We offer four main specifications of computers which all offer differing performance and price levels, but which one is best for your needs?

We have put together this brief overview of the different series with links to longer descriptions to help guide you to the most suitable option.

The Intel Series

Designed to be a cost effective way to achieve a multi-screen system, these computers are good for people who primarily use their PC’s to perform standard tasks such as Word Processing, Emailing, and Internet Browsing.

They offer solid performance for a low price point.

Read more about the Intel PC Series

The Ultra Series

Moving up in specification the Ultra series are also great at standard use however their improved quad core CPU and greater RAM means that they are better suited to handle multiple open programs at once.

For multi-tasking users these are very capable machines.

Read more about the Ultra PC Series

The Extreme Series

In terms of system responsiveness the Extremes are a fairly major step up from the Ultra Series. An improved CPU, more RAM and a Solid State Hard Drive make for a lightning fast PC system that really will impress you.

Fantastic performance and great multi-tasking capability.

Read more about the Extreme PC Series

The Ultimate Series

At the top of the pile we have the Ultimates which feature the very newest Intel Sandy Bridge ‘Enthusiast’ CPU’s. These are primed for unbelievable multi-tasking performance and feature only the fastest and most powerful components available.

If you demand the absolute best then these are for you.

Read more about the Ultimate PC Series

Further Reading

We have also put together the following articles on our PC systems which you may find useful:

• Find out what’s included with every computer as standard
• See how our testing regime goes above and beyond what you’d normally expect
• Read why we limit our selection of component upgrades
• Discover what a solid state hard drive is and why it offers such better performance

I hope you can find out the best system for your requirements however if you do have any further questions simply get in touch with us and we will gladly help you with further information and advice.

The four main PC series we have available come with a variety of CPUs, motherboards, hard drives and case combinations however there are many similarities between them all as well.

Here are the standard features and optional upgrades that cover all our computers:

1. Windows 7 Home Premium Edition

Microsoft Windows 7 is the latest operating system for the majority of PCs and we pre-install the home edition on all our machines as standard.

It will always be the 64-bit edition of the software as older 32-bit operating systems can’t use more than 4GB of RAM, seeing as we are so generous with our RAM allocations across the range this means a 64-bit OS is a must.

Once we install it we make sure all the latest security updates and patches are applied before it enters the testing phase, this means that when you receive the computer there will be no need to wait for these to download and install, just another way in which we do our best to help you out.

Optional Upgrades

Windows 7 Home Premium Edition offers the vast majority of features that most people need, however if you specifically require the Professional or Premium editions then they are available as an optional upgrade on any PC.

Note, a full Windows 7 installation disk and license key are supplied with your PC for future use.

2. MultiView – Multi Screen Tool Suite

MultiView is our own software which helps you use and manage multiple monitors more effectively.

There are tools to jump programs from screen to screen instantly and each connected monitor gets the benefit of an added taskbar across the bottom of it, this makes management of your programs across the screens far easier.

This software is pre-installed on every PC and is available only when bought with a Multiple Monitors PC.

3. Microsoft Security Essentials

For antivirus and spyware prevention and detection we pre-install Microsoft’s Security Essential software.

This is freely provided by Microsoft for all licensed Windows operating systems and in our opinion it is a really good option for defending your PC against infections.

Unlike some other security software packages it hides itself out of the way and only interrupts you when there is a genuine security issue, there are no annoying popups asking you to register or pay for updates.

We use it on all our office and personal machines and have never suffered any kind of virus or spyware infection whilst using it, for this reason we thoroughly recommend it.

4. DVD ReWriter Drive

As you’d probably expect, we install a DVD ReWriter drive into all our computers, this allows you to read and write to all kinds of CD-Roms and DVDs.

The exact model of drive we use may change from time to time but they are all fast drives that operate in a quiet fashion.

Optional Upgrades

You can choose to swap this drive for a Blue Ray ReWriter drive before purchasing your computer. The Blue Ray drive upgrade lets you read / play standard Blue Rays and also write data to blank blue ray disks. Again these are fast and quiet drives.

5. Mouse & Keyboard Set

A new computer isn’t much use without a mouse and keyboard so we supply a set with every one we sell.

The Ultra, Extreme and Ultimate machines come with a Microsoft Wireless 3000 bundle and the Intel range comes with a Microsoft Wired 600 set.

