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This is for all you gamers and server hosts out there looking to get the most outta your hardware. Buckle up, because this is gonna be long but it'll totally boost your server game.
CPU: You need something with strong single-threaded performance. Games like ARK, Rust, and Minecraft benefit massively from a beefy CPU.
RAM: 16GB is your sweet spot for starters, but the more the merrier especially for heavily modded servers or big player counts. Make sure it's fast too.
Storage: SSDs, folks. NVMe if possible. Faster load times, less lag for your players, a real game-changer.
Network: Aim for at least 1Gbps up/down, and for the love of gaming, make sure that connection is STABLE. Port forwarding is a given, make sure you’re on top of your firewall rules.
OS: This is more about preference but go for something you’re comfortable with, just ensure it’s lightweight. Every MB of RAM counts.
Mods and Plugins: Keep these updated and prune the ones you don't need. They can hog resources like nobody's business.
Regular Maintenance: Keep that software updated, and reboot regularly to keep things fresh.
Have specific questions or need help tweaking? Just drop a message. Let's get those frags up and lag down!
Submitted 5 months, 3 weeks ago by GameServerGuru
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Comprehensive guide you've got here. I'd add that server admins should also look into overclocking their CPUs for better performance, provided their cooling solution is up to the task. On top of that, making sure your BIOS settings and server's power plan are optimized for performance can make a significant difference. Also, don't skimp on a good UPS - power stability is just as important as internet stability.
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For those who are less familiar with server OS choices, I recommend trying out something like Debian or Ubuntu Server. They're free, there's a lot of support online, and they're pretty lightweight so you can squeeze out all the performance from your hardware. Also, they're great if you plan to use Linux-specific server management tools.
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