[LET's 2024 #1 TOP PROVIDER*] Free VPSes, Shirts, Hoodies, and Firearms! -- Final Yearly VPS Chance!

seoky · February 2024

bump

msatt · February 2024

Move to PA went smoothly for me - thanks @crunchbits
Minor problem, 'Create backup now' gives 'The following error occurred' in red but no error (or backup).

dmitall · February 2024

@FAT32 The best provider. I also ask for a free VPS

crunchbits · February 2024

@msatt said:
Move to PA went smoothly for me - thanks @crunchbits
Minor problem, 'Create backup now' gives 'The following error occurred' in red but no error (or backup).

Backups in PA not enabled quite yet. Should be later today, since we're doing a slightly different system to avoid congestion out there.

DanSummer · February 2024

@dmitall said:
@FAT32 The best provider. I also ask for a free VPS

you're late to the party. Even when it was on, wining was random. You should try reading next time

kashon · February 2024

@crunchbits said:

FREE VPS FOR A YEAR (RIP MY MARGINS)

['elliotc', 'lchecho', 'MrZero', 'darkimmortal', 'uhu', 'kashon', 'Deepak_leb', 'bgerard', 'Lutung', 'nullnothere', 'Salomon123', 'tushaar', 'FrankZ', 'jaden', 'iamtimbo', 'reizhi', 'etenal', 'hyperblast', 'matheny', 'fensuiji', 'lewellyn', 'fcalvo', 'tenpera', 'bdl', 'Grufunkel', 'ColderCoder', '1allen', 'jiangyou', 'bikegremlin', 'babywhale', 'nullptr', 'BruhGamer12', 'dosai', 'iebsfb', 'abtdw', 'hyena56', 'verl20', 'bre4k', 'Moopah', 'noury', 'JamChoi', 'COLBYLICIOUS', 'venurgopal', 'codelock', 'listerine90', 'dozer54321', 'Murasaki', 'grooveuser', 'NHNHNH000', 'gbzret4d', 'chakraxzz', 'MichaelCG', 'james50a', 'pwned', 'tototo', 'Verne', 'foitin', 'JabJab', 'chitree', 'sayyiku', 'Decicus', 'Xrmaddness', 'zizi', 'xyzzz', 'zumi', 'scooke', 'fazar', 'crayon', '404error', 'SokolAlex', 'RiverM', 'noisycode', 'simo', 'rayhope', 'SocksAreComfortable', 'jwg29859', 'JDMcPea', 'nightcat', 'suyadi92', 'R4ain', 'jackalblood', 'Robotex', 'Idling', 'shruub', 'user123', 'SwordfishBE', 'Teko', 'gsea4', 'blowstun', 'adef_1', 'API', 'JerryHou', 'DP', 'nvme', 'codeacg', 'skorous', 'Konbu', 'rmendus', 'conerfi', '764664', 'barbarza', 'PanBoczek', 'Littlemaster']

Has anyone received their free chicken yet? 🫡

bgerard · February 2024

@kashon said:

@crunchbits said:

FREE VPS FOR A YEAR (RIP MY MARGINS)

['elliotc', 'lchecho', 'MrZero', 'darkimmortal', 'uhu', 'kashon', 'Deepak_leb', 'bgerard', 'Lutung', 'nullnothere', 'Salomon123', 'tushaar', 'FrankZ', 'jaden', 'iamtimbo', 'reizhi', 'etenal', 'hyperblast', 'matheny', 'fensuiji', 'lewellyn', 'fcalvo', 'tenpera', 'bdl', 'Grufunkel', 'ColderCoder', '1allen', 'jiangyou', 'bikegremlin', 'babywhale', 'nullptr', 'BruhGamer12', 'dosai', 'iebsfb', 'abtdw', 'hyena56', 'verl20', 'bre4k', 'Moopah', 'noury', 'JamChoi', 'COLBYLICIOUS', 'venurgopal', 'codelock', 'listerine90', 'dozer54321', 'Murasaki', 'grooveuser', 'NHNHNH000', 'gbzret4d', 'chakraxzz', 'MichaelCG', 'james50a', 'pwned', 'tototo', 'Verne', 'foitin', 'JabJab', 'chitree', 'sayyiku', 'Decicus', 'Xrmaddness', 'zizi', 'xyzzz', 'zumi', 'scooke', 'fazar', 'crayon', '404error', 'SokolAlex', 'RiverM', 'noisycode', 'simo', 'rayhope', 'SocksAreComfortable', 'jwg29859', 'JDMcPea', 'nightcat', 'suyadi92', 'R4ain', 'jackalblood', 'Robotex', 'Idling', 'shruub', 'user123', 'SwordfishBE', 'Teko', 'gsea4', 'blowstun', 'adef_1', 'API', 'JerryHou', 'DP', 'nvme', 'codeacg', 'skorous', 'Konbu', 'rmendus', 'conerfi', '764664', 'barbarza', 'PanBoczek', 'Littlemaster']

Has anyone received their free chicken yet? 🫡

I think they're starting to hatch but incubating that many eggs takes a while.