Optional Upgrades

You can swap the wireless set for a wired set using the customise PC options before purchasing, or in the case of the Intel computers you can upgrade to the Wireless set for a small fee.

6. Next Business Day Onsite Warranty Cover

One area where we go above and beyond the competition is with our warranty cover.

Every PC comes with a 1 year onsite hardware warranty as standard (UK Mainland Only), this means that if any component fails within the 1st year of operation you can simply call us and we will arrange a technician to visit on a next business day basis to replace the component. All parts and labour are covered by the agreement.

Optional Upgrades

You can choose to extend the cover to 2 or 3 years using the customisation options for extra peace of mind.

7. Internal LAN (Network) & Sound Card

Modern motherboards include network and sound cards as standard, these are generally more than capable of handling all but the most specialised requirements.

Other Upgrades Available Across the Range:

Additional components which you can add to your order on all our machines are:

Wireless Network Card

Select this if you need to connect the PC up to a wireless network, we always recommend using a network cable if you can, but if that’s not an option then simply choose the wireless network card when purchasing your PC.

Speakers

Computer speakers typically range in price from tens to hundreds of pounds and there are hundreds of different sets available on the market. Unfortunately we can’t cater to everyone’s needs so we offer just the option of a simple set of Logitech desktop speakers.

These do a good job of outputting sound from your PC for a very low price however there are probably better options out there if you require the absolute best sound quality. Our computers are compatible with any type of computer speaker system.

Microsoft Office

We can pre-install Microsoft’s Office 2010 suite for you if you require it, getting it pre-installed is usually cheaper than purchasing it at retail at a later point.

All versions are available to choose from and we supply an unlock code to license it for you.

Unfortunately due to the ‘unique’ way Microsoft license Office we are unable to provide the installation disks for it.

The Extra Touches

We take pride in each machine we build and this means it is assembled by a skilled technician giving a professional internal layout and design.

Internal cables are carefully managed out the back of the case where possible, and components are located in the most optimal locations to aide with airflow and cooling.

Finally, before we dispatch a machine it has to have passed our rigorous testing regime which ensures it arrives with you in the best shape possible.

Hopefully this gives you a bit more of an insight into exactly what you receive with any Multiple Monitor computer purchase.

It’s important to us that you receive your new computer in the best possible condition, the last thing we want is annoyed customers and machines being sent back.

This is why we go a step further than most with our pre-delivery testing to ensure that we weed out as many teething problems with your new PC as is humanly possible.

See how our 6 step strategy works to pick up any issues before they reach you.

1. Initial Component Selection

Before your order is even placed we have spent time designing our system specifications and component lists.

We keep on top of industry news and spend a lot of time experimenting with new components to ensure we only use the ones which offer extremely high reliability levels.

This deliberate decision to limit what components we build with works to create reliable machines which fail far less.

2. Professional Build

Our technicians are industry experts who have collectively spent decades building computers. If there is one thing we know it’s how to properly assemble a PC.

This includes effectively placing components to increase airflow and cooling and ensuring that they are installed securely to survive any movement in transit.

3. Installation & Security Updates

Each PC is fully configured by one of our technicians and the final installation steps are manually carried out on each computer to check for any potential problems.

As soon as Windows is installed the machine is connected to our network and all the latest Microsoft security updates and patches are applied, this includes ensuring the Security Essentials antivirus and anti-spyware package is fully updated.

4. Connection to a Multi-Screen Array

If you’re purchasing a multi monitor computer from a generic PC builder then this is one step which will never get carried out!

We hook each machine up to a multi-screen array to test that each monitor output comes to life, choose a six screen PC and we make sure that all six monitor outputs are active and working at the same time.

5. Burn-In Testing

Once your new PC build has been completed and is up and running on an array, we run some specialist burn-in software to do a prolonged component test.

This software simulates a heavy load on all components including the CPU, RAM, hard drives and ALL graphics cards.

The test runs for a minimum of 8 hours and often for far longer.

If a computer component is going to fail then it will generally fail quickly, this long testing phase weeds out any potentially weak components before they get to you.

If we do identify an issue the component is replaced and we begin the testing again, no corners are cut here and this is the number one reason that barring a delivery disaster, all our machines work first time out of the box.

6. Manual Inspection

Once a machine has reached this stage and successfully passed its testing, it is actively used for a short time by a technician.

This is to finalise any outstanding setup issues, check that the PC matches the order requirements and generally see if it performs as we would expect it to.

