Consider a CPU that matches your workload needs and supports Proxmox's performance requirements.
Consider a CPU that matches your workload needs and supports Proxmox's performance requirements.
I'm quite scattered here. After deciding I've found something, I quickly turn it into an opinion piece—it's not great. To be honest, I only know a bit about CPUs for virtualization, mainly that more cores help and having enough RAM is important. This is for a lab setup. I was thinking about running four Windows 10 VMs at a time for everyday use. Any ideas? I was considering a Ryzen 5900X recently. I want to stay under $350. Appreciate your help!
It’s not that complicated right now—currently hosting four 16-core servers on a R5 3600. You might want to check out the second-hand CPUs nearby. 5700G, 5700X, and 5800X models are pretty common.
The virtual machines are running smoothly with minimal CPU usage on their own, but certain applications could require additional processing power.
It's a bit tricky, but I've managed to get four things running on a basic computer—though they all seemed to perform similarly. For the lab, I don't have specific details about the resources used, so I'm making an educated guess. Assuming you're running Plex, Photoshop, and Docker together, that's a solid load. Let me know if you'd like more info!
Are these windows intended for everyday user use? If you're running Docker on Windows—especially to host Linux containers—it may run into problems. Photoshop requires a GPU and might not perform well in default setups like Proxmox. You'll likely need a 5950x/5900x display. What about the rest of your system?
It’s an unusual approach. Consider RAM, CPU, and motherboard as a single package and decide your overall budget. Some systems offer more affordable RAM options. Also, AM4 requires a GPU to display video on certain processors. What’s the total budget for the setup? How much storage and RAM will you require?