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so I have a server, with 2 CPUs, 16 total cores, running off an SSD, with windows server 2012. I can't install drivers to use my 390x while my gaming PC's motherboard is out for RMA. I have an Idea I think could work, but im not sure what tools I could use to accomplish it.

 

Would I be able to take say 8 cores, and my boot SSD with windows 10 from my gaming PC, and run a VM using that boot drive and use my 390X? I could then have 8 cores running and maintain my servers I run, but then I could use the VM along with my windows 10 SSD and 390x with proper drivers to play games. I know Linus did something like this, although im looking for a free option as this would only be for 2-3 weeks.

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3 minutes ago, suchamoneypit said:

so I have a server, with 2 CPUs, 16 total cores, running off an SSD, with windows server 2012. I can't install drivers to use my 390x while my gaming PC's motherboard is out for RMA. I have an Idea I think could work, but im not sure what tools I could use to accomplish it.

 

Would I be able to take say 8 cores, and my boot SSD with windows 10 from my gaming PC, and run a VM using that boot drive and use my 390X? I could then have 8 cores running and maintain my servers I run, but then I could use the VM along with my windows 10 SSD and 390x with proper drivers to play games. I know Linus did something like this, although im looking for a free option as this would only be for 2-3 weeks.

Thinking about doing something similar, I'll keep an eye out and update if I find anything.

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you could do something like linus in his 1 pc 10 gamers

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2 hours ago, suchamoneypit said:

so I have a server, with 2 CPUs, 16 total cores, running off an SSD, with windows server 2012. I can't install drivers to use my 390x while my gaming PC's motherboard is out for RMA. I have an Idea I think could work, but im not sure what tools I could use to accomplish it.

 

Would I be able to take say 8 cores, and my boot SSD with windows 10 from my gaming PC, and run a VM using that boot drive and use my 390X? I could then have 8 cores running and maintain my servers I run, but then I could use the VM along with my windows 10 SSD and 390x with proper drivers to play games. I know Linus did something like this, although im looking for a free option as this would only be for 2-3 weeks.

Just make use of the unRAID free 30 day trial, that should be long enough for the RMA.

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