Curious, does anyone here make the trading computer dedicated or do you use it to surf or run other application while you are staring at charts? I'm building a new system but wondering if I should use a 2nd smalller system just for web searching and program usage. Didn't know if that would help the speed of the trading software/java
Yes to your question. I have a computer which is solely dedicated to trading. In my opinion this is the only way to go. Much fewer worries that way.
Use VMware & Sandboxie to keep it clean, safe and fast... You really don't need huge machine, any dual core laptop plugged with 24' monitor (1920 x 1080 or better) should do the trick. Get two such setup for more screen... I keep my TWS on Laptop's 13' and charts on external 24' screen. - Su