Hmm, maybe instead of 2 system you can now have one 8 core system that runs virtualization and your desktop? Now you have one power supply, less fans, ...
There is nothing inherently loud or power consuming about 8-way monstrosities. Do you remember Pentium IV or even Alpha (One of those things could heat up a room plenty well in the winter).
Unfortunately, you can't hide the loud, hot running monstrosity that you use for the heavy work under a staircase in the basement if you use it as a desktop.
There is nothing inherently loud or power consuming about 8-way monstrosities. Do you remember Pentium IV or even Alpha (One of those things could heat up a room plenty well in the winter).