How Powerful should a dedicated computer server be???

[TribalRage]

i was wondering i am wanting to run a dedicated server from my house but not sure how powerful the computer needs to be, i want it to be able to handle around 16 people.

My current config is..
AMD 1800+
384 pc2100 ram
geforce 2 Pro 64mb
7200 rpm hard drive.

what do you guys think.

what should i upgrade??

thanks alot!!

[billw]

I have dedicated server is a PIII-550, 384mg RAM, 8 gig HD, running 12 ppl have no problem. It being a dedicated server you don't need that 64mg video card, deicated server doesn't run the whole video, just the console.
Good Luck
Bill

[SNYPE]

The server machine needs at least the same specs as a gaming machine. The only difference is as Billw pointed out, the server doesnt need a powerful graphics card (even a 8mb would do). I would however put in plenty of Ram (384mb should be fine).
With game servers the real bottleneck is the Internet connection.