Thanks TorqueDog!
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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
Why not just run Windows 8.1 Professional and use the built-in Hyper-V? It'll do all the stuff you already want with the benefit of not having to fight with compatibility issues because some games and drivers won't properly support a Server OS.
Then, get a Core i7 instead of a Xeon. And do not, under any circumstances, put a 5,400 RPM drive in that PC. 7,200 RPM minimum. It doesn't matter that you're going to put the OS partitions and OS VHDs on the SSD. You will notice it. I speak from experience.
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I think for some reason I had dismissed Windows 8 right off the bat, not being a fan of what I saw of the new interface and hearing all the criticism. But taking a look at 8.1 Pro, it sounds like it's much better so I will definitely be considering this, thanks.
I'll definitely go 7,200 RPM for the hard drive. A friend just told me the same thing, that 5,400 will be noticeable, even used as storage.
Regarding Core i7 vs Xeon... from what I've heard the Xeons have a slightly lower power draw (energy savings) with similar performance to the i7 ? Just wondering what the benefit of going with i7 would be?