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What is better for gaming server?
Hello,
I would like to ask whether it is possible for this servers run game server Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. What is better - VPS or "dedicated cpu"? What would you recommend?
https://contabo.com/?show=vps (VPS L SSD)
or
https://www.scaleway.com/pricing/ (BareMetal - 4 Dedicated x86 64bit Cores).
Do you know a better variants? I want to try other services, that's why I'm asking. Thanks for answer.
Comments
Source Servers are single threaded. The exception is with networking. If you gave a core that has 2 threads, then one will be used for the main engine, while the 2nd thread will be used for networking. As long as the server has a good single thread CPU speed then you should be good. Its the same case with minecraft. So if you look around for suggested minecraft CPUS then you will find quite a few good examples for it. Normally however is if you are using a vanilla server, then you should be able to get a way with at least a 3.2 to 3.4 GHZ cpu provided other things do not slow it down.
Dedicated server is best because the resources are actually just for you.
I would recommend one of the providers I have been using for 6+ months now with no issues so far.
https://www.nocix.net/dedicated/
@nocix @wholesaleinternet
Don't forget to consider the latency.. in Counter Strike latency is very important. Check where are your majority of users located and then search for a server with good connectivity in that location / country.
Also are we talking about just one CS server? If yes, a VPS with good resources (at least 2 cores, 2 gb ram and don't use sata for hdd) should provide good performance for a 32 slots server.