My server is still going strong, however, I am tempted to run a Windows 10 VM to act as my main computer, so that I can sell my current one and it's monitors etc to upgrade.
Please, can I have some advice on this? Is it a good or bad idea?
I use my i7, 16GB computer for:
- Website/Graphics Design,
- Website/Android Coding,
- Office 365
- Occasional Gameplay,
- Occasional Video Rendering,
- Plex
Latest Server Specs:
Case: Silverstone DS380, - Great case but no room for optical drive/graphics card with the current motherboard, so I'd probably transfer everything to a new case.
CPU: Intel Xeon E3 1230 v3,
MOBO: ASRock E3C226D2I LGA 1150 Mini-ITX,
RAM: 16GB Kingston 8GB ECC KVR16E11/8,
PSU: 450W Silverstone SST-ST45SF-G,
UPS: APC BR900GI 540 Watts /900 VA.
However, if I combine my two systems I'd probably buy:
Monitor: Downsize from 2x 23" IPS to 1x 4K or 1x 21:9? - I am undecided.
Case: One of the new Fractal cases with USB 3.0/C on the front.
- I would like an SFF or mATX case but I can't find a decent one... I don't want a window or anything.
I have no idea on what Motherboard, CPU (I have an i7 3820 atm in my main PC), RAM or Graphics card - should I wait until 2018/19?
I'm also looking for a quality 2.1 speaker system as I'm thinking of getting rid of my 5.1 surround sound system.
Any and all help is very much appreciated
Thank you