For the i3-3220, i5-2400s and i7-2600 processors, consider matching each to a task that suits their performance levels.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop For the i3-3220, i5-2400s and i7-2600 processors, consider matching each to a task that suits their performance levels.

TacoAmelia
Junior Member

02-20-2018, 02:11 AM

Hi everyone, I'm planning to assemble three PCs using three CPUs. My goals are to set up an unraid NAS server, some docking stations, virtual machines, a budget gaming rig, and a dedicated machine for copying DVDs to the NAS. Right now I'm considering i7-2600 Gaming, i5-2400, and i3-3220. None of these are top-tier, but I can't afford better replacements yet. I'm using them as best as possible in the meantime. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

TacoAmelia

02-20-2018, 02:11 AM #1

mahian
Junior Member

03-13-2018, 10:00 AM

These choices fit perfectly with your needs. i5s excel in gaming, while i7s handle demanding tasks like servers. i3s work well for everyday activities such as transferring files to a RAID server. Let me know if this helps.

mahian

03-13-2018, 10:00 AM #2

BossTiger3215
Junior Member

03-13-2018, 02:18 PM

If you're aiming for newer titles, change the gaming and server CPUs accordingly. Otherwise, this approach works best.

BossTiger3215

03-13-2018, 02:18 PM #3

If you're aiming for newer titles, change the gaming and server CPUs accordingly. Otherwise, this approach works best.

Connecticut
Junior Member

03-14-2018, 11:20 AM

Thanks in advance, partner. Appreciate your support.

Connecticut

03-14-2018, 11:20 AM #4

Thanks in advance, partner. Appreciate your support.

Chester09
Senior Member

491

03-18-2018, 09:00 AM

Could the I5 handle that setup as a non-Ubuntu CPU while supporting VMs and a Plex server container?

Chester09

03-18-2018, 09:00 AM #5

Could the I5 handle that setup as a non-Ubuntu CPU while supporting VMs and a Plex server container?

julien190901
Member

192

03-25-2018, 08:38 AM

Calculate the virtual cores by dividing the physical cores by the performance factor.

julien190901

03-25-2018, 08:38 AM #6

Calculate the virtual cores by dividing the physical cores by the performance factor.

GGlobato
Member

176

03-25-2018, 04:03 PM

Everything depends on your actions within each VM. And the number of Plex streams you have.

GGlobato

03-25-2018, 04:03 PM #7

Everything depends on your actions within each VM. And the number of Plex streams you have.

hinton2005
Junior Member

03-25-2018, 05:28 PM

The situation might be good for around five viewers. These aren't limited to 1080p since they'll appear on laptops. Virtual machines—PiHole—are in use, but other details are still unclear.

hinton2005

03-25-2018, 05:28 PM #8

The situation might be good for around five viewers. These aren't limited to 1080p since they'll appear on laptops. Virtual machines—PiHole—are in use, but other details are still unclear.

trixie2303
Junior Member

03-25-2018, 05:45 PM

i7 processors are better for virtual machines due to their Hyper-Threading features. It’s really tough to run VMs without the additional four threads. I know it, working with a Core i5-4440 at 3.20Ghz with four cores and four threads is quite slow for virtual environments. Have a great day!

trixie2303

03-25-2018, 05:45 PM #9

DingbatPlayzMC
Senior Member

425

03-26-2018, 01:44 AM

#10

All decisions come down to your actions. So far, I think the i5 would work well.

DingbatPlayzMC

03-26-2018, 01:44 AM #10

All decisions come down to your actions. So far, I think the i5 would work well.