Computer speed means a lot. I'm going out to get something new and fast today. I watch my father's new computer execute trades so much better.

4Ghz at least is needed with a whole lot of ram...LOL

I'm only running a few 1.8Ghz laptops and a 1Ghz Tesk tooo slow to make money

Agreed Earl.

I've been running my backtests and trades on a 4.4 GHz Machine w/ 2 GB RAM and a 6 GHz machine w/ 4 GB RAM.

My 6 GHz is a screamer.... but now I'm looking at a Quad-Core...

*drool*

6Ghz eh? Can I have some of what you're smoking?

As an IT professional and business owner, I'm smoking nothing.

Dual Opteron 2222 processors on a Tyan mobo my friend. Do a little research before hurling insults.

Back to topic please

Actually, thats an idea... I wonder if MT is multithreaded or not... I don't think it is...

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It also depends on what kind of internet service you get. DSL, cable, dial up(what's that?) all have different speeds. Cable is the fasted so far, I get 16bps which is pretty dang fast. So far Verizon Fios is still not available where I love but I'll be getting that as soon as it does.
Also, having a router hooked up will take away your internet speed. Maybe I just have a crappy router but whenever I disconnect it the speed triples.

Also distance from the broker as well, latency will certainly delay your entries/exits to the market.

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Nope. When I run my tests it only utilizes one core. It'd be nice if it were



So Earl - what'd you pick up?

oofdah, where the heck can I get a 6Ghz? That would be awesome!!! I'm drooling just thinking about.