Also, does anyone know if these will be available again? I've moved mine to PA but also want to buy another in WA again...

Radi · February 2024

@bgerard said:
Also, does anyone know if these will be available again? I've moved mine to PA but also want to buy another in WA again...

They should be available in a smaller batch after migrations are done. You can try bribing @crunchbits if you don't want to wait

bgerard · February 2024

@Radi said:

@bgerard said:
Also, does anyone know if these will be available again? I've moved mine to PA but also want to buy another in WA again...

They should be available in a smaller batch after migrations are done. You can try bribing @crunchbits if you don't want to wait

Perfect, suddenly realise I need to build a HA cluster.

Unfortunately cannot bribe @crunchbits with ammo, maybe something else?

Oldschool · February 2024

@bgerard said:

@Radi said:

@bgerard said:
Also, does anyone know if these will be available again? I've moved mine to PA but also want to buy another in WA again...

They should be available in a smaller batch after migrations are done. You can try bribing @crunchbits if you don't want to wait

Perfect, suddenly realise I need to build a HA cluster.

Unfortunately cannot bribe @crunchbits with ammo, maybe something else?

https://crunchbits.monster/

I too can't wait to buy more islands I don't need.

mockingbird · February 2024

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 CPU Flags    : AES-NI Enabled & VM-x/AMD-V Enabled
 Load Average : 0.15, 0.04, 0.01
 Total Space  : 39G (884M ~3% used)
 Total RAM    : 1444 MB (261 MB + 297 MB Buff in use)
 Total SWAP   : 974 MB (0 MB in use)
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 Location     : United States, Allentown (Pennsylvania)
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   sha256     : 199 MB/s
   md5sum     : 525 MB/s

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tenpera · February 2024

@crunchbits, did all the PA relocation done?
One of mine is not done yet, that's why I'm asking.

lothos · February 2024

PA migration was smooth. looking good.

crunchbits · February 2024

@tenpera said:
@crunchbits, did all the PA relocation done?
One of mine is not done yet, that's why I'm asking.

The bulk are done, yep. If you had multiple requests--did you do multiple tickets (1 per specific service)? If so--ping to reply and bump the one that was missed. It was a little chaotic when we opened the gates.

tenpera · February 2024

@crunchbits, I just bumped Ticket #PYS-662578
thanks

zidit · February 2024

@crunchbits plan to add yealy vps anytime soon?

naumanx2 · February 2024

@crunchbits when wil i could get 1 [WA] 4.5GB Yearly SSD VPS ?

crunchbits · February 2024

@zidit said:
@crunchbits plan to add yealy vps anytime soon?

@naumanx2 said:
@crunchbits when wil i could get 1 [WA] 4.5GB Yearly SSD VPS ?

Yes

JabJab · February 2024

Soon (TM)

bdl · February 2024

@crunchbits said:

Yes

OK

@crunchbits when wil i could get 1 chick ?? !

wadhah · February 2024

This might be a stupid question, but why move to PA, is it better performance because newer hardware or better network speeds or something?

tmntwitw · February 2024

@wadhah said:
This might be a stupid question, but why move to PA, is it better performance because newer hardware or better network speeds or something?

If you are connecting from US east coast or Europe locations, you can have the benefit of a lower network latency (generally).

Oldschool · February 2024

@tmntwitw said:

@wadhah said:
This might be a stupid question, but why move to PA, is it better performance because newer hardware or better network speeds or something?

If you are connecting from US east coast or Europe locations, you can have the benefit of a lower network latency (generally).

If we're being honest, it's closer in proximity and should have a lower network latency to a higher percentage of the US population as well, I think it's like 60% of the US population is east of the Mississippi, that's two thirds of the population in one third of the country geographically.

crunchbits · February 2024

@wadhah said:
This might be a stupid question, but why move to PA, is it better performance because newer hardware or better network speeds or something?

Pretty much what the other two said. Facilities and hardware are basically the same. We have more flexibility in WA for other stuff (proximity of office/storage to DC) but if you’re looking for stronger network performance west of Kansas City or to APAC? Definitely go WA.

Rest of US (which includes majority of population on east coast) and EU likely choose PA.

Or both, because we’re a small family-owned business and have some bills coming up.

Oldschool · February 2024

@crunchbits said:

@wadhah said:
This might be a stupid question, but why move to PA, is it better performance because newer hardware or better network speeds or something?

Pretty much what the other two said. Facilities and hardware are basically the same. We have more flexibility in WA for other stuff (proximity of office/storage to DC) but if you’re looking for stronger network performance west of Kansas City or to APAC? Definitely go WA.

Rest of US (which includes majority of population on east coast) and EU likely choose PA.

Or both, because we’re a small family-owned business and have some bills coming up.

This is the answer! Choose both as it's good to have geographic diversity and crunchbits freakin rocks.

Smigit · February 2024

@crunchbits said:
we’re a small family-owned business and have some bills coming up.

