Buying hardware for server

rexorrexor Join Date: 2012-10-22 Member: 163048Members
edited October 2012 in Server Discussion
Hello all,

I'm gona buy some hardware for my new server and since ns2 have release in a few days its time!

I'm gona host a server with 20 slot limit on it if this system can handel it? maybe more then 1 cause ns only use 1 core and this cpu has 4 cores so maybe 3.

I'm also gona use this server as a NAS for my local files but that wont interfere with the gaming servers.

I have a 250mbit fiber connection up and down.

Anything I should change? and if... why?

AMD vs INTEL for exampel?

processor: AMD-FX-4170 BE 4-Core 4.2GHZ 12MB socket AM3+
ram: 1600MHZ Corsair Vengence 32GB
Motherbord: ASUS M5A99X EVO 990X AM3+ ATX
HDD: INTEL 330 SERIES 2.5" 240GB SSD SATA/600 MLC 25NM RESELLER
PSU: 430W random brand dosent mater that much...

CPU cooling to make overclocking possible:
CORSAIR H70 CORE HYDRO SERIES LIQUID COOLING S-1155/1366/2011/AM3


Thanks for help guys

Best regards,

rexor
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  • CamronCamron Join Date: 2011-01-06 Member: 76356Members
    Here's a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOP500" target="_blank">list</a> of NS2 capable server hardware
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  • oldassgamersoldassgamers Join Date: 2011-02-02 Member: 80033Members, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited October 2012
    If you hosting for costumers that requires high quality then you need a seperate ssd disk for each server. So the current disk won't be overloaded when transfering files in windows. When disk is overloaded = tickrate drop.

    I RECOMMMEND intel processor instead of amd.

    A simpel setup for hosting 3 servers for costumers without getting tickrate drop based on ssd overload. Follow this example: 1 SSD 40gb för windows. Then adding 3 ssd 60gb för each dedicaded server. (Can explain more deeper on ts3 or pm message)

    Buy a cheap i5 2500k, and overlock it to 4.4ghz , there is alot of easy guide to follow.

    With cooling, corsair is very good. But i recommend you to choose corsair h80 instead.

    Once you've accomplished your pc, then buy a cheap licens from <b>brainless ugcc</b> for 1 year. Which give you full control of your gaming servers, high priority, autorestart function, and alot of more important function.

    Very important notice, about the modeboard you choose, what realtek or intel chipset for LAN. Intel is so much better then realtek. I recommend buying a cheap network card. example: Intel Pro/1000CT PCIe Desktop Adapter

    And if your not a fan of overclocking then there is a cool function on msi modeboard that overclock your cpu to 4ghz :)

    For more information, you may pm me or talk to me on my teamspeak 3 server.

    PS: in my homesite there is a full list of my server hardware, please note that some thing is "overkill" and are not efficient like 1000 powersupply :P But it's plantinum based, so i save tiny more energy cost.
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  • rexorrexor Join Date: 2012-10-22 Member: 163048Members
    Thank you for the input Oldassgamers!

    I'le contact you for sure when I got my server ready for installation for input and tips trix from a more experienced server hoste.

    Think I'm switching to intel also always preferred intel over amd anyway :-)

    Talk to you later and thanks again.

    regards, rexor
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  • syserrorsyserror Join Date: 2007-08-09 Member: 61840Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1994866:date=Oct 22 2012, 02:16 PM:name=Camron)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Camron @ Oct 22 2012, 02:16 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1994866"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Here's a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOP500" target="_blank">list</a> of NS2 capable server hardware<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    QFT! Except... they all run linux :'(
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  • ScardyBobScardyBob ScardyBob Join Date: 2009-11-25 Member: 69528Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    This thread on <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=121581" target="_blank">server specs</a> will give you an idea of typical requirements for high performing NS2 servers. The general trend is that it is all Intel using latest gen Sandy/Ivy Bridge processors (mostly i5/i7 or Xeon). More specifically, here are the specs of some of our Team156 servers:

    <b>Mid Tower Server</b>
    CPU: Intel i5 3570k @4.4Ghz
    MB: Asus P8Z77-V Pro
    RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866
    CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14
    PSU: PC Power and Cooling Silencer MK III 400W Modular
    Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Mid Tower
    Fans: 5xEvercool SFF-12 120mm
    OS: Windows Server 2008 R2

    <b>2U Rackmount Server</b>
    CPU: Intel i5 3570k @4.2Ghz
    MB: Asus P8Z68-V Pro/Gen3
    RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Redline 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1866
    CPU Cooler: Dynatron K666
    HDD: 2xWestern Digital WD Blue 500GB 7200RPM
    Case/PSU: Athena Power RM2U2026S60 2U Rackmount, 600W Power
    OS: Windows 2008 R2
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