Bulldozer Server Virtualization

[fastslip]

I just bought the bulldozer 1820 to use as a multipurpose server/workstation. I plan on running 4-8 virtual machines for number crunching, and as a file server/web server etc..

I don't plan on running it too intensively. And I wont need graphics because I will remote in.

What would the best board/chipset be in this case? I need something that wont die but a 990fx seems like overkill.

 

[alphaalphaalpha]

You could go for the 970 chipset if 990FX is more than you need.

 

[fastslip]

You could go for the 970 chipset if 990FX is more than you need.

I was thinking of going for 970 since I dont need the full graphics support of a 990 X or FX. But I've also heard the boards have a tendency to overheat with the BD 8120 if the board is too cheap and I don't want to risk that.

Most of the comments regarding this are in terms of graphics. So I'm wondering if there's any other reasons why you would get a 990fx over 970?

 

[alphaalphaalpha]

Well, 990FX has twice as many PCIe lanes, but I assumed you wouldn't use them if you don't even use a video card at all.

A bad 970 is a bad 970, but a bad 990FX is a bad 990FX. It depends on the board. You can check the reviews of boards sold on Newegg for users who use them in similar situations as you.

 

[fastslip]

Thats pretty much what I have ended up doing. I was just looking for a more academic solution. Thanks.

 

[alphaalphaalpha]

Your welcome.

 

[fastslip]

I went with sabertooth 990fx. Its relatively cheap and had the least problems I could find.