2 gamers 1 cpu

[Daboss71]

I am trying to build a pc that i can share with my brother kind af like 2 gamers 1 cpu but with out going through a lot of software configuration i was wondering if you can give me some more information or recommendations? 

[Guest]

As far as i can tell you would need atleast 2 gpus for it, 1 for each VM. Then i would get an ryzen 8 core, so each of you gets 4 cores.(or a threadripper 12 core, 6 cores for each)

The software part i dont know, maybe someone can help with that.

[EPPHO]

Yeah, the most simple way is to one of you two plays and the other watches the other one.

[Electronics Wizardy]

Do you already have parts or are building from scratch?

 

Whats your budget?

 

Id probably just get 2 pcs, it normally is easier to use and about the same price.

 

If you want 2 on one system id use multipoint software instead of vms as it save a lot of hassle with passthough and lets you use one gpu. 

 

One problem with vms or multipoint is that some games just won't run due to vm issues or other problem, often caused by anti cheat software.

[Streetguru]

7 minutes ago, Daboss71 said:

 

Don't bother, just buy 2 PCs. If your budget is relatively low just buy 2 R3 2200G systems.

[Karl Sven]

I will go with the 2 systems option also.

In a computer the more expensive is the GPU in the end. And for what you want you will be needing 2 of these anyway.

So get 2x1080p monitors, couple of simple boxes and spare your money in the rest of components just to buy 2 nice GPUs.

[Daboss71]

Budget 1500

 

[Daboss71]

Is it better to have 2x 480gb in raid or 1x 1TB

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, Daboss71 said:

Is it better to have 2x 480gb in raid or 1x 1TB

what is your goal? For a gaming pc id go with a single drive as its easier to use and the performance difference won't matter for gaming.

 

3 minutes ago, Daboss71 said:

Budget 1500

 

Id just make 2 750 dollar gaming pcs, you can built pretty good systems for that amount.

[TopHatProductions115]

Are you okay with learning UNRaid OS?

[Streetguru]

14 minutes ago, Daboss71 said:

Budget 1500

 

Just buy 2 systems with R5 2600s and RX 570/580s, it's far more effective than trying a 2 gamers one PC solution.
 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2Gb6q4
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2Gb6q4/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($149.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 580 8GB DUAL Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case  ($50.87 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: Cooler Master - MasterWatt 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($45.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $782.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[brob]

5 hours ago, Daboss71 said:

Is it better to have 2x 480gb in raid or 1x 1TB

Depends on RAID level and media.