🖥️ ggRock Hardware Requirements
This article outlines the recommended hardware for ggRock and addresses common hardware-related questions.
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Use the links below for detailed and up-to-date hardware recommendations:
- ggRock Hardware Selection Guide
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Key Recommendations
- Disable hardware RAID. Use HBA mode or JBOD. The system should see individual disks. Most onboard SATA controllers are sufficient. Disable RAID mode in BIOS.
- Prioritize core/thread count over CPU frequency. CPUs such as Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9, Intel Xeon E, AMD Ryzen, and Threadripper are usable but not ideal.
- Use ECC RAM to reduce the risk of data loss due to memory errors.
- Avoid QLC SSDs and HDDs. They have low I/O performance (~50–60MB/s) and may cause game throttling, crashes, or BSODs.
- Use SSDs with PLP (Power Loss Protection). These prevent data loss during unexpected shutdowns. Many are priced similarly to consumer SSDs.
- Client NICs must support PXE boot. Server NIC must be Linux-compatible.
- Use RAID1 or RAID10 for redundancy. Avoid RAID5/6 unless using NVMe drives. RAID setup is handled in the ggRock UI.
- Install ggRock on bare metal. Virtualized environments are not supported.
- Avoid complex managed switch features. These may offload processing from the server to slower switch hardware.
- Keep at least 15% free space on data drives to maintain performance and SSD lifespan.
Updated on: 10/12/2025
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