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NEW SERVER Decisions - majkp - 02-19-2007
It looks like the server has no place to do its job peacefully... :(
I'm offering to host the server for free. As my part-time job me (and some of my friends) are running a local wireless network in Prague, Czech Republic. We currently have 16Mbps connection which is guaranteed both ways. We use mainly the download way - max 5Mbps at peak times. Upload is used like max. 2-3Mbps. Our peak time is between 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. GMT. We have quite a strong UPS and all the servers are watched closely - if there is a failure I always get lots of phonecalls from mad clients which have to be solved anyway. The main access point and server rack is in my house so in case of a reset-restart it could be physically accessed by me (or my two friends who have the keys) any time.
If you want to run the traceroute or ping test, use this IP: 82.113.48.3
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Server budget:
motherboard ... 2700CZK
- ASUS P5B-VM - G965/ICH8
processor ... 4400CZK
- INTEL Core 2 Duo E6300 - 1,86GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 2MB cache, socket 775, EM64T BOX (Conroe)
memory ... 1930CZK
- 1GB (KIT 2x512MB) DDR2 667MHz PC5300 CL5 KINGSTON BOX
HDD ... 1050CZK
- SEAGATE Barracuda 7200.10 T-Lite 80GB, SATA II NCQ, 8MB cache, 7200ot, ST380815AS
(case ... 800CZK)
(- some basic case including 350W power suply - i can try to find one free)
TOTAL: 10880CZK ~ 495USD
TOTAL excl. case: 10080CZK ~ 460USD
1USD=22CZK (+/-)
I think I have 1 unused english WinXP licence, I have to find that out.
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Financial sources we now have:
200-250$ ... according to Wolfpack these are the money that remained at the donation account
100$ ... maximum I am willing to donate again (I already donated 100$)
Please vote if you support this option and if you are willing to donate yourself, post how much. If most people agree and there is enough money collected/offered, I will order the parts immediately. I think I can manage to get all the parts and prepare the server to be plugged in 1-2 weeks.
The official PayPal account will remain discoveryserver@gmail.com (Wolfpack has agreed to take care of it)
As well the official donation thread will remain active.
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OK, that's it. I could normally pay for the server now and than maybe collect some donations later but I am in the process of moving and setting up new apartment so I am deeply in debts right now.
What do you think?
NEW SERVER Decisions - Malaclypse 666 - 02-19-2007
Fnordie Host! Arrf!! Arrf!!
NEW SERVER Decisions - Korrd - 02-19-2007
Remove the cooler from the list. We will have to do with stock cooling.
If it runs too hot while OC'ed, we then get a better one. But i think we can oc nicely with stock cooling as that processor is quite efficient.
NEW SERVER Decisions - majkp - 02-19-2007
Better cooler removed.
NEW SERVER Decisions - Vanker - 02-19-2007
keep cooler, but dont buy it until the funds are there, i could proberly donate a tenner.
NEW SERVER Decisions - pchwang - 02-19-2007
I'm all for this. Thanks, Majkp! :D
NEW SERVER Decisions - General Nakazawa - 02-19-2007
i voted for ya, i think i put in my two sence about my non wilingness to acualy keep the server in another thred. you sound like a realy good option and it sounds like youl be around for a wile
have fun
ps: if you need anything ask me and il see what i can do, i do a good deal of buesness with part supliers and have quite afew extras liying around
NEW SERVER Decisions - Qunitinius~Verginix - 02-19-2007
This sounds like a good idea, if you can keep it running longer then the last guy, I will be happy! I can see about some donations as well.
Verginix Out
NEW SERVER Decisions - afoofis - 02-19-2007
EDIT: Oh bugger, nevermind
NEW SERVER Decisions - majkp - 02-19-2007
No flames here, please, use PMs. Thanks. Walker, you have my respect.