Linux and Windows compatibility with KVM?
Linux and Windows compatibility with KVM?
Thank you for the note. I’m new to KVM and don’t have much background in it.
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- Several games and software aren't officially compatible with Linux. This doesn't prevent using WineHQ, though. At the moment, I'm not in a position to test it, but I plan to revisit later.
- The software I currently possess includes ImgBurn Magix Video Deluxe 2016, MSI Afterburner, Samsung Magician, Overwatch, Assassins' Creed 2 (version 9.0), BioShock (version 9.0c), BioShock 2 (version 9.0c), Call of Juarez Gunslinger (version 9.0c/10), Dishonored, The Evil Within, Hitman: Absolution, Sniper Elite 3, Sniper: Ghost Warrior, Styx: Master of Shadows, Portal, Alan Wake, Antichamber, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, Sleeping Dogs, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Worms Revolution Games, Rise of the Tom Raider, DmC: Devil May Cry, Doom (via Vulkan), Machinarium, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma, Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, Dishonored 2 The Bunker, Inside, Thumper, Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, Superhot, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Valiant Hearts: The Great War.
Currently I'm unsure whether to experiment with gaming on Linux or stick with Windows. The issue is that if I choose Linux, it offers a stronger GPU (I can't afford two top-tier ones), so if a new title isn't compatible, I won't be able to play it with the weaker hardware.
Linux offers a cohesive collection known as "libvirt" that streamlines virtualization and emulation tasks using KVM/QEMU. With intuitive interfaces such as "virt-manager" or "Gnome Boxes," understanding the core principles becomes more accessible for newcomers. While leveraging advanced GPU features through passthrough can be useful, it doesn’t guarantee permanent integration. In practice, it’s often wiser to explore whether your needs are met or to consider alternative solutions available on Linux. Currently, numerous Steam games support Linux ports or run smoothly via Wine.
This refers to utilizing identical keyboard and mouse from the host to the guest environment.
These are the components I’m considering now (details may shift with further research):
- CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700X 3.4GHz, 8-core processor
- Cooler: Corsair H110i 113.0 CFM liquid cooler
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-AX370-GAMING 5 ATX AM4
- RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB, 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4-3000
- Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 SSD (Linux), Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB SSD (Windows)
- Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, 11GB AORUS, PCI-E 3.0
- Case: Corsair Carbide Clear 600C full tower (may vary)
- Power Supply: be quiet! DARK POWER PRO 11 750W, Platinum certified
Additional notes: Prices in Germany are high; USA offers similar parts for ~2200$, while Germany costs around 2400€.
After evaluating CPU choices, I still choose the Ryzen 7 1700X. The main reasons are: I favor the extra cores in this model line versus the i7-7700K, as I intend to host several virtual machines without any of them experiencing insufficient processing power. I’m okay with the slight drop in FPS that comes with Ryzen’s lower clock speed (typically around 4.1 GHz) compared to the i7-7700K (up to 4.5 GHz), since it’s not a significant issue. Raising the price by $80 for the 1800X over the 1700X doesn’t seem justified, especially because you can manually boost the 1700X to match its performance. Of course, I’ll miss out on AMD’s Precision Boost features, but I’m confident my cooling system will handle the workload.