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--- faq:faq_desktop_minimum_specs [2026/04/23 14:45] – [Hardware] rob
+++ faq:faq_desktop_minimum_specs [2026/05/22 16:01] (current) – [High-End / Institutional Power User Workstations] rob
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-===== Hardware =====
+====== Desktop Specifications ======
+===== Minimum Requirements (Basic Users) =====
-It depends on how many windows and how active the trader is but here are some suggested guidelines:
+Suitable for light trading, limited charts, and standard office applications.
-  * Processor=3 GHz quad core.
-  * Memory = 16 Gb Ram
-  * Storage = 80+ Gb
-  * Video card = 1GB DDR3 or better
+  * CPU: Intel Core i5 (12th Gen or newer) / AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent
+  * RAM: 32GB
+  * Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
+  * GPU: Integrated graphics or dedicated GPU with 4GB VRAM
+  * Network: Wired Ethernet connection recommended
+  * Monitors: Up to 2 displays
-Professional/Administrator/Options Pro user
+===== Professional User Recommendations =====
-  * Processor= Intel Core i9-14900KF
-  * Memory = 64 GB DDR5
+Recommended for active traders, multi-monitor setups, large watchlists, automated tools, chart-heavy workflows, and simultaneous use of T4, browsers, Excel, Teams/Zoom, and market data applications.
-  * Storage = 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD
-  * Video Memory = 4 GB GDDR5
+  * CPU: Intel Core i7/i9 (13th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 7/9
+  * RAM:
+    * 64GB minimum acceptable
+    * 96GB–128GB recommended for professional or power users
+  * Storage:
+    * 1TB+ NVMe Gen4 SSD
+    * Separate SSD recommended for market data/workspace caching
+  * GPU:
+    * NVIDIA RTX/A-series or AMD Radeon Pro recommended
+    * Minimum 8GB VRAM for multi-monitor environments
+  * Network:
+    * Dedicated wired gigabit connection strongly recommended
+  * Monitors:
+    * 3–6 monitor support recommended
+  * OS:
+    * Windows 11 Pro (fully updated)
+===== High-End / Institutional Power User Workstations =====
+For users running:
+  * Multiple T4 sessions
+  * Options Pro
+  * Algorithmic tools
+  * Large option chains
+  * Extensive browser tabs
+  * Large layouts (over 40 open windows)
+  * Advanced analytics (Portfolio Analysis)
+  * Contract history
+Recommended configuration:
+  * CPU: Intel i9 / AMD Ryzen 9 / Threadripper
+  * RAM: 128GB–192GB
+  * Storage: 2TB+ NVMe SSD
+  * GPU: RTX 4070/4080 class or professional workstation GPU
+  * Network: Multi-gig networking preferred
+===== Performance Note =====
+While T4 can operate on lower specifications, insufficient RAM and storage performance are the most common causes of:
+  * Latency
+  * Freezing
+  * Workspace instability
+  * Degraded multi-monitor performance
+Professional trading environments should prioritize higher memory capacity, fast NVMe storage, and stable wired networking.
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