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CS2 Pro Settings and Peripheral List

Find all of the Counter-Strike pro settings and peripherals for all of the top players and streamers. Our team has done extensive research to bring you all of the most popular settings including DPI, sensitivity, resolution, eEPI and gaming gear such as mice and keyboards.

The Ultimate CS2 Pro Setting Database

CSDB.gg is a treasure trove of settings and gear used by professional CS2 players. You can explore the database by player, team or nationality, and get all sorts of details like DPI, sensitivity, resolution and peripherals.

The key strengths of our database:

  • Massive coverage: Loads of pro players are included in the database – from top teams and all around the world.
  • In-depth details: CSDB.gg isn't just about video settings – you can also get into the nitty gritty of mouse settings, crosshair configs and peripherals.
  • Filtering and sorting: You can sort or filter the list by team, country and other criteria – making it easy to find the players you're interested in.
  • Easy comparison: It's a great tool for benchmarking your settings against what the top players are doing.

Key Settings to Pay Attention to

When you're looking at pro settings on there are certain areas you should focus on: mouse settings, video/graphics settings, resolution/aspect ratio and audio/miscellaneous settings.

Mouse / Input

  • DPI (dots per inch): Many pros use low values – e.g. 400 DPI.
  • In-game sensitivity: Combined with DPI, that gives you your effective DPI (eDPI).
  • Raw input: Make sure your mouse movement isn't being altered by Windows acceleration. A quick scan of the data shows many pro players use 400 DPI with an in-game sensitivity around 1.8-3.0 giving eDPI in the 700-1200 range.

Video / Graphics & Resolution

Since CS2 is all about performance, many pros use resolutions or aspect ratios that help them see enemy models more clearly or get rid of unnecessary distractions. Some common patterns include:

  • Resolution: 1280×960 (4:3 stretched) is a very popular choice in the competitive scene.
  • Aspect ratio: 4:3 (sometimes stretched) makes enemies relatively bigger and reduces other visual distractions.
  • Graphics: Pros like to keep shadows and texture/model detail low/medium, turn off V-Sync, and max out the refresh rate.
  • Monitor refresh rate: You'll often find pros playing on high refresh rates (240 Hz, 360 Hz) for smoother input and display.

Miscellaneous & Peripherials

Though not always publicly disclosed, audio settings can be important for hearing stuff like footsteps, grenades etc. Many guides suggest using stereo output (over surround) to avoid spatial confusion, keeping music volume very low, and enabling low-latency input options (like NVIDIA Reflex). Some pros also use launch options (game startup parameters) to trim non-essential features (like intro videos) and cut input lag.

In Counter-Strike 2, pro players don't just rely on having all the talent in the world; they need the right bits of kit to be able to really cut it. Having gear like high-DPI gaming mice, mechanical keyboards, super-fast monitors, and respectable headsets can make all the difference.

How to Use CSDB.gg Effectively For CS2 Pro Settings.

  1. Pick a pro player whose style matches yours: If you're an AWPer, their sensitivity/tracking style may be different to that of an entry fragger.
  2. Copy their settings and use them as a starting point – DPI, in-game sensitivity, resolution/aspect ratio, graphics presets.
  3. Adjust to your hardware and comfort: Just because a pro uses 400 DPI doesn't mean you need to – but try to be consistent and find a setup that feels right to you.
  4. Lock your settings and put in some training time: One of the common themes is that pros will stick with a setting that works and build up muscle memory.
  5. Use the gear data as a guide: CSDB.gg has data on peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor) which can give you a better idea of why certain settings are used – and help you choose your own gear.
  6. Optimise for performance over visuals: In competitive CS2 performance is king – having smooth FPS and minimal distractions is more important than super realistic graphics.

Using CSDB.gg's pro-settings database gives you a starting point for figuring out how top CS2 players like to set up their gear - but the real value only kicks in when you take those ideas and make them your own by adapting them to your own hardware, your comfort level, and the way you like to play - that all takes consistent practice. Keep in mind: what's most important is you; its your consistency, comfort and being able to execute that really matters. Copying a pro's exact settings won't suddenly make you play as well as them, but it will at least give you a solid base to start from, with popular players like s1mple and ZywOo all being available.