Office 4 monitor computer build

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Upgrading office computers. Need to build 4 computers. 2 computers will have to run 4 monitors which is where i am having a little difficulty. We are trying to keep budget about $1000 to $1500 for computer. Computers are mainly used for multitasking, multiple web tabs and couple programs for the business, we are a freight brokers and having all of the info in front of us makes things more efficient. None of the programs are heavy on the system at all, just have a bunch of stuff up and running at all times and to be able to split among 4 screens would be great. I am having issue on the GPU and whether or not to run dual low end GPUs to run dual monitors a piece or 1 gpu for 4 monitors or one gpu 3 monitors and 1 off mobo graphics.
Looking at running 4 1080p 24" monitors or 2 24" and one 32", even thought about 3 24" and one 42" tv but just for mileage map and truck routes on large area.

right now i have come up with this parts list, just want to know if it will work, what to change, or if something completely different.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qND6zy1

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.00 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($85.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 400W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular Fanless ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.45 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($33.98 @ Best Buy)
Total: $969.97

Thanks for any help, first time posting on a forum.
 
You can run dual monitors on integrated graphics nowadays, that would be fine so long as the software isn't graphically demanding. Intel HD 4600 runs up to 3 monitors I believe.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Case: RAIJINTEK Metis (Silver) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99)
Power Supply: Silverstone 300W 80+ Bronze Certified SFX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $539.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 19:32 EDT-0400

That will run 2 monitors as well, think it might even run 3. Should stay quiet as well, the PSU fan is semi passive so there's just the stock CPU cooler and a single case fan to deal with.
 
Go with the 950 or 960 instead - it's a newer card than the 750TI is and you should be able to hook up multiple monitors very easily with it. I would also consider going mATX and using the Cooler Master N200 to shave some money off the builds there. The one thing I will say is that if you plan to run multiple displays per card, you can only run three per card and you need to be able to accommodate for that. Maybe try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Total: $688.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-24 19:46 EDT-0400

I put the 960 in there for SLI purposes and eliminated the mechanical drive.