02-22-2007, 03:31 AM
Hello. My first post. Looking forward to joining the community. I used to rent a DoD server (early to late '04)
and did some modding (changing existing mods to my own taste) and am now getting back into HL:2 and the Source Mods.
I want to run a server at home for my friends and I to goof around/practice on, and just enjoy 'running a server' again.
I was hopping to get a big head start by seeing what the experienced admins here have to say about my possible setups!
Thanks for your time!
The goal:
* Run a DoD:S server and a CS:S server for my friends.
- one or the other at a time, not both at once.
* At least 6 ideally 8 people connected (including me locally.)
- CS:S may use 2 to 4 bots to fill in, DoD:S no bots.
My Internet:
* Standard TimeWarner (RoadRunner) cable connection.
* Consistent uplink of 900 and 970 kbps.
- surprised me
- but used 2 speed test sites & multiple test sites from each of those
* Home network behind WRT54G router, connections are hard-wired
- Just updated firmware to latest 2/19/07
Comp1: (Big PC)
* Intel P4 3.0GHz (Prescott)
* 2GB PC3200 (DDR400) RAM
- each 1GB Pair is matched (not all 2G)
* 80GB SATA (7200 RPM)
* NVIDA 7600GS w/256MB Ram (don't laugh please)
* XP Pro w/ SP2 and all latest updates.
Comp2: (Small PC)
* Intel Celeron(P) 325 2.53GHz
* 256MB PC2700 RAM
* 40GB HD (5400 RPM) - Boo!
* Onboard integrated Graphics - 64MB (more Boo!)
* XP Home (fresh install..nothing but SP2 and Steam Stuff).
Dilemma:
I know Comp1 is more than enough to handle what I want to
do as a dedicated server...and I should have the bandwidth I need.
However, obviously I can't play (to my standards) from Comp2.
Wife is probably is not going to let me spend money on a RAM upgrade for Comp2 (*lol* - new golf clubs and Nintendo Wii).
I refuse to upgrade the graphics on such a PC.
Questions On My Options:
Which is the best option for me?
1 - Try running the server on Small PC, while playing from Big PC?
- Tweaking Small PC to hopefully handle it.
- I know, at best, I'm on the hairy edge with RAM.
2 - Try running the dedicated server AND playing from the Big PC?
3 - Do I have enough "ooomph" from Big PC to run a decent Listen Server?
Last Thought
Would getting the Small PC to 512MB RAM total be enough to solidly meet my goal and therefore be worth the $50? Or is the cost not worth the performance boost I may/may not get?
Thanks, again, for everyone's time and consideration.
and did some modding (changing existing mods to my own taste) and am now getting back into HL:2 and the Source Mods.
I want to run a server at home for my friends and I to goof around/practice on, and just enjoy 'running a server' again.
I was hopping to get a big head start by seeing what the experienced admins here have to say about my possible setups!
Thanks for your time!
The goal:
* Run a DoD:S server and a CS:S server for my friends.
- one or the other at a time, not both at once.
* At least 6 ideally 8 people connected (including me locally.)
- CS:S may use 2 to 4 bots to fill in, DoD:S no bots.
My Internet:
* Standard TimeWarner (RoadRunner) cable connection.
* Consistent uplink of 900 and 970 kbps.
- surprised me
- but used 2 speed test sites & multiple test sites from each of those
* Home network behind WRT54G router, connections are hard-wired
- Just updated firmware to latest 2/19/07
Comp1: (Big PC)
* Intel P4 3.0GHz (Prescott)
* 2GB PC3200 (DDR400) RAM
- each 1GB Pair is matched (not all 2G)
* 80GB SATA (7200 RPM)
* NVIDA 7600GS w/256MB Ram (don't laugh please)
* XP Pro w/ SP2 and all latest updates.
Comp2: (Small PC)
* Intel Celeron(P) 325 2.53GHz
* 256MB PC2700 RAM
* 40GB HD (5400 RPM) - Boo!
* Onboard integrated Graphics - 64MB (more Boo!)
* XP Home (fresh install..nothing but SP2 and Steam Stuff).
Dilemma:
I know Comp1 is more than enough to handle what I want to
do as a dedicated server...and I should have the bandwidth I need.
However, obviously I can't play (to my standards) from Comp2.
Wife is probably is not going to let me spend money on a RAM upgrade for Comp2 (*lol* - new golf clubs and Nintendo Wii).
I refuse to upgrade the graphics on such a PC.
Questions On My Options:
Which is the best option for me?
1 - Try running the server on Small PC, while playing from Big PC?
- Tweaking Small PC to hopefully handle it.
- I know, at best, I'm on the hairy edge with RAM.
2 - Try running the dedicated server AND playing from the Big PC?
3 - Do I have enough "ooomph" from Big PC to run a decent Listen Server?
Last Thought
Would getting the Small PC to 512MB RAM total be enough to solidly meet my goal and therefore be worth the $50? Or is the cost not worth the performance boost I may/may not get?
Thanks, again, for everyone's time and consideration.
-- It's not how good I am, but how good I can be! Or it's about pudding...I forget which....