I guess I should have worded it differently. I already trade ameritrade. I use a newer dell with a 19in LCD. I am interested in upgrading to a multi-LCD/ multi-video card setup to follow more charts at once. Does anyone have a multi monitor setup?
You will need a computer that is quick you will also need a highspeed internet connection and most importantly you will need level 2 charts that are not delayed that are up to the minute tick for tick with the market, which you will probably have to pay a subscription for. Most charts on the internet are delayed. If you don't know how to day trade you will need to learn how which I am assuming you don't understand the true concept of day trading most people don't they think it is based on volatility and momentum which couldn't be further from the truth. It is based on mocking the specialists and getting inbetween the bid ask spreads which have become very tight in todays markets. so educate yourself before you start.
July 31st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
I use several monitors for day trading, programming, etc.. and find it far more comfortable anad convenient then a single computer.
It gets a little tricky finding a comptuer if you want to have more than two monitors. A dual screen monitor can be supported by a number of options.. 1) a motherboard with a dedicated graphics chip & a second graphics card. 2) A graphics card that has two outputs (dvi/avg).
If you’re looking to use more than two monitors you’ll need to get a computer that has enough expansions slots to fit extra graphic cards. I’d also do some research about software that manages multiple screens.
If you want more tips check out my site. I might have to do a section for multiple monitors, it’s probably something people are more and more interested in now that they’re so cheap. Good luck!