Is your Trading Computer filled with Garbage?
I dive into the best components that can make or break your trading computer’s performance.
Best Motherboard for Traders
Let’s start with the unsung hero—the motherboard.
When it comes to trading, reliability and dependability are everything. That all starts with the motherboard.
You don’t want some bargain-bin, no-name board in your system like Dell and HP use. In fact, Dell and HP use contract manufacturers to make their generic motherboards. You definitely want to stay away from them.
I only recommend going with top-tier brands—like Gigabyte, MSI, and ASUS. One of my personal favorites right now is the Gigabyte UD series. The “UD” stands for Ultra Durable, and that’s exactly what these boards are built for.
They’re made with high-quality parts and can handle a lot of heat and heavy use. Heat is what absolutely destroys electronics, so having the ability to cool very well and to handle power users like traders is super important.
You get extra-strong slots for your graphics cards and memory, better cooling features, and a special design that helps the board stay stable and last longer.
The newer Gigabyte UD boards also come with a feature that lets you update the system software even if you don’t have a processor installed. That makes future-proofing the machine a breeze.
And best of all? Many of these boards come with a 5-year warranty, which tells you just how confident they are in the durability. Of course, we back up every desktop computer with a 5-year warranty.
Those brands are a rock-solid choice. The Gigabyte UD is a rock-solid choice for traders who want reliability.
Here’s another thing: most PC builders, online PC builders, and even Dell and HP won’t tell you what motherboard they’re using. Why? Because they’re throwing in generic junk boards they bought in bulk to cut costs. Don’t fall for that. You want a high-quality board.
Best RAM for Traders
Next up: Let’s talk about the RAM (Random Access Memory). If you haven’t seen my videos before, I talk a lot about the RAM, that’s your memory chips.
Think of RAM like a lightbulb: it either works... or it doesn’t. There’s no in-between. That’s why you should always go with trusted name brands.
In 2025, DDR5 RAM is the new standard for high-performance systems. The best names in the game right now are G.Skill, Corsair, Crucial, and really any brand that will offer you a lifetime warranty. If a RAM module maker is willing to give you a lifetime warranty, you know it’s built to last.
If you’re a serious trader running multiple charts and platforms, go with at least 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and honestly, if you are a power trader, trading all day every day like me, you need at least 64GB of RAM.
Best SSD for Traders
Now let’s talk storage, the solid-state drives, or SSDs. If your trading PC is still using an old spinning hard drive, you're in the Stone Age. Modern drives are 200 times faster than traditional drives, and they have no moving parts. They are way more reliable, and they can handle a ton of heat.
Here in 2025, the gold standard for drives is Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSDs. These little drives plug directly into your motherboard and deliver blazing-fast speeds, perfect for launching Windows, your trading platform nearly instantly, running back testing, and accessing data without any lag.
Go with a minimum of 1TB, absolutely minimum 1TB, maybe add a second 1TB drive. What are the top brands? Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, and Kingston.
Conclusion
And again, skip the no-name stuff. These are brands that you’ve never heard of that you might see on Amazon or Newegg. These are probably cheap knockoffs. Cheap SSDs are slow, but more importantly, they are unreliable. They are garbage! They are not worth the risk when your trades are on the line.
If you found this video helpful, go ahead and download our Complete Guide to Trading Computers here. It is packed with tips to help you build or upgrade the ultimate trading rig.
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Article Updated May 27, 2025.
