New Server Hardware

As some of you know the current minecraft server lags out and causes crashes every so often. This is because it is running on a single core with a gigabyte of ram. The current motherboard can only support a total of two gigabytes of ram. The rough prices off of Newegg for new ram is around 30$ for the DDR-800 upgrade on the current server. However I have also been looking at completely replacing the entire server with a better one. This server will be able to run minecraft and any other game or service, like Ventrillo, without worry. The new server will cost about $160 because all that will be purchased is a motherboard, ram, and a processor.

So to break it down.
With just the memory upgrade, the server will run much smoother and most of the problems will disappear.

With the new server. All the problems that I can ever think of will be gone and the map will be able to be updated regularly. As well we will be able to use the current server as a backup server that will also be used for testing new mods. Which will mean fewer manual server restarts.

If I manage to get half of the money needed for a new server I will purchase it. For the new server as well the RAM seems to be the most expensive part, so if that goes on sale the computer will be cheaper.

We currently have eight players on the server and we are still growing, with new more advanced mods as well, like airplanes, and we desperately need a new server. If everybody is able to give between $10 and $20 I will buy the new server and life will be well for everyone. If not everyone is able to put money towards the server that is ok. The may change slightly depending on what is in stock.