ALEX vs n1cks — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | ALEX | n1cks |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Vasco Esports |
| Role | Rifler | AWPer |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 2 | 1 |
| eDPI | 800 | 800 |
| Zoom Sens | 1.05 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-cBnQj-KhA2J-LhkNC-6A6Dx-8Er7C | CSGO-2TfeK-pPsLx-pr4Yw-RvyBU-bb4NF |
| Mouse | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black | Razer Viper V3 Pro Green |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | ZOWIE G-SR | Artisan Ninja FX Zero Soft Orange |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546 | Alienware AW2725DF |
| Keyboard | Razer BlackWidow Elite | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz Green |
| Headset | Fnatic REACT | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Green |
Key Differences
- ALEX and n1cks play at an identical 800 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: ALEX at 400, n1cks at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- ALEX runs a green crosshair at size 1; n1cks a cyan one at size 1.1.
- Both are Razer mouse users (Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black vs Razer Viper V3 Pro Green).
- Role-wise this is Rifler against AWPer.
- ALEX 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 ALEX or with n1cks.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | ALEX | n1cks |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Flip Knife | Doppler - Phase 1 |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Slate |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Gold Toof |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Printstream |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — ALEX or n1cks?
- ALEX plays at 800 eDPI while n1cks plays at 800 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do ALEX and n1cks use the same resolution?
- ALEX plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while n1cks plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does ALEX use vs n1cks?
- ALEX uses the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black at 400 DPI, while n1cks uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro Green at 800 DPI.