gshlomi Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi. Long time user of unRaid, I want to build an unRaid server that will be able to run a VM to replace my current desktop (i7-920, 24GB ram, R9 290x, Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5). The server will also run Plex (with transcoding) and CrashPlan, probably directly and not VMed/Dockerized (still open for suggestions). I'm considering using an AMD FX-8350/FX-9370 on a Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 with 32GB... I'll be happy for any advice about the processors and the motherboard, as I've been a long time Intel user, but don't think Intel can compete in the performance/price ratio... ps - AFAIK, unRaid is going to the KVM solution. Is there a reason to go with XEN instead? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment
jonp Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi. Long time user of unRaid, I want to build an unRaid server that will be able to run a VM to replace my current desktop (i7-920, 24GB ram, R9 290x, Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5). The server will also run Plex (with transcoding) and CrashPlan, probably directly and not VMed/Dockerized (still open for suggestions). I'm considering using an AMD FX-8350/FX-9370 on a Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 with 32GB... I'll be happy for any advice about the processors and the motherboard, as I've been a long time Intel user, but don't think Intel can compete in the performance/price ratio... ps - AFAIK, unRaid is going to the KVM solution. Is there a reason to go with XEN instead? thanks in advance We've had some challenges with amd cards on KVM, but we are still looking at it. The issues may be solvable. Quote Link to comment
gshlomi Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 So I should look into XEN? I thought I saw somewhere in the forums you guys have chosen to focus on KVM, not XEN, but I might be mistaken. Quote Link to comment
gshlomi Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 As for the hardware aspect - opened a new thread over the Hardware section http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=35972.0 Just need information about the virtualization support planned for unRaid and will this hardware combination will be fit. Quote Link to comment
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