alpha vs mertz — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | alpha | mertz |
|---|---|---|
| Team | CYBERSHOKE | Free Agent |
| Role | IGL | AWPer |
| 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-i5arD-OPmxJ-kr4hb-UR2TL-zPFuA |
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE | Razer Viper V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 4000Hz | 8000Hz |
| Mousepad | Artisan Type-99 Matcha | Logitech G640 Original |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546K | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Keyboard | Wooting 80HE Black | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL Black |
| Headset | HyperX Cloud Alpha S Black | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Black |
Key Differences
- alpha and mertz play at an identical 920 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: alpha at 800, mertz at 400.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- alpha runs a custom crosshair at size 1.1; mertz a cyan one at size 1.
- They share hardware: both use the ZOWIE XL2546K.
- Role-wise this is IGL against AWPer.
- mertz is free agent — 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 alpha or with mertz.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | alpha | mertz |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Fade | Stiletto Knife | Rust Coat |
| Gloves | Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze | — |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Ice Coaled | — |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Water Elemental | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — alpha or mertz?
- alpha plays at 920 eDPI while mertz plays at 920 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do alpha and mertz use the same resolution?
- alpha plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while mertz plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does alpha use vs mertz?
- alpha uses the Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE at 800 DPI, while mertz uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro Black at 400 DPI.
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