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06-02-2005, 07:47 AM #1WHT Addict
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UK Game Server Help
hey
i have a large clan in the game counterstrike: source and we were wondering about looking into getting a dedicated server, problem we have is that none of us no jack about how to setup, run or even get a dedicated server, we've just stuck to those rip of priced monthly rentals
what i would like to no:
1. how do we go about buying a server and getting it up and ready to use
2. what setups are needed to run the game
3. whats all this going to cost us (we live in the uk everything is high priced)
4. how do we managed it
were not looking to sell on the server to others this is purely to run 3-4 smaller games for us
Thanks
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06-02-2005, 08:01 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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http://www.srcds.com/
try taking a look at that
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06-02-2005, 08:19 AM #3WHT Addict
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thanks but your not going to fit an entire clan on my box with a 2.2meg connection
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06-02-2005, 09:13 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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what'd i miss?
ps high prices in the uk is a common misconception - have a shop around for a dedicated server im sure you'll find something that'll fit your needs quite happily
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06-02-2005, 12:22 PM #5Junior Guru
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Originally posted by TheGreat1
game2xs dont look too bad but there dedicated server prices are a little high of the spec.. well in my mind.
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06-02-2005, 01:11 PM #6WHT Addict
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there support is brill, its there servers that are alittle cheapy
also on the price, look how much they charge for a TS serverLast edited by 135791; 06-02-2005 at 01:14 PM.
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06-06-2005, 02:40 PM #7WHT Addict
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ok so ive been looking, someone sugested a VPS which is setup and we can use it but man it lags, so once we get cash back we'll be looking for a dedi again
http://order.1and1.co.uk/xml/order/S...op&__lf=Static
Middle On
this is what we have found so far, can only one suggest someone better. or no any problems with 1and1
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06-06-2005, 04:23 PM #8Web Hosting Master
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Don't touch 1&1 if you value your sanity - support is absolutely sh*te. Even phone support doesn't necessarily know what a website is, let alone admin a server.
If you want a recommendation, try asking at www.clook.net for a managed dedi. If not them, it may be worth asking at www.amard.com
Both are pretty decent companies offering managed servers for a decent price. You'll not match the US prices on UK soil, though - not on anything worth doing anything with.
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06-06-2005, 04:37 PM #9New Member
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are you only looking for UK offers, if you are also interested in EU offers (like in the Netherlands) I can help you
For the UK: I had a dedicated box from digitalservers.org ... the biggest issue with your own gameserver is the bandwidth I think.
Can you tell me what games you want to run on it and what you pay now?
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06-06-2005, 04:59 PM #10Carpe Diem
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Originally posted by leodavinci
are you only looking for UK offers, if you are also interested in EU offers (like in the Netherlands) I can help you
For the UK: I had a dedicated box from digitalservers.org ... the biggest issue with your own gameserver is the bandwidth I think.
Can you tell me what games you want to run on it and what you pay now?
I believe digitalservers.org rents their machines from coreix.com if I'm not mistaken. You might have better luck going to the source..
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06-06-2005, 05:51 PM #11WHT Addict
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we had an NL server before it lagged alot once we got alot of players on our servers
so far i have been quoted
P4 2.8GHz 800FSB HT
1,024 MB DDR RAM
80GB HDD
330GB Bandwidth
for £69 + VAT
and setup costs per usual
i dont need a managed server, is another thing i have some good friends in the gameserver selling business in the US that are helping me learn and helping set everything up
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06-06-2005, 06:56 PM #12Web Hosting Master
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Why does it have to be in the UK.
People in the gaming community seem obsessed by ping.
Personally, i notice no difference in playing on a server with 10ms ping and one with 150ms ping. I'm in the UK too.
A high ping (over 200ms-250ms) indicates network traffic.Andrew Thomas
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06-07-2005, 07:26 AM #13WHT Addict
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you mean you have never expierenceed lag or the elastic effect where you run alond then get swanged back, i once made it from one spawn to naother and got pulled ight back into a wall miles away
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06-07-2005, 08:51 AM #14Junior Guru
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To be honest it sounds to me like you do need a managed server from your original post. If your planning you using a linux server (which will be the cheapest option) then there is quite a gap between being able to setup a game server and being able to secure your box.
Any providers out of the London or manchester data centres should be able to provide you something that will meet these needs with a ping of approximatly 30-50ms for UK DSL connections. I'd reccomend trying Corenix or Poundhost if you really are looking for unmanged.
I think you also need to look at your bandwidth needs, how many servers (and what games) do you want to run on this box and therefore how much bandwidth do you need, there are several posts about calculating this around have a search.
Cheers
Jona
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06-07-2005, 12:02 PM #15Web Hosting Evangelist
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b33f.co.uk
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06-07-2005, 12:05 PM #16WHT Addict
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b33f suck and there suport sicke even more
as the the managed thing thats taken care of like i said ive got someone to do security and setup for me
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06-07-2005, 12:17 PM #17Managed Hosting Expert
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If you're looking for fully managed it's going to be expensive, what kind of money have you got to spend?
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06-07-2005, 01:06 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by 135791
you mean you have never expierenceed lag or the elastic effect where you run alond then get swanged back, i once made it from one spawn to naother and got pulled ight back into a wall miles away
Ping is not an idication of speed at all.
Servers with a ping higher than it should be (i.e a server in the UK from a UK with a ping above 100ms) is not right.
As long as the network is not congested, ping makes no difference.Andrew Thomas
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06-07-2005, 01:43 PM #19New Member
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I know some good DUTCH hosts with good connections to the UK for gaming... with lower prize then you stated before, lemme know if you are interested and I will give you urls
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06-07-2005, 02:11 PM #20WHT Addict
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yeh im interested do they have a test server?
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06-07-2005, 07:13 PM #21New Member
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Check out www.subshock.com got offers on dedicated servers and will fully manage for ya if you ask nice iv heard
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06-08-2005, 12:41 AM #22New Member
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www.xs-24.com
Example:
Processor: AMD Athlon 3000+ (64 bit)
Geheugen: 1024 MB DDR
Hardeschijf: 80 GB
250 GB traffic
for 65 euro p month excl vat
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz 1024MB MEM 80GB HD
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS
Plesk7 reloaded 100 domains
500 GB datatraffic
€ 49.95 p.mnd +VAT
http://www.opendomainregistry.net/form.php
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06-08-2005, 11:03 AM #23WHT Addict
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www.xs-24.com seems cool or would if it was in english
www.subshock.com seem very good and i would probly go with tme IF there was a wqay to contact them
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08-30-2005, 04:36 PM #24New Member
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Originally posted by X-Gaming
I believe digitalservers.org rents their machines from coreix.com if I'm not mistaken. You might have better luck going to the source..
Sorry X-Gaming you are mistaken, Digitalservers build all there own servers to our own gaming based specifications. We couldn't supply 3700 64 bit servers with 2Gb RAM for £105 p/m if we had to rent.
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08-31-2005, 05:25 AM #25Disabled
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If you are not so worried about having a fully managed server you may want to take a look at poundhost. I have dealt with them a few times before and personally have machines co-located with them. They have a specialist range of machines especially for running game servers that come with unmetered bandwidth. However if you are looking for a managed machine then poundhost probably is not your best solution.