To run VM (s), it not worth it. Your would be better off with another server fully populated with 4 Gig modules, which are about $168 per module , in pairs are still 1/3 the price of a single 8 gig, with a limit of 40 Gig on the mobo. If you go with the 8 Gig modules, you can run your VM, but your VM is handicapping your server anyway, so you might as well have two thoroughbred servers instead of one handicapped. Even if you must run a VM, the second server could focus most of it resouces on the VM.
I do not know you raid setup (drive specs look good), but if you go another unit, get the same drives, make sure you get a spare drive or two.
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Nice HOT machine!!!....
Dells price does not seem off the mark. Checked a few other suppliers, same or higher prices....
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To run VM (s), it not worth it. Your would be better off with another server fully populated with 4 Gig modules, which are about $168 per module , in pairs are still 1/3 the price of a single 8 gig, with a limit of 40 Gig on the mobo. If you go with the 8 Gig modules, you can run your VM, but your VM is handicapping your server anyway, so you might as well have two thoroughbred servers instead of one handicapped. Even if you must run a VM, the second server could focus most of it resouces on the VM.
I do not know you raid setup (drive specs look good), but if you go another unit, get the same drives, make sure you get a spare drive or two.