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VPS for gaming server

HotmarerHotmarer Member
edited March 2020 in Requests

Hey, I am looking for a VPS with 2-4 cores and 2-4 GB of RAM (the most important are cores). I would like to put the Arma 3 game server on it and play there with a friend (only 2 people in total). I currently have a VPS at some cheap provider. Unfortunately, it will not meet my expectations:

User@host0:~$ curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jgillich/nixbench/master/nixbench.sh | sh
nixbench v0.6.6 - https://github.com/jgillich/nixbench

cpu

Sha256 (1x) : 86.17 MB/s
Gzip (1x) : 69.89 MB/s
AES (1x) : 23.71 MB/s

Sha256 (2x) : 78.16 MB/s
Gzip (2x) : 72.51 MB/s
AES (2x) : 23.62 MB/s

disk

  1. run : 84 MB/s
  2. run : 134 MB/s
  3. run : 130 MB/s
  4. run : 152 MB/s
  5. run : 129 MB/s
    Average : 126 MB/s

geekbench

Single-Core Score : 1255
Multi-Core Score : 1153
Result URL : https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/15330171

host

OS : linux
Platform : ubuntu 18.04
CPU : Common KVM processor
Cores : 2
Clock : 2400 Mhz
RAM : 3001 MB

net

CDN : 10.77 MB/s
Amsterdam, The Netherlands : 2.79 MB/s
Dallas, USA : 1.56 MB/s
Frankfurt, Germany : 2.53 MB/s
Hong Kong, China : 1.27 MB/s
London, United Kingdoms : 2.83 MB/s
Melbourne, Australia : 1.25 MB/s
Oslo, Norway : 2.71 MB/s
Paris, France : Failed
Queretaro Mexico : 1.42 MB/s
San Jose, USA : 1.49 MB/s
Sao Paulo, Brazil : 1.43 MB/s
Seoul, Korea : 0.48 MB/s
Singapore, Singapore : 1.19 MB/s
Tokyo, Japan : 0.95 MB/s
Toronto, Canada : 1.61 MB/s
Washington, USA : 1.88 MB/s

I am thinking of buying VPS at contabo.com. That's exactly what I mean about VPS S SSD. I found a link to Geekbench somewhere on LET: https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/11012991

Can somebody give me a current benchmark?

If anyone has suggestions for other servers at a similar price, please provide.

Yes, I know that VPS is a bad solution, I have servers but I don't want to put this game server on them. I want something for a month or two. That is why dedicated servers with installation fee fall off. In the worst case scenario, I'll just do a tunnel to hide my servers' IP.

It is also best to have something in the EU but if there are no bad pings to the US, it can be too.

It is best to also have an SSD >=50 GB.

Thanks

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  • @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

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  • @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Lmfao.

    @MikeA ExtraVM is well reputed for Game Server hosting :)

    Thanked by 1Hotmarer
  • Hi maybe you will be interested We have launched SSD Nodes in EU and USA optimized and ddos protected for game servers task https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/15330550 if you allow making an offer in this thread, then we can make proposed offers with free trial tests for you

  • angstromangstrom Moderator

    @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Hey, it doesn't work this way!

  • HotmarerHotmarer Member
    edited March 2020

    DignusData said: Hi maybe you will be interested We have launched SSD Nodes in EU and USA optimized and ddos protected for game servers task https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/15330550 if you allow making an offer in this thread, then we can make proposed offers with free trial tests for you

    Of course I allow. The LET-special offer looks cool. Is it a price including tax? Would it be possible to increase to 3gb ram and 50gb disk?

  • please check this offer https://dc.dignusdata.center/cart.php?a=add&pid=83
    yes we can build any special custom package for you

  • SwiftnodeSwiftnode Member, Host Rep

    Arma 3 servers can be quite CPU heavy. Make sure you read terms/acceptable use so you don't get kicked out.

  • jbilohjbiloh Administrator, Veteran

    My guess is your going to have an issue in a shared environment due to cpu usage. You need a vps that focuses on high cpu usage or dedicated cores. Anyone have any recommendations?

