Config for heavy multitasking and Qemu virtual machine

Chris Chan · 03-02-2006, 10:20 PM

Currently running Qemu on my primary box (in sig), it results in a slight slowdown when multitasking heavily (kmeleon, qemu, itunes, msn messenger, yahoo msgr, AOL). I'm looking for a config that will allow me to run Qemu fast, and even include multiple Qemu sessions.

What I've figured out so far:
LGA775 Intel P4 HT 3.2GHz or so w/Vanderpool
Dual head video card
Chieftec Dragon aluminium case
400w PSU with 18+19 amp +12v
1GB+ DDR2

Specific component recommends? TIA

PS: I'm posting this from a Qemu virtual machine running Knoppix, so Qemu is at least fast enough for that (:

Viking · 03-02-2006, 11:03 PM

is that for linux ?

Jet · 03-02-2006, 11:32 PM

get a dual core processor, like the Intel 920, or the AMD X2 3800+. They will do what you want. DON'T get the 820.

Chris Chan · 03-03-2006, 12:13 AM

@Viking: The PC will run WinXP Home as host OS, several flavours of linux as guest OS's in Qemu.
@Jet; Why not to get the 820? What's the difference between it and the 920?

Jet · 03-03-2006, 02:33 AM

Don't get the 820. Here's why:

My 820 runs at 48c idle and 65c+ load on speedfan. I have a Zalman 7700Al-Cu cooler. The thing's huge!

The 920 is supposed to be a LOT cooler, making it possible for overclocking without getting watercooling.

The only reason to get an 820 is if you get a GOOD deal. I got mine off of ebay for 325 with a $135 intel mobo, Xp Pro, the 820 proc, and adobe photoshop elements. and premere elements. So yea, that would be the only reason. (that was before the 920, when the 820 was $245

EDIT: what's your budget?

**ceewi1** · 03-03-2006, 10:06 AM

The 820 isn't bad for it's price, i'd certainly rather have that than a similarly priced single core CPU (at least for a work related machine). As Jet said, what's your budget? If you haven't already, take a look at Computer Specs 101 for some suggestions.

rahving · 03-03-2006, 10:24 AM

Jet, IYO the 820 doesn't seem right for you, but that doesn't mean it isn't for anyone else. Yeah, you like cool components and love overclocking right? Well maybe this guy doesn't oc.

Chris Chan · 03-03-2006, 02:13 PM

I do OC actually, and I'm a quiet freak so the 820 is not for me. Budget: Dunno, depends on what I get for my birthday.

tweaker · 03-03-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahving

Jet, IYO the 820 doesn't seem right for you, but that doesn't mean it isn't for anyone else. Yeah, you like cool components and love overclocking right? Well maybe this guy doesn't oc.

Exactly, my chip is faster than Jets, still it runs cooler. Thinking you absolutely need water to oc these chips is silly. Sure it helps, just like with any other chip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Chan

I do OC actually, and I'm a quiet freak so the 820 is not for me. Budget: Dunno, depends on what I get for my birthday.

Then the 920 will be better obviously but also more expensive, post back with a budget.

03-02-2006, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	Config for heavy multitasking and Qemu virtual machine Currently running Qemu on my primary box (in sig), it results in a slight slowdown when multitasking heavily (kmeleon, qemu, itunes, msn messenger, yahoo msgr, AOL). I'm looking for a config that will allow me to run Qemu fast, and even include multiple Qemu sessions. What I've figured out so far: LGA775 Intel P4 HT 3.2GHz or so w/Vanderpool Dual head video card Chieftec Dragon aluminium case 400w PSU with 18+19 amp +12v 1GB+ DDR2 Specific component recommends? TIA PS: I'm posting this from a Qemu virtual machine running Knoppix, so Qemu is at least fast enough for that (: __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

03-02-2006, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,367	get a dual core processor, like the Intel 920, or the AMD X2 3800+. They will do what you want. DON'T get the 820. __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/160GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/1TB My Book Pro http://flickr.com/photos/levitening/

03-03-2006, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	@Viking: The PC will run WinXP Home as host OS, several flavours of linux as guest OS's in Qemu. @Jet; Why not to get the 820? What's the difference between it and the 920? __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

03-03-2006, 02:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,367	Don't get the 820. Here's why: My 820 runs at 48c idle and 65c+ load on speedfan. I have a Zalman 7700Al-Cu cooler. The thing's huge! The 920 is supposed to be a LOT cooler, making it possible for overclocking without getting watercooling. The only reason to get an 820 is if you get a GOOD deal. I got mine off of ebay for 325 with a $135 intel mobo, Xp Pro, the 820 proc, and adobe photoshop elements. and premere elements. So yea, that would be the only reason. (that was before the 920, when the 820 was $245 EDIT: what's your budget? __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/160GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/1TB My Book Pro http://flickr.com/photos/levitening/

03-03-2006, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,348	The 820 isn't bad for it's price, i'd certainly rather have that than a similarly priced single core CPU (at least for a work related machine). As Jet said, what's your budget? If you haven't already, take a look at Computer Specs 101 for some suggestions. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

03-02-2006, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Viking Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east coast Posts: 392	is that for linux ?

03-03-2006, 10:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
rahving Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 195	Jet, IYO the 820 doesn't seem right for you, but that doesn't mean it isn't for anyone else. Yeah, you like cool components and love overclocking right? Well maybe this guy doesn't oc.

03-03-2006, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	I do OC actually, and I'm a quiet freak so the 820 is not for me. Budget: Dunno, depends on what I get for my birthday. __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

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