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[joeshmofro]

I'm kinda new at this web hosting thing. I need to build a server that will host Medal of Honor. I have a budget of $1000. Is it possible to build a server for that price? If so what parts should I get for it?

[AverageJoe]

If you're just going to host a dedicated game server, it's all about processor and ram. Here's what I'd go with (I chose micro-atx since you don't need this thing to take up much space, but if you want expandability later on I'd rethink it):

INWIN MICRO ATX MINI TOWER CASE (Gray), MODEL IW-L545P.180GUF2 - OEM
$37
Intel Motherboard for Pentium 4 Processors Model# D845GERG2
$108
Intel Pentium 4 / 3.06GHz 512k 478 Pin Processor HT Technology 533 MHz FSB Retail
$569
2 X KINGSTON KVR333X64C25/512 512MB 32x64 PC2700 DDR RAM
$127
SONY 1.44MB 3.5 INCH INTERNAL FDD DRIVE
$8
WD WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE 40GB 7200RPM MODEL # WD400BB -CAVIAR OEM
$72
Lite On 52x Cd Rom - Model LTN-526 -RETAIL
$24

TOTAL: $945 + S/H

If you're going to do something more than gaming I'd go with a standard atx solution since it can hold more than a gig of ram, but for dedicated gaming server this would kick ***.

*EDIT* All from www.newegg.com

[ewitte]

Originally posted by AverageJoe
INWIN MICRO ATX MINI TOWER CASE (Gray), MODEL IW-L545P.180GUF2 - OEM $37

If that includes the PSU don't complain if you have stability problems.

Eric

[AverageJoe]

Originally posted by ewitte


If that includes the PSU don't complain if you have stability problems.

Eric

I have a friend using that case and psu with no problems whatsoever. Also, with everything mostly integrated the system should draw much less power than normal systems.

[ace727861986]

Originally posted by joeshmofro
I'm kinda new at this web hosting thing. I need to build a server that will host Medal of Honor. I have a budget of $1000. Is it possible to build a server for that price? If so what parts should I get for it?

if u dont need monitor keyboard mouse os and all your wanting is the parts to build a server. you can do MUCH better than these guys for 1k (not trying to be rude). If all your going to be doing is running ONE single game server this is over kill. Running a single game server like u said you could get by with a p1.6ghz and 512mb of ram. but if your going to do more. this is what i would do.

ANTEC Performance PLUS Model PLUS1080AMG- with Antec Original TRUE 430W P4 Power Supply ATX12V Retail
Specifications:
Case type: SOHO File Server
Case Color: Antec Metalic Gray
Case Dimensions: 20.6" x 8.1" x 18.6" (H/W/D)
Drive bays: 10
Front accesible 4x 5.25, 2x 3.5" Internal 4x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 3 Short 4 Full Length
2 Rear Standard Fans 1 Side fan

129.99

MSI K7D Master-L (MS-6501-030) AMD760MPX Dual Athlon 266MHz ATX MOTHERBOARD With Onboard LAN- RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU:dual Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® Athlon™ MP processors Supports up to Athlon MP 2000
Chipset:762™ chipset (949 BGA)
FSB:100/133MHz clocks are supported (266 MHz Internal System Bus)
RAM:4x 184-pin DDR DIMM Max 4GB (registered DDR only)
IDE:Ultra DMA 100 up to four IDE devices.
Slots:1xAGP 4X, 2x 64 bit and 3x 32bit PCI, 3.3v,5v
Ports:1xFD,2xCOM,1LPT, 4xUSB and Audio ports
Onboard Audioirect Sound AC97 Audio
Onboard LAN: Intel® 82559ER LAN Controller

$202

CRUCIAL MICRON 512MB 64x72 PC 2100 DDR RAM 150x2=300

AMD Athlon MP 2000 1.67GHz PROCESSOR CPU - RETAIL BOX 2X152=304

WD WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE 80GB 7200RPM MODEL # WD800BB -CAVIAR OEM, DRIVE ONLY 93.00





$1028 total. i just threw this together in about 3 min so i might have forgot some stuff. i know i didnt add video card but all u really have to have is a old pci video card and old cdrom and you would be fine.