Extra Care for Your PC

We know from experience that many online retailers do the absolute bare minimum amount of testing that they can get away with, which in many cases is none at all!

Because we have high standards and serve a usually professional market we take this extra time to make sure we are delivering only the best systems to our customers.

We hope you’ll agree that taking these extra steps helps ensure that any problems are kept at a minimum.

Despite being our lowest cost computer range, the Intel’s offer solid performance across Windows and can hold their own against many competitors on the market.

They are primarily purchased by people looking for a low cost way to output different programs and images across multiple connected displays.

CPU, Chipset & RAM

The Intel Core i3 3.3GHz (2120) CPU which runs these systems offers good performance for many Windows applications and users.

It is a dual core chip with hyper-threading which presents the equivalent of 4 processors for Windows to utilise.

Performance is good for users who tend to keep their software usage to standard word processing, email and Internet browsing, only high levels of multi-tasking or using more demanding software packages will cause any kind of slowdown of operation of the machine.

It comes as standard with 4GB of RAM which is a good amount for most purposes, you can however double this to 8GB for a small additional cost and if you think you’re going to be running a lot of programs at once then this would be a good option to consider.

Hard Drives

Supplied as standard with a 500GB hard drive, this is more than enough space for any software installation requirements and still leaves plenty of room for larger files such as pictures, music or videos.

You have the option of increasing capacities of the main drive and adding in extra storage drives if you need more space.

Graphics Cards

The nVidia G210 cards power you screens and are more than capable of producing good Windows performance across all your connected monitors.

They are passively cooled which means silent operation and the lack of moving parts helps with reliability levels as well. Low power requirements also mean they are a pretty economical option.

Each card comes with 1 DVI and 1 VGA monitor output and we also supply DVI to VGA adapters letting you connect VGA only screens up to both ports.

Case, Power & Cooling

The case and power supply are both CoolerMaster products, we choose them because of their great design and quality construction, and both will easily stand the test of time.

The Elite 330 case offers good internal design and ensures that airflow is optimum keeping your components cooler which helps prolong their life.

The low noise CoolerMaster power supply likewise helps towards a long PC lifespan due to its stable power output.

The CPU is air cooled by the Intel stock processor fan which is manually tuned down by our technicians to reduce noise levels, this is a more than adequate solution for the vast majority of users.

Multi-Screen Computing at Fantastic Prices

If you’re looking at purchasing a multi-screen capable computer that offers solid performance across software like word processing, Internet browsing, emailing or any other general computing task then the Intel’s are well worth consideration.

Despite the lower cost of the machines we have not cut corners on component selection at all, everything we install has been specifically chosen to ensure the best possible performance combined with outstanding reliability by our expert system designers.

See our full range of Multi-Screen Computers.

The Ultra’s have traditionally been our mid-range performers, offering a great combination of low prices and capable performance.

They give a marked improvement over the Intel PC series and offer the greatest scope for customisation with many optional upgrades available to them.

CPU, Chipset & RAM

At the heart of the Ultra machines is the new Intel Core i5 3.4GHz (2550) CPU, this is the latest Sandy Bridge i5 processor and is a really strong performer.

It is a quad core CPU however it does not have the hyper-threading technology of the more expensive i7 chips, despite this it is performs well for multi-tasking users.

The motherboard selection is based on the Z68 chipset which offers the best performance and you will get features like SATA III and USB 3.0 ports as standard.

We install 8GB of RAM into these PC’s which is a high amount, most PCs still ship with 3 or 4GB so you are getting double that. This also helps give the computer good multi-tasking capabilities.

Hard Drives

The Ultra series of computers come with 1TB (1,000GB) hard drives which your Windows installation is put on, this leaves you with a large amount of space on your C drive for extra programs and data storage requirements.

On the upgrades you can choose to go to a solid state hard drive for even greater system performance and you can also add in secondary hard drives for larger storage needs.

Graphics Cards

Graphics power and monitor outputs are supplied by nVidia GT 520 1GB cards, these are dual monitor capable graphics cards and we install enough of them to power as many screens as you need.

Each card has 1 DVI port and 1 VGA port however we supply DVI to VGA adapters as standard meaning you can fully support VGA only screens.

The GT 520’s are passively cooled meaning that they have no cooling fans, this aids reliability as there are fewer moving parts and also drastically cuts down on noise levels.

Case, Power & Cooling

We love the CoolerMaster equipment because of the great design and performance they offer. The Ultra’s are built in Elite 334 cases which enable a nice internal layout and good airflow.

