EMINI FUTURES DAYTRADER WORKSTATION COMPUTERS

You will need a computer that is set aside for trading and you will need to bring it with you to your training. We will configure your computer on the first day of your training. Since the computer is your only equipment for this new career, we encourage you to call Paul at 770-382-9656 with any questions and for personalized assistance in determining which computer and/or components are right for your daytrading needs. Having the right equipment to trade is crucial to your trading career.

These computers are supplied by Professional Computers. Call Alton at 770-382-7030 for details and current pricing. Ordering Information is at the bottom of this page.

If you are building your own computer, a summary of our Trading Computer Specifications is at the end of this page. Again, Paul is available to discuss specifications.

If you want a laptop computer, scroll down to the recommended laptop computer below, or look at our summary of Laptop Computer Specifications.

Information on recommended monitors and recommended monitor resolutions is located at the end of this page.

Emini Futures Daytrading Workstation: $1,775

Emini Futures Daytrading Workstation #1

This is the daytrading computer that I use and that almost all of my students use.

Processor - Intel® 2.66 GHz Core i7-920 8 Mb Cache CPU (Boxed - 3 Year Warranty)

RAM - 3 Gb of PC-12800 A-Grade 1600 MHz DDR2 (not B or C Grade RAM)

Case - Lian Li Full Size Mid Tower ATX Case (8" W X 17.7" H X 19.5" D)

Power Supply - Antec EarthWatts 650 Watt power supply

Motherboard - Intel DX58SO with built-in sound and Gigabit LAN

Graphics Card - nVidia GeForce 9400GT, 1 Gb Video RAM, PCI-Express Dual DVI (Dual digital for two digital input flat panels)

CD DVD Burner – LG SATA Dual-Layer Drive

Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda ES 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA 32 Mb Cache (huge, enterprise class, very reliable, fast, quiet, 5 year warranty)

Speakers - Altec Lansing BXR1121 Multimedia Speakers

Mouse - Logitech USB LX3 Optical Mouse

Keyboard - Logitech USB Keyboard

Microphone - Logitech USB Desktop Microphone

Operating System - Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit

Warranty - Two year parts and labor system warranty (3 years on the processor, 5 years on the hard drive)

No monitors included. Two DVI input monitors are recommended.

Add $99 to extend the system warranty from 2 years to 3 years.

Emini Futures Daytrading Course Workstation Laptop Computer
17" Ultra High Resolution Monitor: WUXGA 1920 X 1200 native resolution
Includes a DVI jack in case you want to connect an external monitor.
$2,395

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Sager NP9280 Laptop Computer Specs:
Display - 17" Wide Viewing Angle WUXGA Active Matrix LCD with Super Clear Glossy Surface (1920 X 1200)
Processor - Intel® Core i7-920 Processor (8 Mb L3 Cache, 2.66 GHz, 4.8 GT/sec QPI)
Video Display Controller - Nvidia GeForce GTX280M Graphics with 1 BB DDR3 Video Memory
DVI jack for optional external monitor
Memory - 3 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066 MHz
Primary Hard Drive - 250 GB, 7200rpm
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive - 8X DVD ± R/RW/ 4X +DL Multi Drive with Software
Battery - Smart Li-ION Battery
Modem - Integrated 56K V.90 Internal Fax/Modem
Network Adapter - Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet LAN
Intel PRO/Wireless 5300AGN LAN 802.11a/b/g/n Module

Microphone - Logitech USB desk mic
Operating System - Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Warranty - Sager 1 Year Limited Warranty, 3 years optional
Accessories Included - 110V/220V Autoswitch AC Adapter and Power Cord, Manual, Utility Driver Disc, Standard Carrying Bag

Monitors

The most popular monitor setup for a desktop computer is a pair of 24" or 25.5" flat panel monitors (1920 X 1200 native resolution, also known as WUXGA) with DVI (digital) inputs. These have come down in price and typically cost less than $349 each.

Note that the Trader/Gamer Xtreme computer comes with a pair of Samsung 25.5" wide screen flat panels (1920 X 1200 native resolution each), but computers #1, #2, #3, & #4 come without monitors.

If you want to add an external monitor to the laptop above, buy a 22" flat panel that has 1680 X 1050 (WSXGA+) or a 24", 25.5", or 26" flat panel that has 1920 X 1200 (WUXGA) native resolution and that uses a DVI cable.

