New PC for Sports trading!

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keithbeaks

Enthusiast
Hi I am looking to buy a new pc for sports trading, using up to four monitors. No gaming at all. Will be using some trading software, watching sport via the pc and monitors and having web pages open too. Any advice on errors I've made with the build and Id like also like some recommendation for monitors I could use please. Again no gaming at all!

Have read various other threads and the "building a desktop guide". Am looking to order this weekend, but dont want to order and then ask for advice!

Do I need a second drive? I didn't think i would, but again my knowledge is poor.


Case
FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12 Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.6GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365 (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - 3 User, 1 Year
Browser
Google Chrome™
Surge Protection
8 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 12 to 14 working days
Price: £1,977.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/vgMsVYsnkq/
 
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keithbeaks

Enthusiast
I dont think it is that demanding, but I am hoping to use this for five years. I also might have nine ladders open at the same time and using them all, as well as watching sport and using a web browser with multiple tabs. If you still think the 3900x is overkill I will listen. My budget yes is £2,000-2,500 for the system. Monitors I can spend more and have allowed for this.

Re monitors 22-24" and I dont need gaming quality, but one could be of a good quality to watch sport on?
 
Dan79

Dan79

Bronze Level Poster
A very unique use case. What trading software do you use?

I found betfair and its very minimal -


Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent.
Memory: 1Gb.
Hard Disk: Bet Angel requires 50Mb of hard disk space.
Screen resolution: A minimum of 1024 x 768 with a monitor setting of 96dpi (This is the default setting).

I imagine you could aim for the 3300x or 3600 and be massively overpowered. For gpu you'll just want something that can run 4 1080 monitors like 1660s.

Some things to consider until the mods interject though.
 
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keithbeaks

Enthusiast
I use Geeks Toy, but im sure bet angel is much the same. Split seconds can make a huge difference and at times I might execute multiple trades in the same second. I understand it might be overpowered.
 
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keithbeaks

Enthusiast
Dan79 said:
A very unique use case. What trading software do you use?

I found betfair and its very minimal -


Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD equivalent.
Memory: 1Gb.
Hard Disk: Bet Angel requires 50Mb of hard disk space.
Screen resolution: A minimum of 1024 x 768 with a monitor setting of 96dpi (This is the default setting).

I imagine you could aim for the 3300x or 3600 and be massively overpowered. For gpu you'll just want something that can run 4 1080 monitors like 1660s.

Some things to consider until the mods interject though.
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So the 1660 super I have above will support four monitors? I didn't see the need for a great graphics card, due to not playing games at all.

I think I will go with 22" actually, i think I will need to get used to using more screen's and anything larger might not be as beneficial initially.

I'm happy with the spec, I know it's overpowered, I would really just like to know what I've chosen goes well together and if I need another drive or not? There are people doing the same as me using a 3990x threadripper with 128gb DDR4 the fastest you can get. I think the spec will make a difference and it will last me a long time, I appreciate any feedback though and that's why I posted. I genuinely want advice before I buy something.

From what I've read the 3900x works well with and up to 3200mhz ram, which is why I chose the one above.

I also have no idea on what monitor cables I need to connect the 3-4 monitors I buy.

i am looking to order today or tomorrow as mid June is a very busy time for me and that's when I'm hoping to receive my new machine.
 
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Dan79

Dan79

Bronze Level Poster
You’d have to ring and ask pcs to be sure but I googled zotac 1660s and it has 3 display port and 1 hdmi. The palit one however only has 1 dvi, 1 DisplayPort and 1 hdmi. (These are the main 2 makes pcs use)
 
Scott

Scott

Behold The Ford Mondeo
Moderator
I would definitely call and ask regarding the GPU. According to the blurb the 1660 Super only supports 3, yet the 1660 supports 4. You want a GPU with the correct configuration of output. Other than that, I've made a few little tweaks.

I don't know how betting software operates but I don't think you would get much benefit from a second drive. If there is a cache/scratch option in the software then it may be worthwhile.

Case
FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12 Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.6GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
NOT REQUIRED
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft® Office® 365 (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Surge Protection
8 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 12 to 14 working days
Price: £1,917.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/qfU4jg9Wmp/
 
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keithbeaks

Enthusiast
Thanks for your reply, Scott. I used your guide to create the machine in OP and found it very useful.

I appreciate expert advice and opinion which is why I asked, sorry if I seemed impatient. Understand my requirements are unusual, just wanted to know my build was compatible. I'll use your tweaks and then will call re GPU.

Many thanks! This is a big deal to me and I want it to be right. Aware I've probably gone over what I need, but I do feel it'll be worth it,
 
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