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Find a suitable option for virtual 2 gamers with a single CPU.

Find a suitable option for virtual 2 gamers with a single CPU.

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DaviThePlayer
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03-13-2017, 09:00 AM
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Hey everyone, Overwatch has been really popular around my dorm, but not everyone can join in. Often I have to step away and let friends play on my PC because their Macs can't handle it. We usually can't all play together. Recently I discovered a tool called Parsec that uses low latency streaming—similar to NVIDIA or Valve’s methods—to let lower-end devices run more powerful hardware remotely. It helps a bit, but it still feels like we’re missing something. I also saw 2 Gamers 1 CPU and thought UnRaid might be a solution, though I’m not sure if my setup fits. Here are the details:

PC parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k4d7NN
Price breakdown: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k4d7NN/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2GHz (3.2GHz Quad-Core) – $181.95 (Amazon)
Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM – $39.95 (Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 16GB DDR3-1600 ($130.99)
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP600 128GB SSD ($59.99)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB (3.5") ($49.99)
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB – $299 (est.)
Case: Sugo SG13B Mini ITX ($39.99)
Power supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W (80+ Gold)
Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM ($13.99)
Keyboard: Corsair K70
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired ($49.99)

Total cost: $566.84 (includes shipping, taxes, discounts)

I’m wondering if running Parsec alone is enough, or if we could share the GPU so a client laptop gets some performance. It’s a bit ambitious, but I thought it might be worth trying. Thanks for your help!
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DaviThePlayer
03-13-2017, 09:00 AM #1

Hey everyone, Overwatch has been really popular around my dorm, but not everyone can join in. Often I have to step away and let friends play on my PC because their Macs can't handle it. We usually can't all play together. Recently I discovered a tool called Parsec that uses low latency streaming—similar to NVIDIA or Valve’s methods—to let lower-end devices run more powerful hardware remotely. It helps a bit, but it still feels like we’re missing something. I also saw 2 Gamers 1 CPU and thought UnRaid might be a solution, though I’m not sure if my setup fits. Here are the details:

PC parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k4d7NN
Price breakdown: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k4d7NN/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 @ 3.2GHz (3.2GHz Quad-Core) – $181.95 (Amazon)
Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 33.8 CFM – $39.95 (Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B85M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 16GB DDR3-1600 ($130.99)
Storage: ADATA Premier Pro SP600 128GB SSD ($59.99)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB (3.5") ($49.99)
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB – $299 (est.)
Case: Sugo SG13B Mini ITX ($39.99)
Power supply: Cooler Master VSM 550W (80+ Gold)
Fan: Corsair SP120 57.2 CFM ($13.99)
Keyboard: Corsair K70
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired ($49.99)

Total cost: $566.84 (includes shipping, taxes, discounts)

I’m wondering if running Parsec alone is enough, or if we could share the GPU so a client laptop gets some performance. It’s a bit ambitious, but I thought it might be worth trying. Thanks for your help!

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isaiah186
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03-14-2017, 09:42 AM
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For two players at 60Hz, consider a Xeon 1231 v3 16 GB DDR3 1333 or 1600MHz ECC non-registered system. Use any motherboard supporting 2 x8 or x16 PCIe slots. Pair it with a 16GB SanDisk Cruzer for UnRAID, two 750 Ti or better CPUs for the VMs, and an affordable CPU for the Xeon. Assign four cores per VM (depending on your 64-bit OS), enabling GPU pass-through and allocating 6GB of RAM or scaling it dynamically.
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isaiah186
03-14-2017, 09:42 AM #2

For two players at 60Hz, consider a Xeon 1231 v3 16 GB DDR3 1333 or 1600MHz ECC non-registered system. Use any motherboard supporting 2 x8 or x16 PCIe slots. Pair it with a 16GB SanDisk Cruzer for UnRAID, two 750 Ti or better CPUs for the VMs, and an affordable CPU for the Xeon. Assign four cores per VM (depending on your 64-bit OS), enabling GPU pass-through and allocating 6GB of RAM or scaling it dynamically.

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Amtrak10
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03-14-2017, 03:22 PM
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You’d likely need two GPUs to run this, especially if you’re aiming for optimal performance.
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Amtrak10
03-14-2017, 03:22 PM #3

You’d likely need two GPUs to run this, especially if you’re aiming for optimal performance.

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Watzmoar
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03-16-2017, 02:29 PM
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To share a GPU with another person, you’ll require one per virtual machine. Since the Xeon model lacks an integrated graphics card, you’ll have to obtain an additional GPU—there are many affordable options available, often just a few dollars.
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Watzmoar
03-16-2017, 02:29 PM #4

To share a GPU with another person, you’ll require one per virtual machine. Since the Xeon model lacks an integrated graphics card, you’ll have to obtain an additional GPU—there are many affordable options available, often just a few dollars.

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Vapi
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03-16-2017, 04:09 PM
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Let me review your parts list—it seems you're working with a mini ITX PC, which might affect what's feasible.
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Vapi
03-16-2017, 04:09 PM #5

Let me review your parts list—it seems you're working with a mini ITX PC, which might affect what's feasible.

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