Windows Dedicated Needed [Archive]

Jackel.ca

June 13th, 2006, 22:26

Hello,

I am currently in need of a windows dedicated server, the requirements are not exactly high nor low. This server will be dedicated to running an MMORPG game server, unfortunatley the server budget is incredibly low, as in $70.00 /monthly.

The server does not need an incredible amount of HD space, perhaps 20GB - 40GB, the ram is a bit important so anything from 512 + is great. The CPU doesn't need to be incredible, perhaps a low end AMD or something? I will require a 100mbit port though, the current server web stats are an average of 700 uniques daily and increasing.

I hope you do not find the budget too low, if need be, we can place a site wide banner of your services to our web (awstats screen shot(s) available upon request).

Payment: PayPal
No setup fee please.
unmanaged.

Thank you,
Jackel.

James-A

June 14th, 2006, 01:59

Your budget is not enough for the windows dedicated server, you need to raise your budget significantly.

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 06:55

Hello Jame-A,

I'm afraid that's not an option but just for kicks, what do you recommend the budget should be?

Thank you,
Jackel.

ingfina

June 14th, 2006, 14:43

About $30 more than a comparable Linux server (without any control panel).

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 14:55

Hello ingfina,

I'm sorry but I can't really see why it would be $30.00 on top of my budget, I'm not asking for a managed server nor am I asking for a "todays" server. Infact, all I would really require at first is something like this:

AMD - (1.5 - 2.0 GHZ)
RAM - 512+
HD - 40GB +
BW - ?
OS: Windows
Budget: $50.00 - $60.00

I'm not 100% on what a package like this would go for but I'm sure it can't be much more then what my budget is.

Anyhow thanks,
Jackel.

Bruce

June 14th, 2006, 15:38

You're forgetting the cost of the Windows license. It's not free.

This is the cheapest I've come across: http://freewebspace.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2166505&highlight=windows+dedicated

$69 + $20 for Windows = $89

Good luck finding a Windows box cheaper than that.

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 16:16

Dediwebhost have an offer of $70.00 including windows, perhaps I will go with them.

AvailNetworks

June 14th, 2006, 17:02

I would think again about them

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=520114&highlight=dediwebhost
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?t=508358&highlight=dediwebhost

Which mmorpg is this? I may be able to work out a deal for a "shared" dedicated server solution as we do run gameservers as well. you would of course have full access to all gamefiles and configurations needed for your server. Depending on which game it is we may be able to work out something. Email me if you would be interested

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 17:18

Hello AvailNetworks,

I appreciate your offer greatly but I'm afraid a shared plan would not be sufficient, the game server alone is a RAM chomper and would most definitely conflict with the other clients.

Thanks,
Jackel.

AvailNetworks

June 14th, 2006, 17:22

that should not be a problem. I had a particular machine in mind that I generally run very lean because it is a match server for a tournament site I run (dual opteron/2gb/80gb/100mbit/win2k3) IF the dedicated server you are looking for would only have 512mb ram, there is actually only about 256mb usable because of o/s overhead.

This should be far more than enough to cover what you need. What mmorpg is this anyway?

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 17:41

Perhaps we could work something out, yet I'm not sure though. I would require full remote access to the box, the website, forums will also need to be hosted and the game server requires MSSQL.

For your question, the MMORPG is Aglaia Online, a discontinued project that was being developed by kiwi games.

If you have anymore questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks,
Jackel.

AvailNetworks

June 14th, 2006, 17:55

mssql should not be a problem if express will work that is. Remote access is not a problem either. the game panel I use grants access to all you would need. Webhosting would be taken care of on another machine

I will do some research on the game and see if it is possible. Unfortunately the other guys here are indeed right. Windows licenses are about $30/mo just on their own and machines that small are hard to come by for anything less than $100/mo.

Another option would be to buy a more powerful machine and see if you could sublet out some of the space to recover your costs

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 18:07

I don't think this will work out I'm afraid. Both web and game server need to run native and I really do require full remote desktop enabling me to install any application(s) necessary to run and expand my services.

Although, your offer is greatly appreciated and I thank you for even considering it.

Again, thanks alot!

Jackel.

AvailNetworks

June 14th, 2006, 18:09

not a problem, good luck in your search. Would the other option work out I had suggested (subletting out space on a higher end machine)

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 18:18

I have sent you a PM requesting further detail, thank you.

B-Z-M

June 14th, 2006, 22:05

Jackel, I would not recommend dediwebhost.com or any affiliate. Stay away. A server with a legal windows license should cost in teh $80's-$90's if it were located in a reputable data center.

Jackel.ca

June 14th, 2006, 23:13

I appreciate the warnings.

Though, I am a bit bummed about a windows dedicated being some what costly.. I figured I could probably atleast get a low end for the $50.00 - $60.00 budget range but it's not looking to great.

Thanks anyhow,
Jackel.

Richard

June 15th, 2006, 04:39

Yes. You can get a low end server for $60-$70. BUT you then need to pay an extra $20-$30 to use windows on the server, as it's not free like linux systems. Bringing the price up to $80-$90.

JodoHost

June 15th, 2006, 05:32

Windows 2003 Web Edition would cost $11/mo + tax
Windows 2003 Standard Edition would cost about $25/mo + tax

You need a minimum of standard to run mssql.

James

June 15th, 2006, 06:15

Jackel, I would not recommend dediwebhost.com or any affiliate. Stay away. A server with a legal windows license should cost in teh $80's-$90's if it were located in a reputable data center.

This is based on?

Dediwebhost.com are ok.

Craig

June 15th, 2006, 06:33

This is based on?

Dediwebhost.com are ok.

I know lol, I have been using them for about 4 months now & not one amount of downtime on there network. They have even been better than NAC these last few months.

James

June 15th, 2006, 06:46

Exactly,

A server with a legal windows license should cost in teh $80's-$90's if it were located in a reputable data center.

This is very funny.

Jackel.ca

June 15th, 2006, 12:26

I'm sorry, my intentions are not to start war between providers. I am simply requesting a low end windows server quote, again I'm sorry for any inconvenience and I wish peace upon all server providers.

Thanks,
Jackel.

Jackel.ca

June 16th, 2006, 15:05

Update:

I have a made a small increase in my budget, it isn't much but I do hope it helps. My budget is now $70.00/month.

Again, I am not requiring a high end server but it MUST be dedicated.

B-Z-M

June 16th, 2006, 15:26

This is based on?

Dediwebhost.com are ok.
I have had bad experiences in the past with dediwebhost.com,
I had 2 boxes there.

B-Z-M

June 16th, 2006, 15:29

Exactly,

This is very funny.
Sorry, I spelled the* wrong. Windows standard edition costs around $30/month. The cheaper dedicated servers at a reliable data center go at the bare minimum of $50-$70. $50 server makes it $80 with the license. If he wants web edition, he may be able to find one in the high $60's to $70's.

Jackel.ca

June 16th, 2006, 15:38

Could you define "Web Edition" ?

Jackel.ca

June 20th, 2006, 07:58

My request was filled, thanks for your offers.

Windows 2003 Web Edition would cost $11/mo + tax
Windows 2003 Standard Edition would cost about $25/mo + tax

You need a minimum of standard to run mssql.

MSSQL seems to run fine on web edition.