Planning to buy another server

Discussion in 'News/Updates' started by l337Espeon, May 11, 2009.

  1. l337Espeon Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2007
    Messages:
    1,589
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    FaceWAN Network Administrator
    Location:
    USA
    I've been planning to buy another server, and I just went and priced everything out we're going to need for a second server. It's going to run Windows Server 2008 64-bit, because it fixes alot of the problems with Server 2003 and it needs 64-bit to get past the 4GB RAM limit of 32-bit. Everything will be moved over to the new server slowly, keeping this one up, so there is no noticeable downtime. Due to the new kernel in Windows Server 2008, I need to test compatibility with applications the current server uses, and adjust as necessary. With a Core I7 and 6GB of RAM, this server will be able to handle anything we throw at it, hell, it could probably run 40 L4D servers at once. I have listed the specs below. Donations are greatly appreciated and will get this server up and running faster.

    Final Build Specs:

    Operating System: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise 64-bit
    Processor: Core i7 @ 2.66GHz (Quad Core)
    Memory: 6GB DDR3 1333
    Hard Drives: 2x 640GB 7200 RPM in RAID 1 for Mirroring

    Hardware:


    MB + CASE:
    SUPERMICRO SYS-5016T-TB 1U Barebone Server Intel X58 LGA 1366 Intel Core i7 / Xeon - Retail
    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816101232
    Quantity: x1 = $619.99

    PROCESSOR:
    Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Retail
    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
    Quantity: x1 = $279.99

    RAM:
    CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145220
    Quantity: x1 = $114.99

    HARD DRIVES:
    Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM
    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319
    x2 = $139.98 at $69.99 each

    UPDATE: The new server is setup and running, I just need to move things over to it now and set things up again, more updates to come. Refer to this post for more info.
     
  2. Sharigan Administratorz Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2007
    Messages:
    208
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Jacksonville, Fl
    This thing is going to be sailing on a mother fucking boat.
     
  3. ShamWOW!!! Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2009
    Messages:
    335
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Occupation:
    Household Item
    Location:
    Apache Junction, AZ
    Jesus, it might be time to have a car wash
     
  4. K00bes Ozzeh Teh Pianist

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2007
    Messages:
    148
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Occupation:
    Aspiring Musician?
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    *fixed

    abcdef
     
  5. smiffy Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2007
    Messages:
    276
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Occupation:
    High School Junior
    Location:
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Looks like we need to start donating more money.....
     
  6. Dr. Professor Member

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2009
    Messages:
    30
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    how many games this thing gonna be running:confused:
     
  7. Ownage Administrator

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    All of them. ;)
     
  8. l337Espeon Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2007
    Messages:
    1,589
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    FaceWAN Network Administrator
    Location:
    USA
    A Lot once everything is up and running.
     
  9. 5NIPER_WOLF New Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2009
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Occupation:
    Esso Employee/Student/Assistant Librarian
    Location:
    Toronto Canada
    So are you buying a new server or upgrading a current one? Why buy a new one? Facewan seem to be a sprawling servertropolis and does not seem to need another server. It's a shame you don't accept cash donations, I got a lot of cash....

    Edit - you get the money from those rent-an-admin people right? well it's been a month or so since I read that post when I joined and I thought they pay monthly, so I think you need to update this.
     
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2009
  10. l337Espeon Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2007
    Messages:
    1,589
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    FaceWAN Network Administrator
    Location:
    USA
    Getting a new server willl allow for ALOT more servers than currently, and will make it a hell of a lot more stable, no more lockups for 5min because i changed the size of my remote desktop session.

    The money has been getting updated if you look.
     
  11. 5NIPER_WOLF New Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2009
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Occupation:
    Esso Employee/Student/Assistant Librarian
    Location:
    Toronto Canada
    I thought it was at the same $600+ mark for the last 2 months, my bad.

    Well keep up the good work anyway! I hope this server serves you (and the players) well.
     
  12. Sharigan Administratorz Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2007
    Messages:
    208
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Jacksonville, Fl
    Nope, trust me it has been going up. :p
     
  13. Crossfire New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2009
    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Newmarket, ON Canada
    would there be a possibility to have our own vent server?
     
  14. l337Espeon Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2007
    Messages:
    1,589
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    FaceWAN Network Administrator
    Location:
    USA
    We have a vent server, but due to licensing costing SO much it's only an 8 person server. I guess I could rent one, but I'd have to make damn sure it would get used before I pay for it.
     
  15. Crossfire New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2009
    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Newmarket, ON Canada
    is it being used much right now? everytime i play css with my friend, who is now also an admin :) we use vent to talk.
     
  16. nafrayu Super Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2008
    Messages:
    395
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Why don't you guys use mumble?
     
  17. l337Espeon Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2007
    Messages:
    1,589
    Likes Received:
    30
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Occupation:
    FaceWAN Network Administrator
    Location:
    USA
    The main reason is people are too lazy to download it and install, they would rather use ventrilo, which most people have installed already.
     
  18. Ownage Administrator

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    383
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    lol, Team speak is good also.
     
  19. Crossfire New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2009
    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    1
    Occupation:
    Student
    Location:
    Newmarket, ON Canada
    its awesome that we have about 1000 dollars now. im eager for the new server :D
     
  20. Sharigan Administratorz Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2007
    Messages:
    208
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Jacksonville, Fl
    Soon friends, soon all shall bow before the all powerful FaceWAN server.