Setting up a dedicated gaming server can feel like navigating an open-world game without a map. Between balancing CPU performance for game logic, ensuring enough RAM for player connections, configuring storage for rapid world loading, and maintaining low-latency networking (all while keeping costs reasonable), there's a lot to consider.
Whether you're hosting a Minecraft Java Edition server for friends, running a Rust or Ark: Survival Evolved community server, or building a competitive Counter-Strike 2 tournament environment, choosing the right hardware configuration makes all the difference. After shipping thousands of gaming servers supporting everything from casual Valheim and Terraria sessions to competitive CS2 and Team Fortress 2 tournaments, to popular Palworld and Satisfactory multiplayer worlds, we’ve learned what separates smooth gameplay from frustrating lag.
Here's what we’ve discovered with our gamers: owning your gaming infrastructure gives you freedoms that cloud-hosted services simply can't match. Moving your gaming environment to dedicated hardware isn't just about eliminating monthly rental fees - though you'll save plenty there. It's about having complete control over your gaming experience, from custom mod configurations to performance optimizations tailored specifically to your favorite games. With our enterprise-grade refurbished servers, you can create gaming environments that match your exact vision without ongoing subscription costs or arbitrary limitations.
NVMe: NVMe support: this R640 can house up to 10 NVMe drives. Faster data access, low latency, high IOPS, and rapid sequential speeds for better performance.
Storage: Storage: built to house up to 10 x 2.5" drives, the R640 provides extensive storage capacity for data-intensive tasks.
Compact: Compact design: packed into a 1U chassis, this server delivers substantial performance while optimizing rack space utilization.
This server passed 4/4 of TechMikeNY’s industry estimation benchmarks.
Extensive Mod Support Benchmark
Testing: System stability with extensive customization and modding
Superpower: Zero performance degradation with heavy modding and custom configurations
Example: Running 100+ mods across multiple game worlds with custom server rules and settings
Status: Passed March 3, 2025
High-Capacity Performance Benchmark
Testing: Consistent performance under high player load and complex game logic
Superpower: Maintains stable tick rates and responsive gameplay regardless of server activity
Example: 50+ players building complex redstone contraptions with zero rubber-banding or lag spikes
Status: Passed March 3, 2025
Secure Access Control Benchmark
Testing: Robust access controls and data protection features
Superpower: Complete control over player access, server backups, and protection from malicious actors
Example: Managing whitelisted players across multiple game worlds with automated hourly backups
Status: Passed March 3, 2025
Multi-Community Hosting Benchmark
Testing: Multi-server management for diverse player groups
Superpower: Intelligent resource allocation for varied gaming communities and age groups
Example: Simultaneously hosting age-appropriate Minecraft worlds for kids, competitive CS2 for teens, and strategy games for adults - all with separate access controls
Status: Passed March 3, 2025
