Virtual PC/Virtual Server build?

[Bootay]

I need to build a box that can serve as my lab machine for some dev work. I need to host 4 or more VM's simultaneously, several of which will be Windows Server running SQL, SMS, etc. services. And potentially several client OS's (Windows 2000, XP, and Vista) at the same time, including multiple machines installing the OS at the same time...

that is a pretty decent load for a VPC/VS machine. Anyone have a build list given these priorities: cheap, quiet, small

My thoughts so far:

• Core2Duo E6300

• 4GB RAM (4x 1GB DDR2-667 sticks)

• 1x internal hard drive (may add a second to split the I/O load, plus I'll use external USB hard drives as needed as I have several of those already)

• 16x DVD-burner (NEC 3550)

• onboard sound/video (not for gaming, don't need Vista glass for what I'm doing, but ability to do decent performance video at 1600x1280 or similar resolution (20" widescreens may be added at some point)

• Seasonic 380 or 430W PSU

• Some MATX mini tower

• Some MATX MB

• Existing KB, Mouse, Monitor

THANKS!

 

[dbwillis]

Best tip I could recommend is to have the fastest hard drive you can get (besides memory), if you could, have 3 drives and split the VM's a few on each