Counter-Strike: Source Starter · 2 GB
€2.14 / month
- vCPU
- 2 cores
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 30 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- Location
- Turkey
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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.
Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
Counter-Strike: Source Starter · 4 GB
€3.03 / month
- vCPU
- 2 cores
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 40 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Counter-Strike: Source Recommended · 6 GB
€4.10 / month
- vCPU
- 4 cores
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 50 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- Location
- Turkey
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- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Counter-Strike: Source Recommended · 8 GB
€5 / month
- vCPU
- 4 cores
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 60 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- Location
- Turkey
More features
- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Counter-Strike: Source Performance
€7.14 / month
- vCPU
- 6 cores
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 80 GB SSD
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- Location
- Turkey
More features
- Traffic
- Unlimited
- Operating system
- Selectable operating system
Resource selection
Choose Your Counter-Strike: Source Server Plan
A full match, bot practice, and heavy plugin hooks consume differently from an idle server; observe map changes and round starts too.
Counter-Strike: Source Starter · 2 GB
The first resource profile for a controlled launch and measurement baseline.
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- vCPU
- 2
- RAM
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 30 GB SSD
Counter-Strike: Source Recommended · 6 GB
A middle profile to assess as community and content workload grows.
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- vCPU
- 4
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 50 GB SSD
Counter-Strike: Source Performance
A higher resource profile to compare when measured CPU, RAM or storage needs increase.
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E5-2699 v4
- vCPU
- 6
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 80 GB SSD
Evaluate CPU, memory, and storage options against the expected game workload.
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 |
CAPACITY ESTIMATE
Estimate Resources for Your Counter-Strike: Source Server
Estimate starting capacity from your player and world goals.
Capacity summary
Estimated CPU, memory, storage, and a suitable resource profile appear here.
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.
Administration
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.
Frequently asked questions
Counter-Strike: Source
Which match should I use to assess a CS:S plan?
Use the intended maps, bots and plugins in a representative match. Include map changes and round starts when observing CPU and memory needs; low idle usage does not establish match capacity.
Does the same player count mean the same resources for a custom mode?
No. Plugin work and spectator or bot use can differ. Measure the custom mode separately from a standard match rather than comparing plans only by slot count.
How should I prepare a SourceMod update?
Record working versions of Metamod, SourceMod, plugins and custom maps. Test a match and map transition with the new versions, and confirm any installation or update service separately.
Should I choose a larger plan when the disk fills?
Separate retained demos from old logs and temporary files first. Set retention requirements and plan space for the data you need, checking league or community evidence requirements before deleting records.
What should I verify after changing settings?
Check map rotation, bot behaviour, administrator permissions and connection settings in a test match. Retain the previous working configuration and keep access credentials out of public configuration shares.
NEXT STEP
Choose Your Counter-Strike: Source Server Plan
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