| Setting | VMware | VirtualBox | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Enable 3D acceleration (set vram to 2GB) | Enable 3D & 2D acceleration, set vram to 256MB | | CPU | 2 sockets, 2 cores each (total 4) | Execution cap: 100%, Paravirtualization: Default | | Disk | Use .vmdk flat (pre-allocated) | Use .vmdk (do not convert to VDI) | | Network | VMXNET3 (for gigabit speeds) | Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop |
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Match the hash against the uploader’s post. If no hash is given, it’s a red flag. | Setting | VMware | VirtualBox | |