Looking For A Trading Computer?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Scataphagos, Dec 18, 2019.

  1. I probably should have titled the thread, "Looking for a low cost trading computer?"... or, maybe even used the word "cheap".
     
    #11     Dec 18, 2019
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  2. destriero

    destriero


    You should have used the words, "I am accepting handouts."
     
    #12     Dec 18, 2019
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  3. Why cheap out on something that is mission-critical?
     
    #13     Dec 18, 2019
  4. The T5810 is NOT a cheap computer. Was Dell's top of the line in single-socket workstation when in current production. Routinely sold for $1,500-$2,000+... a particular used/refurbished one on eBay is currently $3,119 still. Some available now at a good price is all.
     
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    #14     Dec 18, 2019
  5. How about a hot dog at Costco?

     
    #15     Dec 18, 2019
  6. Big AAPL

    Big AAPL

    This is a great PC for anyone needing a Win 10 system at a greatly reduced price. If you are a trader it offers all you will need to trade in a manual environment, and migrate to Win 10 for a very low cost of entry.
     
    #16     Dec 18, 2019
  7. I kind of blew it with my headline for the thread. Almost like I was assuming everybody knows about Dell T5810. Should have started with something like, "Looking for a high quality trading computer at a bargain price"?.... and then described the machine a bit. Most people reading only the headline probably think, "What? Any old computer for trading... and an el-cheapo at that"?

    I'd been watching for the T5810s to come around off lease on the used market for the last year or so. Well, they're here now. Workstation computers have a real life expectancy of 10 years or so due to having been made with quality/server parts. (My Dell T3500 workstations were bought off lease in 2012, for ~$400 each. Still going strong. But Dell didn't produce W10 drivers for the model, so forced to upgrade my hardware.) Buying with 70% of its life left for 75% off of the original price is a deal in my book.

    Can now add Dell Precision T5810 to my rec of HP Z440 (they are equivalent) for trading computers.

    FWIW....
     
    #17     Dec 18, 2019
  8. ZBZB

    ZBZB

    Are the dell 5810 all in the $200-$300 range?
     
    #18     Dec 18, 2019
  9. Overnight

    Overnight

    Just build it yourself. Can save 50% or more.
     
    #19     Dec 18, 2019
  10. Trader13

    Trader13

    Building your own used to be a point of pride in the early days, similar to the history of home-brew ham radios and tube amplifiers for audiophiles. Hard to believe you can save 50% on a PC, but I haven't look into this for a long while. Which retailers are the current go-to for DIY PC components?
     
    #20     Dec 18, 2019