For your requirements, I'd pay close attention to the
CPU generation, RAID setup, network port, and actual monthly bandwidth policy, not just RAM and storage.
Hostingsource is worth comparing, but their current dedicated-server listings don't seem to fit your
$100/month maximum very well. For example, their 32GB / 2 × 1TB SSD Xeon E5-2620v3 option is listed at
$105/month, while their newer 32GB Ryzen 7 5700X with 2 × 1TB NVMe SSD is listed at
$129/month. Their dedicated listings also advertise unmetered traffic on several plans.
I'd also confirm with them whether the specific server includes a
1 Gbps port, because that's important for your requirement.
If your $100 budget is strict, I'd compare a few other US providers before ordering.
HelloServer is another option you could check, especially if you find a configuration that matches your RAM, storage, bandwidth, and port requirements.
I'd also ask about:
- 1 Gbps port speed
- SSD vs NVMe
- RAID-1 availability
- Server location in the US
- DDoS protection
- IP allocation
- Setup fees
- Hardware replacement/support
For a dedicated server, I wouldn't choose an older Xeon just to stay close to the budget if a newer CPU option is available for a reasonable difference.