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Any of these Emini futures day trader workstation computers can be configured any way you want, and prices and specs on these configured systems can change. Call Alton at 770-382-7030 for details and current pricing. Call Paul at 770-382-9656 if you would like personalized assistance in determining which computer and/or components are right for your daytrading needs.

If you want a laptop computer, scroll down to the recommended laptop computer below, or go to Laptop Computer Specs to see recommended laptop (notebook) computer specifications.

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


Emini Futures Daytrading Course Trader Workstation Computer #1: $1,595

Lian Li case

This is the most popular daytrading computer that my students get. This is also the computer I use.
Processor - Intel® 2.83 GHz Core 2 Quad Q9550 12 Mb Cache Per Core CPU (Boxed - 3 Year Warranty) 1333 MHz Front Side Bus
RAM - 2 Gb of PC-6400 A-Grade 800 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 DG43NB with built-in sound and Gigabit LAN
Graphics Card - nVidia GeForce 9400GT, 1 Gb Video RAM, PCI-Express Dual DVI (Dual digital for digital input flat panels)
15 in 1 memory card reader
Two CD DVD Burners – Sony Lite-On SATA Dual-Layer Drives
Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda ES 500 GB 7200 rpm SATA 16 Mb Cache (enterprise class, very reliable, fast, quiet, 5 year warranty)
Speakers - Altec Lansing BXR1121 Multimedia Speakers
Mouse - Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
Keyboard - Logitech USB Keyboard
Operating System - Windows XP Home (Optional: XP Pro) (Vista is not recommended.)
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.
The equivalent Dell was $2,263.00 on September 30, 2008. Documentation available upon request.


Emini Futures Daytrading Course Trader Workstation Computer #2: $1,175

Emini Futures Day Trading Course computer #2

Processor - Intel® 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo E8200 6 Mb Cache Per Core CPU (Boxed - 3 Year Warranty) 1333 MHz Front Side Bus
RAM - 2 Gb of PC6400 A-Grade 800 MHz DDR2 (not B or C Grade RAM like most use)
Case - Mid Tower ATX Case (7.75" W, 16.25" H, 18.0" D)
Power Supply - Antec EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply
Motherboard - Intel DG43NB with built-in sound and video and Gigabit LAN
Graphics Card - nVidia GeForce 9500GT, 512 Mb video RAM, PCI-Express Dual DVI (Dual digital for digital input flat panels)
15 in 1 memory card reader
CD Burner - Sony LiteON DVD-RW Drive
Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda ES 250 GB 7200 rpm SATA 16 Mb Cache (enterprise class, very reliable, fast, quiet, 5 year warranty)
Speakers - Altec Lansing BXR1121 Multimedia Speakers
Mouse - Logitech Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard - Logitech USB Keyboard
Operating System - Windows XP Home (Optional: XP Pro) (Vista is not recommended.)
Two year parts and labor system warranty (3 years on the processor, 5 years on the hard drive)
No monitor
Add $99 to extend the system warranty from 2 years to 3 years.


Emini Futures Daytrading Course Trader Workstation Computer #3: $925

Emini Futures Day Trading Course computer #3

Processor - Intel® 2.6 GHz Core 2 DuoE4700 2 Mb Cache Per Core CPU (Boxed - 3 Year Warranty) 800 MHz Front Side Bus
Motherboard - Intel DG31PR with built-in sound and video
RAM - 2 Gb of PC6400 A-Grade 667 MHz DDR2 (not B or C Grade RAM like most use)
Case - Mid Tower ATX Case (7.75" W, 16.25" H, 18.0" D)
Power Supply - 550 Watt power supply
15 in 1 memory card reader
Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 160 Gb 7200 rpm Serial ATA (reliable, fast, quiet, 5 year warranty)
CD Burner - Sony Lite-On
Speakers - Altec Lansing BXR1121 Multimedia Speakers
Mouse - Logitech Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard - Logitech USB Keyboard
Operating System - Windows XP Home (Optional: XP Pro) (Vista is not recommended.)
No monitor
One year parts and labor system warranty (3 years on the processor, 5 years on the hard disk)
Call Alton at 770-382-7030 for pricing if you want a dual DVI video card.


