I am frustrated with not having a computer to fit my needs and not knowing where to go to get one built. I tried to read thru many of the posts, at least several hundred, but did not find any computer as such. In fact, I hesitated to write to ask because it is so obvious that you guys are way beyond my limited knowledge. I was hoping maybe for a reference to a post or posts outlining a computer previously setup that may be close to what I need/ want.
First, my primary purpose is to set it up to assist me in my trading/ accessability to many graphs and full utilization of trading software. I must by default access the internet by modem/phone line/wait and watch the hourglass.
At present I run windows on wallstreet on a p100 clunker [95] and halfway use a p2 266 laptop[98]. I mistakenly bought the laptop, thinking I could set up a desktop system and it just doesn't work, mainly because I use dtn realtime satellite feed, which means I am without data if I take the laptop with me when I travel and at 1024 X 768 it doesn't really support sufficient resolutions to utilize a large monitor and , of course, can't support a multi-screen scenario. I would like to begin again from scratch. I'll give the p100 to my 4 year old, and the p2 to my wife.
This is what I think I would like to have. It would probably fall within the highend range and would have a p2 450 with a multi-screen adapter. It seems to me that the new predator series from colorgraphics, www.colorgfx.com, would fit this criteria. This is well and good perhaps, but when I then start talking to local computer guys they have never seen this setup and say, yeah, yeah, I'll build it for $/hour. Okay, I'll pay somebody to build it, but not to learn how. When I have talked to these guys I get the feeling that they see me as a good chance to charge top $ for medium quality parts. I guess I need for someone to tell me what I need, with allowance for upgrade or additions, such as 4 monitors after I am comfortable using 2, with tuner. I get bogged down when I have to decide what resolutions are needed on the monitors at what refresh rate. Essentially, I need to work hard trading and rely on somebody to build a machine that will help me. Is there someone who has surfaced on the board who can do this reliably with top quality components that I can afford? Is there information available that I can utilize to work with someone closer at hand?
I admit that computer science wasn't my major, but in my defense I am certainly glad I started using one even if it was 22 years after I got my major! I just want the computer to work for me with as little hassle as possible. I do think that there are many subsequent options that may be helpful so that an open architecture would be helpful, which is why I just don't buy a box and ask someone to install a multi-screen adapter.
I am aware that the board is for those with the knowledge to build your own computer and admit that I don't meet that criteria. If someone would take the time to answer I would be most appreciative. I do understand that you guys are perhaps way beyond this, and have much better things to do. Its just that I don't have access to others who could help me to flesh this out. Any help would be much appreciated. Living in the country has its advantages, but building a complex (or simple) unit without reference to help is not one of them, at least for me. Thanks for any help that anyone can give. Richard |
