I have a self built mITX desktop computer with i5 3570K, 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM. I decided to build myself a NAS server with a i7-3537U, 8GB RAM on a laptop running OMV. So far the laptop is stable but I don't use my desktop that much and I was wondering if I can convert it into a multi purpose server. The idea is to run a NAS, Emby and Windows on the server. I checked a few solutions like XenServer and ESXi but none of those support my CPU.
My other option was to get a Dell T30 from the outlet store if the price drops down below $300.
1. Is it possible to do what I am looking for with virtualization?
2. What upgrades would I need?
3. I am better off with a server hardware?
My other option was to get a Dell T30 from the outlet store if the price drops down below $300.
1. Is it possible to do what I am looking for with virtualization?
2. What upgrades would I need?
3. I am better off with a server hardware?