  • MikeAMikeA Member, Patron Provider

    I think you are better off getting a dedicated server if you want guaranteed performance. Last time I hosted Arma was many years ago, but that was like the most inefficient game server software I've ever seen. Most who sell dedicated CPU VPS don't give you real dedicated CPU or it's an older CPU. Giving multiple dedicated cores cost money, so using cheap older CPUs is the only profitable option for lower price. You can get sub-$80 i7 dedicated servers in places.

  • HotmarerHotmarer Member
    edited March 2020

    MikeA said: I think you are better off getting a dedicated server if you want guaranteed performance. Last time I hosted Arma was many years ago, but that was like the most inefficient game server software I've ever seen. Most who sell dedicated CPU VPS don't give you real dedicated CPU or it's an older CPU. Giving multiple dedicated cores cost money, so using cheap older CPUs is the only profitable option for lower price. You can get sub-$80 i7 dedicated servers in places.

    I also had a server last time in 2013. Now I put on this vps what I gave above and it even works. The only problem I have is that I only have 30gb. And as you know with mods, an Arma can take up to 100gb.

    And only two people will play on it.
    My current VPS: https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/15330171
    My current service provider is overselling servers. If he didn't do it, I probably wouldn't look for anything else.

    I now have about 50% CPU occupancy.

  • MikeAMikeA Member, Patron Provider
    edited March 2020

    If it's only for two people and you only want it for a month or two why not just host on your PC? A VPS with these specs, 2-4 dedicated cores, 100GB+ disk space is not cheap.

  • MikeA said: If it's only for two people and you only want it for a month or two why not just host on your PC? A VPS with these specs, 2-4 dedicated cores, 100GB+ disk space is not cheap.

    Because I don't want to use different tunneling like a hamachi.

  • deankdeank Member, Troll

    @AMike, we are not allowed to make sense.

  • dfroedfroe Member, Host Rep

    Maybe the current PHP-Friends Limited Spring Special fits your needs?

    2 dedicated Xeon Cores
    10 GB DDR4 ECC RAM
    80 GB SSD
    only 6.50 EUR/month (on a 3 month contract)

    https://php-friends.de/vserver-ssd/vserver-fruehlingsspecial-2020-ssd

  • HotmarerHotmarer Member
    edited March 2020

    dfroe said: Maybe the current PHP-Friends Limited Spring Special fits your needs?
    2 dedicated Xeon Cores
    10 GB DDR4 ECC RAM
    80 GB SSD
    only 6.50 EUR/month (on a 3 month contract)
    https://php-friends.de/vserver-ssd/vserver-fruehlingsspecial-2020-ssd

    Do you have any comparison with contabo?

  • dfroedfroe Member, Host Rep

    @Hotmarer said: Do you have any comparison with contabo?

    Nope.
    But at least PHP-Friends have some quite good reputation on LET/LES.
    And they offer dedicated CPU cores (what I couldn't find about Contabo) which might be quite important for you.

  • SkuraSkura Member

    Why you don't take DignusData offer?

  • Oooof ... I would just say be sure to check reviews and do your homework carefully.

    Lulz ...

    Thanked by 2MikeA Hotmarer
  • uptime said: Oooof ... I would just say be sure to check reviews and do your homework carefully.

    I watched it yesterday 😂

    Thanked by 1uptime
  • skbenterpriseskbenterprise Member, Patron Provider

    Hi,

    We might have a good solution for you. Our VPS nodes are equipped with high clocked GHz CPU & RAM in combination with NVMe SSD storage.

    Our X3 of X4 package will be suiting your needs.

    X3
    2 cores
    4 GB RAM
    120 GB NVMe SSD
    3000 GB transfer
    € 8,99/mo
    ORDER

    X4
    4 cores
    8 GB RAM
    240 GB NVMe SSD
    4000 GB transfer
    € 16,99/mo
    ORDER

    Our other VPS packages with NVMe SSD: https://skb-enterprise.com/virtual-servers

    DDoS protection will soon be included with all VPS & Dedicated Servers

    Custom Dedicated Game Servers with Intel Core i5, i7, i9, and AMD Ryzen 5, 7, 9 CPUs can also be provided. Contact Us for possibilities.

