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Anyone here have any VPS recommendations? Going to see if I can host a server, mumble + website on a VPS. I've looked around at a few place/forums, but I know that there's a lot of people familiar with VPSes in the community so I wouldn't mind getting some input if anyone is familiar with them. All of these are located in dallas, and found off of lowendbox.com (VPS site). I've checked the ones below to make sure their ToS allow gameservers/VoIP.

eoreality is $40/year ($3.33/month) w/ a promo code

Ram: 1024mb
RAID-10 HDD: 25gb
Bandwidth: 1TB
Port Speed: 100mbps

dotvps is $5/month

Dedicated RAM: 2048 MB
Disk Space: 50 GB
Bandwidth: 1000GB
Connection Speed: 100 mbps

evolucix is $7/month

Guaranteed RAM: 1280 MB
Burstable RAM: 2048 MB
Disk Space: 20 GB
Bandwidth: 500 GB / month

Or if you have some recommendations, I'll check them out.

Thanks for any help. Also, for those curious, you can actually host a gameserver for relatively cheap with a VPS, but you have to find the right provider policy with the right specs and you have to know linux pretty well (god forbid you get a Windows vps and have to use the WMP trick to get 500 FPS). I'll probably be testing out this guide to speed up the kernel. If anyone has any warnings on using the guide, tell me too.

EDIT: K, no more messing with kernels.

Anyone here have any VPS recommendations? Going to see if I can host a server, mumble + website on a VPS. I've looked around at a few place/forums, but I know that there's a lot of people familiar with VPSes in the community so I wouldn't mind getting some input if anyone is familiar with them. All of these are located in dallas, and found off of lowendbox.com (VPS site). I've checked the ones below to make sure their ToS allow gameservers/VoIP.

eoreality is $40/year ($3.33/month) w/ a promo code
[code]Ram: 1024mb
RAID-10 HDD: 25gb
Bandwidth: 1TB
Port Speed: 100mbps[/code]

dotvps is $5/month
[code]Dedicated RAM: 2048 MB
Disk Space: 50 GB
Bandwidth: 1000GB
Connection Speed: 100 mbps[/code]

evolucix is $7/month
[code]Guaranteed RAM: 1280 MB
Burstable RAM: 2048 MB
Disk Space: 20 GB
Bandwidth: 500 GB / month
[/code]

Or if you have some recommendations, I'll check them out.

[s]Thanks for any help. Also, for those curious, you can actually host a gameserver for relatively cheap with a VPS, but [u]you have to find the right provider policy with the right specs[/u] and you have to know linux pretty well (god forbid you get a Windows vps and have to use the WMP trick to get 500 FPS). I'll probably be testing out [url=http://wiki.fragaholics.de/index.php/EN:Linux_Kernel_Optimization]this guide[/url] to speed up the kernel. If anyone has any warnings on using the guide, tell me too.[/s]

EDIT: K, no more messing with kernels.
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The problem with running a game server on a VPS is that the load will disrupt the performance of not just your VPS, but others on the same box if you don't do your research.

The problem with running a game server on a VPS is that the load will disrupt the performance of not just your VPS, but others on the same box if you don't do your research.
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i would not recommend following that guide on any vps, it could seriously fuck with the parent and/or the instance and most hosts would probably yell at you. if you wanna fuck with the kernel get a dedicated server and for the love of all that is holy make a server image

also: http://www.liquidweb.com/StormServers/vps.html

alongside great performance we also offer proactive monitoring of ssh, mysql, http, icmp, etc, and not to mention our great support :D

i would not recommend following that guide on any vps, it could seriously fuck with the parent and/or the instance and most hosts would probably yell at you. if you wanna fuck with the kernel get a dedicated server [b]and for the love of all that is holy make a server image[/b]

also: http://www.liquidweb.com/StormServers/vps.html

alongside great performance we also offer proactive monitoring of ssh, mysql, http, icmp, etc, and not to mention our great support :D
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FogThe problem with running a game server on a VPS is that the load will disrupt the performance of not just your VPS, but others on the same box if you don't do your research.

I know two of them seem to be able to handle the load based on what their forums said (one I have no clue), although if all the users were running them I'd probably run into problems. Also, it's the main reason why I shot for 1GB+ dedicated ram since it's probably shared by less people, even though a Source DS uses about half of that RAM.

w0rdupi would not recommend following that guide on any vps, it could seriously fuck with the parent and/or the instance and most hosts would probably yell at you. if you wanna fuck with the kernel get a dedicated server and for the love of all that is holy make a server image

also: http://www.liquidweb.com/StormServers/vps.html

alongside great performance we also offer proactive monitoring of ssh, mysql, http, icmp, etc, and not to mention our great support :D

Way overpriced for me. Could probably go for a $5 VPS host and a normal gameserver package at that rate.

