ShriramIyer16
Beginner
What is your budget?
Not Sure how much it is going to cost
What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
NA - Currently have a Laptop, which will be still with me and will be used as and when required
Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor LG 32 Inch Wide Screen
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 - AMD
Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
GPU - NVIDIA 4090
Other Components as required
No Keyboard and Mouse
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
Will not look at upgrade for at least next 3-5 years
Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
Open to online purchase
What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Security Operations Center (LAB)
Password Cracking
Defense and Attack Labs
Malware Analysis
Running 8-10 VM's simultaneously - minimum 3 VM's will run with 16 GB of RAM or More and Rest with Minimum 2 GB
Crypto Mining (May be)
Initially thought of buying 2 Systems an building in Thermal take W200, still open to that option - 1 System will be an attacker Machine and 2nd will host all vulnerable VM's along with multiple other security tools.
Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No Intel
If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Need for Speed
What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Samsung Odyssey Neo G95NC 57.0" 7680 x 2160 240 Hz Curved Monitor (Not Sure)
Are you looking to overclock?
Not Required I think
Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Kali Linux, Windows, and other flavors of Linux
Adding to this, 3 years back I was looking at this https://techenclave.com/threads/rig-for-virtualization-programming-machine-learning-and-vapt.192350/ but I had to drop the plan, Now I want to start this again from the scratch, (If recommending server, please let me know from where can I buy them, as I am unable to find any relevant details on that).
Not Sure how much it is going to cost
What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
NA - Currently have a Laptop, which will be still with me and will be used as and when required
Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
Monitor LG 32 Inch Wide Screen
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 - AMD
Motherboard - any compatible motherboard
GPU - NVIDIA 4090
Other Components as required
No Keyboard and Mouse
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
Will not look at upgrade for at least next 3-5 years
Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
Mumbai
Open to online purchase
What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
Security Operations Center (LAB)
Password Cracking
Defense and Attack Labs
Malware Analysis
Running 8-10 VM's simultaneously - minimum 3 VM's will run with 16 GB of RAM or More and Rest with Minimum 2 GB
Crypto Mining (May be)
Initially thought of buying 2 Systems an building in Thermal take W200, still open to that option - 1 System will be an attacker Machine and 2nd will host all vulnerable VM's along with multiple other security tools.
Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
No Intel
If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
Need for Speed
What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
Samsung Odyssey Neo G95NC 57.0" 7680 x 2160 240 Hz Curved Monitor (Not Sure)
Are you looking to overclock?
Not Required I think
Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
Kali Linux, Windows, and other flavors of Linux
Adding to this, 3 years back I was looking at this https://techenclave.com/threads/rig-for-virtualization-programming-machine-learning-and-vapt.192350/ but I had to drop the plan, Now I want to start this again from the scratch, (If recommending server, please let me know from where can I buy them, as I am unable to find any relevant details on that).
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