Right now, im running WHS directly on and Athlon x2 with 4GB RAM, and a couple of HDDs. I intend to upgrade my CPU/Mobo/RAM, so I can run a linux VM, and so I can play with Windows server. I plan to have 32GB RAM.
It runs 24/7. It'll be hosting a minecraft and terreria server, Home Media server, NAS, rTorrent, apache, and whatever else I want to throw on it.
Though, Im not completely sure what hardware is the best for virtualizing. How necessary is ECC RAM? As for the CPU, I can't really decide on AMD or Intel. Originally, I was thinking of using an FX-8320, but then I realized how high the power consumption is. Now, im leaning towards a used 2600k. Though, either way, AMD is cheaper.
So, which is generally better for virtualizing?
thanks.
It runs 24/7. It'll be hosting a minecraft and terreria server, Home Media server, NAS, rTorrent, apache, and whatever else I want to throw on it.
Though, Im not completely sure what hardware is the best for virtualizing. How necessary is ECC RAM? As for the CPU, I can't really decide on AMD or Intel. Originally, I was thinking of using an FX-8320, but then I realized how high the power consumption is. Now, im leaning towards a used 2600k. Though, either way, AMD is cheaper.
So, which is generally better for virtualizing?
thanks.