Hello, It's great that you're setting up a VM for Minecraft, especially if it's the free version. To assess performance bottlenecks and evaluate non-GPU hosting, you'll primarily need a robust CPU and sufficient RAM, which it sounds like you have covered. As for network and graphical resources, Minecraft (free or not) isn't overly demanding, so a decent network connection and integrated graphics should be sufficient. However, ensuring low latency and optimizing your server for multiplayer experiences might be more critical for a smooth gameplay experience. Enjoy your Minecraft adventures! Best regards.