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suggestions for motherboard and cpu

suggestions for motherboard and cpu

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DueZulu
Senior Member
252
02-06-2026, 11:57 AM
#1
Hi everyone, I'm looking to configure a 12-screen setup for web-based stock trading. I need suggestions for a used motherboard and CPU that can manage heavy data ticks during intense market activity. It should still allow me to place trades efficiently without exceeding the CPU's capacity at full utilization. The motherboard must support overclocking and have at least three PCIe 16x slots. All screens will be filled with charts, technical analysis, and news updates, requiring constant updates. I require a CPU that can handle this workload. Thanks for any advice you can provide.
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DueZulu
02-06-2026, 11:57 AM #1

Hi everyone, I'm looking to configure a 12-screen setup for web-based stock trading. I need suggestions for a used motherboard and CPU that can manage heavy data ticks during intense market activity. It should still allow me to place trades efficiently without exceeding the CPU's capacity at full utilization. The motherboard must support overclocking and have at least three PCIe 16x slots. All screens will be filled with charts, technical analysis, and news updates, requiring constant updates. I require a CPU that can handle this workload. Thanks for any advice you can provide.

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Little_Blakey
Junior Member
4
02-11-2026, 03:38 PM
#2
This i5 should cut it.
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Little_Blakey
02-11-2026, 03:38 PM #2

This i5 should cut it.

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Kunall
Member
205
02-11-2026, 09:43 PM
#3
Budget i5 6600k with a Z170 card.
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Kunall
02-11-2026, 09:43 PM #3

Budget i5 6600k with a Z170 card.

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_Mi4S_
Junior Member
43
02-20-2026, 01:01 PM
#4
Thank you for your response. The budget should be approximately $400-$500 Australian, or $300-$373 in the U.S., or there about. Would you consider needing to spend more? Basically, this is what the system will accomplish.
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_Mi4S_
02-20-2026, 01:01 PM #4

Thank you for your response. The budget should be approximately $400-$500 Australian, or $300-$373 in the U.S., or there about. Would you consider needing to spend more? Basically, this is what the system will accomplish.

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Peterplays203
Junior Member
12
02-22-2026, 02:33 AM
#5
Which graphics card to choose?
PCPartPicker part list
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Cost analysis by seller
CPU:
Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
($275.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Total:
$404.00
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-06-08 21:55 AEST+1000
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Peterplays203
02-22-2026, 02:33 AM #5

Which graphics card to choose?
PCPartPicker part list
/
Cost analysis by seller
CPU:
Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
($275.00 @ Centre Com)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte GA-B150M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($129.00 @ CPL Online)
Total:
$404.00
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
Created by PCPartPicker 2016-06-08 21:55 AEST+1000

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ReloucsRoux
Junior Member
8
02-23-2026, 04:06 PM
#6
I have three nvs-440 quad heads providing 12 monitor outputs. Will the i5-6500 provide sufficient performance to keep CPU usage below 100% during intense market activity on 12 monitors? The i5-6500 has a passmark of 7044 on cpubenchmark.net. I previously ran six screens on a q8200 at 2.3ghz overclocked to 2.8ghz with an evga nforce 680i motherboard, which had a passmark of 2840 and occasionally reached the top end of CPU usage during heavy market periods. That setup was on 6 monitors, so I’m considering upgrading to 12 monitors. I’m aiming for a CPU with a passmark around 11352 to ensure usage stays near 50% under heavy load. As a complete beginner, I’m guessing I need a higher passmark or the i5-6500 might not suffice. What are your thoughts? Would you recommend a CPU with a passmark that high, or would the i5-6500 handle it?
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ReloucsRoux
02-23-2026, 04:06 PM #6

I have three nvs-440 quad heads providing 12 monitor outputs. Will the i5-6500 provide sufficient performance to keep CPU usage below 100% during intense market activity on 12 monitors? The i5-6500 has a passmark of 7044 on cpubenchmark.net. I previously ran six screens on a q8200 at 2.3ghz overclocked to 2.8ghz with an evga nforce 680i motherboard, which had a passmark of 2840 and occasionally reached the top end of CPU usage during heavy market periods. That setup was on 6 monitors, so I’m considering upgrading to 12 monitors. I’m aiming for a CPU with a passmark around 11352 to ensure usage stays near 50% under heavy load. As a complete beginner, I’m guessing I need a higher passmark or the i5-6500 might not suffice. What are your thoughts? Would you recommend a CPU with a passmark that high, or would the i5-6500 handle it?

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_Mr_Diva_
Junior Member
12
02-25-2026, 05:43 AM
#7
This i5 should cut it.
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_Mr_Diva_
02-25-2026, 05:43 AM #7

This i5 should cut it.

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DannyBriere
Member
53
02-26-2026, 07:21 PM
#8
thanks i'll look into it.
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DannyBriere
02-26-2026, 07:21 PM #8

thanks i'll look into it.