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'''Server name:''' Discovery Freelancer RP 24/7
 
'''Server name:''' Discovery Freelancer RP 24/7
  
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'''Server IP:''' 87.72.29.113
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'''Server address:''' discogc.game-host.org:2302
  
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'''FL shortcut:''' "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe" -s87.72.29.113:2302
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'''FL shortcut:''' "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe" -s discogc.game-host.org:2302
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'''Player stats:''' http://igiss.net/flstats/
 
  
 
'''Location:'''  Copenhagen, Denmark
 
'''Location:'''  Copenhagen, Denmark
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'''Connection:'''  
 
'''Connection:'''  
  
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* '''Server is currently running on a temporary setup.'''
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* '''Server is currently running on a temporary backup link, instead of the Fiber connection.'''
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* '''The stats you see here are the ones of the old server that is currently being shipped to the new host.'''
 
  
 
'''HW Configuration:'''
 
'''HW Configuration:'''
 
* Motherboard: ASUS P5B DELUXE - P965/ICH8R  
 
* Motherboard: ASUS P5B DELUXE - P965/ICH8R  
 
* Processor: INTEL Core 2 Duo E8400 - 3.38GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 6MB cache, socket 775
 
* Processor: INTEL Core 2 Duo E8400 - 3.38GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 6MB cache, socket 775
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* Memory: 2GB of RAM ((KIT 2x1GB) DDR2 1150MHz PC9200 CL5 KINGSTON
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* Memory: 4GB of RAM ((2x KIT 2x1GB) DDR2 1150MHz PC9200 CL5 KINGSTON
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* HDD: SEAGATE Barracuda 7200.10 T-Lite 80GB, SATA II NCQ, 8MB cache
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* HDD: SEAGATE Barracuda 7200.10 T-Lite 80GB, 7200 Rpm, 3 Gb/s transfer, SATA interface, 8MB cache
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*      Western Digital WD2500JD Caviar SE, 7200 Rpm, 1.5 Gb/s transfer, SATA interface, 8MB cache.
 
* Cooling: Zalman CNPS9700 LED
 
* Cooling: Zalman CNPS9700 LED
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'''Current OC values:''' CPU 3.38GHz, FSB 1888MHz (4x472MHz), Memory 944MHz (timing 5-5-5-15)
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'''Current OC values:''' CPU 4.05 GHz, FSB 1800MHz (4x450MHz), Memory 900MHz (timing 5-6-6-15)
  
  
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'''Upgrade plans:'''
 
'''Upgrade plans:'''
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There are no upgrade plans at the moment.
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* <s>Move hardware into a new cabinet with sides and proper airflow.Cabinet and 400 watt PSU donated by Palle E.C, owner of company where server is physically located.</s> Done.
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* 2 matched 250 Gb 7200 3 Gb/s SATA drives in RAID1 configuration to optimize read performance. Drives donated by A & L Guy's regular hardware pusher.
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* In order to utilize the full 4 GB of installed RAM, change of OS from Windows XP to Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 (64 bit version). New OS donated by Rob, aka former admin Virus.
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* Location move to higher bandwidth Fiber connection.
  
 
'''Further upgrades are discussed here:'''
 
'''Further upgrades are discussed here:'''
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'''Very special thanks to:'''
 
'''Very special thanks to:'''
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Tom S., Jack C., Linda T., Chris S., Jessica M., Jonathan C., Gaetan A., Jeff R., Jason Q., Doug C., Justin A., James D., Doug C. (again), Claudia M., LoTeK_ & his friend, Delbert B., Petr K., Doug C. (again), Daniel S., Delbert B. (again), Will D., Jeffrey C., Jason Q. (again), Michael A., Morgan W., Martin R., Anonymous beer loving old cat, Aaron C., Martin B., Paul. D, Carlos F., John C.
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Tom S., Jack C., Linda T., Chris S., Jessica M., Jonathan C., Gaetan A., Jeff R., Jason Q., Doug C., Justin A., James D., Doug C. (again), Claudia M., LoTeK_ & his friend, Delbert B., Petr K., Doug C. (again), Daniel S., Delbert B. (again), Will D., Jeffrey C., Jason Q. (again), Michael A., Morgan W., Martin R., Anonymous beer loving old cat, Aaron C., Martin B., Paul. D, Carlos F., John C., Palle E. C., Rob.
  
 
'''Without these people, this server wouldn't exist.'''
 
