Looking for a dedicated server, confused about CPU

Discussion in 'Bukkit Discussion' started by Kabino, Feb 19, 2013.

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    Kabino

    First of all, I am trying to upgrade to a dedicated server capable of supporting ~100 players (more would be better) and over 30 plugins. The only issue I am confused about is the type of CPU I should be looking for. I saw the AMD FX-4100 Quad Core @ 3.6Ghz for a good deal, but then I saw AMD FX-6100 Hex Core @3.3Ghz for a higher price. If I recall correctly, minecraft only needs to use one or two cores, so paying for extra cores probably isn't worth it. Also, I heard people saying Intel CPUs would be better than AMD. I saw the Intel E3-1270 Quad Core @ 3.5Ghz for almost double the price of the 3.6Ghz AMD FX-4100. Can someone try to explain the differences or point me in a good direction? Thanks
     
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    nhadobas

    I would stick with Intel, just because they have the physical cores and the virtual cores. Although minecraft may only use one or two cores, java spreads out the work across all of the cores. Knowing that, get a CPU with more cores. If i could suggest a processor i would suggest something along the lines of an Intel e5-1650 or a Intel e3-1270 v2.
     
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    Double0negative

    E3-1270v2 is a great processor. Currently running around ~300-400 people on 1 (3 servers)
     
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    Kabino

    What would you guys say about the Intel i7 - 2600k in comparison to the suggested CPUs? I was wondering if colocation was a viable option.

    EDIT: Or would a VPS be fine for ~100 players? I am trying to save some money if possible.
     
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    Double0negative

    I have personally run 350 people on a i7 2600k

    (in a bungee setup)
     
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    nhadobas

    You can get a VPS that can hold hundreds of players. I would check out OVH, they recently came to the US, but they have been treating me well.
     
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