A market holiday is the safest day to service your trading PC — clean it, update it, back it up and test the UPS, so nothing breaks during market hours. Stock exchanges are closed on Gandhi Jayanti (2 October), which makes it a good day for this checklist; check your exchange's holiday list for other dates.
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The 10-point checklist
- Blow out the dust from front filters, CPU cooler and graphics card fans — with the PC switched off and unplugged.
- Install Windows updates and restart, so no update forces a restart on a trading day.
- Update graphics drivers, then check all monitors wake up correctly after sleep.
- Update broker and charting software — terminals, TradingView desktop, MT5.
- Back up layouts, templates, EAs, watchlists and trade journals to a second drive or cloud.
- Check SSD health with a free tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; replace drives showing warnings.
- Check temperatures under load; high CPU temperatures often mean dust or old thermal paste.
- Test the UPS: unplug it from the wall briefly and confirm the PC and monitors stay on.
- Check cables: loose display and network cables cause flicker and disconnects.
- Trim startup apps in Task Manager so the PC boots fast and stays responsive.
Useful spares to keep
| Item | Why | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal paste | Re-apply if CPU runs hot after cleaning | Arctic MX-4 4G Thermal Paste |
| UPS | Rides through short power cuts | APC BX1100I-IN 1100VA 230V Back-UPS |
| Spare SSD | Quick recovery if the main drive fails | Adata XPG SX6000 Pro 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD |
Our recommendation
Do this checklist once a quarter. If your PC is slow even after servicing, it may need more RAM or a newer platform — see how much RAM traders need and our trading PCs. Near Surat? Bring it to our Utran store for a check-up — details on the contact page.
Products in this guide
Arctic MX-4 4G Thermal PasteView product →
APC BX1100I-IN 1100VA 230V Back-UPSView product →
Adata XPG SX6000 Pro 1TB M.2 NVMe SSDView product →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I clean my trading PC?
Every three months in most Indian homes and offices; more often in dusty areas.
Is it safe to update Windows on a trading PC?
Yes, but do it on a holiday or weekend and restart afterwards, so updates never interrupt market hours.
How do I check if my SSD is failing?
Use a free SMART tool such as CrystalDiskInfo. A 'Caution' or 'Bad' status means back up and replace the drive.
When should I replace thermal paste?
If CPU temperatures stay high after cleaning, or every two to three years.
How do I test my UPS?
With the PC running, unplug the UPS from the wall for a few seconds and check everything stays on.
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