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50/50
 

Registered: Jun 2012
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06-17-12 06:37 PM

She's beautiful bathrobe!

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bathrobe
 

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06-17-12 06:44 PM


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She's beautiful bathrobe!



Thanks, it is a little neater now though.

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Bolimomo
 

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06-17-12 07:31 PM


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A question I have is if you have a dedicated trading machine and HDD and SSD why do most use the SSD for startup only? I know the costs are significant for a large SSD but if you make your living using the computer it is worth it; or am I missing something?



I think one should use SSD for startup as well as whatever temporary storage for the trading platform. Depending on how you trade, you may have a large pool of data needed through out your trading session. Or you may back test, and the platform needs temporary files.

Files that are more for archive purposes (e.g. if someone saves every tick for the past 10 years in the event that one needs to test out some new trading algo)... for me I save screenshots on all my trading computers about every 10 minutes throughout each trading session... those massive files can be stored more economically on a HDD as I don't access them often. And when I do access them, a few seconds extra is perfectly acceptable.

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bathrobe
 

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06-17-12 07:42 PM

Makes sense, thanks

I recently started with the screen shots also to keep a digital journal. Its helpful.


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I think one should use SSD for startup as well as whatever temporary storage for the trading platform. Depending on how you trade, you may have a large pool of data needed through out your trading session. Or you may back test, and the platform needs temporary files.

Files that are more for archive purposes (e.g. if someone saves every tick for the past 10 years in the event that one needs to test out some new trading algo)... for me I save screenshots on all my trading computers about every 10 minutes throughout each trading session... those massive files can be stored more economically on a HDD as I don't access them often. And when I do access them, a few seconds extra is perfectly acceptable.

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JamesEM
 

Registered: May 2007
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09-21-12 12:55 AM

Hi everyone

This is my second time coming back to this (massive!) thread and it's the second time that I feel a little overwhelmed by some of the jargon being thrown back and forth!

Although my current PC is keeping up with my trading the one market (e/u), recording software and a few other programs, I feel like I should at least start preparations for a first build.

I have basic PC knowledge and think I know all of the essential components required to build one but haven't got a clue how to go about actually starting it!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Tired of relying on the PC repair guy

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Bolimomo
 

Registered: Sep 2008
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09-21-12 11:42 AM

How to start?

Start with your pick list of all components, then make sure they are compatible and work together.

Start with CPU, may be extra heat sink
then motherboard (depends on CPU - socket type)
then memory
then hard drive / SSD
and DVD-RW drive
and video card (if needed)
and power supply (depends on CPU chosen and number of video cards)
and chassis (depends on form factor of motherboard)
plus trivial stuff, such as mouse/keyboard/monitor(s)
and OS software (if needed)

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