ex1st vs ultimate — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | ex1st | ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Betclic Apogee | Betclic Apogee |
| Role | Rifler | AWPer |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| eDPI | 700 | 704 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-aC65q-s3Nfk-Jxqik-4RdjN-CBSZQ | CSGO-aReo7-3vQk3-kj6qx-WPUm2-nrFKO |
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC3-DW Glossy | Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE |
| Polling Rate | 2000Hz | 4000Hz |
| Mousepad | VAXEE PE Tortoiseshell Cats | Artisan Ninja FX Zero Soft Black |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2566K | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Keyboard | Wooting 80HE Frost | Pulsar PCMK 2 HE TKL White |
| Headset | HyperX Cloud II | HyperX Cloud III Black |
Key Differences
- ultimate's 704 eDPI is 1% higher than ex1st's 700 — a full turn takes ultimate 59cm of mousepad against ex1st's 59.4cm.
- They take different DPI approaches: ex1st at 400, ultimate at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- ex1st runs a green crosshair at size 0.8; ultimate a cyan one at size 1.
- ex1st is on a ZOWIE mouse, ultimate on a Logitech.
- Role-wise this is Rifler against AWPer.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with ex1st or with ultimate.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | ex1st | ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Lore | M9 Bayonet | Doppler - Ruby |
| Gloves | Hand Wraps | Cobalt Skulls | Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Vulcan | AK-47 | Gold Arabesque |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Umbral Rabbit | Glock-18 | Dragon Tattoo |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Desert Hydra |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — ex1st or ultimate?
- ex1st plays at 700 eDPI while ultimate plays at 704 eDPI. ultimate uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do ex1st and ultimate use the same resolution?
- ex1st plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while ultimate plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does ex1st use vs ultimate?
- ex1st uses the ZOWIE EC3-DW Glossy at 400 DPI, while ultimate uses the Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE at 800 DPI.