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System requirements:

Running a dedicated server has some specific system requirements that you need to be aware of:


CPU: P3/800Mhz - This is minimum specification for 32 players (though you may get away with a less powerful machine for smaller games).

Note: if you have a dual CPU system with enough RAM and sufficient bandwidth available, you can run one server instance (or "slave") per CPU at this rating.

OS: NT4.0/2000/XP - The NT based OS is much more robust for server applications. We do not recommend running dedicated servers on Windows 98/SE/Me.

RAM: 128MB - 128MB should leave enough free system memory to run one server instance. If you are running multiple server instances on one machine, you will need a further 128MB per instance.

Bandwidth: 128Kbs - 4 players [cable modem/ADSL] These broadband technologies typically feature 128Kbs upstream connections (which is the important number).

Note: some providers will upgrade you to a so called "symmetric" connection (512/512) for a nominal fee. This should allow you to run a 16 player game.

512Kbs - 16 players [cable modem/DSL] If you have a symmetrical connection @ 512Kbs, you should be able to support 16 players.

1Mbs - 24 players 1.5Mbs - 32 players