Counter-Strike: Source Starter 2 GB
€2.23 / month
- vCPU
- 2 cores
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 30 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4
- Location
- Türkiye
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
FPS · PC
Counter-Strike: Source Game Server
Counter-Strike: Source workload is shaped by slots, tick behaviour, maps, bots, SourceMod plugins, and recording settings.
Game-ready plans
Xeon E5 — Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4
5 matching plans
Counter-Strike: Source Starter 4 GB
€3.16 / month
- vCPU
- 2 cores
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 40 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4
- Location
- Türkiye
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Counter-Strike: Source Recommended 6 GB
€4.27 / month
- vCPU
- 4 cores
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 50 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4
- Location
- Türkiye
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Counter-Strike: Source Recommended 8 GB
€5.20 / month
- vCPU
- 4 cores
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 60 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4
- Location
- Türkiye
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Counter-Strike: Source Performance
€7.43 / month
- vCPU
- 6 cores
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 80 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 V4
- Location
- Türkiye
More features
- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
CAPACITY ESTIMATE
Model the Counter-Strike: Source workload
Estimate starting capacity from your player and world goals.
Capacity summary
Estimated CPU, memory, storage, and a suitable resource profile appear here.
PLAN SELECTION
Which plan should I start with?
Demos, logs, bans, and plugin databases grow over time; retention and log rotation belong in routine maintenance.
Counter-Strike: Source Starter 2 GB
The first resource profile for a controlled launch and measurement baseline.
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 30 GB SSD
Counter-Strike: Source Recommended 6 GB
A middle profile to assess as community and content workload grows.
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 50 GB SSD
Counter-Strike: Source Performance
An upper profile for re-measuring denser content and persistent-world growth.
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 80 GB SSD
PLAYER LOAD
How player count affects resources
Players and spectators add network events, but a custom mode and its plugins can matter more than raw slots.
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Processor workload
Measure processor peaks and game-loop response during a busy session.
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RAM
Track peak memory use together with growth headroom.
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SSD storage
Measure storage behaviour across saves, logs, and backups.
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Mod and script density
Measure actual mod, plugin, and script workload separately from extension count.
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World / map size
Track world size, active regions, and persistent-data growth together.
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Player scenario
Evaluate concurrent-player distribution, activity, and content workload together.
Detailed planning notes
| Scenario | Resource effect | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Concurrent players | Players and spectators add network events, but a custom mode and its plugins can matter more than raw slots. | Measure a busy session |
| Game activity | A full match, bot practice, and heavy plugin hooks consume differently from an idle server; observe map changes and round starts too. | Repeat the peak scenario |
| World / save growth | Demos, logs, bans, and plugin databases grow over time; retention and log rotation belong in routine maintenance. | Track save and restore duration |
Mod / plugin level
Mods, plugins, and additional content
Test Metamod, SourceMod, custom-map compatibility, and plugin dependencies after updates.
Mod compatibility can vary by game and server-software release.
OPERATIONS GUIDE
Administration and server settings
Document tick and rate settings, map cycle, bots, RCON, SourceMod permissions, and plugin order.
Installation and management
After deployment, manage Counter-Strike: Source processes, version changes, and settings that require restarts in controlled maintenance windows.
Backups
Back up Counter-Strike: Source saves, configuration, and additional-content data as separate restore points before changes.
File access
Limit file access to Counter-Strike: Source configuration, logs, and managed content directories; stop the relevant process before replacing active files.
Server settings
Document tick and rate settings, map cycle, bots, RCON, SourceMod permissions, and plugin order.
Frequently asked questions
Counter-Strike: Source
Game-specific answers for capacity and operations decisions.
Which workload should I watch first on a Counter-Strike: Source server?
A full match, bot practice, and heavy plugin hooks consume differently from an idle server; observe map changes and round starts too.
How should I set a player target for Counter-Strike: Source?
Players and spectators add network events, but a custom mode and its plugins can matter more than raw slots.
Do Counter-Strike: Source mods or plugins change capacity needs?
Test Metamod, SourceMod, custom-map compatibility, and plugin dependencies after updates.
When should I upgrade a Counter-Strike: Source server?
Demos, logs, bans, and plugin databases grow over time; retention and log rotation belong in routine maintenance.
Which settings should a Counter-Strike: Source administrator review?
Document tick and rate settings, map cycle, bots, RCON, SourceMod permissions, and plugin order.
NEXT STEP
Estimate the resource profile that fits your needs.
Contact support for ordering details and special requirements.