System to run ~13-14 virtual machines

[zMeul]

2 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Thats not how vm's work. Its just anouther process managed by the scheduler, you can run this all on one core if you want.

and if the VMs reach 100% CPU usage? what then

sure, you can run all 14 on a dual core if you actually want it, but it will be a shit show

 

for something to be actually usable you need to at least assign a core to each VM

[Bradderz_]

1 minute ago, IAmLamp said:

What's the maximum RAM each application/environment would take up? I'm trying to think either 16, 32, 64, or even 128

Not too sure what I'd need for each one my guess is 1-2 gb but I'm not v sure. It's literally just web browsing on pages that aren't too demanding 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Most of the time it won't help at all. The virtual gpu for the vm's is done on the cpu.

Really? Interesting. I was figuring with that many VMs and checking on them would require somewhat of a needed heavier than integrated GPU power. 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Your not gonna be cpu limited here, you going to be ram limited.

 

Your best buy is something like a used dell t7800. For a about 800 your getting a dual lga 2011 workstation with 16 dimms.

[NinJake]

5 minutes ago, Bradderz_ said:

12x 8GB ddr3 ECC £175

12x 16Gb ddr3 £350

You can't buy both of those,  you know. There's only 12 slots on the motherboard. And holy crap that's a lot of ram for basic web browsing...

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Bradderz_ said:

Not too sure what I'd need for each one my guess is 1-2 gb but I'm not v sure. It's literally just web browsing on pages that aren't too demanding 

Which browser? Chrome? 

[Bradderz_]

1 minute ago, NinJake said:

You can't buy both of those,  you know. There's only 12 slots on the motherboard. And holy crap that's a lot of ram for basic web browsing...

No ideaaaaa just copied from what other forum said  you guys are the experts here lmao

[Bradderz_]

2 minutes ago, IAmLamp said:

Which browser? Chrome? 

Most likely yes but again doesn't have to be whatever would be best

[Bradderz_]

3 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Your not gonna be cpu limited here, you going to be ram limited.

 

Your best buy is something like a used dell t7800. For a about 800 your getting a dual lga 2011 workstation with 16 dimms.

How much ram do you reckon each one will need if I'm gonna be Ram limited?

[Electronics Wizardy]

4 minutes ago, zMeul said:

and if the VMs reach 100% CPU usage? what then

sure, you can run all 14 on a dual core if you actually want it, but it will be a shit show

Then they will have less time on the cpu.

 

For this use a quad core will be fine, the vm's won't be using much cpu.

[NinJake]

2 minutes ago, Bradderz_ said:

No ideaaaaa just copied from what other forum said

Mind me asking why you are about to drop 1600 pounds for web browsing? I'm genuinely curious lol and maybe you'll give me an idea for a future "server-esque" project.

[zMeul]

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

For this use a quad core will be fine, the vm's won't be using much cpu.

that's for the OP to tell us not for us to decide

 

his use scenario is kinda' very vague

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, Bradderz_ said:

How much ram do you reckon each one will need if I'm gonna be Ram limited?

so 14 systems at 2-4 gb each(the minnium) would be about 28-56gb. Id go 32gb minnium, 64 would be nice.

[Bradderz_]

3 minutes ago, NinJake said:

Mind me asking why you are about to drop 1600 pounds for web browsing? I'm genuinely curious lol and maybe you'll give me an idea for a future "server-esque" project.

Secrets my friend  and don't worry youre not missing out on much aha :)))

[NinJake]

I guess I'm more or less curious why the web pages all need to be opened on separate VM's. What is stopping you from opening 14 web pages on a single computer? @Bradderz_

[Bradderz_]

1 minute ago, NinJake said:

I guess I'm more or less curious why the web pages all need to be opened on separate VM's. What is stopping you from opening 14 web pages on a single computer? @Bradderz_

Macs and ips different while all being open simultaneously  

[NinJake]

Ahh I see where this is going...

[Bradderz_]

Updateeee: could probably do 10-12 VMs if that changes much :3 not sure tho aha

[Electronics Wizardy]

2 minutes ago, Bradderz_ said:

Updateeee: could probably do 10-12 VMs if that changes much :3 not sure tho aha

what system do you have now? Install kvm or hyper-v and see how many you can fire up.

[Bradderz_]

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

what system do you have now? Install kvm or hyper-v and see how many you can fire up.

No system atm! x0 :(((

[Bradderz_]

4 minutes ago, NinJake said:

Ahh I see where this is going...

:3 idk try me  dmmmm:P