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  • HotmarerHotmarer Member
    edited March 2020

    dfroe said: Nope.
    But at least PHP-Friends have some quite good reputation on LET/LES.
    And they offer dedicated CPU cores (what I couldn't find about Contabo) which might be
    quite important for you.

    PHP-Friends offer is probably the best. I wrote to them but unfortunately there is no possibility of monthly settlement, It is only possible every 3 months.

  • SavaSava Member

    If used only for 1-2 months, you can take advantage of the trial program of vultr

  • If you don't need a large amount of bandwidth, your best bet at a low price is probably FastVM, but you will not receive any dedicated cores and you will be limited to 5TB bandwidth.

  • classicalclassical Member
    edited March 2020

    @seriesn said:

    @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Lmfao.

    @MikeA ExtraVM is well reputed for Game Server hosting :)

    Why should we buy at extravm when they only reseller the ovh servers ?

    OVH
    VPS SSD 3
    OpenStack KVM
    2 vCore(s)
    From 2 GHz
    8 GB RAM
    80 GB SSD
    Local RAID
    Unlimited traffic**
    $13.87/m

    ExtraVM
    vCORES 4
    RAM 8GB
    SSD 104 GB
    IPV4 1
    BANDWIDTH 15 TB
    $48.00/m

    Btw , i recommend php-friends.de

    Intel Xeon Gold 6140 / 6240
    2 dedicated cores
    10 GB DDR4-RAM (ECC)
    60 GB NVMe-Space
    1 GBit/s Unlimited
    5TB Traffic
    7.99€/m

  • @classical said:

    @seriesn said:

    @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Lmfao.

    @MikeA ExtraVM is well reputed for Game Server hosting :)

    Why should we buy at extravm when they only reseller the ovh servers ?

    OVH
    VPS SSD 3
    OpenStack KVM
    2 vCore(s)
    From 2 GHz
    8 GB RAM
    80 GB SSD
    Local RAID
    Unlimited traffic**
    $13.87/m

    ExtraVM
    vCORES 4
    RAM 8GB
    SSD 104 GB
    IPV4 1
    BANDWIDTH 15 TB
    $48.00/m

    Wuhhh

    Different hardwares and you will actually receive timely responses to your ticket.

    Thanked by 1uptime
  • classicalclassical Member
    edited March 2020

    @seriesn said:

    @classical said:

    @seriesn said:

    @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Lmfao.

    @MikeA ExtraVM is well reputed for Game Server hosting :)

    Why should we buy at extravm when they only reseller the ovh servers ?

    OVH
    VPS SSD 3
    OpenStack KVM
    2 vCore(s)
    From 2 GHz
    8 GB RAM
    80 GB SSD
    Local RAID
    Unlimited traffic**
    $13.87/m

    ExtraVM
    vCORES 4
    RAM 8GB
    SSD 104 GB
    IPV4 1
    BANDWIDTH 15 TB
    $48.00/m

    Wuhhh

    Different hardwares and you will actually receive timely responses to your ticket.

    No thanks , you cant compare OVH with their re-sellers they must sell cheaper then OVH not x4 more expensive.

  • MikeAMikeA Member, Patron Provider
    edited March 2020

    @classical said:

    @seriesn said:

    @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Lmfao.

    @MikeA ExtraVM is well reputed for Game Server hosting :)

    Why should we buy at extravm when they only reseller the ovh servers ?

    OVH
    VPS SSD 3
    OpenStack KVM
    2 vCore(s)
    From 2 GHz
    8 GB RAM
    80 GB SSD
    Local RAID
    Unlimited traffic**
    $13.87/m

    ExtraVM
    vCORES 4
    RAM 8GB
    SSD 104 GB
    IPV4 1
    BANDWIDTH 15 TB
    $48.00/m

    Hmm, I will post this just for anyone in the future who sees and wonders the same.

