pc on all the time
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011
1916 posts
Jul 07, 2015 at 15:45
for those who need to keep the pc running all the time here is how
What you need to do is go into Control Panel and in Power Options, there should be various and assorted options for controlling the PC's sleep habits
What you need to do is go into Control Panel and in Power Options, there should be various and assorted options for controlling the PC's sleep habits
Member Since Oct 02, 2014
909 posts
Jul 09, 2015 at 10:50
I wouldn't advise to be constantly glued to the monitor.
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Jul 09, 2015 at 12:30
But I think it could be an alternative to a VPS if you use EAs: Take an old Laptop that you don't need anymore and let it run 24h a day. But so far I didn't find out to prevent Windows to reboot for updates. I have Chosen 'no automatic updates', but it still reboots sometimes.
Member Since May 20, 2011
724 posts
Jul 09, 2015 at 12:32
(edited Jul 09, 2015 at 12:33)
It is more expensive to run your PC 24/5 then to buy a VPS. Not to mention less reliable.
Jul 09, 2015 at 14:07
For those running their trading terminals and EA's on own infrastructure I would recommend using a (small) server intended for 24x7 usage.
For added resilience install free ESXi in a small cluster allowing you to easily reboot the VM should the physical server fail.
MT4 (not sure about MT5) runs as a single process, hence it is preferable to only one (compute intensive) EA per MT4 client for performance reasons - communication between the EA's can be done rather easily by basic socket communication or a database as you may want to store state between restarts anyhow.
For added resilience install free ESXi in a small cluster allowing you to easily reboot the VM should the physical server fail.
MT4 (not sure about MT5) runs as a single process, hence it is preferable to only one (compute intensive) EA per MT4 client for performance reasons - communication between the EA's can be done rather easily by basic socket communication or a database as you may want to store state between restarts anyhow.
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011
1916 posts
Jul 09, 2015 at 15:27
trader30 posted:
I think bay server better than rent vps
thanks was not aware of that
Member Since Jun 03, 2010
696 posts
Jul 09, 2015 at 17:36
Bay server? Bad idea... it's better to rent VPS. They have cross connections to brokers trading servers and warranty of uptime. What's more they have mostly very fast internet connection.
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forex_trader_186239
Member Since Apr 15, 2014
224 posts
Jul 12, 2015 at 12:08
If you buy VPS, be aware that MT4 terminals are RAM consuming...
forex_trader_229154
Member Since Jan 29, 2015
87 posts
Jul 13, 2015 at 13:43
what VPS do you use guys ? what prices?
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011
1916 posts
Jul 13, 2015 at 13:52
miomax posted:
what VPS do you use guys ? what prices?
this question is important cause swvps scammed me by their lack of delivery,still wating for my vps that i bought more than a week ago because i was unable to loggin my other vps from them also ,decided to dump them this is why i run my pc 24 hres a day but not being glued to it,so looking for a real reliable one
forex_trader_165856
Member Since Dec 03, 2013
631 posts
Jul 13, 2015 at 14:44
I run two desktops 24/7 , windows updates off, i reboot manually over the weekend if desired. Huge ram fast processors on dedicated server costs me 500+ a month from cns vps. https://commercialnetworkservices.com/DedicatedServers/
Running desktops with fast mbps in/out from office helps cut costs.
VPS normally lack performance if you are doing something complex but suitable if you are hosting a platform for collecting signals or running a simple commercial trading system. Most vps can't be trusted and they over-sale their hardware leaving you with lack of resources when needed the most ( when the market is ticking the most).
Recently mt4 eats ram and cpu much more since adding their built in magazine readers, signal store, and application store.
The need for vps and dedicated servers are normally for latency reasons and uptime.
If your internet is solid with no downtime, you can host from home if you are not chasing the momentum.
Running desktops with fast mbps in/out from office helps cut costs.
VPS normally lack performance if you are doing something complex but suitable if you are hosting a platform for collecting signals or running a simple commercial trading system. Most vps can't be trusted and they over-sale their hardware leaving you with lack of resources when needed the most ( when the market is ticking the most).
Recently mt4 eats ram and cpu much more since adding their built in magazine readers, signal store, and application store.
The need for vps and dedicated servers are normally for latency reasons and uptime.
If your internet is solid with no downtime, you can host from home if you are not chasing the momentum.
Member Since May 20, 2011
724 posts
Jul 13, 2015 at 14:50
I dunno, I pay $140USD/a month and my VPS is faster than 90% of any computers out there! With 1MS ping to my brokers server with 99% uptime. 12GHz CPU 9GB ram 120gb SSD. You don't get much better than that.
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011
1916 posts
Jul 13, 2015 at 21:19
that's what we are talking about but could find cheaper than that tough
Member Since Feb 22, 2011
4862 posts
Jul 14, 2015 at 19:37
FXtrader2010 posted:Exactly, moreover you can have free VPS with Windows free for a year
It is more expensive to run your PC 24/5 then to buy a VPS. Not to mention less reliable.
forex_trader_29148
Member Since Feb 11, 2011
1916 posts
Jul 14, 2015 at 23:05
problem fixed running my vps again,running it on pc is like going back in in middle age
Member Since Feb 22, 2011
4862 posts
Sep 17, 2015 at 08:01
Try amazon ec2 the verybasic vps is free for a year
forex_trader_139412
Member Since Jul 16, 2013
385 posts
Sep 17, 2015 at 09:11
(edited Sep 17, 2015 at 09:12)
I have never used vps. Bought a big UPS, plugged my computer and internet connection in and not for 2+ years never looked back.
The power outages last for an hour or two, which the UPS can handle. Never had an internet outtage in two years, that I know of. I suppose there were a few but they were resolved before I was even aware.
But it is probably better to go the route of vps. I just thought instead of paying up to $30 a month for a service. I can pay ten months in advance for a decent size UPS and just replace the battery once a while.
The power outages last for an hour or two, which the UPS can handle. Never had an internet outtage in two years, that I know of. I suppose there were a few but they were resolved before I was even aware.
But it is probably better to go the route of vps. I just thought instead of paying up to $30 a month for a service. I can pay ten months in advance for a decent size UPS and just replace the battery once a while.
