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Is it beneficial to develop this into a game server on a PC?

Is it beneficial to develop this into a game server on a PC?

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Lapiix
Member
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03-10-2025, 07:53 AM
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My brother has an old PC he wanted me to check if it could be converted into a dedicated server for just a couple of games—Ark and Valheim. Since the system isn’t running because of a memory problem, I thought it would be wise to ask someone more experienced if it’s even possible with this particular machine. The PC is an HP Compact 8000 Elite small form factor model, and according to what I know, it has all stock components. I regret not being able to provide exact specifications, but I’m sure it won’t work due to the memory issue.
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Lapiix
03-10-2025, 07:53 AM #1

My brother has an old PC he wanted me to check if it could be converted into a dedicated server for just a couple of games—Ark and Valheim. Since the system isn’t running because of a memory problem, I thought it would be wise to ask someone more experienced if it’s even possible with this particular machine. The PC is an HP Compact 8000 Elite small form factor model, and according to what I know, it has all stock components. I regret not being able to provide exact specifications, but I’m sure it won’t work due to the memory issue.

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NZ_PING_LIFE
Junior Member
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03-10-2025, 02:48 PM
#2
It might be possible to find details about the specifications by checking the serial number on the device. However, without knowing the exact specs, it's hard to confirm.
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NZ_PING_LIFE
03-10-2025, 02:48 PM #2

It might be possible to find details about the specifications by checking the serial number on the device. However, without knowing the exact specs, it's hard to confirm.

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Legacyte
Junior Member
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03-10-2025, 04:21 PM
#3
Serial number available at the provided link.
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Legacyte
03-10-2025, 04:21 PM #3

Serial number available at the provided link.

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Darkadoo
Junior Member
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03-10-2025, 09:23 PM
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When I attempted what you recommended, the platform instructed me to provide a correct serial code during data entry, and this issue persisted even when using the product number in searches.
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Darkadoo
03-10-2025, 09:23 PM #4

When I attempted what you recommended, the platform instructed me to provide a correct serial code during data entry, and this issue persisted even when using the product number in searches.

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Silvereye008
Junior Member
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03-15-2025, 06:56 AM
#5
It looks like you're interpreting the message incorrectly. However, I don't have any hope to offer. This setup was a basic office system, not very impressive when it first arrived.
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Silvereye008
03-15-2025, 06:56 AM #5

It looks like you're interpreting the message incorrectly. However, I don't have any hope to offer. This setup was a basic office system, not very impressive when it first arrived.

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xBohmaNx
Member
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03-15-2025, 07:18 AM
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It mentions the serial number on the HP sticker, so I should check there first. I know that might seem like I'm being too serious, but I'm just being honest—I'm searching thoroughly for anything else related to the computer.
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xBohmaNx
03-15-2025, 07:18 AM #6

It mentions the serial number on the HP sticker, so I should check there first. I know that might seem like I'm being too serious, but I'm just being honest—I'm searching thoroughly for anything else related to the computer.

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CatBuggz
Member
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03-15-2025, 07:34 AM
#7
But I
And honestly, I had little expectation at first, but it was better to consult those who were more experienced in handling what I needed to do.
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CatBuggz
03-15-2025, 07:34 AM #7

But I
And honestly, I had little expectation at first, but it was better to consult those who were more experienced in handling what I needed to do.

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zLeoZiin
Senior Member
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03-16-2025, 03:43 AM
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It will be a Core 2 era CPU, so none of these systems will satisfy the needs for running either of those game's dedicated servers.
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zLeoZiin
03-16-2025, 03:43 AM #8

It will be a Core 2 era CPU, so none of these systems will satisfy the needs for running either of those game's dedicated servers.