    1.) I only use Ryzen 3800X CPUs now there. Compare it to a 2GHz Xeon and see what wins.
    2.) I only use NVMe, compare it to whatever you want.
    3.) If there are issues that cause disruption be sure I will be checking it as soon as something happens and will reply within a few minutes and not 2 days.
    4.) If you need more bandwidth I will gladly give it for free and not limit you to 10Mbps as long as it's a legitimate purpose and not VPN/torrenting.
    5.) Access to manage network firewalls just like you would normally.
    6.) Older hardware is decommissioned every 2-3 years. Clients have always been moved to the newest hardware when possible (sometimes with 100% bench increase) with no increase to price and sometimes price is lowered.

    Now obviously, comparing something that's normally $48 to something that's $14 is silly. If support and CPU performance doesn't matter much always go for the cheaper option.

    I only use OVH services in OVH locations, as people like the DDoS protection but don't want to buy a whole dedicated server or want something that their normal VPS plans/service don't offer. If you want something that isn't "resold OVH" everything in Dallas is my own hardware but it doesn't matter because in the end you're being "resold the network", and you could say the same about a company using a carrier like Telia and saying they "resell Telia".

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  • TejyTejy Member

    Take a look at Scaleway! ;)

  • classicalclassical Member
    edited March 2020

    @MikeA said:

    @classical said:

    @seriesn said:

    @Hotmarer said:
    @Hotmarer
    Congrats on your first post

    Lmfao.

    @MikeA ExtraVM is well reputed for Game Server hosting :)

    Why should we buy at extravm when they only reseller the ovh servers ?

    OVH
    VPS SSD 3
    OpenStack KVM
    2 vCore(s)
    From 2 GHz
    8 GB RAM
    80 GB SSD
    Local RAID
    Unlimited traffic**
    $13.87/m

    ExtraVM
    vCORES 4
    RAM 8GB
    SSD 104 GB
    IPV4 1
    BANDWIDTH 15 TB
    $48.00/m

    Hmm, I will post this just for anyone in the future who sees and wonders the same.

    1.) I only use Ryzen 3800X CPUs now there. Compare it to a 2GHz Xeon and see what wins.
    2.) I only use NVMe, compare it to whatever you want.
    3.) If there are issues that cause disruption be sure I will be checking it as soon as something happens and will reply within a few minutes and not 2 days.
    4.) If you need more bandwidth I will gladly give it for free and not limit you to 10Mbps as long as it's a legitimate purpose and not VPN/torrenting.
    5.) Access to manage network firewalls just like you would normally.
    6.) Older hardware is decommissioned every 2-3 years. Clients have always been moved to the newest hardware when possible (sometimes with 100% bench increase) with no increase to price and sometimes price is lowered.

    Now obviously, comparing something that's normally $48 to something that's $14 is silly. If support and CPU performance doesn't matter much always go for the cheaper option.

    I only use OVH services in OVH locations, as people like the DDoS protection but don't want to buy a whole dedicated server or want something that their normal VPS plans/service don't offer. If you want something that isn't "resold OVH" everything in Dallas is my own hardware but it doesn't matter because in the end you're being "resold the network", and you could say the same about a company using a carrier like Telia and saying they "resell Telia".

    So what that are you using Ryzen OVH also offers Ryzen and its more cheaper
    Processor: Intel i7-6700K - 4 c / 8 t - 4 GHz / 4.2 GHz
    Memory: 32GB
    Disk: 2×480GB SSD SATA + 1×4TB HDD SATA
    €85/m

    Your price $189 wtf ? Are you a reseller ?

    And yes all of you buy and reseller at OVH because of ddos protection because a game server cant start working without ddos protection so there is no other choice right now except OVH so you are a reseller from OVH.

  • MikeAMikeA Member, Patron Provider

    @classical said:
    So what that are you using Ryzen OVH also offers Ryzen and its more cheaper
    Processor: Intel i7-6700K - 4 c / 8 t - 4 GHz / 4.2 GHz
    Memory: 32GB
    Disk: 2×480GB SSD SATA + 1×4TB HDD SATA
    €85/m

    Your price $189 wtf ? Are you a reseller ?

    I have absolutely no clue what you're talking about.

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