Idaho Falls, Idaho / USA
Experience: Intermediate
Platform: NinjaTrader
Trading: ES
Posts: 6 since Jul 2013
Thanks Given: 74
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While I agree that having a fast CPU & great graphics capability is important, another serious problem is the signal lag, in both directions. 1st, you need to to get the fastest internet connection you can afford. 2nd, hardwire your machine to your router; WiFi introduces delay in the signals. 3rd, you need to measure the signal lag (using some of the ‘how fast is my internet’ tools available on line). I’ve been told to shoot for less than 5ms, with 15ms as the maximum acceptable. Where I live, even with a gigabit line, I couldn’t better 50ms, even during the middle of the night — 75ms was my best during trading hours. The lag kills you more than a slower speed does. YMMV
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