$1000 Computer for Heavy Virtual Machine Workload

[thefirstguy]

Hello. I am planning to build a computer for server VM uses. I will be simultaneously running 6-7 VMs at once. Therefore, I need a computer with a lot of and fast RAM. I have already tested that 16 GB RAM is not enough. SSD required for heavy read and writes too. CPU will be an afterthought since my tasks will not be really CPU-intensive. I DO NOT NEED GPU. Please recommend the best components for this type of build.

 

[-HH-]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($218.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($123.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($123.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PNY Quadro K2200 4GB Video Card ($410.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1354.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-30 04:50 EDT-0400

This is where I'm being lead to. There is a professional GPU in there if you need there to be. There is 4x8gb RAM which should be enough, you could take an i7 4790K (which I would advise) over the i5 due to hyper threading and other bits. Personally though for the money the build I suggested is fine

 

[thefirstguy]

Well sorry but I don't need GPUs. I need to max out the money without the GPU. I am happy with the Memory and Storage, but maybe a better CPU. Thanks! Also, budget is precisely $1000

 

[-HH-]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12LS_BK 53.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($123.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($123.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.75 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1041.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-30 05:06 EDT-0400

This is as Tight as I would like to go. You can take the stock cooler if you want I just prefer a stable cooler that is better. The i7 should help some what but I still think the original build would better you.

 

[thefirstguy]

Thanks

 

[-HH-]

Anytime.

You may have to go into BIOS to switch the RAM to 1866 mhz but it's easy, especially with the ASUS Bios.