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: hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com [mailto:hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com] 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 dont 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: l...@staff.hypernia.com 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: hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com [mailto:hlds_linux-boun...@list.valvesoftware.com] 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
