On 3/28/2011 8:23 AM, Chris wrote:
Question for you all, i'm currently renting a xen VPS and hosting a 32
man server on it, it handles 28 players no problem but when we get
32/32 the FPS drops below the tickrate and ingame lag becomes apparent.
I'm considering two options:
1. Build a box and host it.
2. Find another provider.
Have you also talked with your host and asked them if another machine is
available that would have faster cores, and whether there is just a high
load on your current machine? They may be able to move you to different
hardware in order to accommodate your needs. Switching to another host
would be a bit of a crap-shoot unless they can guarantee that they will
give you a faster core than your machine has now (and preferably a
dedicated one).
I don't mind switching providers assuming I get the control I want, I
really want the OS to be Linux with SSH access. Anyone have any
suggestions? I'm currently paying $60/month.
If you can swallow it, Windows is worth a try. Generally, you'll get a
bit higher performance on Windows with Orangebox.
You might also try experimenting with the various threading/parallel
processing options in OB, if you have multiple virtual cores at your
disposal and haven't already.
Does your current Xen VPS use PV-on-HVM drivers? If not, switching to a
kernel that supports these will reduce network overhead, and could give
you a little bit of extra performance.
If i were to build a server what processor spec's would you recommend
to run a 32 man server on?
For future-proofing, ideally go for the fastest cores that you can get.
Server-wise, the Intel x34xx series of processors is a sweet spot right
now, in my experience offering better performance than the 55xx / 56xx
line at the same base clock, and would be closest to your current budget
(though any fast, fully dedicated machine is going to be pretty far
beyond what you pay now). As others have said, the x3460 and x3470 are
very good processors out of this line, and IMO the x3470 is the best
value right now.
If you don't mind holding off for a couple of months, server versions of
Sandy Bridge will also be released soon and offer even higher
performance at a similar price point (you're looking at between $1k and
$1.5k for a self-built 1u server).
-John
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