Best Stock Trading Build ?

I don't know much about stock trading software. Do you know if it requires a fast CPU or GPU? I wouldn't think it would, but I could be wrong.

My gut feeling says a Ryzen CPU would be better for this purpose.

Stock trading isn't my forte, but I do know a little about it. A lot of data refreshing (graphs, tables, news) typically via websites/Web apps. @Cretae's recommendation to contact the pros at DS isn't a bad one. Nevertheless, I'll give this a shot...

I did also use the following articles as reference:

Build the Best Stock Trading Computer for Your Money | claytrader.com

The Ultimate Trading Computer Buyers Guide
| Blue Aura Computers

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On the lower end...

Config #: 4112857

Price: $3,754

Specifications:

Model: Digital Storm Lynx
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (12-Core) 4.8 GHz Turbo
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (Wi-Fi) (AMD X570 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI)
System Memory: 64GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W Digital Storm Performance Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express)
Internet / Network Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 3070 8GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)
Chassis Fans: Digital Storm Performance Series (RGB Fans)
CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
Graphics Boost: No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)

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On the higher end...

Config #: 4112798

Price: $4,825

Specifications:

Model: Digital Storm Velox
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (16-Core) 4.9 GHz Turbo
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (Wi-Fi) (AMD X570 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) (No SLI)
System Memory: 64GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 850W Digital Storm Performance Series (Modular) (80 Plus Gold)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 980 PRO) (NVM Express)
Internet / Network Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled Advanced LED Lighting System (Multiple RGB Color Modes)
Chassis Fans: Standard Factory Chassis Fans
CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
Graphics Boost: No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit)
Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install)
Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10)

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Explanation:

Model (Case)

The Velox X has an inverse ATX layout. As you can see in the product images, the side panel window is on the right (when looking from front) rather than the left. This layout benefits graphics card cooling, although, that isn't as significant in your intended primary use. The Lynx is a slightly smaller mid-tower case with, obviously, some aesthetic differences versus the Velox. The "lower end" configuration in the Velox case would cost ~$4,050. I figured, that ~$300 savings would fall within the ideal of being budget-focused/friendly.

CPU (Processor)

With the constant data refreshing regarding stock monitoring, a CPU that can handle at lot at once is important. The same goes for video and image editing, especially if you apply a lot of effects. The AMD Ryzen 9 is a great CPU for handling multitasking.

RAM (System Memory)

Being able to store all active applications and their actively processed data and RAM is key to ensuring other components can be utilized fully. You may be able to get away with 32GB comfortably, but it's always best to have a little extra. As a usage example, I've seen tools showing Web browsers using up to 2GB of RAM per active tab. Therefore, if you were to have a dozen or two tabs open for your trading, the Web browser(s) could indeed eat up 32GB+ themselves.

Storage

Of your noted tasks, video editing will benefit the most from high-speed storage. Nevertheless, with the price differences being ~$50, maybe ~$100 for certain capacities, and this being a PC for productivity, the upgrade to 980 Pro SSDs has enough value.

The second drive (Storage Set 2) would presumably be where you'd store media files (e.g., video footage, images) for editing, etc.

GPU (Graphics Card)

For stock trading, the graphics are akin to 'office' stuff, not extremely demanding. Some image editing software does utilize GPUs a bit (e.g., vector graphics). However, these graphics card choices are primarily based on your mention of doing some video editing.


Anything else? I'd be happy to explain ( or at least try :) ).

Edited by MrCheetah - 02 Oct 2021 at 7:00pm