I’m sending the below mail to Aria; anything I’ve forgotten? I’m basically looking for a desktop-format box with plenty of RAM and CPU to run VMs and use for word processing, DTP etc. I’d like it to be quiet most of the time, but be able to deal with multiple VMs when the occasion calls for it.
I’m wondering if you can help me. I am looking to buy a new desktop system. I have particular requirements which don’t seem to be met by your pre-built systems, but I’m not confident about trying to match components for a working system.
Basically, I’m looking for a desktop machine which I will be using as a sort of home server. I won’t be using it for gaming. I’m a network admin and will be using virtual machines to experiment with different setups.
- Mininum quad core CPU (or 2 dual-core) with hardware-accelerated virtualisation (VT)
- Min. 8GB RAM, upgradeable to 16 or 32GB
- No hard disks (I have these already)
- Intelligent power-saving including PSU
- Multiple on-board SATA 2 connectors
- On-board ethernet
- Intel on-board graphics
- 22″ or 24″ 1920×1080 monitor
- Ergonomic keyboard (wired)
- Mouse (wired)
Can you recommend a system or set of components that would meet these requirements?
