Need help with selecting motherboard and cpu (to run vmware workstation)

[bossan]

Hello guys,

I'm planning to build a new workstation for running vmware workstation.

At this moment I'm running workstation 9 on a HP Proliant ML150 G5, but if I want to upgrade the ram to 16GB, it will cost me about €600,- (=$800,- USD).

So I think it is better to remove the cpu and mobo and replace it for a new one with DDR3 support.

I don't want to spend more than $400,-

Here are some questions:

-Is it an option to use an AMD (like a FX-4300)

-What is a good affordable motherboard for this use?

-Are there any AMD 3+ mobo's with built-in kvm?

I hope you guys can help me with this.

[Dim]

- Definitely. Although it depends how many VMs you intend to run. An 8350 would be much safer. $200

- ASRock 990FX Extreme3 is decent. $140

- I thought KVM was a software? I don't know much about that sort of software, but it will run fine on an AM3+ motherboard...

I don't know of any motherboards with that kind of software inbuilt :|

Otherwise, that is less than $400 :)

[bossan]

- Definitely. Although it depends how many VMs you intend to run. An 8350 would be much safer. $200

- ASRock 990FX Extreme3 is decent. $140

- I thought KVM was a software? I don't know much about that sort of software, but it will run fine on an AM3+ motherboard...

I don't know of any motherboards with that kind of software inbuilt :|

Otherwise, that is less than $400 :)

Thanks for the information!