From: ShadesOfGrey <shades_of_grey@earthlink.net>
To: xen-users@lists.xen.org, kvm@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Recommendations for Virtulization Hardware
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:12:14 -0400 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <505B86AE.9040507@earthlink.net> (raw)
I'm looking to build a new personal computer. I want it to function as
a Linux desktop, provide network services for my home, and lastly,
occasional Windows gaming. From what I've gathered, virtualization
using a Type 1 Hypervisor supporting PCI/VGA pass-through like KVM or
Xen would be an attractive solution for my needs. For reference,
reading these threads on Ars Technica may be helpful to understand where
I'm coming from,
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1175674 and
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1181867. But
basically, I use Linux as my primary OS and would rather avoid dual
booting or building two boxes just to play Windows games when I want to
play Windows games. I'm also intrigued by the concept of virtualization
and would like to experiment with it as a solution for my case.
My problem is isolating which hardware to choose, specifically which
combination of CPU, motherboard and video card. Previously I had been
relying on web searches to glean information from gaming and enthusiast
web sites and tech specs from motherboard manufacturers. After what I
learned during my participation in the referenced threads at Ars
Technica, I find myself back at square one. Instead of trying to guess
what hardware support KVM & Xen, and vice versa. I'd like to know what
hardware KVM & Xen users are actually using to run KVM & Xen?
Particularly with consideration for 3D gaming and current generation
hardware, BTW.
If there is need for further clarification, I'll answer any queries you
might have.
next reply other threads:[~2012-09-20 21:12 UTC|newest]
Thread overview: 5+ messages / expand[flat|nested] mbox.gz Atom feed top
2012-09-20 21:12 ShadesOfGrey [this message]
2012-09-20 21:33 ` [Xen-users] Recommendations for Virtulization Hardware Nuno Magalhães
2012-09-20 21:53 ` Alex Williamson
2012-09-21 16:30 ` [Xen-users] " Andrew Bobulsky
2012-09-21 17:02 ` Casey DeLorme
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