Power is also supplied by a CoolerMaster low noise supply, these ensure a quiet system build and provide really stable power outputs which helps create a stable and long life PC.

A stock Intel CPU cooler is fitted to cool your processor however we manually tune this down to ensure it runs quietly, this offers adequate cooling for most users.

You have the option of upgrading to a more efficient and quieter CPU cooler in the options.

Capable Machines at a Great Price

Overall the Ultra machines are great options for people who want a computer than can perform well with multi-tasking workloads.

It offers good performance for the majority of day to day tasks that you’d undertake on a PC (such as Intenet usage, Word Processing, displaying charting software) and is certainly no slouch either when it comes to more demanding workloads.

On a price and performance basis you will be hard pressed to find a better option on the market anywhere else.

See our full range of Multi-Screen Computers.

The Extreme class of PC’s have generally offered the best performance of any of our computers, whilst they still provide ultra-responsive performance, the newer Ultimate Series are now supplied with the very top CPU’s.

Despite this you should not underestimate the Extreme’s, for the vast majority of tasks there will be next to no difference in perceived performance levels between these and the Ultimates.

Taking into account the lower price point, this makes the Extremes a very good (and popular) option for many of our customers

CPU, Chipset & RAM

Powering the Extremes is the phenomenal Intel Core i7 3.5GHz 2700 processor. This is the brand new upgrade of the amazing 3.4GHz 2600 Sandy Bridge CPU and offers even better performance than that achieved.

It is a quad core CPU with hyper-threading which means Windows sees the equivalent of 8 processors to use when managing your software, this makes them great at multi-tasking.

We also select the Intel Z68 chipset for the motherboards, these are the best performing boards offering great performance and lots of features like USB 3.0 and SATA III 6GB/s ports.

The RAM is also maxed out at an amazing 16GB, taking into account that many PC systems still ship with just 3 or 4GB, this 16GB allowance is ample and also ensures great multi-tasking performance.

Hard Drives

One of the biggest improvements you can make to a modern PC is the addition of a solid state hard drive. These read data at massively increased speeds over traditional hard drives and really help improve PC performance and in particular responsiveness. (See our article on solid state drives).

We use an 80GB Intel 320 SSD as standard in the Extremes, the Intel drives offer unparalleled reliability levels and 80GB is enough to handle your Windows installation and the majority of software requirements.

You do have the option of upgrading to the faster Intel 520 drive units at a fairly low cost as well, these offer even greater read / write speeds and higher capacities.

In addition to the SSD C drives, we install a 1TB traditional storage drive which allows for any larger file saving requirements.

Graphics Cards

The trusty Quadro FX 380 cards which we used to love have been replaced by the even better Quadro 400’s, these offer more display connection options and more video memory which contributes to better performance.

Each card comes with 1 DVI and 1 Display Port output but we supply all the adapters needed for you to hook up VGA or DVI monitors to them at no extra cost.

These professional class Quadro cards really are the best options for multi-screen systems due to their great stability, performance and almost silent operation.

Case, Power & Cooling

Selecting the right case and power supply is an often overlooked but important part of building a high performance PC.

We choose the CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced case due to its fantastic industrial looks, its ability to hold a multitude of components in a secure manner, and its great cooling and airflow design.

Cases and PC builds which neglect airflow often lead to an increase in component failures so it really is an important consideration.

The case features top mounted USB 2.0 and audio outputs and carries a top mounted external SATA dock to allow quick access to external hard drives.

System power is supplied by a CoolerMaster SilentPro unit which are famously quiet supplies whilst offering a highly stable power output which also helps with component longevity.

CPU cooling is handled by an Arctic silent fan and heat dissipater.

Impressive Performance at a Reasonable Price

If you’re looking for a PC which is more than capable of handling pretty much anything that you throw at it, and can deal multiple open programs with no slowdowns what so ever then the Extremes could be the PCs for you.

The SSD drive, large RAM and great CPU combine to make a really impressive system, if you’re currently running a PC more than a year or two old with no SSD then you will find the performance jump amazing.

As ever, we have carefully selected every component to ensure a mix of extreme power and responsiveness combined with unbeatable reliability. This is all built into a virtually noiseless computer unit.

See our full range of Multi-Screen Computers.

