What should I put in my Dedicated Minecraft Server?

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HI, I recently got a old server/pc for $20 so I could fix it up and use it as a gaming pc or a minecraft server. I was wondering, what hardware would I need to have about 50 - 80 players with no lag? I need a motherboard, processor, and ram.
 
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If you internet checks out, for an MC server, I would assume it likes more cores over single threaded performance. So for a lower price an AMD 8 core build will run a server flawlessly. Also for MC, more RAM is better since having more players means that more chunks are being loaded into the RAM. You might be able to get by with an AMD 6300 and 8gb RAM if you're looking to save money over performance. But ultimately, the player's experience on your server will be mostly affected by your internet speed.

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99...
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Well do you even have the bandwidth for a server with 50-80 players with no lag.
 
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I don't know what bandwidth is. It has to do with your inernet speed right?
 
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When it comes to upload and download speed, is a higher number better?
 
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Yes higher is better.
 
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If you internet checks out, for an MC server, I would assume it likes more cores over single threaded performance. So for a lower price an AMD 8 core build will run a server flawlessly. Also for MC, more RAM is better since having more players means that more chunks are being loaded into the RAM. You might be able to get by with an AMD 6300 and 8gb RAM if you're looking to save money over performance. But ultimately, the player's experience on your server will be mostly affected by your internet speed.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($144.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $434.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-20 22:13 EDT-0400

Also remember you will need a decent PSU to run this CPU and depending on the case enclosure, you can remove the aftermarket CPU cooler and just use the stock one. But the stock one gets noisy.
 
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