Want to use this setup to extend desktop for 3D modelling work. The company bought Acer Nitro 5 notebook, which only has 1 HDMI and 1 USB-C 3.1 sadly.

Do you think either of this setup could work?

1. Chain setup:
I plug a cable into Nitro 5 which is USB Type-C 3.1 to DisplayPort 1.2. DP 1.2- DP 1.2 cable into Dell U2415 monitor. The U2415 has an DP Out (MST output).
Cable from DP Out to the second monitor which has HDMI/VGA/DVI. Both monitors plugged into AC 220V.

2. Parallel setup:
Nitro 5 USB Type-C 3.1 to DisplayPort 1.2 cable to U2415
Nitro 5 HDMI to HDMI for second monitor