Gaming server build

[DTM450]

Hi guys

 

I want to build a gaming server but I have no clue on what specs I would need for it, can anyone give me some insight into this

 

things I plan on using this for 

 

gmod, minecraft, don't starve together, some other games as well

teamspeak

possibly a website

maybe use it to store photos and music

[CtW]

In regards to games, if you are serious about hosting a server (i'm talking 24/7 operation and a significant amount of people) you should just invest in a hosting service. If you really have to have the server(s) running on your own hardware, an Intel Xeon E3 processor, 16-32 gigs of RAM, any cheap 1150 board that supports all the C266 chipset, and a couple of TB of storage should be fine for hosting 50+ people on a minecraft server and a website. It really depends on how much usage this server is going to get.

 

Honestly though, you really should just use hosting services of some kind. Paying a small fee per month for absolutely everything is much more cost effective than dropping $500+ on a new server that may see limited usage.

[DTM450]

ok though I may bump up the ram so I can run one of the more heavily modded packs of mc.

 

granted I could pay for a server but I would rather pay to own rather than rent

[HmmR]

ok though I may bump up the ram so I can run one of the more heavily modded packs of mc.

 

granted I could pay for a server but I would rather pay to own rather than rent

i think when the gtx titan x u can run 800 people

[RedSphyxis]

granted I could pay for a server but I would rather pay to own rather than rent

Judging by that you obviously don't know what 24/7 operation is like to your electricity bill. When there's a blackout or even a small downtime can literally be a huge blow to your REP as a server. Not to mention running Consumer grade products 24/7 can easily decrease lifespan by huge margin. for short upkeep for this kind of thing is not worth it unless you have commercial grade equipment and backup power/parts.

 

It's still better to go for a hosting service. They'll have Commercial grade equipment tested to take on 24/7 operations under heavy loads.

[DTM450]

Judging by that you obviously don't know what 24/7 operation is like to your electricity bill. When there's a blackout or even a small downtime can literally be a huge blow to your REP as a server. Not to mention running Consumer grade products 24/7 can easily decrease lifespan by huge margin. for short upkeep for this kind of thing is not worth it unless you have commercial grade equipment and backup power/parts.

 

It's still better to go for a hosting service. They'll have Commercial grade equipment tested to take on 24/7 operations under heavy loads.

true but atm I'm not hosting for everyone just my friends.