What to run VMware with ubuntu flawlessly

[Net]

Hello,

I have an

AMD 64 4000+
PC3200 1GB ram
320GB 7200rpm Sata II hard drive

I would like to run ubuntu, and other operating systems flawlessly. Right now it's pretty slow.

So I was thinking how much it would cost me to upgrade to a Q6600
any suggestions? Should I get a faster hard drive too. I would like to do it as cheep as possible.

 

[Mondoman]

Presumably vendor sites would be the place to look for prices. What aspects of Ubuntu do you find slow on your current system? I would think it would run Ubuntu pretty well.

 

[Net]

it's a bit slow because i'm running it on vmware in windows xp. i also run other operating system in vmware under windows xp. so 2 operating systems are running at the same time.

 

[myocardia]

You need more RAM, and more processor cores. And yes, the virtualization tech used in the Q6600, along with the extra 3 cores will help you tremendously.<< That's assuming you have the 2.4 Ghz single-core 4000, and not the 2.0 Ghz X2 4000.

 

[Net]

I would have to get a mobo, ram and the Q6600. How much would that run me. Oh an I would probably need a different heat sink. I have a 350W powersupply is that okay?

 

[BlueAcolyte]

If you don't have some beast of a graphics card, it should be ok... But depends on the power supply, I guess.

Hmm... Do you live near a micro center?

If Yes, they're dumping Q6600s for $200.

If not,

Q6600 $270
4GB DDR2-800 $80
Nvidia 630i board $70

And a better heatsink $20-40.

So about $450 total.