server

[Norcent]

What does a server computer do? does it just store photos, games, and everything cause instead of buying a server you could get a terrabyte for that.

 

[veg1992]

Actually The Opteron Is A Server Cpu, But Most Ppl Use It Normally As A Gaming Processor, Especially The 185

 

[Norcent]

I am talking about this kind of server

Newegg.com - HP ProLiant ML370 G5 Rack Dual Xeon 5150 2.67 GHz 4 GB DDR2 Servers - Retail

It wouldn't be good for gaming because of the graphics card. It don't have pci express either. What would a computer like that be good for?

 

[peterhuang913]

internet servering?

 

[Norcent]

ok, If i started a Counter Strike source server would i have to have a server?

 

[macdude425]

OK, you must understand that the word server, in the loosest terms, means a computer that hosts a file or resource and is accessed by other computers. Therefore, there is no set requirement, hardware-wise, for what a server must have.

So you could buy that thing, but is it really necessary? Unless you're going to be hosting like 100+ players at the same time, it really isn't. Get some A64, about a gig or two of RAM, and stick it with a good internet connection and that will do.

And yes, you'll need a server (or something that acts as a CS:S server) if you want to host CS:S games.

 

[Snake91839]

And yes, you'll need a server (or something that acts as a CS:S server) if you want to host CS:S games.

I would just rent a server if you're planning on hosting one on the internet.



If it's just a lanparty, that's different

 

[Norcent]

I have CS:S lanparties but i hate playing the game with my friends and i hate playing with bots. Its kind of hard to find a good server that has enough room for 3 players me and my friends, and hard to have a good ping on some of the servers too.

How do you rent a server? How much does renting a server cost?