Deciding on server specs

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This web hosting review was started by iLaunch on 2010-04-20 01:47:18:

So, I’ve decided its time to switch one of my sites over to its own dedicated box but am a little unsure as the the specs that it will require. Obviously the HDD size and bandwidth are pretty obvious based on my usage but is there any essential breakdown that can be used to decide on RAM size and CPU requirements?

Here are some generic specs on the site:
- 10,000+ pageviews/day
- Very MYSQL intensive
- Video streaming

Obviously a dedicated box with 4GB of ram and all that jazz would be great, but I’m on a budget. What are the specs you think my site actually requires as opposed to what people in sales chats are attempting to sell me.

Do you think a VPS could suit my needs instead of upping all the way to a dedicated? I’m currently on a shared plan so anything is an upgrade and I’m really starting to stretch the boundaries of my hosts resource usage policies.

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