Virtualized machine build help.

thrw · January 8, 2016

I'm looking for some help on a build. I would like to build a machine that I can run a hypervisor on, with ability to have at least one VM be a gaming vm (hardware is not my strong point).

Budget: 1.5k - 2k (cheaper is better)

Uses: Gaming, Software Dev (db server, web host, visual studio), NAS

Monitors, keyboard/mouse do not need to be included in the price as I already have those.

If any of you could give me a build or 2 that would work I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Edit: Onboard video is fine for me for the main system if it comes with it otherwise I have a couple older gpu's I can use for the main system so that is 1 less gpu needed in this build.

Streetguru · January 8, 2016

I'm looking for some help on a build. I would like to build a machine that I can run a hypervisor on, with ability to have at least one VM be a gaming vm (hardware is not my strong point).

You should really build a dedicated NAS with ECC memory if your data is at all important

i3 stuff starts at around $300 for the RAM/motherboard/CPU

https://forum.teksyndicate.com/uploads/default/original/3X/e/4/e4a03e7a255b02a1ea7c563f7e9e516250d5c960.jpg

Djole123 · January 8, 2016

This is what I came up with. It has 1TB harddrive for OS and stuff and 8TB harddrive for NAS. There is 1 GPU for gaming and you can use your old GPU's for setting up NAS

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Value Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Archive 8TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($224.38 @ Mac Mall)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($319.88 @ OutletPC)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1239.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available