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12-08-2006, 11:03 AM #1Newbie
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Can you use VPS for a gameserver?
Hey, as the title says.
Thanks alot!
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12-08-2006, 11:50 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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It might work but performance might be poor. Its best to go with a GSP or get your own dedicated
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12-08-2006, 12:44 PM #3Aspiring Evangelist
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There has been many posts about this in the past. I would do a search for this topic in the forum.
Some users tested this and some are using them as game servers now. Results have been posted in the past.
I think you would have to have a really good host and a large VPS plan to make it work well but I think it can be done.
It also may depend greatly on which games you want to host.
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12-09-2006, 04:43 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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The specs of your vps would have to be pretty high, and most likely be in higher plans
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12-09-2006, 05:37 AM #5Newbie
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Thanks alot everyone, i am probably better off buying one from a provide like you said.
Matt
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12-09-2006, 06:37 AM #6Disabled
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i think that it is better to go for a dedicated server , because a vps can not support too many connections if you site will grow
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12-09-2006, 08:17 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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Hi!
The latency is what is the biggest problem. So..it stands to reason if you got a dedicated on a lousy network..you would have the same problems. I note that it has been a couple of days since that thread...and no followup at all..that should tell you something right there.
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12-10-2006, 05:03 AM #8Web Hosting Master
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It all depends on how many users are on the node you are on. If you have enough resources there shouldn't be a problem with running game servers.