Virtualize my PC?
Virtualize my PC?
Hi everyone, I've been considering setting up a NAS or IoT server. At first I thought about having one but realized my PC stays powered on all the time—24/7. Since I'm using it for gaming and work as a dual boot between Windows 10 and Ubuntu, I'm wondering if it's feasible to run Linux as the base system and then virtualize multiple VPS layers on top. For instance, a setup like: Base OS - 1c/2t - Always ON NAS IoT - 1c/2t - Always ON Windows/Ubuntu - 4c/8t - Launch different OS when needed. Right now I'm using older GPUs (AMD R7 250 and Nvidia GeForce 210) for a 3-monitor setup. Also, this plan has been in place for the past two years, and if it keeps working with current prices, it might be necessary to upgrade to a more powerful GPU like the 5700G soon.
I don't want a single file server. I also need a secure area for both systems. That's why I'd like to keep the NAS/IoT server separate from the Windows/Work VPS, ensuring stability in each space.
I personally woulnt but if you still want to, you can install proxmox on your bare metal, allocate the amount of hardware you want to a VM and passthough your graphics cards and peripherals so that you can use it. Proxmox requires you to have a device of sorts thats is connected to the same network as your way of controlling your hypervisor. FYI, this comes with a performance overhead (it can be minimal depending on what you plan on doing).