aiM vs steel — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | aiM | steel |
|---|---|---|
| Team | NIP Impact | Retired |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 1000 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1 | 1.25 |
| eDPI | 1000 | 1000 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 0.65 |
| Resolution | 1280x1024 | 1280x720 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Native |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-xLKWR-n4mRL-LRHtd-3WTmE-z2urD | CSGO-GQz6u-qaDBA-UfYQk-hNu6K-UNN2G |
| Mouse | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Black | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Razer Gigantus V2 | ZOWIE G-SR |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2740 | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini Black | HyperX Alloy Origins |
| Headset | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Black | Sennheiser GAME ZERO |
Key Differences
- aiM and steel play at an identical 1000 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: aiM at 1000, steel at 800.
- aiM plays 1280x1024 (4:3 Stretched); steel plays 1280x720 (16:9 Native).
- aiM runs a cyan crosshair at size 2; steel a custom one at size 5.
- Both are Razer mouse users (Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Black vs Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black).
- steel is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
Previews are representative, not pixel-exact — copy the code to see the real thing in-game.
How do you compare? Compare your setup with aiM or with steel.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | aiM | steel |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Butterfly Knife | Blue Steel |
| Gloves | — | Moto Gloves | Blood Pressure |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Vulcan |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Oxide Blaze |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Atheris |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — aiM or steel?
- aiM plays at 1000 eDPI while steel plays at 1000 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do aiM and steel use the same resolution?
- aiM plays on 1280x1024 (4:3 Stretched) while steel plays on 1280x720 (16:9 Native).
- What mouse does aiM use vs steel?
- aiM uses the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Black at 1000 DPI, while steel uses the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black at 800 DPI.