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LMWBXR t1_j2fc0r8 wrote

It depends on what kind of server - and what games you want to host. You can host old fps games like quake 3 on literally ANY functioning windows PC. Servers are basically DOS boxes. Newer games might be another story.

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Jamesthedumbass OP t1_j2fcp70 wrote

See that’s what I’m saying. I was thinking about just buying a super cheap AMD CPU. Maybe one meant for server hosting. But would I need a GPU?

Then just a super cheap chasis. Some spare fans. Some RAM and I should be good yea? I’m not hosting arma or anything just a bunch of small games like terraria and valheim… Minecraft.

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LMWBXR t1_j2fek0q wrote

As far as I know GPUs are not necessary for a dedicated server. Servers function without them and they are not used to process graphics. My experience with hosting is all older fps games. 1 machine I used had a basic Nvidia card in it, and currently, I am using a cheap small form factor refurbished dell to host servers with no problem.

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