Intel Core i5-12600K
6 P-cores + 4 E-cores · 16 threads
Memory: check configuration Storage: check configuration 1G / 10G uplink options Optional Linux panel install
From €129.99/mo
excl. VAT
Bare metal at a glance
A complete physical server for your game community.
Trusted by game communities
Inside VYKIX
Built by hand.
Each physical server is overclocked and liquid-cooled, then tested for 72 hours before we hand it over.
- VxShield included
- The full machine's resources reserved for you
Build & protection details
See the hardware that hosts your server and the VxShield protection it includes.
The VYKIX build standard
Tested for 72 hours before handover.
Before handover, each server goes through assembly, overclocking, liquid-cooling installation and a 72-hour burn test.
Liquid cooling
Every Amsterdam build
All the hardware for your game servers.
Run one game server or a network using the complete CPU, memory and NVMe capacity of the machine you choose.
- Complete physical serverReserved for your servers
- Hand-builtAssembled by VYKIX
- OverclockedAbove stock clock settings
- Liquid-cooledStandard on every build
- 72-hour burn testCompleted before handover
- VxShield includedDDoS protection included
DDoS protection included
Put VxShield between attacks and your dedicated server.
For each protected IP, you select the open game, query and admin ports. VxShield filters attack traffic upstream.
Diagram of three stages: the public network, the VxShield upstream filter, then the protected VYKIX Amsterdam bare-metal server.
Protection network 17 Tbps Filtering capacity across the protection network.
Included on every planIncluded with the Amsterdam bare-metal plan.
Rules you controlSSH, RDP, game, query, RCON, and custom ports.
Network statusView live status (opens in a new tab) Two filtering layers
VxShield combines upstream mitigation from Global Secure Layer (GSL) with additional filtering on VYKIX's network.
Ports start closed. Add matching allow rules in VxShield and your operating-system firewall.
Recorded attack
The Ground Zero report recorded a 2.56 Tbps network peak on .
View the Anycast mitigation network
Before you order
Bare-metal questions
Check your OS options, licensing, network access and server build details.
Which dedicated servers can I choose in Amsterdam?
Available builds are Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Intel Core i9-13900K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core i9-14900K. Compare their fit for your games and supporting services above. Ask us to confirm included memory and storage for an i5 build.
How is bare metal different from Game VPS?
With bare metal, a complete physical server is reserved for your games. You manage the OS and software; VYKIX owns and maintains the hardware and network. Game VPS supplies root access to an allocated virtual CPU, memory and storage. Match the choice to your setup's resource and isolation needs.
Which operating systems are offered?
Debian 12, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation are available. A Windows production licence is excluded. Send us any requirements for custom ISOs, reinstalls or remote-console access so we can confirm what is available.
Which builds offer a Pterodactyl installation?
A paid Linux Pterodactyl installation is available in Amsterdam on Intel Core i5-12600K, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Intel Core i9-13900K, Intel Core i9-14900K. Selected Linux games are supported; DayZ is excluded.
Is the 10 Gigabit uplink included?
The standard uplink is 1 Gigabit. The 10 Gigabit upgrade carries an extra charge and setup fee. You can select 1 to 4 IPv4 addresses, with additional addresses charged extra.
Who manages the VxShield firewall rules?
VxShield rules for the server's protected IP addresses are your responsibility. Ports start closed. Add allow rules for the SSH, RDP, game, query, RCON and custom application ports you use, then match them in the operating-system firewall.
How do I size a dedicated server for my players?
Size CPU, memory and storage for your game build, map, entities, plugins and other processes. Test the intended setup under a busy session. Each VYKIX build is overclocked, liquid-cooled and burn-tested for 72 hours before handover. The workload you run determines playable capacity.
When will my dedicated server be ready?
Each server is assembled and tested by VYKIX before handover. Stock and build choice affect timing. Share your launch date before ordering so we can confirm a deployment schedule.