Server vs my build

[Meepz]

OK which is better a server or my build which is a:

Nzxt switch 810
4770k
Seagate 2tb
Gtx780ti
Asus maximus vi hero

I am gonna be hosting a minecraft server for about 200+ players.

If you want to recommend a server please tell me it. Btw i want something simple not something where i need a switch or anything.

 

[okcnaline]

This will be a lot better for the server job:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2630 V2 2.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($606.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X79A-GD45 Plus ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($268.77 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.29 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1320.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 22:00 EDT-0400)

If you're looking a little bit of graphics for website:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2630 V2 2.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($606.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X79A-GD45 Plus ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($268.77 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.29 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card ($64.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1384.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-06 22:01 EDT-0400)

 

[Meepz]

Isnt my build like 10x better than what you recommended or do i just need a better cpu?

 

[Seeking Solace]

Isnt my build like 10x better than what you recommended or do i just need a better cpu?

There are some other threads on TH that you should look up about Minecraft servers. If I remember correctly, it won't necessarily be your hardware holding you back as much as your internet speed for hosting a minecraft server.

 

[okcnaline]

My build is a lot better for dedicated server. E5-2630K has a lot more cache, and 6 cores.
And yes, the network also matters for the server speeds.

 

[Meepz]

My network is fine i had 1 guy on the server from the Philippines and he was getting a good connection

 

[okcnaline]

You said 200+ people. You need robust hardware. You need more RAM, cores, and anything you can get your hands on.

 

[Meepz]

I will have 12 gb of ram and 8 cores

 

[okcnaline]

How 8 cores? You only have an i7-4770K, which has 4 cores.
And 12 GB of RAM isn't that much. 32 would be a bit more like it.

 

[Meepz]

Hypertreading

 

[okcnaline]

And the E5-2630 has 6 cores and 12 threads?