[mohaa] What is more important?

[Steven Hartland]

Go for the option #2 ( dual ) although option #1 has more memory bandwidth due
to the 800Mhz FSB this will not be enough to overcome the additional CPU
within the dual. Also dont go for 2.0Ghz go for 2.4Ghz the price differential is
virtually nothing. Unfortunately 1Gb will not be enough with each process using
~ 100Mb RAM. On the otherhand if you run CS you will only get 4 servers on the
box due to the load on most maps. MOHAA you will get your 8 -> 10 servers
possibly a couple more if they are low player limits e.g. 16->20.

Finally if you cant get a decent price for a dual 2.4Ghz + 2GB go somewhere
else that will. You will find allot of peps will try to scam u with server prices
so check the component prices your self and dont be afraid to go back to them
and say "This isnt good enough for this you need to ....."

    Steve / K

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Neil A. Twa" <neil at twastudios.com>
To: <mohaa at icculus.org>; <bf1942 at icculus.org>
Sent: 31 July 2003 17:23
Subject: [mohaa] What is more important?


> I am looking at getting a game server for my business and I'm looking at
> two options. I wanted to get the opinion of the group before I purchased.
> The cost is the difference, obviously, but I'm curious as to how well #1
> will do vs #2.
> 
> Is CPU more important that RAM? or vice versa?
> 
> Option #1
> - P4 3.0Ghz w/Hyperthreading and 800Mhz FSB (split 400mhz 2x's)
> - 2Gb DDR RAM (MAX)
> - 40Gb (2Mb CACHE) IDE HDD
> 
> Option #2
> - Dual Xeon 2.0Ghz w/Hyperthreading and 533mhz FSB
> - 1Gb DDRM (MAX)
> - 80Gb (8Mb CACHE) IDE HDD
> 
> So the xeon is more expensive, but I'm wondering if the P4 w/2Gb RAM will
> do fine for 8-10 game servers. Combincation of games from MOH:AA to
> Counter Strike.
> 
> Appreicate your thoughts and opinions.
> 
> -n
> 
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