Can i use this PC as 2 separate computers?

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VincentTHATW_kt

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Hello, the title may seem confusing but bare with me here. I was looking for a PC that could follow this guide:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/237498-44-users-computer-tutorial-simplified

so that me and my roommate could just have 1 PC instead of both spending tons of money separately to get a computer.

We could have went out and purchased parts to build our own PC, but we didn't have the time, effort or experience and didn't want to mess up. So we looked on line for good pre-builts and stumbled upon this:

http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/predator-model/UD.P01AA.377


which looked like it has the specs to work well with the guide above for 2 users on 1 PC, so the main question now is does the Predator have separate sound cards or slots to add sound cards so both me and my roommate would get separate sound, and will there be any other issues? Thanks.

Note: I know it would probably cost less if we went out and built our own PC's but as stated above we are just looking for a good rebuilt. Please do not comment below on why this is bad choice unless it's constructive.
 
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Oaklandmurphy
I'll listen to your comment and not go on a rant about how you could build the same machine for $600 cheaper.

If this machine is going to be used for anything other than simple desktop use (and judging by the specs I'd say that fairly likely) I'd strongly advise against trying to use the same machine with a vm, its just not practical and you will take a performance hit as well as increase input lag. It would really be more efficient if you buy (or build) 2 $1100 machines instead of one $2200 one. Unless you are very unlikely to be playing at the same time then this would just be more hassle than its worth if you ask me.

The predator also has a non-standard layout which will prevent you from installing an audiocard.
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I'll listen to your comment and not go on a rant about how you could build the same machine for $600 cheaper.

If this machine is going to be used for anything other than simple desktop use (and judging by the specs I'd say that fairly likely) I'd strongly advise against trying to use the same machine with a vm, its just not practical and you will take a performance hit as well as increase input lag. It would really be more efficient if you buy (or build) 2 $1100 machines instead of one $2200 one. Unless you are very unlikely to be playing at the same time then this would just be more hassle than its worth if you ask me.

The predator also has a non-standard layout which will prevent you from installing an audiocard.
 
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If you read that post in detail, what you will get is one PC running native, and one "PC" running inside VM. So, one user will be able to play games with the real GPU, while the other will be abpe to play Minesweeper/Minecraft-class games only.

On top of that - that second "PC" will still need separate Windows license.
 
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Ok thank you for your reply.
 
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