In late 2011 Intel  released the latest round of Intel CPU’s and chipsets, as always we wanted to offer our customers the option of purchasing these high end configurations so we went about looking at our PC line-ups to see where they should sit.

Normally when Intel release a new CPU & Chipset we simply migrate the Extreme class of PC’s to the new technology and then adjust the Base Intel & Ultra lines accordingly.

Having looked at everything we felt that doing this for these new CPU lines would result in there being a massive jump in performance (and price) between the Ultra and Extreme PC’s which is something we wanted to avoid.

We also had to take into account that the Extremes are still top performing PC’s in their own right and they are very popular options for our customers.

Due to these reasons the obvious way forward was to introduce a new series of Multiple Monitors computers, the Ultimate’s were born!

CPU, Chipset & RAM

An Ultimate PC uses the very latest Intel Sandy Bridge-E (Enthusiast) CPU’s and are the absolute top consumer PC systems available on the market today.

The Intel Core i7 3.3GHz 3830K CPU is a Six Core processor meaning it has 6 CPU’s on one chip, combined with hyper-threading technology it means that 12 CPU cores are presented to your operating system to use. The result is fantastic capability for multi-tasking users and high performance multi-threaded software.

Another benefit of the new motherboards which are required to support the CPU is the inclusion of extra memory slots. Traditionally most motherboards have 4 slots for your memory allowing 16GB of RAM fairly easily or 32GB through the use of expensive 8GB RAM sticks.

Because we now have double the RAM sockets available it means you can reach 32GB of RAM easily and for far less cost than on previous motherboards. 64GB is achievable as well (albeit at a high price).

Hard Drives

Looking after your data we have paired them up with the very latest Intel 520 Solid State Drives. These are the newest, fastest Intel hard drives which offer a combination of lightning fast read / write speeds and Intel’s legendary SSD reliability levels.

Larger data storage requirements are also covered with a secondary 1TB traditional hard drive installed as standard.

Graphics Cards

Monitor outputs are handled capably by the nVidia Quadro 400 cards. These are the upgrade from the older FX 380 units and come with 1 DVI port and 1 Display port output as standard.

Don’t worry though, we supply all the adapters required to allow you to run DVI or VGA monitors from them at no extra charge.

As ever, simply select how many monitors you need to support and we will ensure that enough graphics cards and adapters are supplied with the machine.

Performance wise the Quadro 400’s are fantastic, giving amazing picture quality in an almost silent physical package. There is no better way of achieving a multi-screen system than using these cards in parallel with each other.

Case, Power & Cooling

Like the Extremes we use the CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced case however we go for the USB 3.0 version meaning you get two front mounted USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports for extra convenience.

The case itself is a good looking unit and holds all your components in a secure manner, with inbuilt cable management and plenty of low noise fans to ensure great cooling and airflow throughout the system.

Power is provided by a CoolerMaster SilentPro power supply which offers its normal highly consistent power feed in a silenced unit.

Finally the CPU is cooled by the latest Arctic Freezer i30 cooler which does a great job of cooling the CPU and again contributes to an almost silent overall PC build.

The Best for Power Users

If you are a power user, or simply want to ensure that you have the very best IT equipment available on the market right now then there is no better option than the Ultimate’s.

Like all our systems, every component has been carefully chosen to work with each other and the end result is amazing power and responsiveness, excellent stability and reliability levels in a virtually silent PC unit.

See our full range of Multi-Screen Computers.

We often get enquires asking how to connect a multi-screen array up to a laptop, unfortunately there is no easy answer to this question.

Laptops are only really designed to support one external monitor, this is through the VGA or DVI port usually located on the back or side of the machine.

Often laptops will have a VGA output and a HDMI one, but these generally can’t support two external screens, if you connected two screens they would normally show the same image (clone) which is not what we want.

There are a few options to support more than one screen but there are drawbacks and considerations to these routes.

Matrox DualHead2Go or TripleHead2Go

The Matrox kits are capable of achieving multi monitor support from one VGA or DVI output.

They are essentially little boxes that you connect to your laptops monitor output and then you can plug in two (DualHead2Go) or three (TripleHead2Go) screens to the other side of the device.

The Matrox kits fool Windows into thinking that you have a large widescreen monitor connected up to it rather then two or three different screens.

This solution does work however the screens must be physically located side by side, you couldn’t run a pyramid setup or have two monitors stacked on top of each other. The reason for this is because your mouse would behave like you have one large screen so it would naturally expect the screens to be seemlessly connected to each other.

