I'm wanting to go with 22"s. And do you recommend the x1200 resolution lcd backlight 22"s for the extra $?
I could be worng but I think the only Motherboard that Microcenter carries that supports four PCI Express 2.0 x16 (supports x16, x8/x8 or x8/x16/x16) that also supports the Socket Type LGA 1155 is the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-R3 LGA 1155 P67 eATX Intel Motherboard http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0358024 This board is VERY expensive.
Microtech, I believe, is a house brand for Micro Center. This one has a budget mobo, not really suited for an 8-monitor trading rig.
What's wrong with e.g ASUS P8P67 DL ? Third Full length PCIE slot uses bandwidth from an unused X1 slot but it will take a full length card and X1 bandwidth is more than adequate for trading. http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Roundups/Intel_Sandy_Bridge_P67/4.html P.S. while I am here what is difference between P67 and H67 chipset?
H series to use the integrated graphics and P series for overclocking - or something like that. Better than either is the Z68 chipset which seems to have no such restrictions. It doesn't seem to be any more expensive http://www.anandtech.com/show/4329/intel-z68-chipset-smart-response-technology-ssd-caching-review
Possible stability issues with certain high-end components? http://www.notestomyself.net/2011/06/pc-build-issues/
Yes, primary difference between H and P is the H has integrated graphics (more of a budget mobo), and P does not. Z68 is an enthusiast board... X79, supposedly coming Q4, will be the updated equivalent of today's X58.
The standard configuration on monitors from 24"-28" is 1920x1200 (or 1080). As for "cheap", depends whether they have an inexpensive TN panel or one of the better ones.. like IPS. On 30", and the reason they're so comparatively expensive, the resolution is 2560x1600.. and they use higher end panels... haven't seen one with a TN.
Here's a Gigabyte Z68 board with three PCI-E x16 slots, SATA 3 and USB 3 ports for $137. This is AU price but much the same as US these days. http://www.msy.com.au/product.jsp?productId=7859 Looks more than sufficient for a trading computer.