Server Host for Multiple Games

[Trionth]

Looking for any advice/recommendations for a server host. The goal is to be able to host a Minecraft server for a couple friends to play on and a Rust server simultaneously. Is this a bad idea?

[Xenexo]

I would use a cheap pc and hook it up to your network with port forwarding. If it's only just a couple friends then it's not that big of a deal. 

[WaggishOhio383]

I don't know anything about Rust servers, but if you just want the minecraft server for a few friends to play on, you shouldn't need to give it more than like 2-4gb of RAM. That should leave plenty enough space leftover for the Rust server if you have a decent computer. Small Minecraft servers don't create much strain at all. If you need any help or advice with getting the Minecraft server going, let me know. I've set up several small servers to play with my friends on, so I have some experience.

[SupaKomputa]

as long as the pc have enough power, it doesn't matter how much server you run at the same time.

[callmejaccob]

As someone who routinely hosts Minecraft servers and Undead servers, getting a 16GB RAM system with atleast a quad core (in the case of minecraft, clock speed is cared about more), and an SSD will be the most beneficial. Also make sure your pc has a static IP and you port forward your server so your friends can play. Also, make sure you have a decent upload speed of atleast 10 megabits per second. I recommend connecting the server to your router through ethernet or WiFi 5GHz. 

 

If you have a budget of ~$400 USD, Server Monkey has good machines that you can configure to your liking. Their prices seem fairly decent for the content they will give you. The Dell PowerEdge R510 is their cheapest Dell Server, and it may be what I purchase someday.