New desktop for cad/day trading

Budget:
[$3000]

Expectations:
[best graphics and streaming]

Usage:
[Mostly day trading]

Special Needs:
[Strongest wifi connection, considering 2-Samsung 49" G9 monitors but will take suggestions. I will be streaming 8 stock charts at a time. I am not very tech savy so I need a lot of help]

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First, thank you for helping me. I know very little about what makes a computer fast and I want to make sure I buy something that is going to be much better than what I currently have which I purchased about 4 years ago for about the same cost as the one you built.



Dell XPS 9560 Signature Edition
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz   2.81 GHz
32.0 GB (31.9 GB usable)64-bit operating system, x64-based processor.

I also have been considering a new Dell XPS 9700

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-10875H (16MB Cache, up to 5.1 GHz, 8 cores)

laptop
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit English

videocard
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q

memory
64GB DDR4-2933MHz, 2x32G

harddrive
1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive.

Do you think the one you have built would be substantially more powerful than the 9700 that cost $3650? I was going to connect (2) 49" monitors to it.

Hope I'm not putting you on the spot by comparing your to a competitor.
I saw some DS systems on YT and was impressed and wanted to learn more.

I do appreciate your help very much.
I think I will go with the DS.

So one more ? if you don't mind.
I was considering the Samsung G9 49" monitors (2)
Are they worth the money or do you think I would notice a difference with a different monitors for less cost?

Edited by hoserator - 22 Nov 2020 at 11:05pm

To pay more for such a completely inferior set-up seems like such a waste. If you want some unbiased reviews that aren't severely skewed by supply chain problems that are rampant in these unusual times, just meander back through the Configuration section here. See all the folks who state proudly they are just now upgrading their last DS build after, 4, 6, 8,and even 10 years! Note the consistent presence of the three of us who replied to you so far. We have been on this Forum for years and seen it all. We all have a vast experience with DS, and we know beyond doubt that they are struggling this year, but have risen to every challenge and put forth a tremendous effort not typical of so many retailers. We have multiple DS computers and would not consider going elsewhere, because here they can stumble a bit like anyone else, but in the end, they are totally dedicated to getting it right.

I have had 3 DS rigs since 2010, and all three have NEVER had a technical problem. All three are still operable. one 10 year old, one 7, and one 3. Two of the three run 24/7 when my daughter or I are at home.

If you want a current review that covers all the issues, see fwfdfireman's epic "Velox Ordered & It's Saga!" on page 2 of General Discussion. You will have an unvarnished tale of this new user's experience when shipping damaged his machine.

I've never had a damaged machine delivered to me, but this is what you could expect if the rare occurrence happened.

As to those monitors, I think monitors are a personal choice. That said, I think those are overkill for your purpose. I can see how widescreens could be of use looking at market quotes, but the time your eyes would need to scan from one side of each screen to the other would become very inconvenient.

I will say that I was never disappointed with my two DS purchases in the past. Nowadays I tend to build my own due to its a hobby and a bit cheaper when it comes to custom water cooling, but supply for parts is an issue across the board. I still can't go to my local Micro Center and pick up the new AMD processors or any of the latest Graphics cards.
I would absolutely go for the Desktop over the Laptop as far as power goes and that new AMD 5900x is a beast, I almost want to swap out my 3900x lol.