Fairly cheap host for the 80-100 gb range?

[Chruser]

Well, my current host has asked me to leave as my forum consumes up to around 80-100 gb monthly, which he considers to be slightly too much for a virtual account. Also, I've managed to bring the *NIX load up to levels of 7.5 on a 2.4 ghz computer with 1024 mb ram. He disabled my forums temporarily, and the load went back to 0.2.

I could really use some advice for a good host, as I'm not quite ready to pay for a dedicated server yet. Actually, if someone can think of a decent, cheap host, I would likely be willing to pay for one.

[corley]

Originally posted by Chruser
Well, my current host has asked me to leave as my forum consumes up to around 80-100 gb monthly, which he considers to be slightly too much for a virtual account. Also, I've managed to bring the *NIX load up to levels of 7.5 on a 2.4 ghz computer with 1024 mb ram. He disabled my forums temporarily, and the load went back to 0.2.

I could really use some advice for a good host, as I'm not quite ready to pay for a dedicated server yet. Actually, if someone can think of a decent, cheap host, I would likely be willing to pay for one.

how many people do you have on your forums at a time to bring your load up 7.5 ?

[Chruser]

Originally posted by corley
how many people do you have on your forums at a time to bring your load up 7.5 ?

It takes about 120 people (including guests) for me to bring it up to those levels.

[corley]

Originally posted by Chruser
It takes about 120 people (including guests) for me to bring it up to those levels.

for some reason that seems really outrageous of a load level for 120 people. but havent messed with vbulletin much.

verio has a VPS[virtual private server] that has unlimited bandwith. costly though, as much as a dedicated server.

http://www.interland.com has unlimited bandwith at a less costly price.

[f-a_org]

Originally posted by Chruser
Well, my current host has asked me to leave as my forum consumes up to around 80-100 gb monthly, which he considers to be slightly too much for a virtual account. Also, I've managed to bring the *NIX load up to levels of 7.5 on a 2.4 ghz computer with 1024 mb ram. He disabled my forums temporarily, and the load went back to 0.2.

I could really use some advice for a good host, as I'm not quite ready to pay for a dedicated server yet. Actually, if someone can think of a decent, cheap host, I would likely be willing to pay for one.

Well try
www.e-starr.net
resellers
go to the 90 gb one !

[corley]

please, do not tell me your signature is avril lavigne

[yetdog111]

Originally posted by f-a_org
Well try
www.e-starr.net
resellers
go to the 90 gb one !

Anyone have any experience with these guys? I am currently on the old V650 plan at VenturesOnline, and while I'm more than happy w/ the performance and uptime as well as the support, it's getting a tad expensive w/ all the extra bandwidth we use.

[Coreace]

Originally posted by Chruser
Well, my current host has asked me to leave as my forum consumes up to around 80-100 gb monthly, which he considers to be slightly too much for a virtual account. Also, I've managed to bring the *NIX load up to levels of 7.5 on a 2.4 ghz computer with 1024 mb ram. He disabled my forums temporarily, and the load went back to 0.2.

I could really use some advice for a good host, as I'm not quite ready to pay for a dedicated server yet. Actually, if someone can think of a decent, cheap host, I would likely be willing to pay for one.

That server load is too much. Have you any hacks installed? PM and I can have a look at your current design and layout.