Topic: Stats needed for running a Server?

[Hexx]

OK so for a while now I've been thinking I should run a server.
Why?
I think I'm jealous of all the abuse J'inn + Co get.

Anyway new system specs

AMD XP 3200+
1 Gig Kingston RAM
Seagate 160 GB SATA HD (7200 not 10k)

-Is that enough to run something?
Or do I need a dedicated server setup?
(I assume dedicated would be better- but will it work)
Also is there any way to tell if my internet connection can handle the traffic or is that sort of a trial and error thing?

[Bonk]

That PC will do fine to run the kit as long as you don't try and run the client on the same machine.
i.e. Yes that is enough and yes a dedicated box is preferred.

(I have run the SQL kit on a Pentium 233MHz with 128MB RAM on a 300kbit up cable connection, supporting up to 12 players stably... though now I run the serverkit on a Duron 1.3 (256MB) and sql on a seperate Athlon 2.5 (512MB)...)

Anyway, as you suspect your connection will likely be the limiting factor; 300kbit up will do but 1.5Mbit up is preferred.

Lots of connection tests here:

http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/default.asp

http://www.dslreports.com/tools