Playing games in a virtual machine and on the main system using a single GPU
Playing games in a virtual machine and on the main system using a single GPU
Focusing on the main idea, we're exploring a setup where two people play the same game together on different monitors. We're considering virtualization but questioning GPU compatibility between operating systems. If feasible, we'd like suggestions for suitable software.
Intel's latest integrated graphics cards are designed for consumer devices, yet their performance would be disappointing. For NVIDIA and AMD users, professional-grade cards like Quadros and Radeon Pro would be necessary.
This would definitely require significant effort. A hypervisor and two separate Windows installations would be necessary to achieve near-native performance. You wouldn't just be able to run a VM on Windows and have another Windows machine; the system doesn't support hardware passthrough. If you try a Linux host, it introduces its own challenges. Even then, setting it up properly is not simple, and even experienced Linux users would find hardware passthrough complex.
It's frustrating getting games to run smoothly on a VM. I'm using VMware Workstation, which works fine for Eve Online, but it varies depending on the game. You might need to experiment with different VM and OS versions before you discover what works best. It's possible, but it's definitely a hassle. Avoid Oracle VirtualBox for gaming—it doesn't perform well.