Running a Server and Playing on The Same Computer

[loopyman]

(05-30-2010, 02:14 AM)willpower101 Wrote:  

(05-21-2010, 10:56 AM)willpower101 Wrote:  Anyway. I forgot about ONE thing that @loopyman pointed out and it is a serious problem. Video card snags that hang the system.
They don't happen often, but I've already had one lag out today, and while it didn't kill the server, it froze up the cpu for about 30 seconds before my client booted me and everyone lagged bad.

Yeah, I'd like to add, this was running the client and sever together with nvideo 8500gt. Borrowed my friend's gtx260 and haven't had a single hiccup. Now I'm back on the fence again. Of course I'll see good pings... I'd still see good pings if the server weren't on the same computer.

More power too ya bud... Also you should check to see how much your PC pulls ( Amps on 120v ). Then calculate that out to Megawatts per month and show your parents your calculations...

Such as my system i7 with an HD4870 and 2x HD's pulls ~ 3Amp on 115v
So 3 amps x 115 volts = 345 Watts
A device that pulls 345 Watts that runs nonstop for a month pulls:

Seems like a lot for a basic game server...
Average Power Rates: http://www.americaspower.org/The-Facts
Calculator: http://www.handymath.com/cgi-bin/electric.cgi?submit=Entry