Tradestation Software Question

As I am getting Tradestation, I don't know whether to add GIG or just get a new computer. I can buy 4 gig of Ram. I presently have 1 gig. Tradestation says that 1 gig of RAM is fine, but EVERYONE I spoke to said you need at least 4 gig.

I have a Dell Dimension 9150 (2 years old)

Windows XP Professional

I have Intel Pentium D 820 (2 8 GHZ) w/ dual core technology.

1 GB Secure digital card

Monitor 1280X1024 resolution

Video card 256 mb ATI hyper memory PCI-Express X16

Do you think that I should get a new computer or just add RAM.

Thank you,

Torontoman

 

2GB is more than adequate.

Anek

 

I use 2 gig as well, with four workspaces going on and 2 different platforms and works just fine!!

 

2G is ok but I suggest you add another G or wo. It helps.

The DELL is not bad but a faster machine is of course better. Spend a few bucks to get the best tools to trade.
Most Important are backup & redundancy - you should have backups and a PC running and ready to go if your main PC goes down. Other minor but important issues - your broker land line in case online goes down or data source not available etc.

 

2 Gig is sufficient .... its been my experience with being with TS for a cple years that the the video card is critical for optimal performance.