Performance

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Valheim Guides

Valheim Server RAM Guide: Vanilla, Modded & Crossplay

Real hosting data on how much RAM your Valheim server actually needs. Covers vanilla, BepInEx modded, crossplay, and heavy modpacks.

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Valheim Guides

Valheim Server Settings That Actually Matter

A practical guide to Valheim server configuration. Covers world modifiers, admin commands, performance settings, and startup parameters worth knowing.

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Minecraft Comparisons

Best Minecraft Server Hosting in 2026

Comparing big-name Minecraft hosts against what actually matters: pricing transparency, unmetered resources, DDoS protection, and support that shows up.

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Hytale Comparisons

Best Hytale Server Hosting in 2026

Comparing WinterNode, Apex, Shockbyte, and PebbleHost on price, hardware, and support for Hytale early access servers.

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Minecraft Comparisons

Free vs. Paid Minecraft Hosting: What You Give Up

Free Minecraft server hosting sounds perfect until your server won't wake up, your mods crash it, and your friends stop trying to join. Here's real comparison

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Minecraft Guides

What Is Paper and Why Most Minecraft Servers Use It

Paper is the most popular Minecraft server software for a reason. Here's what it does, how it compares to vanilla and Spigot, and when to use something else.

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Minecraft Lists

Best Mods for Minecraft Servers in 2026

Six mods every Minecraft server owner should install - covering performance, diagnostics, and admin essentials for Fabric and Forge servers.

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Hytale Optimization

Hytale Server RAM: What Launch Day Testing Actually Shows

Real-world data from our first Hytale servers. Why 4GB is tight, how heap settings matter, and the plugin that helps.

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Minecraft Optimization

Pregenerating Your Minecraft World: What to Know Before You Start

Chunk generation is the #1 performance killer for Minecraft servers. Here's how to decide if you need pregeneration, how much, and when to do it.

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Minecraft Comparisons

Paper vs Spigot: The Differences That Actually Matter

Paper is faster, runs every Spigot plugin, and has become the default. Here's when it makes sense, the three cases where Spigot still wins, and how to switch.

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Minecraft Guides

Why 'Dedicated CPU Cores' Doesn't Mean What You Think for Minecraft Servers

Hosts advertise CPU cores differently. Here's what dedicated cores vs fair usage actually means for Minecraft server performance - and what to ask.

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Vintage Story Guides

How Much RAM Do I Need for a Vintage Story Server?

The official formula plus real hosting data to help you pick the right server size. Covers vanilla, modded, and scaling recommendations.

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Minecraft Tutorials

How Much RAM Do I Need for a Minecraft Server?

Find out exactly how much RAM your Minecraft server needs. Covers vanilla, plugins, and modded servers with recommendations for popular modpacks.

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