'''Without these people, this server wouldn't exist.'''
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Pictures:
 
Pictures:
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''' From Majkp's 3 year hosting tenure in the czech republic '''
 
* http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/majkp/FL/server/DSC00176.jpg
 
* http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/majkp/FL/server/DSC00176.jpg
 
* http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/majkp/FL/server/DSC00177.jpg
 
* http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/majkp/FL/server/DSC00177.jpg
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* http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/majkp/FL/server/DSC00183.jpg
 
* http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/majkp/FL/server/DSC00183.jpg
  
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''' From the hosting of the server in Denmark '''
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* http://peecee.dk/uploads/042010/DSC003561.JPG
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* http://peecee.dk/uploads/042010/DSC00358small.JPG
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''' Server in its new "clothes"
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* http://peecee.dk/uploads/042010/Discocabinetchange.JPG
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* http://peecee.dk/uploads/042010/Discocabinetchange2.JPG
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* http://peecee.dk/uploads/042010/Discocabinetchange3.JPG
  
 
'''Activity statistics (thanks to Hamburg City FL Server)'''
 
'''Activity statistics (thanks to Hamburg City FL Server)'''

Revision as of 18:23, 28 April 2010

Discovery Freelancer RP 24/7

  • Address: discogc.game-host.org:2302
  • Mod version: 4.85 Update 2
  • Current geo location: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Status: RP, Official
  • Website/forums: http://discoverygc.com
  • Player stats: http://igiss.net/flstats
  • Administrators: Korrd, Caylith, Fellow Hoodlum, Virus, Del, Kuraine, Laowai, Dieter Schprokets, JihadJoe, Cannon, Dusty Lens, Athenian, Agmen of Eladesor
  • Server owner/hoster: Arms & Legs Guy

Server Hardware

Server name: Discovery Freelancer RP 24/7

Server address: discogc.game-host.org:2302

FL shortcut: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Freelancer\EXE\Freelancer.exe" -s discogc.game-host.org:2302

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Connection:

  • Server is currently running on a temporary backup link, instead of the Fiber connection.

HW Configuration:

  • Motherboard: ASUS P5B DELUXE - P965/ICH8R
  • Processor: INTEL Core 2 Duo E8400 - 3.38GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 6MB cache, socket 775
  • Memory: 4GB of RAM ((2x KIT 2x1GB) DDR2 1150MHz PC9200 CL5 KINGSTON
  • HDD: SEAGATE Barracuda 7200.10 T-Lite 80GB, 7200 Rpm, 3 Gb/s transfer, SATA interface, 8MB cache
  • Western Digital WD2500JD Caviar SE, 7200 Rpm, 1.5 Gb/s transfer, SATA interface, 8MB cache.
  • Cooling: Zalman CNPS9700 LED

Current OC values: CPU 4.05 GHz, FSB 1800MHz (4x450MHz), Memory 900MHz (timing 5-6-6-15)


Upgraded parts:

  • 115USD - motherboard (ASUS P5B DELUXE - P965/ICH8R) - difference - the old one sold
  • 75USD - cooler (Zalman CNPS9700 LED) - the old one scrapped (unsaleable)
  • 67USD - memory (1GB (KIT 2x512MB) DDR2 1066MHz PC8500 CL5 GEIL) - difference - the old ones sold


Upgrade plans:

  • Move hardware into a new cabinet with sides and proper airflow.Cabinet and 400 watt PSU donated by Palle E.C, owner of company where server is physically located. Done.
  • 2 matched 250 Gb 7200 3 Gb/s SATA drives in RAID1 configuration to optimize read performance. Drives donated by A & L Guy's regular hardware pusher.
  • In order to utilize the full 4 GB of installed RAM, change of OS from Windows XP to Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 (64 bit version). New OS donated by Rob, aka former admin Virus.
  • Location move to higher bandwidth Fiber connection.

Further upgrades are discussed here: http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?sh...=93957&st=0


Finances:

Total initial costs: 522USD (10960CZK)

Used donation amount: 522USD

Status: Initial costs covered!


Total upgrade costs: 257USD (4700CZK)

Used donation amount: 257USD

Status: Upgrade costs covered!


Total unused donation amount: 519USD


The initial costs of the server as well as all the upgrades have already been covered. Further donations will be used for further upgrades. Every donation and the donor's name is listed here: http://discoverygc.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1792


Donation (PayPal) account remains: discoveryserver@gmail.com


Very special thanks to: Tom S., Jack C., Linda T., Chris S., Jessica M., Jonathan C., Gaetan A., Jeff R., Jason Q., Doug C., Justin A., James D., Doug C. (again), Claudia M., LoTeK_ & his friend, Delbert B., Petr K., Doug C. (again), Daniel S., Delbert B. (again), Will D., Jeffrey C., Jason Q. (again), Michael A., Morgan W., Martin R., Anonymous beer loving old cat, Aaron C., Martin B., Paul. D, Carlos F., John C., Palle E. C., Rob.

Without these people, this server wouldn't exist.


Pictures: From Majkp's 3 year hosting tenure in the czech republic

From the hosting of the server in Denmark

Server in its new "clothes"

Activity statistics (thanks to Hamburg City FL Server)

Most active servers, total players, charts:

Discovery server Activity (1 day chart):

Discovery server Activity (7 days chart):

Freelancer most active servers (1 day average):

Freelancer most active servers (7 days average):

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