Also, the screen resolutions are tightly controlled which equates to you requiring three monitors with the same resolution, with the VGA kit (Analogue) the max resolution is 1280 x 1024 which means that you are limited to 17″ or 19″ screens.

For the DVI (Digital) kits then you can go to 1920 x 1080 which is up to 24″ widescreens.

Read our full review of the Matrox DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go Kits.

USB to VGA Adapters

This solution is a bit of a hardware ‘hack’. They are little devices which connect to a USB 2.0 port and allow you to connect a VGA screen to the other end. They fool Windows into thinking that you have an extra graphics card installed.

The main problem with them is that they have no processing power of their own so borrow from your laptops resources meaning that they can slow down your system.

They also have screen resolution limitations and generally don’t perform well over 1280 x 1024 resolutions (17″ or 19″ screens).

Finally, due to the lack of processing power they don’t handle anything too graphical very well, for example videos played on a screen connected through one of these devices can sometimes appear choppy, and you can forget about games or anything else that has fast updating graphics.

If you intention is just to connect up a spare screen for email, word processing or light Internet usage then they can be an easy option to consider.

Note, theoretically you can use up to 6 of these on one laptop however we wouldn’t recommend more than 1 or 2 at the most.

Read more and purchase USB to VGA adapters here.

Are There Any Multi Screen Capable Laptops?

There are no real dedicated laptops to multiple monitor usage, the market probably isn’t big enough for anyone to design and manufacture a laptop with more than 1 or 2 monitor outputs.

One thing we have recently seen though is the new Sony Vaio Z series. These can be bought with an optional Power Media Dock which when used with the laptop can support 3 screens with no additional adapters or kit required.

They are fairly pricey but might be worth considering if multi screen and portability is a must.

Unfortunately that’s about it for laptops and multi-screen computing, they just aren’t designed for this kind of usage and any working solution is going to be a compromise one way or the other.

Very occasionally we get asked why we don’t offer a greater range of components to customise our computers.

The main reason for this is we want to supply you with the best performance and reliability from our computers and we use our experience and extensive testing to offer only the best components available.

For example, the are literally hundreds of different SSD’s (solid state hard drives) available however some are slower than others and they all have varying degrees of reliability.

Because of this we only work with the Intel range of drives due to their rock solid reliability and top performance.

Their reliability is widely documented (see: Engadget Article) whereas the popular OCZ range of drives have suffered many more failures in comparison (See: Google Search).

We have been supplying Intel SSD drives for a few years now (since back when they were really expensive!) and have not had one instance of a drive failing. Around 18 months ago we carried out a custom build and the customer demanded an OCZ drive unit as, at the time, it was deemed a faster drive than the Intel counterparts. Guess what… It failed after about 6 months of usage losing his entire C drive.

A lot of custom computer builders will offer the OCZ drives because they are a little cheaper however our philosophy is that spending a little more upfront will save you far more in lost time and headaches further down the line. (And we are not talking hundreds of pounds here!)

Our choice of SSD drives is just one area where we limit upgrade options:

• We have had bad experiences with Gigabyte motherboards many times, so we always go for Asus boards.
• We only use CoolerMaster Silent Pro power supplies in our Extreme and Ultimate PC’s because of their consistent power output and silence over other makes.
• Our graphics card selections are made based on a combination of reliability, performance and noise levels.
• The decision to use the CoolerMaster 690 II Advanced cases is down to their great airflow management, expandability and great external looks.
• RAM is carefully chosen based on publicised and our own records of failure rates.

What we are trying to get across here is that we are deliberate in our choices and these are based on a combination of lots of performance tests, constant reading about new components and 3^rd party performance reviews, and feedback from our technical team.

We collectively have many years of experience with computer hardware, and we spend each and every day working with the latest high end components.

We’d love you to take advantage of our experience and choose a PC which is not only going to perform at its optimum, but will carry on performing for many years to come.

See our full range of performance multi screen computers.

Our expertise in multi-screen computer systems means that we serve customers in a few different markets however our largest sector has to be the trading / financial area.

We have supplied specialist trading computers for over 4 years now and have spoken with hundreds of trading professionals in this time.

Listening to their requirements and generally being active in this market has given us a real insight into the specific needs and requirements of a trading computer system.

Here are the top 5 requirements of a trading computer:

1. Multiple Monitor Outputs

A core requirement for many is the need to be able to support more than 1 or 2 screens, the more screens you can run the greater the amount of charting and trading data you can display at once.

