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I need some advice to know if my PC can run 2 virtual machines for gaming purposes. Basically the same thing Linus built in this video.

A few games I want to play simultaneously or make 2 instances of:

  • Resident Evil 7
  • Monster Hunter World (unreleased)
  • Dark Souls 1/2/3
  • Assetto Corsa

My specs are:

  • Intel 4930K (with a ~5-10% OC potential lol)
  • Gigabyte GA-X79S-UP5-WIFi
  • 24GB DDR3 RAM
  • [512GB SSD + 1TB SSHD] + 2TB NAS
  • GTX 780 Ti
  • Seasonic 650W PSU (individually sleeved !)
  • Custom water cooling

Can my CPU manage to handle 2 VM's running A3 games? I'm aware I'll need to get another GPU or two new ones. Also, is there a better way to build what Linus built since the video is 2years old now?
 

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You'll need another GPU and I believe Linus included an UnRaid card as well.

 

There's obviously a better way to build what he did, have you seen the 10 Gamers, 1 CPU rig?

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more cores the better

1800x? threadripper? depends on your budget

Main Rig

CPU: Ryzen 2700X 
Cooler: Corsair H150i PRO RGB 360mm Liquid Cooler
Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
RAM: 16GB (2x8) Trident Z RGB 3200MHZ
SSD: Samsung 960 EVO NVME SSD 1TB, Intel 1TB NVME

Graphics Card: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti OC

Case: Phanteks Evolv X
Power Supply: Corsair HX1000i Platinum-Rated

Radiator Fans: 3x Corsair ML120
Case Fans: 4x be quiet! Silent Wings 3

 

 

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7 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

You'll need another GPU and I believe Linus included an UnRaid card as well.

 

There's obviously a better way to build what he did, have you seen the 10 Gamers, 1 CPU rig?

This one right ? I did but it's more of a show-off video than an instructional or informative video.
 

 

1 minute ago, Armakar said:

more cores the better

1800x? threadripper? depends on your budget

I can agree on that. However, I was wondering if my 4930K can handle it :P. I don't have the budget for a new PC :S


I can pour about max. $500CAD in hardware to make this happen with my current gear.

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