Server fps dropping below 20

[Scar]

Hi I rent a 100tick Source server and we have issues with most players receiving lots of choke once the server starts filling up.. Around 8 players it starts and it just gets worse as more people come in.

The server is located in chicago and since its rented I dont know any of the hardware specs.

I'm just trying to find out where the problem lies as so far the gsp hasn't been able to solve this for us.

Some settings on the server:

fps_max 300
sv_maxrate 25000
sv_minrate 15000
sv_maxupdaterate 100
sv_minupdaterate 20
sv_mincmdrate 20
sv_maxcmdrate 100

Using rcon stats I've noticed the fps drop below 20. And drops very frequently below 100, like in the 50's

Is this our issue? Or can you guys suggest anything else?

Further using rcon stats it showed cpu % at 79% with only 12 players in the server. Is this too high? And does rcon stats display accurate cpu usage?

Thanks,

[Hollanda]

79% isn't too high, but depends on cpu. Give much more information abount your system/setup