Required Specs For Dedicated Server?

[Stone Chipper]

Currently I run a Dedicated Server for use of LAN. I run it of the same Desktop as I run the Client from.

In order to reduce the burden on my CPU(Intel I5-4690K) I was cosidering installing the server on one of my spare laptops.

My options are:
- Acer Aspire E1-522 with an AMD A4-5000 Quadcore CPU, 8gb ram and a 250gb SSD

- Alienware M17x-R4 Intel I7 3630QM Quadcore CPU, 16gb RAM and a 250gb SSD.

Obviously the Alienware is the better choice. But given the fact it uses more power, generates more heat, has louder fans and ties up a gaming laptop; I would like to avoid using the Alienware if possible.

That said, I am not willing to comprimise server on performance. If it needs to be the Alienware, i'll use it.

Will the Acer cut it?

[Stone Chipper]

To clarify, I am using Ark Server Manager on my Alienware laptop. And all clients connecting report and average FPS of 30. My Client is run from my desktop machine.

[SoMinimalItsCriminal]

Автор сообщения: margalus

Автор сообщения: AnxiousInfusion

I also run an ARK server instance on a Pentium 4 2.8Ghz with 2GB of RAM. It is sufficient for 2 players at a time.

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uhhhmmmm........

What, you don't believe me? It worked! The old mechanical HDD caused a peroidic lag spike whenever the server autosaved but it was surprisingly functional. The unit was an old Dell Dimension 3100.

[margalus]

Автор сообщения: AnxiousInfusion

Автор сообщения: margalus

uhhhmmmm........

What, you don't believe me? It worked! The old mechanical HDD caused a peroidic lag spike whenever the server autosaved but it was surprisingly functional. The unit was an old Dell Dimension 3100.

how do you run a 64bit program on a 32bit computer?

[oXYnary]

You don't, however there were a few p4s at the end that had 64bit extensions I believe.

[小冰块]

A laptops with decent CPU/RAM/HDD is enough for hosting dedicated server on ARK in LAN mode..
But your laptop wont handle 50-100 players, unless you are playing lower population 1-20 people..
Dont Listen to those idiot mention that hosting a dedicated server need super-highend system which they are comparing with those MMORPG..

[SireDragonChester]

Ive been runing ark Server for past year. less then 10 players but has been fine.. So if you don't want huge a lot ppl on. Any decent i5 with 16 GB is enough.. but more players More ram is needed..

I'm using ASM and has been great :)

http://arkservermanager.freeforums.net/thread/3/downloads

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[whitepawrolls]

If your just running the server on one of them and not trying to play the game on that machine I'd just make use of whatever one you use the least. I run a basic server in my house on a tiny dual core 1.8ghz celeron 8gb ram with no problems handling 2 or 3 people at a time. Since they reduced server ram requirements to 2gb you shouldn't need that much. The only drawback is it takes a long time to load.

[whitepawrolls]

Автор сообщения: margalus

Автор сообщения: AnxiousInfusion

What, you don't believe me? It worked! The old mechanical HDD caused a peroidic lag spike whenever the server autosaved but it was surprisingly functional. The unit was an old Dell Dimension 3100.

how do you run a 64bit program on a 32bit computer?

Several later p4's were 64 bit like the Prescott line.