Laptop for running Virtual machines

[Tim_161]

Hi I'm looking to run 4 VM's for basic spreadsheets and web browsing
possibly some video slots. What's the minimum spec I would need in terms of

RAM
Processor generation
Processor architecture

Do I need a Dual or Quad core processor?

Thanks in advance.

 

[USAFRet]

1. Budget?
2. Quad core (all else being equal)
3. Lots and lots of RAM. 4 VM's simultaneously would indicate 32GB RAM.

 

[Tim_161]

1. Budget?
2. Quad core (all else being equal)
3. Lots and lots of RAM. 4 VM's simultaneously would indicate 32GB RAM.

I was hoping for under £1000 don't mind recon or grade A used.
Is a quad essential?

Not too many machines with 32gb standard and upgrading from 16gb looks to be over £200

If I wasn't to run simultainously would I get away with 16gb.

Thanks for your answer

 

[USAFRet]

For the RAM, each VM, and the host, needs its own chunk of RAM. Devote 4GB to each, and 16GB goes away rather quickly.

All depends on exactly what OS and applications are running.
Here is my 32GB system, running simultaneous 4VM's.

Win 10 Pro, Server2016, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and the host Win 10 Pro.
Out of 32GB, 10GB spare.


And yes, you need a good CPU. Mine is an i7-4790k.

 

[Tim_161]

For the RAM, each VM, and the host, needs its own chunk of RAM. Devote 4GB to each, and 16GB goes away rather quickly.

All depends on exactly what OS and applications are running.
Here is my 32GB system, running simultaneous 4VM's.

Win 10 Pro, Server2016, Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and the host Win 10 Pro.
Out of 32GB, 10GB spare.


And yes, you need a good CPU. Mine is an i7-4790k.[/

Thanks my heart was saying 16gb my head 32gb.

Do you think I can get what I need for £1000?

Thanks Tim

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks my heart was saying 16gb my head 32gb.

Do you think I can get what I need for £1000?

Thanks Tim

I'm not much on specific laptop models. 1,000 quid might be tough.
But look around, see what you can find in your market and budget.

Then we can pick them apart...

 

[Tim_161]

hey whats the earliest generation I7 I should consider?

 

[Tim_161]

How would a i7 4810MQ run ?

To old?

 

[USAFRet]

hey whats the earliest generation I7 I should consider?

My image above is on a i7-4790k. 4th gen.
I wouldn't go any older than that.

 

[USAFRet]

How would a i7 4810MQ run ?

To old?

That would be fine.

 

[Tim_161]

How would a i7 4810MQ run ?

To old?

That would be fine.

So maybe this

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pristine-HP-ZBook-15-G2-Laptop-i7-4810MQ-NVIDIA-32GB-Ram-500GB-SSD-Win-10-Pro-/122517994495?hash=item1c86a43bff:g:xeIAAOSwkShY~yFa#shpCntId

 

[USAFRet]

How would a i7 4810MQ run ?

To old?

That would be fine.

So maybe this

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pristine-HP-ZBook-15-G2-Laptop-i7-4810MQ-NVIDIA-32GB-Ram-500GB-SSD-Win-10-Pro-/122517994495?hash=item1c86a43bff:g:xeIAAOSwkShY~yFa#shpCntId

That would probably work.

The only caution I might see is the drive space.
4 VMs = 5 actual OS's.
500GB might get rather slim, depending on what OS and what you are doing with them.

Easily changed, though.

 

[Tim_161]

How would a i7 4810MQ run ?

To old?

That would be fine.

So maybe this

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pristine-HP-ZBook-15-G2-Laptop-i7-4810MQ-NVIDIA-32GB-Ram-500GB-SSD-Win-10-Pro-/122517994495?hash=item1c86a43bff:g:xeIAAOSwkShY~yFa#shpCntId

That would probably work.

The only caution I might see is the drive space.
4 VMs = 5 actual OS's.
500GB might get rather slim, depending on what OS and what you are doing with them.

Easily changed, though.

I've gone for it thanks for your help
Tim