Nice practical family car for the family business.

i12h · February 2024

@crunchbits The Backup feature is still not enabled in PA, any ETA? Thanks~

Caztiel · February 2024

@crunchbits When Capacity Increase at PA Sir?

scooke · February 2024

Hi, Seems like maybe I appeared in a Win aFree Server post? scooke? That's me! Am I too late?

scooke · February 2024

@crunchbits said:

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN HOTDOG DINNER

Stats:

Over 370 eligible participants in this thread

103 VPS winners

21 Mangilla Tees w/special limited edition numbering to commemorate this occasion

11 Absolutely stunning red on black pullover hoodies

3 New Hi-Point owners

WINNERS LISTS

FREE VPS FOR A YEAR (RIP MY MARGINS)

['elliotc', 'lchecho', 'MrZero', 'darkimmortal', 'uhu', 'kashon', 'Deepak_leb', 'bgerard', 'Lutung', 'nullnothere', 'Salomon123', 'tushaar', 'FrankZ', 'jaden', 'iamtimbo', 'reizhi', 'etenal', 'hyperblast', 'matheny', 'fensuiji', 'lewellyn', 'fcalvo', 'tenpera', 'bdl', 'Grufunkel', 'ColderCoder', '1allen', 'jiangyou', 'bikegremlin', 'babywhale', 'nullptr', 'BruhGamer12', 'dosai', 'iebsfb', 'abtdw', 'hyena56', 'verl20', 'bre4k', 'Moopah', 'noury', 'JamChoi', 'COLBYLICIOUS', 'venurgopal', 'codelock', 'listerine90', 'dozer54321', 'Murasaki', 'grooveuser', 'NHNHNH000', 'gbzret4d', 'chakraxzz', 'MichaelCG', 'james50a', 'pwned', 'tototo', 'Verne', 'foitin', 'JabJab', 'chitree', 'sayyiku', 'Decicus', 'Xrmaddness', 'zizi', 'xyzzz', 'zumi', 'scooke', 'fazar', 'crayon', '404error', 'SokolAlex', 'RiverM', 'noisycode', 'simo', 'rayhope', 'SocksAreComfortable', 'jwg29859', 'JDMcPea', 'nightcat', 'suyadi92', 'R4ain', 'jackalblood', 'Robotex', 'Idling', 'shruub', 'user123', 'SwordfishBE', 'Teko', 'gsea4', 'blowstun', 'adef_1', 'API', 'JerryHou', 'DP', 'nvme', 'codeacg', 'skorous', 'Konbu', 'rmendus', 'conerfi', '764664', 'barbarza', 'PanBoczek', 'Littlemaster']

A Crunchbits rep will DM you with instructions on how to claim! Give us up to a week to complete this list.

FREE LIMITED EDITION MANGILLA SHIRT

@hapkido @chakraxzz @SwordfishBE @Caztiel @elliotc @iesky @commercial @mdk187 @dev_vps @brueggus @argado @andrewnyr @jemt86 @v8200t5 @Skillter @Aidan16 @bustersg MS @emgh @MallocVoidstar

We will contact you to collect information, this time around I have a plan...

FREE RED ON BLACK PULLOVER HOODIE

@Crab @akaemu @chitree @Kris @raindog308 @DanSummer @lewellyn @HalfEatenPie @kait @BruhGamer12 @sh97

We will contact you to collect information, I still have a plan...I think

BUDS GIFTCARD WINNERS

@Oldschool $500

Because IMHO America needs more Yeet Cannons, and as a bit of a "1st place in spirit, not reality" finish prize:

@Xrmaddness - $250
@SinSiXX - $250

I'll DM personally re: Buds Gift Cards

Congrats to all the winners!

Was a great time, and I genuinely had some great laughs in here. I do appreciate everyone chipping in and keeping the thread active, engaging, and funny.

Some behind the scenes info, as we definitely have "multiple item winners":

First round (VPSes) - Drawn from full list completely at random, more posts = more likely to win.

Second round (Shirts) - Drawn from full list, weighted scores based on activity slightly, but still at random.

Third round (Hoodies) - Drawn from full list, more heavily weighted towards multiple interaction and contributions but still overall at random.

Final round (Bud's) - List curated (aka removed @emgh and @FatGrizzly ), weighting from above added with modifiers, smaller list drawn at random.

Modifications / Transfers / Misc

Do you want to pool resources? No problem. The new platform will be completely scalable. If you can convince other prize winners to give you their VPS, we'll combine resources. Wild west as far as I'm concerned, but we will be giving out 103x of the resources stipulated on the front page.

Do you want to trade prizes around with someone? Fine by me. If you can come to an agreement, once we contact you with further instructions just let us know.

No transfers of the FREE VPS to other accounts. Transfers between our locations (PA, OKC, WA): 1-time, allowed.

I liked the hoodies, so we got some extras for some upcoming events.

Same with the shirts.

So yeah, I figured I'd go looking for the win announcement post, found it, checked my DMs, haven't gotten any message... sure would love to claim this. Thanks!

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