Suggestions for cheap VM box

[Troezar]

Currently running my two WFH VMs on the signature rig. I thought I might build a cheap system just to use for work. Any suggestions? Only running the usual office software, Teams etc. Currently uses about 20GB RAM and 2 cores per VM.

 

[Troezar]

2 cores per VM and 2 cores for background a cheap 6 core CPU like the 5600 and 32gb of memory.

How about a 5600g? I'd be running two monitors. Edit: beat me to it!

 

[Troezar]

@Troezar if you don't need a GPU then the 5600g should be enough with integrated graphics, something like this.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Six Core 3.9GHz (Socket AM4) APU with RX Vega Graphics - Retail (SKU: CP-3CW-AM) = £124.99
• 1 x MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi (AMD AM4) B550 Micro-ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-358-MS) = £129.95
• 1 x be quiet! System Power 9 600W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply **OEM NO BOX** (SKU: CA-13V-BQ) = £49.99
• 1 x Kolink Stronghold M Micro-ATX Case - Black Window (SKU: CA-068-KK) = £44.99
• 1 x Lexar Hades 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Dual/Quad Channel Kit (SKU: MY-018-LE) = £79.99
• 1 x WD Green SN350 480GB SSD SATA M.2 2280 Solid State Drive (WDS480G2G0C) (SKU: HD-598-WD) = £29.99

Total: £467.89 (includes delivery: £7.99)​

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That looks pretty good thanks, I could have on the motherboard too as I have a spare WiFi card. I also have a couple of spare cases too. Think I could get it down to about £380 or thereabouts.

 

[Troezar]

I'm going to take a slightly different direction (and maybe a bit late to reply)... can't link, competitor rules etc

What about a 'mini pc' like a MINIS FORUM Mini PC (easy one to find in google etc) or similar... just thinking that it's tiny size might be useful in terms of tucking it away out of the way etc. Little bit more expensive depending on specs but they're also more powerful if you go with the (assuming we stick amd) ryzen 6900hx model....there's cheaper versions too.

Actually there's a MINIS FORUM Venus Series UM773 Lite Mini PC Windows 11 Pro AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS up to 4.75GHz 32GB DDR5 512GB PCIe4.0 SSD AMD Radeon 680M Mini Computer, 2 x HDMI,1x USB4,5x USB ports,Wifi 6,BT5. 2 (you know where lol) with £130 off voucher at the minute.. costs £539.

That's a very good suggestion. I wasn't aware of these thanks.