RIG for running virtual machines

aha_neo

Disciple
My requirements are a bit different than others.

Purpose: Running 3-4 virtual machines as servers.

I am trying to build a simulated prod environment as in large corps, which means running Directory servers, domain controllers, Database and Application servers

Requirements:

CPU: capable of running atleast 4 virtual machines simultaneously

RAM: Atleast 16 GB

Motherboard: One that supports above cpu/ram config

Cabinet: any cabinet that can support the above config and provide decent airflow

What is your budget?

30K

Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)

None

Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model).

None

Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.

CPU -Any which is capable enough to run 4 virtual machines simultaneously

RAM -- any good brand 16GB minimum

HDD -- any with capacity of alteast 2 TB

SMPS -- please suggest

Cabinet -- any decent cabinet

Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component

N/A

Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)

Hyderabad (CTC, Most probably dealer named Shewta)

Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market

Nope, not at all

What is your intended use for this PC/hardware

Software development

Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.

Prefers AMD

Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?

N/A

Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage

N/A

Q: Are you looking to overclock?

No Way

Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?

Win 7

Note:

I already have a 7700 Graphics card which I will be using to output HDMI to my 40Inch LCD TV
 
processor should be VT-x if you want 64bit VMs (all the processors are)
motherboard should be VT-d if you want PCI passthrough. (not all mbs are VT-d)

:)
 
Processor AMD Phenom II x4 955BE/ x6 1055T 6750/8300

Motherboard Gigabyte 880GM-UD2H 3900

RAM Corsair XMS 3 1600MHz CL9 2x4GB 4800

GPU U Already Have :)

HDD Seagate 7200.12 1TB 2700

Cabinet CM Elite 310 1500

Monitor Dell 1920IN 5550

PSU Gigabyte Superb 460w 1950

K&M Logitech Combo 700

Speakers Altec Lansing BXR1121 1100

DVD Writer Samsung 950

Total 29850/31450


*If u r going wid Phenom II x6 then u wud b able to create 5 virtual machines (1 host + 5 guests)

* i suggested u to buy 8GB RAM coz u r low on budget...

This is the best that i can suggest u in ur budget... :)
 
aha_neo said:
Thanks for the reply guys.

@Hades

I don't need the monitor and speakers as I will be using my 40' LCD TV as output
If u dont want monitor and speakers then buy this:

Processor AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 9200

Motherboard Gigabyte 880GA-UD3H/880GMA-UD2H 5500/4800

RAM Corsair XMS3 1600MHz CL9 2x4GB 4800

HDD Seagate 7200.12 1TB 2700

GPU Onboard HD4250

Cabinet NZXT Gamma 2100

PSU Corsair VX450 3500

K&M Logitech Combo 700

ODD Samsung/Sony/LG 950

Total 29450/28750

 
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