Hi Guys
Just to say i have just downloaded MDP v1.1.5 now ready for this week, hope it makes any differance. Default settings again.
Johnny, the ping rate is 16ms from my VPS whic is based in the UK, Hotforex.com are based in Cyprus so you are closer from the UK. Also so bear in mind that when choosing a VPS Provider that you check the server that you are accessing has at least 1GB of Physical Memory, the storage is not really important as you just want the speed. 2 GB is better but depends on your budget !!!
There is also another way to check your throughput as Johnny has decribed, but to get a better analysis whilst the MT4 Platform is running, from your server do the following from the command prompt:-
ping hotforex.com -l 1580 -t
This will open the bytes width and also keep the ping running whilst the trades are been excuted, you will get a better analysis of the bandwidth to Hotforex, this needs to be small for a scalper EA to really work efficantly. Also Hotforex spread are very small, i thank for EUR/USD around 1.6 as an average, which is also good for a scalper EA.
The VPS i use is 1and1 based in the UK, again can customise your server to your needs and i think there is a deal at the moment 3 months free on the 2GB server (XL server i think it is called) but check it out 1and1.co.uk. As Johnny says i am not an affiliate for them, i have just used them for years. Servers are up and running within a couple of hours depending on you spec.
Hope this has helped.
Also let me know your results of MDP v1.1.5 and any setting changes.
Happy Trading guys