Multi Tasking PC

[fattony]

Hi

I’m looking for a new PC, main use is web browser but the people using it can have 5-10 tabs open and the current Acer i5 8GB Ram is getting slow after 3 years of constant use.

I’ve had a look around and found this

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/des...vostro-3710-desktop/s6542_qlcvdt3710bts01dgsb​

Ideally I want to connect 4 monitors to this particular unit, could I add additional an graphic card to this unit, one with a dual HDMI would be the ideal solution.

Would this fit and be compatible?

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Also welcome any suggestions for PC’s

Thanks

 

[Nico Albrecht]

Ideally I want to connect 4 monitors to this particular unit

Talk to Dell ! The unit you picked can run easily 4 monitors at 4K/60hz each.

There is no need to upgrade the GPU, 1 display port will daisy chain 3 monitors already and the one HDMI will add the 4th monitor.

 

[fattony]

You can daisy chain monitors?

 

[Nico Albrecht]

Any decent monitor will have display port in and out. Dell UltraSharp monitors for sure

 

[forevergroup]

Not all DisplayPort monitors support DisplayPort MST for daisy-chaining. Do check the manual and online resources for the display.

The display must also support DisplayPort 1.3, 1.4 or higher in order to support chaining more than one 4K display. This is not possible if the display supports DisplayPort 1.2 only.

 

[DazRave]

3 years isn't a long time and an i5 isn't that slow. Have you considered working out why it's slow?

Cleaning it up, making sure it's got an quick SSD and perhaps doubling the RAM will be an extremely cheap solution and could give the laptop a few more years lifespan.

Although of course, this wouldn't solve your multiple screen requirement.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

getting slow after 3 years of constant use

Sounds like you need to clean that up. If it doesn't have a SSD, get one - you will see immediate improvements.

Another splash of RAM will also help thing.

 

[estwig]

If your PC is running a bit slow, Ccleaner is your friend......

https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/download

the free version is fine

 

[gpietersz]

is getting slow after 3 years of constant use.

Computers getting slower over time is a software and configuration problem, not a hardware one.

If cleaning up does not work, then reinstall the OS. Then add graphics cards to the existing unit. Cheaper and greener.