CheapAss Dedicated Servers
Powerful bare metal servers with custom configuration and dedicated resources
All bare metal servers have the option to increase storage capacity and to upgrade traffic allowance
All bare metal servers listed above are hosted in our EU Datacenter, which is our cheapest hosting location.
Apart from the EU, we have the following hosting locations available:
UK
US East
US Central
US West
Asia (Japan)
Asia (Singapore)
Australia
Why Choose our Cloud VDS Services:
Dedicated Performance
Every resource on our dedicated servers is exclusively yours, ensuring peak performance without sharing. Enjoy uninterrupted CPU access, perfect for latency-sensitive tasks, alongside our cost-efficient, customizable storage solutions.
Tailored Hardware
With maximum scalability, adapt your hardware to meet the demands of even the most intensive workloads. While custom configurations may extend setup times, they are designed to deliver optimal performance across applications – worth the wait.
Custom Storage Config
Choose from a wide range of HDD, SSD, and NVMe SSD storage options, including Hardware RAID 1, 5, and 10 configurations, tailored for various needs from gaming to complex infrastructures. Our interconnected cloud solutions facilitate easy scaling of your setup.
IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
Each server comes with dedicated IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, with options to configure additional IPs to support your growing network demands.
Can I customize my dedicated server?
Yes, you can customize the amount of RAM (except for our entry-level Dedicated Servers containing Intel 10-core and Intel dual 10-core), Storage options, dedicated GPU, NICs, and other hardware like firewalls.
For all of our Dedicated Servers, you can purchase these Add-Ons:
- More storage (choose from HDD, SSD, or NVMe SSD) .
- Dedicated GPUs (we offer GeForce GT 1030, and NVIDIA Tesla A2 and A4 cards).
- Additional backup options with unlimited traffic.
- Upgraded NICs.
- pfSense hardware firewalls.
- Managed server option (while we specialize in self-managed servers, we offer ad hoc or regular support with managing your server for a fee should you need help).
What projects or applications can I use my dedicated server for?
Our customers use our Dedicated Servers for everything from hosting ecommerce websites and game servers to CI/CD toolchains and build servers, along with big data and machine learning applications.
Typically, our customers use Dedicated Servers for:
- Production website hosting.
- Applications that need 100% sustained CPU.
- Scientific computing.
- High traffic databases.
- Distributed or replicated file systems.
- Big data and data analysis.
- Cloud in cloud virtualization
Can I change my server hardware later on?
Yes, you can change your Dedicated Server’s hardware setup at any time by contacting our customer support team.
For example, we can help you add or remove disks, increase the amount of RAM, add more storage, or set up other cloud solutions like virtual private servers.
After you get in touch with support, one of our support technicians will work with you to figure out what you need, the scope of work and associated fees, and when your server will be temporarily offline so that the hardware changes are implemented.
What operating systems does my dedicated server support?
SmartAss supports many operating systems. You can choose from a wide range of popular Linux distributions for your server:
- Ubuntu.
- CentOS and RHEL variants.
- Debian.
- Fedora.
- OpenSuse.
- AlmaLinux.
- Rocky Linux.
- Windows Server (note that the Windows license fee is added to your monthly Dedicated Server fee if you choose Windows Server as an OS or you can bring your own windows server license).