Linux, virtual machines and gaming
Linux, virtual machines and gaming
I've observed the 2-in-1 virtualization and 7-in-1 gaming configurations. Would you like me to explore a similar setup with your GB-BNi7HG6-1060 graphics card and an external docking station for a second video card? I believe you'll need at least two video cards to achieve this. You might consider using the docking station's HDMI output for the host operating system, while the NVIDIA 1060 handles the virtualized guest running Windows 7/10 via pass-through 3D. I'm aiming for a Linux host (Ubuntu 16+) and a Windows 7-10 guest environment. You've already verified that the system supports VT-x and VT-d.
This build aims to achieve a specific goal, though the exact objective isn't detailed here. It focuses on creating something tailored for its intended function.
Mainly used at home with occasional portable needs. Suitable for running Windows 7/10 for business when required, plus games on demand. Favor Linux as the host for better performance, stability, and security. A laptop isn’t ideal since I require a 23" monitor (this is clear).
Mainly used at home with occasional portable needs. Suitable for running Windows 7/10 for business when required, plus games on demand. Favor Linux as the host for better performance, stability, and security. A laptop isn’t ideal since I require a 23" monitor (this is clear).
For unRAID to function properly, you'll require an additional GPU. One for unRAID and two for the virtual machines.
I’d verify the hardware supports GPU passthrough; it seems important for unRAID but not all setups require it. Some configurations need particular motherboards, and I’m not finding confirmation about motherboard compatibility. In my view, dual booting might be simpler.
I've been researching further and noticed Displaylink compatible docking stations with USB-C and HDMI (1.4/2) or Displayport outputs are now available. A newer driver for Displaylink supports Linux, and I plan to test it once I acquire some hardware. Regarding virtualization tools, I might need to use QEMU combined with virt-io—though I'm confident virtualization will function. Ongoing experimentation is taking place. USB-C to HDMI adapters are currently priced around $85.