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My battlestation. One gamming labtop, the tabs for change the timeframes and my computer brain to control the discipline. That's it. No need 1000 screens to losse o make money..
Here's mine: papa bear, mama bear, baby bear, and the notebook for websites. It's a historical accident that it ended up like this, but I found my relaxation and my results improved when the screen sizes were coordinated with chart importance (MP on the left to a 30-second on the right).
I use the lenovo wired keyboard so I'll have a backup in case anything happens to the wireless mouse, and it also exactly duplicates the notebook, so there's less chance of operator error....
1) I had a curved trading desk that I designed built for me that is 900mm deep so the distance to the monitors is ergonomic, it is easy to view all screens and there is plenty of real estate for the stands, keyboard, mouse, speakers and other components.
2) Falcon F-52GT computer with 2 number Nvidia GTX950 video cards driving 4 monitors each (HDMI and DVI) plus a Startech USB3 video adapter to drive two more screens. This is a very fast 8-core Intel i7-6900K based PC with a 1Tb SSD main drive and 3Tb data drive. Video is fast for all applications with no blur or resolution issues.
3) 10 x Acer TN 27 inch monitors mounted on 2 number 4-monitor stands and 1 number 2-monitor stand. All monitors running at 1920 x 1080 resolution and I use Displayfusion multi-monitor software to manage the screens. Amongst other features, Displayfusion handles window snaps to the edges of screens nicely and, in particular, allows the cursor to be moved between screens seamlessly (manages the gaps between screens due to the curved geometry and screen bezels) so the cursor never gets stuck or "lost".
4) I run Sierra Charts on the bottom left screen for one account (with Interactive Brokers as a backend) with 9 windows for the main futures instruments that I trade. I run TA Trader software on seven other screens with dedicated screens for ZB (Bond), 6B (JPY), GC (Gold), 6E (Euro), 6B (Pound) and ES (e-mini S&P) and one screen for CL (Crude) and 6C (Canadian).
5) The remaining two screens are used for Trading Advantage signal rooms that I attend, with the main screen (bottom center that futures.io is shown on in the pic) being used for mail, internet browsing, etc.
6) I have a 47 inch TV centrally mounted above the screens that I normally have Bloomberg or CNBC running on, with access to many satellite channels.
7) I have a Bose Companion 5 speaker system connected for great sound with excellent bass. I removed the stands from the desktop speakers as they were too tall so they just sit on the desk as you can see in the pic.
8) I have a super comfortable ergo chair (not shown) with lots of possible adjustments and good lumbar support that is easy to sit in for hours without fatigue.
