I was unsure where to post this so sorry if I got it wrong. Basically, I want to host 5 SA-MP servers with 35 slots each, on one VPS. Is this possible, and if so, what would the requirements be (RAM etc) and where could I get a good VPS with said specifications. All help appreciated.
I think you'd be better off getting a low end dedicated server. With a VPS you have guaranteed memory but for CPU that's another thing. Most have it set to equal share and when they see you're using a ton of CPU on a game server I'm sure they'll restrict your CPU somehow or shut you off.
Yes, on a VPS you will have restriction on cpu and less disk i/o to play with. Low dedi with a scsi drive 10-15k rpm would be best for these game server.
Ditto. When you're running a game server, having any "lag" that's caused by shared CPU throttling, I/O contention or anything like that will annoy your players to no end. You can get a lower-end dedicated server around $100/mo or so IIRC, so maybe that's a bit much, but it'll give you the best experience.
VPS = only good for small webhosts Dedicated server with at least 4gb of ram and some heavy CPU's will be suggestable for your setup
Why dont you jut lease a game server? Some game servers, such as from gameservers.com start at 75 and 99 cents a player slot. But for as many player slots as you want, it might be cheaper to get a low end dedicated server. But either way, I would at least check into renting a game server before you up and lease a dedicated server.
With 5 32 slots servers if you manage to get them filled up with players there isnt any vps gonna handle it without you seeing either the cpu or memory usage pegged at 100% with a lagfest. Dedicated is gonna be your only solution. And I would suggest you try to find one that offers scsi drives.