Configuring a Windows gaming virtual machine on Linux
Configuring a Windows gaming virtual machine on Linux
You can definitely run a QEMU VM on your Ryzen 5600X for gaming and Discord. It should work well for your needs, as it offers solid performance for those tasks. If you later decide to upgrade, a Ryzen 7 5800X would provide extra cores without much impact on current usage.
You know that setting up a single GPU pass-through can be extremely challenging, often outright unfeasible? It's odd how this feature performs better on Nvidia than AMD in Linux. If you're aiming for GPU pass-through, you'll need a second GPU. Without it, you must use a QEMU plugin to block the GPU from the host before sending it to the client. However, whether the GPU DRM module unlocks the card is highly unpredictable—it depends on the motherboard, GPU, and software working together. Even if someone else has the same card and it works, it doesn't guarantee success for you. It's a useful experiment to try, but don't rely on it.
I'm thinking about purchasing an affordable GPU for Linux just for browsing the web, listening to music, and relaxing with YouTube after a busy workday. I'm uncertain if a GTX 1660 and a GT 710 can function well together in one setup.
It seems the issue might not be limited to connecting everything to monitors. There could be other factors affecting integrated graphics on Linux, such as driver issues, system configuration, or hardware limitations. Using a dedicated GPU for the VM might help if the default setup isn't working.
Only certain AMD CPU designs with a 'G' at the end include built-in graphics.
It seems you're questioning whether Intel's approach makes sense. Yes, the F series CPUs are indeed the only ones without integrated graphics, which is a deliberate design choice.