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Do I need a better computer?

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But in general,, Sierra Chart uses way less computer resources than NT8 (for anyone, with any hardware), and for me and my hardware, it was much less a problem.

This is likely because NT8 was written in C# dot-net; SC as well as Multicharts are based on C++.
Can anyone confirm ?

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This is likely because NT8 was written in C# dot-net; SC as well as Multicharts are based on C++.
Can anyone confirm ?

Mostly the reason, yes. The exact same thing in C++ will generally be faster than in C#. NT made other design decisions with NT8 that also contributed to its hardware requirements, compared, for instance to NT7.

There are reasons to use C#, mainly ease of coding and safety (there are things C# does not let you do.) It's not always a cut-and-dried decision. Depends on what you want to do.

I have no knowledge of Multicharts, so can make no comment.

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My NT8 lags only if i have too many market replays stored. I routinely go in a delete the files no longer needed.

\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\db\replay

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Very true! My wife's PC had the same problem. Also, she had too many days loaded on each chart/tab. Better now. 3rd party indicators also can slow own even a fast PC.


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My NT8 lags only if i have too many market replays stored. I routinely go in a delete the files no longer needed.

\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\db\replay


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If you are asking and you did ask then yes.
Let me guess. Next question what should i build or but?

Um... Its 2022. You can trade off your touch screen phone faster than a mouse!
And you feel more connected to the mkts because you are cradling them onbyour hand and also directly touching them.

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If a tool is not reparable and does not up to a task, then by all means get a new one. Obviously, working at figuring out why your current PC is not functioning is good. If you are moving multiple/many micro orders around on chart trader, that can slow things down.

Yes, your CPU should handle some ways of trading, it will be sluggish with others.

PC's are cheap right now.

At Costco online, you can get a Lenovo that will run 2 monitors (if that is enough for you).

BrandLenovo
Computer TypeTower
ConnectivityBluetooth
FeaturesBluetooth 5.2
FeaturesKeyboard & Mouse
GenerationIntel 12th Generation
Graphic CardIntegrated Graphics
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Model90SM006QUS
Operating SystemWindows OS
Optical DriveNo Optical Drive
ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen Intel® Core i5-12400 (6-Core) Processor
Special OfferMcAfee Total Protection 1
SSD Size512 GB
Storage Drive TypeSSD
Wireless NetworkingWi-Fi 6

$449.00!

Comparable or same run about $875.00

Also, it helps to use your PC as a standalone trade station. Not much of a chance of getting a bug from browsing when you don't use it for searching the web and storing?????

Of course, you probably already know this but I included it for someone who may need this info.

Hope you you get squared away. It sure feels good when one's tool is working at peak efficiency!

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