I have couple of old devices with and looking to replace my NAS(netgear R102) with x86 setup nas/server.
It might be overkill for type-1 virtualization but i would want to try it.
Questions
It might be overkill for type-1 virtualization but i would want to try it.
Questions
- What is your budget?
- 20K
- What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- Monitor - Dell U2311H
- PSU - Corsair TX850
- HDD - 2 x500 gb , 1 x2 TB, 1 x4 TB
- Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- All the above
- 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 - Suggest - xeon or latest skylake
- Motherboard - Suggest - any compatible motherboard
- RAM - Suggest
- 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
- Yes, will upgrade the following within 12 months
- RAM to 32GB
- Maybe the CPU for more cores
- PCIe switch card
- Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Bangalore
- Open to online purchase
- Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- Yes
- What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Running multiple VMs, proxmox,many linux OS, learning/experimentation purposes
- HTPC
- Download rig, 24x7 operation
- NAS
- Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- None
- If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- NA
- What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- Desktop - 1440x900
- Are you looking to overclock?
- No
- Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Proxmox VE
- linux, windows over hypervisor
- Steam OS( Only if possible for trial purposes- not a requirement)