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Forum: Tech Support April 27th, 2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 61,948
Posted By JohnnyB
After reading the thread, I'm interested in...

After reading the thread, I'm interested in replacing my 4x27 in with either a single 40 inch or 2x40 inch.

What graphics cards would you recommend for 2x40? I current run and AMD Firepro 2460...
Forum: NinjaTrader August 2nd, 2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,096
Posted By JohnnyB
Maintaining multiple NT7 installations

I run 3 copies of NY7. Laptop, primary desktop, and a backup desktop. I'd like to keep all three installations in sync with the same updated indicators, strategies, chart templates,, etc. As of now,...
Forum: NinjaTrader October 8th, 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Thanks for the quick reply! Looks I need to...

Thanks for the quick reply! Looks I need to overclock my Sr-2!
Forum: NinjaTrader October 8th, 2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
quad 6174 Opteron workstation

Mike,

Any updates on your quad 6174 Opteron workstation? How is it working out?

I was running a large portfolio optimization using R last night and could have used more cores...

JohnnyB
Forum: NinjaTrader May 23rd, 2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
I agree. Single or dual processor workstation,...

I agree. Single or dual processor workstation, I'd definitely go Intel. Hence the EVGA SR-2. But the allure of 48 or 64 cores has me intrigued.
Forum: NinjaTrader May 22nd, 2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Mike - Can you provide any performance...

Mike - Can you provide any performance comparisons between the 4P Opteron and i7 920 PC? Maybe some backtesting benchmarks using MC8? You're giving up some clock speed with the Opterons so I'd like...
Forum: NinjaTrader May 21st, 2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Overclocking

Have you overclocked the Opteron yet? I'd like to know how it worked out.

Thanks
Forum: Tech Support April 8th, 2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 115,789
Posted By JohnnyB
It's very easy to over build your trading...

It's very easy to over build your trading workstation. If you're not using virtual machines and running multiple copies of NT, your computing needs are very straight forward. One of my favorite...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 29th, 2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Opterons will be a great build. I believe you're...

Opterons will be a great build. I believe you're using MultiCharts and Sierra Charts. I can't wait to see how they utilize the 48 available cores. Please provide the details during the build and...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 9th, 2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
What do you use for water cooling? Custom closed...

What do you use for water cooling? Custom closed loop or a prepackaged cooler like Corsair?

I use Corsair H80s on my two EVGA SR-2s.
Forum: NinjaTrader March 8th, 2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Brute Force with HT = 44 secs Brute Force...

Brute Force with HT = 44 secs
Brute Force without HT (NO HT) = 34 secs

Genetic with and without was 3 and 2 seconds respectively. Great inprovement.
Forum: NinjaTrader March 7th, 2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
I'll rerun you test lataer today with your...

I'll rerun you test lataer today with your settings.

Yes, the new Intel chips look great. I have several HP DL 380 G8s with the new Intel chips on order for testing. Unfortunately, it's for real...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 6th, 2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Here's the two runs for CPUtest.

Here's the two runs for CPUtest.
Forum: NinjaTrader March 6th, 2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Here are the Task Manager screens on my...

Here are the Task Manager screens on my workstation. HT off was faster. CPU usage still averaged on 40%.
Forum: NinjaTrader March 6th, 2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Found the answers to this question! Great site...

Found the answers to this question! Great site and I need to search before I ask!

Thanks - JB
Forum: NinjaTrader March 6th, 2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
I'll run the tests using the built-in MA Cross...

I'll run the tests using the built-in MA Cross Over strategy tonight, w/o HT.



Great tip! Thanks! Can you point me to an example?



I'm new to NT7 and not familiar with using genetic or...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 6th, 2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
I'll try the simple crossover strategy and post...

I'll try the simple crossover strategy and post the same charts tomorrow. Thought I'd be able to do it tonight.

Good point on moving the indicator code internally. I need the last 5 to 10 values...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 5th, 2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
In the attached Task Manager and Resource Monitor...

In the attached Task Manager and Resource Monitor screens, I'm running an optimization on my Perry Strategy. My Perry strategy has Perry's original 7 indicators (2 SMAs, 2 EMAs, ADX, DMI+, and DMI-)...
Forum: MultiCharts March 5th, 2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,607
Posted By JohnnyB
Does anyone have any comments/reviews on the 64...

Does anyone have any comments/reviews on the 64 bit version of MC?

While I like NT so far, I would like it to take more advantage of system resources. For example, better back, forward, and...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 5th, 2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
Simple Task Manager CPU usage during an...

Simple Task Manager CPU usage during an optimization run?
Forum: NinjaTrader March 4th, 2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,207
Posted By JohnnyB
Thanks for the info. I'm using Close now and it...

Thanks for the info. I'm using Close now and it appears to be working. Thanks!
Forum: NinjaTrader March 4th, 2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 44,044
Posted By JohnnyB
dual x5690s

Let me say first that I'm new to NT and futures.io (formerly BMT). Still in the learning process. But I'm running on on a EVGA SR-2 with dual Intel X5690s. 12 cores and 24 hyper threads. So far, I've...
Forum: NinjaTrader March 3rd, 2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,207
Posted By JohnnyB
question on Tick updates

I'm new to both NT and futures.io (formerly BMT). I'm working on implementing a strategy that I've used on other systems, but I'm not sure how to access price updates tick-by-tick. I'd like to know...
Forum: Traders Hideout February 23rd, 2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10,645
Views: 14,241,634
Posted By JohnnyB
JohnnyB intro

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the forum. My background is programming (C/C++/C#) and systems architecture for trading systems. I enjoy playing around with NT in my spare time. It's a cool app. Hope to...
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