[quote=Fog]The problem with running a game server on a VPS is that the load will disrupt the performance of not just your VPS, but others on the same box if you don't do your research.[/quote]

I know two of them seem to be able to handle the load based on what their forums said (one I have no clue), although if all the users were running them I'd probably run into problems. Also, it's the main reason why I shot for 1GB+ dedicated ram since it's probably shared by less people, even though a Source DS uses about half of that RAM.

[quote=w0rdup]i would not recommend following that guide on any vps, it could seriously fuck with the parent and/or the instance and most hosts would probably yell at you. if you wanna fuck with the kernel get a dedicated server [b]and for the love of all that is holy make a server image[/b]

also: http://www.liquidweb.com/StormServers/vps.html

alongside great performance we also offer proactive monitoring of ssh, mysql, http, icmp, etc, and not to mention our great support :D[/quote]
Way overpriced for me. Could probably go for a $5 VPS host and a normal gameserver package at that rate.
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brownymasterI know two of them seem to be able to handle the load based on what their forums said, although if all the users were running them I'd probably run into problems. Also, it's the main reason why I shot for 1GB+ dedicated ram since it's probably shared by less people, even though a SDS uses about half of that RAM.
w0rdupi would not recommend following that guide on any vps, it could seriously fuck with the parent and/or the instance and most hosts would probably yell at you. if you wanna fuck with the kernel get a dedicated server and for the love of all that is holy make a server image

also: http://www.liquidweb.com/StormServers/vps.html

alongside great performance we also offer proactive monitoring of ssh, mysql, http, icmp, etc, and not to mention our great support :D
Way overpriced for me. Could probably go for a $5 VPS host and a normal gameserver package at that rate.

eh, s'all good

but seriously, don't fuck with the kernel on virtualized boxen, shit will probably get fucked up and your host will be extremely angry

[quote=brownymaster]I know two of them seem to be able to handle the load based on what their forums said, although if all the users were running them I'd probably run into problems. Also, it's the main reason why I shot for 1GB+ dedicated ram since it's probably shared by less people, even though a SDS uses about half of that RAM.

[quote=w0rdup]i would not recommend following that guide on any vps, it could seriously fuck with the parent and/or the instance and most hosts would probably yell at you. if you wanna fuck with the kernel get a dedicated server [b]and for the love of all that is holy make a server image[/b]

also: http://www.liquidweb.com/StormServers/vps.html

alongside great performance we also offer proactive monitoring of ssh, mysql, http, icmp, etc, and not to mention our great support :D[/quote]
Way overpriced for me. Could probably go for a $5 VPS host and a normal gameserver package at that rate.[/quote]eh, s'all good

but seriously, don't fuck with the kernel on virtualized boxen, shit will probably get fucked up and your host will be extremely angry
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w0rdupbut seriously, don't fuck with the kernel on virtualized boxen, shit will probably get fucked up and your host will be extremely angry

I'll probably ask then before I do it then (I could live with a 500Hz sys tic rate). I never bothered to look at whether or not those hosts specifically allowed you to do it, but I'll look more into it.

[quote=w0rdup]but seriously, don't fuck with the kernel on virtualized boxen, shit will probably get fucked up and your host will be extremely angry[/quote]
I'll probably ask then before I do it then (I could live with a 500Hz sys tic rate). I never bothered to look at whether or not those hosts specifically allowed you to do it, but I'll look more into it.
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brownymasterw0rdupbut seriously, don't fuck with the kernel on virtualized boxen, shit will probably get fucked up and your host will be extremely angryI'll probably ask then before I do it then (I could live with a 500Hz sys tic rate). I never bothered to look at whether or not those hosts specifically allowed you to do it, but I'll look more into it.

typically that sort of thing won't be in ToS because the majority of vps customers won't bother with the kernel, but i would definitely make sure it's ok with them first and take a server image if at all possible before even starting with that article.

[quote=brownymaster][quote=w0rdup]but seriously, don't fuck with the kernel on virtualized boxen, shit will probably get fucked up and your host will be extremely angry[/quote]
I'll probably ask then before I do it then (I could live with a 500Hz sys tic rate). I never bothered to look at whether or not those hosts specifically allowed you to do it, but I'll look more into it.[/quote]typically that sort of thing won't be in ToS because the majority of vps customers won't bother with the kernel, but i would definitely make sure it's ok with them first and take a server image if at all possible before even starting with that article.
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check on lowendbox.com for VPS deals with >=1024 MB dedicated RAM (not burst)

make sure you read the comments on the deal posts as there are a lot of dodgy VPS providers out there

then just use this http://stevenbenner.com/2010/11/how-to-set-up-a-team-fortress-2-dedicated-server-on-ubuntu/

check on lowendbox.com for VPS deals with >=1024 MB dedicated RAM (not burst)

make sure you read the comments on the deal posts as there are a lot of dodgy VPS providers out there

then just use this http://stevenbenner.com/2010/11/how-to-set-up-a-team-fortress-2-dedicated-server-on-ubuntu/
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atmocheck on lowendbox.com for VPS deals with >=1024 MB dedicated RAM (not burst)

make sure you read the comments on the deal posts as there are a lot of dodgy VPS providers out there

then just use this http://stevenbenner.com/2010/11/how-to-set-up-a-team-fortress-2-dedicated-server-on-ubuntu/

You should reread my post, I was already using lowendbox and looking for those specs ><.

