Someone Gets Their Hands on an OnLive Server, Contains 9800 GT, Core 2 Duo (56k)

First off, I want to point out that OnLive constantly upgrades their servers. That's how this guy got his hands on one. It's not in use.

Sources:

Here and here.

Specs:

• Intel E6300 Core2Duo
• Seagate SATA 320GB HDD
• 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 Ram (This is non ECC which also tipped me off to the server being a more custom job)
• EVGA 9800GT PCI-E Graphics Card
• Custom PCI-E card that has very little in the way of identification. It contains a DVI port and 2x NIC ports. The DVI port has a connector which goes between the DVI on this card and the DVI on the video card. It also has a wired connector on the oposite side of the card that looked to be a cable connecting to the motherboard. It does say "Copyright Onlive" on the card in several places, this is what sealed the deal for me for the server being an OnLive server.
• What appears to be an Intel custom motherboard, didn't see a model number but didn't really look all that hard. The back has a single NIC and 2 USB ports from the mobo.

OnLive's Video Encoder:

The connector between the Video Card and the OnLive Encoder:

More powerful than the PS3 and Xbox 360 confirmed. ;)

My LAST video card was more powerful than a 9800 GT..110million

[QUOTE="110million"]My LAST video card was more powerful than a 9800 GT..Rikusaki

For some reason I always thought it's using a custom GPU.

[QUOTE="110million"]My LAST video card was more powerful than a 9800 GT..Rikusaki

i thought OnLive servers would be using 2010 hardware

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"][QUOTE="110million"]My LAST video card was more powerful than a 9800 GT..Locutus_Picard

i thought OnLive servers would be using 2010 hardware

Harisemo

It still doesnt change the fact that it works when it comes to playing the top games on the service.

well the pc that i had in 2006 was more powerful than OnLive Server.(QX6700, 4GB, 8800GTX)

Here's something I whipped up real quick.

Cool I could build a PC that is better for 400-450 USD or one that is around the same performance for 330USD.

It basically has the specs of my old 2007 budget PC.

haha my 06 PC was more powerful than that lool

You say 9800 GT like it's a good thing.

i thought OnLive servers would be using 2010 hardware

Harisemo

my 8800 gt 512 mb can max out fear 2 easy, so why isnt fear 2 on the onlive service runnining on max settings?

PRETTY SAD CHEAP BASTARDS CANT AFFORD MORE POWERFUL VIDEO CARDS LMAO!

[QUOTE="Harisemo"]

i thought OnLive servers would be using 2010 hardware

Rikusaki

Good excuse.

That is why Games like Just Cause 2 are not being run at max settings on Onlive.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=E-4610D-C2D24-NOOS-R&cat=SYS

Gateway E-4610D Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz 2GB

199$

LOL more powerful than onlive's cpu's lmao!

Aren't E6300's from like... 2007? I remember having that on my shopping list when pricing out a rig for Crysis.

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"][QUOTE="Harisemo"]

i thought OnLive servers would be using 2010 hardware

Hakkai007

Good excuse.

That is why Games like Just Cause 2 are not being run at max settings on Onlive.

OP, you are aware that those specs are really underwhelming right?

Good excuse.

That is why Games like Just Cause 2 are not being run at max settings on Onlive.

Hakkai007

Thats Under whelming for what onlive was promising i thought it was suppose to offer up to date hardware.DJ_Headshot

You guys should realize that OnLive upgrades their servers.

It's not like this is going to be the hardware they are going to use for the next five years. :lol:

:|

I don't get what this thread is about.

[QUOTE="Hakkai007"]

Good excuse.

That is why Games like Just Cause 2 are not being run at max settings on Onlive.

Rikusaki

Thats Under whelming for what onlive was promising i thought it was suppose to offer up to date hardware.DJ_Headshot

You guys should realize that OnLive upgrades their servers.

It's not like this is going to be the hardware they are going to use for the next five years. :lol:

:|

Those specs are horrible... How the heck can a server run so many games at once?

Aren't E6300's from like... 2007? I remember having that on my shopping list when pricing out a rig for Crysis.

foxhound_fox

Just because one of the servers has this hardware does not mean that they all do. Rather, this can very easily be older hardware and/or could be used by games that do not require beefy graphics. Depending on what game you play, you'd be getting a feed from a different set of hardware.SquatsAreAwesom

Those specs are horrible... How the heck can a server run so many games at once?

Wasdie

Thats what im wondering, with something like this, you'd need like one server per person..

Those specs are horrible... How the heck can a server run so many games at once?

Wasdie

no wonder dirt 2 has framerate issues on onlive.

You guys should realize that OnLive upgrades their servers.

It's not like this is going to be the hardware they are going to use for the next five years. :lol:

:|

Rikusaki

Judging by how bad the games look the upgrades won't be much.

And even if they had 4 6970s it would still look worse because of lower resolutions and bad compression that rivals youtube's horrible compression.

I will stick with the superior quality of an actually built PC that gives better results and ends up being cheaper because I don't have to put a hole in my wallet to pay for internet.

Oh and I own my games and can mod them and play them at higher settings, AA+AF and higher resolutions.

[QUOTE="SquatsAreAwesom"]Just because one of the servers has this hardware does not mean that they all do. Rather, this can very easily be older hardware and/or could be used by games that do not require beefy graphics. Depending on what game you play, you'd be getting a feed from a different set of hardware.goodtobeback

[QUOTE="goodtobeback"]

[QUOTE="SquatsAreAwesom"]Just because one of the servers has this hardware does not mean that they all do. Rather, this can very easily be older hardware and/or could be used by games that do not require beefy graphics. Depending on what game you play, you'd be getting a feed from a different set of hardware.SquatsAreAwesom

no way they got mismatching servers.

[QUOTE="SquatsAreAwesom"][QUOTE="goodtobeback"] they're all the same lol.

goodtobeback

no way they got mismatching servers.

This thread makes baby Jesus cry from its fail.

maybe they got better hardware now though, since this guy bought it.

[QUOTE="goodtobeback"]

[QUOTE="SquatsAreAwesom"] Source? SquatsAreAwesom

no way they got mismatching servers.

nope everyone i seen it's copies all same pc lol.

maybe they got better hardware now though, since this guy bought it.

goodtobeback

1. I purchased this from a reputable company that I've purchased many servers from in the past.

http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?5654-Just-got-my-hands-on-an-actual-OnLive-server/page2

^^^

[QUOTE="SquatsAreAwesom"][QUOTE="goodtobeback"]

no way they got mismatching servers.

goodtobeback

nope everyone i seen it's copies all same pc lol.

[QUOTE="Rikusaki"]

[QUOTE="DJ_Headshot"]Thats Under whelming for what onlive was promising i thought it was suppose to offer up to date hardware.110million

You guys should realize that OnLive upgrades their servers.

It's not like this is going to be the hardware they are going to use for the next five years. :lol:

:|

Proof please. I want to know what these new ones are using, 5970s? i7s?

Steve Perlman says it in every presentation...There's even a video in OnLive itself explaining this.

Anyway, here's your proof. It's in almost EVERY article about the service.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/everything_you_need_know_about_onlive_is_your_next_gaming_console

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343710,00.asp

http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/03/24/can-onlives-cloud-gaming-service-threaten-traditional-consoles/

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/71273.html

http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200913/3287/onlive-set-to-make-gaming-hardware-and-software-obsolete

He mentions it again in this interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vupeHUM2_BM

The above is proof that OnLive upgrades their servers.

If they didn't upgrade, that would defeat the purpose of the service, don't you think? ;)