Achieving a high number of monitor outputs can be done in a few different ways however there are right and wrong ways to do it.

Many of our competitors take shortcuts by using single graphics cards with high numbers of monitor outputs on them such as the Eyefinity range. You can read our separate article on why these are a very poor option.

The best option for performance and stability is to use multiple dual monitor graphics cards and this is exactly what we do. This can lead to more expensive motherboards however the extra cost is most definitely worth it for a stable system for trading purposes.

2. High Performance & Multi-Tasking Capabilities

Once you have decided to place a trade you need to complete it as quickly as possible, any delay in execution could potentially cost you lots of money.

We understand this and design systems with performance in mind.

We exclusively recommend the Intel CPU’s over their AMD counterparts, countless performance tests show that they simply outperform AMD chips in almost every measure.

Key to a fast system along with the CPU is the RAM and the hard drive speed. Having plenty of RAM allows the computer to manage your open programs more effectively with the lowest possible amounts of slowdown.

Likewise, using new solid state hard drives improve overall system responsiveness quite a bit.

There are literally hundreds of combinations of CPUs, Motherboards, RAM and SSDs available to put together however we use our expert knowledge to provide only the best options giving a combination of best possible performance and reliability.

Our Extreme and Ultimate class of machines offer the best performance and multi-tasking capabilities of any PC on the market, we are 100% confident in this statement and offer a massive 30 day refund policy on every PC, something our competitors will not do.

3. Ultra Quiet Operation

It’s hard to concentrate when there is a continuous droning noise in the background, that’s why we select components to ensure a silent PC as standard.

There are many potential sources of noise in a computer, anything from the power supply, graphics cards, CPU fan, case fans, or hard drives can create a distracting sound.

We select components such as SilentPro power supplies, passive graphics cards, and tune down internal cooling fans to create noise free systems.

Whilst nobody can realistically guarantee silence, we can categorically say that the most you will hear from a Multiple Monitors PC will be a feint hum.

4. Build & Testing Procedures

You can have the best components in the world but if they are assembled by inexperienced people then they will not perform at their optimum. PC design and building is a particular skill which we pride ourselves on.

Even small details like mounting a CPU fan pointing in the wrong direction can ruin the airflow of a case and lead to heat build-up and decreased lifetimes on components.

We take care with each and every machine we assemble and our small team of technicians each have many years of experience in their craft. This is why our machines stand the test of time.

Once assembled every PC gets put onto a testing array which simulates a prolonged heavy load on each component, this runs for a minimum of 8 hours and often far longer. This testing process is what most cheap computer assemblers skip even though it is a crucial step in building a reliable system.

Testing like this ensures we don’t ship computers with faults on them and means you get a perfectly functioning PC straight out of the box.

5. On-going Support & Warranty Cover

The final key to a perfect trading computer is the on-going support required.

In the real world things can go wrong, components can fail at any time and when they do you need to get the issue solved immediately.

As such we have teamed up with a specialist IT support company who provide a minimum of 1 years onsite hardware cover for every PC we sell. This means if any hardware dies then you will get a technician to visit the machine the next business day (at the most) with a replacement component.

The alternative offered by our competitors is to box your faulty PC up, send it back to them and wait up to 5 days or more for them to fix and send back to you. How is that going to affect your on-going trades?

Choose Quality for Your Crucial Tool

Traders more than most need speed and reliability in their IT equipment, our system specifications offer both of these key requirements and we are confident enough to back it up with a massive no questions asked returns period, extensive pre-delivery testing and on-going onsite hardware support.

You could go for a cheaper computer system however all we ask is that you consider the following and place a value on what else can be offered besides the cheapest possible spec:

• How much is it worth to you to know that you’re new PC will work straight out of the box first time?
• How much would you value lost days of work if your computer develops a fault?
• If you’re selecting every component yourself at a competitor how do you know that they will perform well together?
• Or how reliable specific components are?
• Or how noisy the final system will be?

For equipment which you’re going to heavily rely on for the next few years we believe that our offers are unbeatable, we don’t offer cheap systems and specifications, but that doesn’t mean that we are expensive either!

Taking into account the quality of components, excellent build quality and on-going after sales care we think we more than compete with anything else on the market.

The choice is yours, and whatever you decide we will be here to try and help assist you with your trading IT requirements for many years to come.