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06-08-2007
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host your own dedicated server?
so i have 2 drives, a c and a d drive. forgive me for sounding stupid
 but uh, i dont know what game servers are like i know they are 24.7 and thats what i want. I just dont wanna have to pay for it, so can i turn my c drive (which i dont use) into a dedicated game server that just hosts a server 24.7. for my bhd (as long as my computer is on, or like can i get a program that lets the hosted server just run in the background? can i get a dedicated server without paying for it -_- sorry if i sound stupid. |
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Theoretically you could.
But... Could your computer and internet connection stand up to it, would your ISP approve etc? there are many things to consider.
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You would also need a dedicated IP address (not common with most ISP's) - or you could set up a static IP address with sites such as NO-IP etc.
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Chances are it will be very laggy ...
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06-10-2007
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I speak from experience. If you don't have at least a dual core processor @ at least 1.5 GHz with at least 256 MB RAM, you will lag horribly and so will the server. I have hosted and run my own IRC and Game servers here at my house. You will probably have to restart your DSL modem at minimum 1 time per week. I did at least. Also, I recommend calling your ISP and asking if it is ok.
Good luck, Adam
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06-14-2007
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i did this i have a static ip, im asking if is there something that will run it in the background???
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06-15-2007
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Ok...the short of it - ifyou want to run your own dedicated game server...you need a couple of things.
1) A connection that has at LEAST higher then 512kb upload...preferably 2mb upload 2) Server side software - such as the game server patches. 3) I'd suggest you need a second computer to host it on - if you were hosting a dedicated server, it would pull your day to day performance down. 4) Your ISP's permission - for which you will need a really good reason.
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