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TSAliG
post Apr 9 2017, 10:52 PM, updated 7y ago

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All, anyone please kindly help me with this.

I am trying to build a PC that allows me to connect to at least 4 monitors. Currently I have 2 x Dell S2316H monitors, and I plan to add 2 x Dell U2414H monitors to make it 4 monitors in total for the time being. Then In one year time, I plan to add two more monitors, but 6 is the maximum, I don't see myself using more than that.

For now, with 4 monitors, the total resolution will be 3820x2160 (2 x 2 monitor configuration).
And in the future, if I add two more monitors, the total resolution will be 5760 x 2160 (2 x 3 monitor configuration).

Now, I am a trader, not a gamer, so there will not be a lot of fast graphic movement. But I do need my monitors to display a lot charts. Data feed are received real-time, and these charts are displayed using two programs -
google chrome browser and Metatrader 4 platform. At the same time, I do video conferencing using ZOOM - which tends to eat up a lot my CPU resources.


The application I runs the most (simultaneously) are:
1) Google Chrome - can have many tabs at the same times which eats up a lot of CPU and memory resources
2) Zoom - this is CPU intensive too
3) Metatrader 4 trading platform


I am current using a laptop Dell XPS 13 9343, Intel Core ™ i5-5200 @2.20GHZ, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro. And I used Dell 3100 docking station to connect to 2 x Dell S2316H monitors, to my surprise, the displaylink software takes up quite a bit of CPU resources. So my laptop will run very slow, especially when I have video conferencing on.


I certainly think that I will need at least 16GB of RAM. 250GB of SSD should be enough (I am only using 137 GB at the moment). But I am not sure about the need for super high-end graphic card. My impression is that 2x passive graphic cards is just as capable of doing my job vs an expensive GTX 1060 type. But I am really not up-to-date with the latest graphic card hardware, and also I have no clue about compatibility with currently available motherboards.

Budget wise, I hope not to exceed RM4000

Thank you for kind assistance.

Ali



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post Apr 9 2017, 11:07 PM

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considered usb3 to hdmi/vga adaptor?

TSAliG
post Apr 10 2017, 12:39 PM

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yes, USB3 to hdmi adaptor is not a problem
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QUOTE(AliG @ Apr 9 2017, 10:52 PM)
All, anyone please kindly help me with this.

I am trying to build a PC that allows me to connect to at least 4 monitors. Currently I have 2 x Dell S2316H monitors, and I plan to add 2 x Dell U2414H monitors to make it 4 monitors in total for the time being. Then In one year time, I plan to add two more monitors, but 6 is the maximum, I don't see myself using more than that.

For now, with 4 monitors, the total resolution will be 3820x2160  (2 x 2 monitor configuration).
And in the future, if I add two more monitors, the total resolution will be 5760 x 2160 (2 x 3 monitor configuration).

Now, I am a trader, not a gamer, so there will not be a lot of fast graphic movement. But I do need my monitors to display a lot charts. Data feed are received real-time, and these charts are displayed using two programs -
google chrome browser and Metatrader 4 platform. At the same time, I do video conferencing using ZOOM - which tends to eat up a lot my CPU resources.
The application I runs the most (simultaneously) are:
1) Google Chrome - can have many tabs at the same times which eats up a lot of CPU and memory resources
2) Zoom - this is CPU intensive too
3) Metatrader 4 trading platform
I am current using a laptop Dell XPS 13 9343, Intel Core ™ i5-5200 @2.20GHZ, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro.  And I used Dell 3100 docking station to connect to 2 x Dell S2316H monitors, to my surprise, the displaylink software takes up quite a bit of CPU resources. So my laptop will run very slow, especially when I have video conferencing on.
I certainly think that I will need at least 16GB of RAM. 250GB of SSD should be enough (I am only using 137 GB at the moment). But I am not sure about the need for super high-end graphic card. My impression is that 2x passive graphic cards is just as capable of doing my job vs an expensive GTX 1060 type.  But I am really not up-to-date with the latest graphic card hardware, and also I have no clue about compatibility with currently available motherboards.

Budget wise, I hope not to exceed RM4000

Thank you for kind assistance.

Ali
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Checked every graphic card. You need at least GTX 1050 level to get display port. Definitely exceeds RM4k.

Core i7-7700 - 1399
Gigabyte B250M-D3H (can use built-GPU for extra display) - 449
Corsair 8GB DDR4-2133 X2 - 520
Asus GTX 1050 2GB DDR5 PH X2 - 1198
Samsung 850 Evo 256GB - 482
Seagate 1TB - 212
Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W - 359
Corsair Spec case - 299

RM4918 total (C-Zone prices)

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post Apr 10 2017, 09:45 PM

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This just came in at Linus Youtube. Maybe the monitor for you...



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TSAliG
post Apr 14 2017, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(TristanX @ Apr 10 2017, 07:18 PM)
Checked every graphic card. You need at least GTX 1050 level to get display port. Definitely exceeds RM4k.

Core i7-7700 - 1399
Gigabyte B250M-D3H (can use built-GPU for extra display) - 449
Corsair 8GB DDR4-2133 X2 - 520
Asus GTX 1050 2GB DDR5 PH X2 - 1198
Samsung 850 Evo 256GB - 482
Seagate 1TB - 212
Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W - 359
Corsair Spec case - 299

RM4918 total (C-Zone prices)
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Thank you Snapback! I went to a PC shop and the sales people are adamant that I need 2x 1070 graphic cards because they said if I use 1050 the motherboard will only recognize one of the card and not both. Doesn't make sense what they told me. Please tell me they are telling me nonsense!

