What is the best memory to use in a trading computer?

The Kingston Model # KHX6400D2LLK2/2G is the one of the fastest memory modules a trader can use for his computer. This is the only memory we now use in the Sonata Trading Computer.

This memory is HyperX PC2-6400 Low Latency memory, which is rated at 4-4-4-12. We use it in the Intel top of the line Intel 975 motherboard. This motherboard is actually called the BattleAx 2. What better name than for a fighting machine in the markets.











In our extensive tests of this memory had no errors after 5 loops set to the low latency setting of 4-4-4-12 2.0v.

This memory is stable, fast and has absolutely no clitches whatsoever. Good heat spreaders reduce the overheating of memory.

Kingston also has a lifetime warranty and excellent service.

This memory is 1GB per stick and they come in pairs only. The memory is matched, which is a necessity for multiple-monitor systems. Many traders find that using non matched memory can result in lock-ups. The Intel 975 motherboard we use has 4 memory slots. So you you get two GB of RAM you are going to populate two slots leaving 2 slots open for another 2GB or RAM or two more memory sticks.











How much memory does a trader need. In most cases 2GB of this RAM will take care of most traders using Windows XP. TradeStation can take advantage of 3 1/2GB of RAM in both Windows XP and VISTA. So if you need the maximum amount of RAM you can go with 4GB of RAM.