hi Ray,
Actually there is no need for a 'BIG Machine' aka 'BOX' to host
1 CSGO/HLDS Server.
It will work fine on
almost any 'BOX' with 2/4 cores and around 1Gb RAM.
But not every 'BOX' with specs. better will get you a good CSGO server.
So ill give you a view things to look out for.
- DO NOT USE: a ATOM powered server.
they do not support all instructions needed.
- DO NOT USE: a VPS server.
CSGO on a VM will give a non responsive server.
its CSGO/HLDS inside a OS inside a OS, problems above 6 players.
- Make sure your host has good support
If one hub lags, your server will be useless.
- Then of course price: ask google.
my advice: just rent a server.
Greetz TjaardA
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