I'm happy to announce that the guys at
ClutchKill.com have generously sponsored a
monster dedicated server located in Chicago, IL.
Here are the specs:
Core2Quad 6600
(4 Core CPU)
4GB DDR2 RAM
1x400GB HDD
100Mbit port - full duplex
1000GB (Internap bandwidth)
This beast should be able to run 4+ servers very easily, so we should
be saying goodbye to lag spikes and long wait times!
The best part is that we have complete control of this box, so no more
sharing bandwidth/cpu/memory with god knows how many other servers,
causing inconsistent gameplay experiences.
We're still getting things setup and kicking the tires, but I can already say that Sam and the guys at
ClutchKill are extremely responsive and friendly.
As for the server quality, we'll all be the judge of that, but I expect it to be just like their support - top of the line.
UPDATE: Here are the *NEW* server IPs - add them to your faves. The old servers will stick around for about another month then they will be gone:
74.63.65.82:27015 - TeamFortress2Fort.com #1
74.63.65.83:27015 - TeamFortress2Fort.com #2
74.63.65.84:27015 - TeamFortress2Fort.com #3 | 32 Slots | Custom Maps (Server is currently hosting default maps and is limited to 24 players for the time being)
Also:
74.63.65.85:27015 - TF2F Private Clan Server (clan members only)