Thanks for the link, but I don't think it'll be as useful since some VPS's only have centos/debian or something and there's already good documentation on the official site.

[quote=atmo]check on lowendbox.com for VPS deals with >=1024 MB dedicated RAM (not burst)

make sure you read the comments on the deal posts as there are a lot of dodgy VPS providers out there

then just use this http://stevenbenner.com/2010/11/how-to-set-up-a-team-fortress-2-dedicated-server-on-ubuntu/[/quote]
You should reread my post, I was already using lowendbox and looking for those specs ><.

Thanks for the link, but I don't think it'll be as useful since some VPS's only have centos/debian or something and there's already [url=http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1098643920&archive=]good documentation[/url] on the official site.
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I think server FPS is now locked at 66, which is the same as the default tickrate value of 66hz.. also, WMP trick on windows doesn't work anymore. I wouldn't even bother trying to change kernel stuff, as it will probably make no difference.

I think server FPS is now locked at 66, which is the same as the default tickrate value of 66hz.. also, WMP trick on windows doesn't work anymore. I wouldn't even bother trying to change kernel stuff, as it will probably make no difference.
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procyonI think server FPS is now locked at 66, which is the same as the default tickrate value of 66hz.. also, WMP trick on windows doesn't work anymore. I wouldn't even bother trying to change kernel stuff, as it will probably make no difference.

I think that's only tic rate, server FPS should still scale past 66. I really only want 500 FPS because the server seemed to give better lerp than at 250 FPS, but I guess it's not that big of a deal.
Nvm, FPS is still capped. But the RT-kernel should still increase performance, although I probably can't do that on a VPS.

[quote=procyon]I think server FPS is now locked at 66, which is the same as the default tickrate value of 66hz.. also, WMP trick on windows doesn't work anymore. I wouldn't even bother trying to change kernel stuff, as it will probably make no difference.[/quote]
[s]I think that's only tic rate, server FPS should still scale past 66. I really only want 500 FPS because the server seemed to give better lerp than at 250 FPS, but I guess it's not that big of a deal.[/s]
Nvm, FPS is still capped. But the RT-kernel should still increase performance, although I probably can't do that on a VPS.
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Tickrate and server fps are both locked at 66 fps
Anything that claims to be "500FPS, 1000FPS, etc" for TF2 is a lie

http://www.nfoservers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5831

For a VPS I would look at a ChicagoVPS 512MB Xen (I found it for $3.5/m). Don't waste your time messing with the kernel.

Tickrate and server fps are both locked at 66 fps
Anything that claims to be "500FPS, 1000FPS, etc" for TF2 is a lie

http://www.nfoservers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5831

For a VPS I would look at a ChicagoVPS 512MB Xen (I found it for $3.5/m). Don't waste your time messing with the kernel.
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frailbodTickrate and server fps are both locked at 66 fps
Anything that claims to be "500FPS, 1000FPS, etc" for TF2 is a lie

http://www.nfoservers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5831

For a VPS I would look at a ChicagoVPS 512MB Xen (I found it for $3.5/m). Don't waste your time messing with the kernel.

Their TexasVPS is still TBA (seems to be a branch from newwave or something) :(. Also, their deal is about the same as eoreality's but lower specs (the $40/year one I found, and there was a $4 off code that I don't know how long lasts). Not an ideal location for me.

[quote=frailbod]Tickrate and server fps are both locked at 66 fps
Anything that claims to be "500FPS, 1000FPS, etc" for TF2 is a lie

http://www.nfoservers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5831

For a VPS I would look at a ChicagoVPS 512MB Xen (I found it for $3.5/m). Don't waste your time messing with the kernel.[/quote]
Their TexasVPS is still TBA (seems to be a branch from newwave or something) :(. Also, their deal is about the same as eoreality's but lower specs (the $40/year one I found, and there was a $4 off code that I don't know how long lasts). Not an ideal location for me.
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For VPS hosting I would strongly recommend http://www.9cubehosting.com/ .
They provide wide variety of linux VPS plans.They give SSH and Full root access.
They provide excellent service.I hosted my OpenVZ Vps with them for more than 5 months.,So far there is no problem and they provide 24/7 support.

For VPS hosting I would strongly recommend http://www.9cubehosting.com/ .
They provide wide variety of linux VPS plans.They give SSH and Full root access.
They provide excellent service.I hosted my OpenVZ Vps with them for more than 5 months.,So far there is no problem and they provide 24/7 support.
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