Should You Use VMs or Containers on a Low-Spec Proxmox Server?

Are you trying to run Plex, an ARR stack, and a Minecraft server on a low-spec Proxmox machine? The beginner homelab dream often hits a wall when you only have a 4-core CPU and limited RAM . When hardware is restricted, every decision matters, and the biggest question is whether to use Virtual Machines (VMs) or Linux Containers (LXCs) . In this video, we explore why containers are usually the best choice for modest setups . Because containers share the host kernel, they skip the heavy overhead of running a full operating system for every service . While VMs offer better isolation , their dedicated memory requirements will quickly drain a 12GB server . We also discuss why Minecraft is your biggest RAM hog , why direct-play Plex is crucial without a GPU , and why smart container architecture beats dangerous system tweaks . #Proxmox #Homelab #LXC #VirtualMachines #Plex #MinecraftServer #TechTips