Processor

What is the ideal processor for a trading computer.
(3 monitors, no more than 3 programs running at a time)

 

I think a mid range duo core would be enough

 

i don't think it's the trading software or the data flow that's generally the problem but the power hungry bloated code POS OS's that's in charge of the whole show.

someone please correct me if wrong!

 

if you're doing many tick charts... you may need something with more legs

 

Agreed.
An Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo "Wolfdale" 3.0 GHz and 6mb of L-2 cache is more than enough to suit your needs.

$164.99 at Newegg.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...SP-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-Intel-_-19115037