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QUOTE(AliG @ Apr 14 2017, 05:11 PM)
Thank you Snapback!  I went to a PC shop and the sales people are adamant that I need 2x 1070 graphic cards because they said if I use 1050 the motherboard will only recognize one of the card and not both.  Doesn't make sense what they told me.  Please tell me they are telling me nonsense! 

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Yeah, they are telling nonsense.

Something for you to read.
http://www.multiplemonitors.co.uk/blog/wha...graphics-cards/
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post Apr 14 2017, 07:02 PM

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Hi TirstanX, sorry man. .I got your name wrong in my first reply to you.

Thanks for that website.. a lot of information there. I had look at their configuration, they use 1 x GT 730 and 2 x GT 710 for a 6 screens configuration, will that do the job? I think it's cheaper than 2x1050.

Thanks again for your help!
Ali
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QUOTE(AliG @ Apr 14 2017, 07:02 PM)
Hi TirstanX, sorry man. .I got your name wrong in my first reply to you.

Thanks for that website.. a lot of information there. I had look at their configuration, they use 1 x GT 730 and 2 x GT 710 for a 6 screens configuration, will that do the job? I think it's cheaper than 2x1050.

Thanks again for your help!
Ali
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That's up to you if you wanna skip the display port. Make sure you check the maximum resolution before buying the card. You will have to upgrade the motherboard to full ATX size if you wanna go with 3 cards. Remember, the motherboard also could provide you the display as well.

I remember 4k requires something like dual link DVI or HDMI 2.0 or Display Port.

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post Apr 20 2017, 04:47 PM

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Hi TristanX,
Now it appears that I have no choice but try to source this PC from KL! All of my local PC shops told me I cannot use 2 x 1050, because they are not SLI capable.

I have no idea what that means but they all say the same. They want me to use 1060 or higher.



QUOTE(TristanX @ Apr 14 2017, 07:18 PM)
That's up to you if you wanna skip the display port. Make sure you check the maximum resolution before buying the card. You will have to upgrade the motherboard to full ATX size if you wanna go with 3 cards. Remember, the motherboard also could provide you the display as well.

I remember 4k requires something like dual link DVI or HDMI 2.0 or Display Port.
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QUOTE(AliG @ Apr 20 2017, 04:47 PM)
Hi TristanX,
  Now it appears that I have no choice but try to source this PC from KL! All of my local PC shops told me I cannot use 2 x 1050, because they are not SLI capable. 

I have no idea what that means but they all say the same.  They want me to use 1060 or higher.
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Brother, your goal is more displays, not gaming performance. SLI is for gaming performance.

I can tell you. Buy AMD and NVidia card together. They will give you another round of nonsense.

This post has been edited by TristanX: Apr 20 2017, 05:18 PM
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post Apr 20 2017, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(AliG @ Apr 20 2017, 04:47 PM)
Hi TristanX,
  Now it appears that I have no choice but try to source this PC from KL! All of my local PC shops told me I cannot use 2 x 1050, because they are not SLI capable. 

I have no idea what that means but they all say the same.  They want me to use 1060 or higher.
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I don't think you need GTX 1050 2GB DDR5, I think cheaper card will be enough, btw your Intel igpu spports 3 monitor.
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post Apr 20 2017, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(AliG @ Apr 9 2017, 11:52 PM)
All, anyone please kindly help me with this.

I am trying to build a PC that allows me to connect to at least 4 monitors. Currently I have 2 x Dell S2316H monitors, and I plan to add 2 x Dell U2414H monitors to make it 4 monitors in total for the time being. Then In one year time, I plan to add two more monitors, but 6 is the maximum, I don't see myself using more than that.

For now, with 4 monitors, the total resolution will be 3820x2160  (2 x 2 monitor configuration).
And in the future, if I add two more monitors, the total resolution will be 5760 x 2160 (2 x 3 monitor configuration).

Now, I am a trader, not a gamer, so there will not be a lot of fast graphic movement. But I do need my monitors to display a lot charts. Data feed are received real-time, and these charts are displayed using two programs -
google chrome browser and Metatrader 4 platform. At the same time, I do video conferencing using ZOOM - which tends to eat up a lot my CPU resources.
The application I runs the most (simultaneously) are:
1) Google Chrome - can have many tabs at the same times which eats up a lot of CPU and memory resources
2) Zoom - this is CPU intensive too
3) Metatrader 4 trading platform
I am current using a laptop Dell XPS 13 9343, Intel Core ™ i5-5200 @2.20GHZ, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro.  And I used Dell 3100 docking station to connect to 2 x Dell S2316H monitors, to my surprise, the displaylink software takes up quite a bit of CPU resources. So my laptop will run very slow, especially when I have video conferencing on.
I certainly think that I will need at least 16GB of RAM. 250GB of SSD should be enough (I am only using 137 GB at the moment). But I am not sure about the need for super high-end graphic card. My impression is that 2x passive graphic cards is just as capable of doing my job vs an expensive GTX 1060 type.  But I am really not up-to-date with the latest graphic card hardware, and also I have no clue about compatibility with currently available motherboards.

Budget wise, I hope not to exceed RM4000

Thank you for kind assistance.

Ali
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I7 expensive. switch Intel Xeon slightly cheaper and powerful. xeon has been recongnize as multitasking processor capability.
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post Apr 21 2017, 01:32 AM

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QUOTE(evangelion @ Apr 20 2017, 09:16 PM)
I don't think you need GTX 1050 2GB DDR5, I think cheaper card will be enough, btw your Intel igpu spports 3 monitor.
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He needs 4k resolution.
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post Apr 22 2017, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(TristanX @ Apr 21 2017, 01:32 AM)
He needs 4k resolution.
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4K.....but is TS going to use it?
Text will be quite small though imo.....
Anyway hope TS for the best

 

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