If you already have monitors you would like to use, make sure they meet the minimum specifications. The minimum satisfactory resolution for charting is 1680 x 1050. A lower resolution monitor can be used for order entry, web browsing, email, etc.

There are two types of inputs on monitors, analog and digital. Most of the flat panel monitors that you'd buy for trading will have both. You’d want to use the DVI input. My current recommendation is a dual monitor card in the computer with DUAL DVI outputs, connected with digital cables to two Flat Panels that have DVI inputs.

Finally, when comparing flat panels, you want the largest viewing angle, the highest brightness, and the highest contrast. The most important for ease of viewing is high contrast, with a minimum contrast of 700:1. And, keep in mind that the size given is its viewable diagonal measurement: 19" flat panel has a 19" viewable diagonal. The other important thing to consider is the length of the warranty on the monitor. Most have a 3 year warranty. However, as a practical matter, all of the monitors that you'd consider for trading have acceptable specs if they have a DVI input.

For reference purposes, here's a list of common display resolutions and their graphic abbreviations. The two most common that we use are in bold face.

Call Paul Quillen at 770-382-9656 if you have any questions about monitors.

Trading Computer Specifications Summary

The critical components to your trading computer are:

i7 Quad Core processor

3 GB RAM

Windows 7 Home Edition 32 bit

Dual DVI video board, preferably nVidia

The most important component in your computer is the video board. It should be a fast one. If during your training, you find that changing between charts is a little slow, it’s no problem to get a faster video board from our local dealer. Also, if you use a multiple monitor video board, make sure it’s very fast and snappy, and has DVI outputs for flat panels.

We strongly recommend Windows 7 Home Edition 32 bit for trading computers. Windows Vista is not recommended for trading computers.

Get a 32 bit computer. Do not get a 64 bit computer. All the above computers are 32 bit except the Trader/Gamer Xtreme which is 64 bit which is appropriate for a gamer computer.

As an aside, there is no need for (and we don’t recommend) a wireless keyboard or a wireless mouse. You will be sitting in front of the monitor, not across the room. You would hate to lose a lot of money if in the middle of a trade, the mouse or keyboard battery failed.

Trading Laptop Specifications Summary

In addition to the specifications for the desktop computer listed above, your trading laptop needs a DVI (not analog) video jack for an external monitor.

The native resolution of the monitor in the laptop's lid is the most important specification. Many laptops can go to a higher resolution than their native resolution, but at the higher resolution they don’t look right. So if you bring a laptop for your charting computer, make sure its “native” resolution is 1920 x 1200, aka WUXGA, and it should be a 17” monitor.

I've never seen an acceptable laptop computer sold at a retail store. If you want a laptop computer, either order the one above, or call me and I'll help you get one that will work. The number one problem with retail store laptop computers is a low monitor resolution. The second problem with retail store laptop computers is that the external monitor jack is frequently analog, not DVI. The third problem with computer store laptop computers is that they come with Windows Vista. We want Windows 7 Home Edition 32 bit. Our recommended laptop computer comes with Windows 7 Home Edition 32 bit.

You may wish to go to Laptop Computer Specs to see the full list of recommended laptop (notebook) computer specifications, as well as factors to consider when deciding between a laptop and a desktop computer.

Call Paul Quillen at 770-382-9656 (Eastern Time Zone) or email us if you have any questions about monitors or day trader workstation computers, or laptop computers.

How to Order

Planning ahead and allowing at least 2 weeks for your custom made computer to be built and burned in is appropriate.

Order these custom designed Emini Trader Workstation computers from:
   Professional Computers & Service, Inc.
   207 East Felton Road, Suite 106
   Cartersville, GA 30121
   Call Alton at 770-382-7030 between 10 and 6 Eastern M-F.

Prices and components can change, so always call and check with them.
No sales outside the continental United States.
Please allow 2 weeks build and burn in time; 3 weeks for laptop.
Prices don't include shipping and/or sales tax, if applicable.
No sales tax if shipped outside of Georgia.
Since these are custom built computers, all sales are final. No refunds.

Paul Quillen, Founder and Instructor
Mickey Young, Instructor
Etowah Valley Inc.
dba DayTradingCourse.com
35 Alex Drive NW
Cartersville, GA 30121
770-382-9656 (Eastern Time Zone)
770-456-5214 (24 hour FAX)
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