alpha vs cadiaN — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | alpha | cadiaN |
|---|---|---|
| Team | CYBERSHOKE | OG Esports |
| Role | IGL | IGL |
| DPI | 800 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.15 | 2.3 |
| eDPI | 920 | 920 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-XoHRF-2zKp7-WQE2n-aZH4W-X3nQD | CSGO-qkkHe-wUdL7-HvPrQ-7q4PF-htuWK |
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta |
| Polling Rate | 4000Hz | 4000Hz |
| Mousepad | Artisan Type-99 Matcha | SteelSeries QcK Heavy |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546K | ZOWIE XL2566X+ |
| Keyboard | Wooting 80HE Black | Wooting 60HE+ |
| Headset | HyperX Cloud Alpha S Black | Logitech G PRO X 2 Headset Magenta |
Key Differences
- alpha and cadiaN play at an identical 920 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: alpha at 800, cadiaN at 400.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- alpha runs a custom crosshair at size 1.1; cadiaN a yellow one at size 1.
- Both are Logitech mouse users (Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE vs Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta).
- Role-wise this is IGL against IGL · AWPer · Rifler.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with alpha or with cadiaN.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | alpha | cadiaN |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Fade | Butterfly Knife | Doppler - Phase 2 |
| Gloves | Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze | Sport Gloves | Superconductor |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Ice Coaled | AK-47 | Neon Rider |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Water Elemental | Glock-18 | Candy Apple |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Lightning Strike |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — alpha or cadiaN?
- alpha plays at 920 eDPI while cadiaN plays at 920 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do alpha and cadiaN use the same resolution?
- alpha plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while cadiaN plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does alpha use vs cadiaN?
- alpha uses the Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE at 800 DPI, while cadiaN uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta at 400 DPI.
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