Just make sure you get a SSD if you run multiple instances of games. Unless TF2 and CS:S will also use the new steamcmd, it is a big hit on io performance. (steamcmd only changes what is "changed" as far as i can tell it wont check the whole instance again on update) depending on how many machines you get i actually put most games from tf2 on 1 server, and cs:go for example on another server. If a update is coming it wont have impact on the other servers (think of 10 servers restarting because of a gameupdate which crashes the server making it grind to a halt)
2012/8/23 [#OMEGA] - K2 <[email protected]> > I have to agree with this suggestion. Btw you can also choose a > desktop-grade CPU; so far it seems they are just as good as the Xeon > Counterparts for running gameservers. > > As a rule of thumb, I'd go for recent-generation Intel CPUs with high clock > speeds. > AMD CPUs seem to work poorly with SRCDS as they are lacking the > "horsepower" > per core, especially if you intend to run servers with a large number of > slots this can be a problem. > > Also I want to note here that depending on your location, renting a server > may be cheaper - especially in the EU. I can see why you would want > ownership of the hardware, but in the case the price point also matters, > you > may be better off with a rented server. In the US however I found the > prices > to be more steep making colo much more attractive. > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von Lane > Eckley > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 23. August 2012 14:26 > An: Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list > Betreff: Re: [hlds_linux] New server, CPU of choise? > > Hi Saint, > > I would highly suggest the E3-1245v2 or E3-1270v2 - the E3-1245 v2 is > about your best bang for your buck, but they seem to be out of stock often > and the E3-1270v2 is the perfect alternative, about 50 bucks more roughly. > > Passmark - http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php > > Pair that with 16GB RAM (they support a total of 32GB, but for the games > you listed you will likely run out of CPU before you use all 16GB) > > As long as you don’t need much HDD space, grab a nice Samsung SSD for > about $150 and you will have an awesome machine for under $1k. > > I would also suggest grabbing a nice 1U Supermicro so you have the IPMI > (KVM + Virtual Media) - you can get a half depth barebone like this: > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816101384 > > The E3s are also light on power which will come in handy when you colo. > > Lane Eckley > Operations Manager > Hypernia Hosting Corp. > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > Email: [email protected] > Desk: 1.305.390.2124 > Desk (Toll Free USA): 1.800.284.6978 ext. 600 > Cell: 1.305.308.0526 > Skype: leckley01 > Web: www.hypernia.com > > Confidentiality Note: The information contained in this transmission is > legally privileged and confidential, intended only for the use of the > individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the > intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, > distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > Thank you! > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Saint K. > Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:13 AM > To: Half-Life dedicated Linux server mailing list > Subject: [hlds_linux] New server, CPU of choise? > > Hi, > > I am looking into buying a new server (we colo our servers, so own the > hardware). > > Now it's been 3 years ago we last bought new machines so I am completely > stuck in my research. I am really curious to know what the CPU of choice > is here with people who own their *own* hardware and what you manage to > run off these CPU's. > > Our current servers exist of Xeon CPU's, however, I am told that TF2/CSGO > etc. servers run just as good off, for example, i7 CPU's. > > Please share your experiences with me! > > Cheers, > > Saint K. > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux > _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
