ALEX vs Impulse — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | ALEX | Impulse |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Retired |
| Role | Rifler | IGL |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 2 | 1.05 |
| eDPI | 800 | 840 |
| Zoom Sens | 1.05 | 1.15 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-cBnQj-KhA2J-LhkNC-6A6Dx-8Er7C | CSGO-6skkv-ORjzj-Z3kwP-2BjKB-bN3ED |
| Mouse | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black | Razer Viper V3 Pro White |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | ZOWIE G-SR | Razer Gigantus V2 |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546 | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Keyboard | Razer BlackWidow Elite | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL White |
| Headset | Fnatic REACT | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro White |
Key Differences
- Impulse's 840 eDPI is 5% higher than ALEX's 800 — a full turn takes Impulse 49.5cm of mousepad against ALEX's 52cm.
- They take different DPI approaches: ALEX at 400, Impulse at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- ALEX runs a green crosshair at size 1; Impulse a cyan one at size 1.
- Both are Razer mouse users (Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black vs Razer Viper V3 Pro White).
- Role-wise this is Rifler against IGL · AWPer.
- ALEX is retired; Impulse is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with ALEX or with Impulse.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | ALEX | Impulse |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Karambit | Night |
| Gloves | — | Hand Wraps | Desert Shamagh |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | The Empress |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Water Elemental |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Asiimov |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — ALEX or Impulse?
- ALEX plays at 800 eDPI while Impulse plays at 840 eDPI. Impulse uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do ALEX and Impulse use the same resolution?
- ALEX plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while Impulse plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does ALEX use vs Impulse?
- ALEX uses the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black at 400 DPI, while Impulse uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro White at 800 DPI.