03-20-2013, 06:55 PM
Have you done any tests running many of these things together? It shouldn't be that hard to start up the Minecraft server on your existing service and then have people try to watch videos on the individual devices to see what point things start to slow down.
Right now I'm running a Minecraft server as well as Netflix downstairs and Youtube streaming through the Xbox up here on a 20 mbps connection. If other people jump on the internet the Youtube stream will not keep up.
I would try to figure out how intensive the Minecraft server is going to be on your present service and try to make you decision based on that. The seperate IP will probably be the most reliable bet however as most internet speeds will fluctuate based on time of day and other factors. The speed they list is just the maximum you can possibly get.
Right now I'm running a Minecraft server as well as Netflix downstairs and Youtube streaming through the Xbox up here on a 20 mbps connection. If other people jump on the internet the Youtube stream will not keep up.
I would try to figure out how intensive the Minecraft server is going to be on your present service and try to make you decision based on that. The seperate IP will probably be the most reliable bet however as most internet speeds will fluctuate based on time of day and other factors. The speed they list is just the maximum you can possibly get.