List of computers that can run 4-6 monitors

[TheWikiMan]

Hello all,

I know absolutely nothing about computers, but I do know i want to have one that can run on up to 4-6 monitors at some point. I have read that you can upgrade PCs to allow more monitors, not sure how. Any, I am looking at the: HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower PC. I think this question comes down to what type of processor I choose. So here are my current choices:

1. Intel® Pentium® Gold G6400 Processor (4 GHz, 4 MB cache, 2 core, 58W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 610

2. Intel® Pentium® Gold G6600 Processor (4.2 GHz, 4 MB cache, 2 core, 58W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630

3. Intel® Core™ i3-10100 Processor (3.6 GHz, up to 4.3 GHz w/Boost, 6 MB cache, 4 core, 65W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630

4. Intel® Core™ i3-10300 Processor (3.7 GHz, up to 4.4 GHz w/Boost, 8 MB cache, 4 core, 65W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630

5. Intel® Core™ i5-10500 Processor (3.1 GHz, up to 4.5 GHz w/Boost, 12 MB cache, 6 core, 65W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630

6. Intel® Core™ i5-10600 Processor (3.3 GHz, up to 4.8 GHz w/Boost, 12 MB cache, 6 core, 65W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630

7. Intel® Core™ i7-10700 Processor (2.9 GHz, up to 4.8 GHz w/Boost, 16 MB cache, 8 core, 65W) + Intel® UHD Graphics 630

I have looked at the Compare Intel Products website and concluded that most, if not all, of these options support up to 3 monitors.

The big question here is; can I upgrade any/all of these so that they can handle up to 4-6 monitors?

[itsmyname]

@TheWikiMan -- I think that you should look at the "daisy-chaining" feature of monitors that have DisplaylPort sockets. The video-card on the computer connects to the "input" socket on the 1st monitor, and that monitor's "output" socket connects to the "input" socket on the 2nd monitor, and the "output" socket on the 2nd monitor connects to the "input" socket on the 3rd monitor, and so on.

You need multiple monitors that have both "input" and "output" ports.

You need a "high-end" video-card that will support many monitors, via DisplayPort connections.

When you are using that high-end video-card, the "graphics" capability that is built-in to some of those CPUs will NOT be used. So, it's likely that any of the CPUs will work fine.

[itsmyname]

@TheWikiMan --  I am looking at the: HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower PC. 

If you have not yet purchased a computer, consider buying the computer with the "best" CPU that you can afford. Years later, you will thank yourself for "over-spending", and getting the best performance over all those years.

Also, select a computer's case that will support a "full-height" graphics adapter card. This choice gives you more flexibility in purchasing such a card, and provides more opportunities for adding fans for more "cooling" of any high-end card.

[banhien]

@TheWikiMan 

None of computer on the list can run 4-6 monitors. You need to add video cards such as on the following list:

           https://multimonitorcomputer.com/best-6-monitor-gaming-video-cards.php

Regards.

[TheWikiMan]

Can I add the suggested video cards directly to any of the previously listed computers? Or are there limitations to which ones can handle it? I just don't want to fry a new computer.

Thanks

[itsmyname]

@TheWikiMan -- Can I add the suggested video cards directly to any of the previously listed computers?

Or are there limitations to which ones can handle it? 

Yes, any of those cards will connect to your PCI-e socket on your motherboard.

The only question is the physical dimensions of each card (height, width, depth).

There must be enough physical room in your case to install the card.

To repeat, prefer a "full-size" computer case, not a "slim" case, for more "room", and for the ability to add more fans for more air-flow inside the case.

[banhien]

@TheWikiMan 

May I also add:

• you need the more wattage power rating PSU to drive a high end video card (would be over 800W) otherwise you can't power on your machine.
• BIOS to support high end video card.

Regards.

[Prométhée]

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@itsmyname wrote:

@TheWikiMan -- Can I add the suggested video cards directly to any of the previously listed computers?

Or are there limitations to which ones can handle it? 

Yes, any of those cards will connect to your PCI-e socket on your motherboard.

The only question is the physical dimensions of each card (height, width, depth).

There must be enough physical room in your case to install the card.

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"Any, I am looking at the: HP ProDesk 600 G6 Microtower PC "

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-prodesk-600-g6-microtower-pc/37884566/document/c06920453

550 W active PFC

For this type of computer, the max proposed here is 500w..
you will not or will not easily be able to get more than this , for this type of computer
so for this type of computer the answer is no, you can't install whatever you want
Prefer a computer model, which can already support at least four screens

see this it's quite interesting

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02328684