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.
Only $2,255

emini futures daytrading course laptop notebook computer

Sager NP5796 Laptop Computer Specs:
Display - 17.0" Wide Viewing Angles WUXGA Active Matrix LCD with Super Clear Glossy Surface (1920 X 1200)
Processor - Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T9400, 6 Mb L2 Cache, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz
Video Display Controller - Nvidia GeForce 9800M GT Graphics with 512MB DDR3 Video Memory
Memory - 2 Gb Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1066 MHz
Primary Hard Drive - 200.0 Gb (SATA 7200rpm) SATA 300 Hard Drive
15 in 1 memory card reader
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 3945ABG LAN 802.11a/b/g Module
Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition (Vista is not recommended.)
Warranty - Sager 1 Year Limited Warranty
Accessories Included - 110V/220V Autoswitch AC Adapter and Power Cord, Manual, Utility Driver Disc, Standard Carrying Bag


E-mini Futures Daytrading Course Trader/Gamer Xtreme Workstation: $7,925

Lian-Li acer24 acer24

Case - Lian-Li Black Full Mid-Tower ATX Case
Power Supply - Enermax Galaxy 1000 Watt Power Supply
Processor - Intel 3.0 GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9650 12 Mb Cache Per Core CPU (Boxed - 3 Year Warranty) 1333 MHz Front Side Bus
Motherboard - Intel DP45SG Motherboard
RAM - 8 Gb DDR3 1333 MHz SDRAM
Graphics Card - nVidia GeForce GTX280 SSC 1 Gb PCI-Express Dual DVI (Dual digital for digital input flat panels)
15 in 1 memory card reader
Hard Drive - Seagate 1 Tb 7200 RPM 16 Mb Cache SATA Hard Drive
BD DVD Burner - LG BD-RW/HD-DVD-ROM/DVD-R
BD DVD Player - LG BD-ROM/HD-DVD-ROM/DVD-R
Fans - 3 Panasonic PanaFlo Case Cooling Fans
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Bit Edition
Microsoft Office 2007 Basic Edition (Word Excel Outlook)
Norton Ghost 14.0
Norton Antivirus 2008 (includes 1-Year Live Update Subscription)
Monitors - Includes TWO Samsung 24" Flat Panel Monitors (1920 X 1200 resolution each)
Speakers - Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 Speaker Set (2 satellites and subwoofer - highly rated system)
Keyboard - Logitech G15 Gamer Keyboard
Mouse - Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Warranty - 3 Year System Warranty - 5 Year Hard Disk Warranty


Monitors

The most popular monitor setup for a desktop computer is a pair of 22" flat panel monitors (1680 X 1050 native resolution, also known as WSXGA+) with DVI (digital) inputs. These have come down in price and typically cost less than $250 each.

If you want the ultimate setup, get a pair of 24" flat panel monitors (1920 X 1200 native resolution, also known as WUXGA). Call Paul at 770-382-9656 if you have any questions about monitors.

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.

Note that the Trader/Gamer Xtreme computer comes with a pair of 24" wide screen flat panels (1920 X 1200 native resolution each), but computers #1, #2, & #3 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 higher native resolution and use a DVI cable.

Misc Notes

We strongly recommend Windows XP, either Home or Pro. Windows Vista is not recommended except in the Trader/Gamer Xtreme computer.

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.

I've never seen an acceptable laptop computer sold at a retail store. If you just have to have 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 low monitor resolution. The second problem with retail store laptop computers is that the external monitor jack is analog, not DVI. You want the external monitor jack to be a DVI jack.

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

How to Order

Order these custom designed Emini Trader Workstation computers from:
Professional Computers & Service, Inc.
207 East Felton Road, Suite 106
Cartersville, GA 30121
Call 770-382-7030 between 10:30 and 5:30 Eastern M-F, and 10:30 to 3:30 Eastern on Saturday

Prices and components can change, so always call and check with us.
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. No sales tax if shipped outside Georgia.
Since these are custom built computers, all sales are final. No refunds.



Paul Quillen
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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