atleast one gigabit ethernet port. If the network card is wireless than that is different.

I am not familiar with the graphics card (unless it is actually the 6800 in which case DO NOT GET IT, this card is over 5 yrs old). My suggestion would be a dual link Nvidia GT 545 or similar. Might be a bit overkill but will enable you to game a little or use GPU acceleration if you want.

Cheers

Like this one??

I don't play games and this PC will be solely for trading.

Old cards aren't much of a worry depending on how much work they've done and their condition...the demands of the charts aren't that great and stability is the key from what I've read. Whats your perspective on that F.Fox?

CanOz

 

[Trembling Hand]

I would/have spent some money on a good and quite power supply, CPU cooling fan and good insulated case. The noise of these things drive me nutz. Buy something like this and the sound really drops,

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=35&lng=en

 

[CanOz]

I would/have spent some money on a good and quite power supply, CPU cooling fan and good insulated case. The noise of these things drive me nutz. Buy something like this and the sound really drops,

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=35&lng=en

Yeah, actually dust and noise are my concerns...China is a dusty place and with two cats the case tends to pull in allot of 'stuff'.

Cases are one area where i figured i could save some in China...we'll see.

CanOz

 

[FlyingFox]

Yeah, actually dust and noise are my concerns...China is a dusty place and with two cats the case tends to pull in allot of 'stuff'.

Cases are one area where i figured i could save some in China...we'll see.

CanOz

That 545 is great or a 630 if you can get one for around the same price. The newer cards use much less power and have some cool features (not generally useful but the best thing since sliced bread if you use these).

Agree with Trembling hand abouta good power supply case and case fans. The CPU will come with a stock cooler which is pretty good unless you plan on overclocking, running the c**p out of your box or it's extreamly hot where you are. Save your money on this instead and use it on case fans etc instead.

 

[CanOz]

That 545 is great or a 630 if you can get one for around the same price. The newer cards use much less power and have some cool features (not generally useful but the best thing since sliced bread if you use these).

Agree with Trembling hand abouta good power supply case and case fans. The CPU will come with a stock cooler which is pretty good unless you plan on overclocking, running the c**p out of your box or it's extreamly hot where you are. Save your money on this instead and use it on case fans etc instead.

No plans to overclock it, but i built the specs to a machine that could be overclocked to over 4.5 GHz. Overclocking is for guys that like overclocking (petrol heads in the PC world). It serves no useful purpose for me.

The reason i want a machine that's so capable is so it will last. If you do the math you'll find that the only way to stay ahead of this insane race to obsolescence is too build your own...plus i like a few extra screens.

CanOz

 

[FlyingFox]

No plans to overclock it, but i built the specs to a machine that could be overclocked to over 4.5 GHz. Overclocking is for guys that like overclocking (petrol heads in the PC world). It serves no useful purpose for me.

The reason i want a machine that's so capable is so it will last. If you do the math you'll find that the only way to stay ahead of this insane race to obsolescence is too build your own...plus i like a few extra screens.

CanOz

Agree on the overclocking. Even though I might fall under that category (petrol head of the PC world), I have never had the need to overclock.

If you intend to keep this box and keep it upto date, then there is all the more reason to get a decent case, fans and power supply. So in the future you can for example just change the CPU and or motherboard. This comes with the caveat that most things in the PC world have a half life of about 6 mnth to 9 mnths so even these might be obsolete if/when you want to upgrade.

 

[CanOz]

1280 RMB...best deal yet...

 

[surfingman]

1280 RMB...best deal yet...

Is this an online store? I'm keen to get one.