At TechMikeNY, we understand that gaming servers are about more than just hardware specs - they're about building experiences and communities. After helping thousands of gamers move from frustrating commercial hosting to dedicated servers they control for popular titles like Minecraft Java Edition, Palworld, Rust, Ark: Survival Evolved, Valheim, Terraria, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike 2, Starbound, 7 Days to Die, Satisfactory, and Factorio, we've developed a deep understanding of what makes gaming hardware truly perform when it matters most.
That's why we put every gaming server through four rigorous benchmarks designed to ensure your gaming experience is limited only by your imagination - not your hardware:
Extensive Mod Support
Commercial hosting packages often limit mod support or charge premium fees for basic plugin functionality. Our Extensive Mod Support Benchmark tests each server's ability to maintain performance while running 100+ mods and plugins across multiple game instances. From elaborate Minecraft mod packs to custom CS2 server configurations, our hardware gives you the freedom to build exactly the experience you want - without paying extra for "mod support" packages or fighting with hosting providers over what you can and can't install.
High-Capacity Performance
Commercial hosts love to advertise "unlimited slots" - until you read the fine print about "recommended player counts" and "performance may vary." We test each server's ability to maintain stable tick rates as player count increases, simulating real-world scenarios like 50+ players exploring multiple Minecraft worlds with complex redstone automation. Unlike shared hosting that degrades as more players join, our servers deliver consistent, lag-free gameplay even during peak community events. Forget artificial player caps - your server, your rules.
Secure Access Control
Security matters when you're building gaming communities. Our Secure Access Control Benchmark validates each server's ability to implement robust access controls, automated backup systems, and protection from malicious actors. This is especially important for family gaming environments where parents need to manage who can join their children's multiplayer worlds. With our servers, you maintain complete control over player access and data protection - creating safe spaces for friends and family to play together.
Multi-Community Hosting
Why limit yourself to hosting just one game or community? Our Multi-Community Hosting Benchmark tests each server's ability to simultaneously run multiple gaming environments for diverse player groups. The intelligent resource allocation ensures your kid-friendly Minecraft server stays smooth even while your competitive gaming community battles it out in CS2. One server, multiple gaming worlds, unlimited possibilities for bringing different communities together.
These benchmarks were developed from real-world gaming scenarios we've encountered over years of working with passionate gamers and communities.
During 2024, we helped a growing Game-Hosting-as-a-Service company expand their hosting infrastructure. This process included an extensive amount of research and testing as the customer's client’s diverse needs were essential to the investment. We landed on a cluster of nearly maxed-out 10-bay NVMe R640's, each with 56 cores, 1.5TB of RAM, and more than 40TB of NVMe storage. While the minimum requirement for hosting a Minecraft server is 4GB of RAM, hosting hundreds of Minecraft servers requires significantly more resources.
The simple truth? Commercial game hosting is designed to maximize provider profits, not player experiences. Every additional slot, every mod pack, and every performance upgrade adds to your monthly bill. Moving your gaming infrastructure to dedicated hardware isn't just about saving money - it's about creating the exact gaming experience you want without compromise.
By rigorously testing against these real-world gaming scenarios, we deliver servers that transform how you play together. You get all the performance of premium commercial hosting with none of the limitations or ongoing costs.
Want to see our top pick? Check out our Best General Purpose Gaming Server. Need help configuring the perfect solution for your gaming community? Our team is always ready to help you build the ideal setup for your favorite games.
At TechMikeNY, we're obsessed with eliminating the lag, limitations, and frustrations that come between players and the games they love. Let us build you a gaming server that passes the tests that matter - the ones measured in memorable gaming moments and zero complaints in Discord.
