need [Help] building HFT computer/server $500/$1000

rad28etr23

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I would like to Build a High-frequency trading computer or server with a $500 budget or if needed up to $1000. This will be one program running Linux (Ubuntu) and will be processing millions of quotes a day.


Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range: $500 to $1000 but more if necessary

System Usage High-frequency trading

Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: No (Linux (Ubuntu)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com

Country of Origin:USA

Parts Preferences: Parts Preferences: gigabit lan port

Overclocking: Prefer not to as I don’t know how

I would greatly appreaciate any recommendations of good part combination/configurations that would meet my needs as well as feedback regarding home built reliability.
 

mastrom101

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($39.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Momentus 750GB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $556.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-13 17:28 EDT-0400)

Home built computers usually last a long time as long as quality parts are purchased.