Virtualization box for testing

[Beachnative]

I'm looking for a low cost soultion to build a server for testing out different virtualization softwares like VMware, Hyper V, etc to set up a lab. I d like to be able to run 3 servers and 4 work stations. All on a Microsoft platform, servers running 2008 R2, Server 2012 and Win7Ult and Win 8.Id like to keep the budget at $800 - 1000 or less if possible.........Any suggestions?


I just saw this:

http://stores.tomshardware.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=1077190715/#tab=details
AMD FX-8350 Octo-Core Processor

4 GHz, 8 MB L2 Cache, 8 MB L3 Cache, Socket AM3+ - MPN: FD8350FRHKBOX See Product Details


$193.79 - $227.94


And thought here is a great start!!!!

 

[AMD Radeon]

maybe you arent familiar with this CPU, but it is quite popular in toms member and can be A great alternative

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117286&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

similar with i7 with no onboard GPU and no OC ability. suitable for professional/server work