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Old computer; Suggestions?
Replies: 18Last Post Aug. 1, 2008 11:53am by ArcticFrost
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allsmiles


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Graphics aren't needed for hosting a server? If the processor's good enough it should be able to host fine.

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Set it up as a home server for all your files and music and stuff

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Quote: from ArcticFrost at 11:06 am on Aug. 1, 2008

Never mind. I completely forgot the graphics card was on-board.

LOL FAIL.


Not fail.  Game servers for Steam games are run through a console without graphics.  This is true for almost any game I have ever heard of.  That is why 1U rackmount servers can still host games.

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Quote: from espresso8097 at 11:20 am on Aug. 1, 2008

Quote: from ArcticFrost at 11:06 am on Aug. 1, 2008

Never mind. I completely forgot the graphics card was on-board.  

 LOL FAIL.


Not fail. Game servers for Steam games are run through a console without graphics. This is true for almost any game I have ever heard of. That is why 1U rackmount servers can still host games.


Haha I know, I meant fail at me forgetting my graphics card was onboard. :P

Also, posting from the computer that is now up and running :D

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