Thread: Whats the point of a SeedBox?

Is there any point in getting a SeedBox if your ISP doesn't throttle your bandwidth? Or is it solely for that reason?

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anyways on topic, i found some information for you:

Originally Posted by thelastark1

Well basically, a seedbox is a dedicated server for torrenting. It has much faster speeds than your home connection, and makes torrenting safer by hiding your home IP. With it, you can seed more files easily and faster.

It's up to you to get one, but personally, I don't think I'm ever going to pay for a seedbox, since it seems kind of odd to pay for something to help me download torrents that I wanted free in the first place.

Originally Posted by razorfuzion

a seedbox is a dedicated server for torrenting and with it you don't worry about leaving your PC on, getting DMCA notices, etc. You can download directly from your seedbox to your home PC using FTP or HTTP. Its good and its cheap like $15-25 for a semi dedicated.

Originally Posted by Gamestuff

It's good for trackers where seeding is impossible from a home connection, when you can't seed 24/7 or to keep yourself anonymous through proxies and secured connections. It can also act as online backup as well if you have the space. The uses are really limitless so they are great.

Another way I look at it is it allows you to maintain a ratio you couldn't at trackers otherwise allowing you to avoid pay to leech VIP subscriptions and becoming power user status easily.

'sup, these are your speeds from your home connection I pulled from your intro:



Your download is pretty decent but your upload is really bad so yes, a seedbox would benefit you substantially especially on a hard to seed tracker like what, waffles or even scc. You could probably make due with cross seeding techniques but overall you're going to have a difficult time with those speeds. Not that it isn't possible but you're going to have to make really smart choices with your snatches, which to me takes away from the fun of leeching and seeding in the first place.

ISP throttling is a terrible situation for us torrenters but poor upload speeds are almost as bad. As you start attaining access to more reputable trackers you're gonna want to keep a positive ratio on them because of their value. If you're ratio starts suffering for whatever reason you will find that a seedbox may be the perfect remedy.

A seedbox can be very usefull, it can keep your seeds dry and away from the elements, which will prevent premature germination.

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On a serious note, seedboxes can be usefull for the following things, ratio boosting/buffering and can also help you gain access to the higher level trackers. You'll notice some inviters will request you have a seedbox or a good upload speed before they will invite you to certain trackers.

Originally Posted by BAMboozle

A seedbox can be very usefull, it can keep your seeds stay dry and away from the elements which will prevent premature germination.

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Nice one! But I disagree. You want your seeds to germinate and make flowers. Low bandwidth would be like poor irrigation. You can germinate and sprout under the sun like everyone else but a seedbox would be like a heat lamp and hydro system allowing your seeds to vegetate.

Originally Posted by C00LIO

Is there any point in getting a SeedBox if your ISP doesn't throttle your bandwidth? Or is it solely for that reason?

i have the same speed on my home connection,if you have account only on trackers like IPTorrents ecc you dont need to buy one!In my oppinion from time to time is good to have a seebox,buffer your account + you "go green" because i dont run your computer all the time

If i wanted a seedbox for a month or two, where could i get it?

Originally Posted by andrelik

If i wanted a seedbox for a month or two, where could i get it?

so many provider. go to Seedbox Review section.

http://www.torrent-invites.com/seedbox-reviews/

I use a seed-box not only for the speeds / security but to save the wear and tear on my computer, Its nice to be able to shut it down and still be seeding.