ex1st vs yxngstxr — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | ex1st | yxngstxr |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Betclic Apogee | Luminosity |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.75 | 0.875 |
| eDPI | 700 | 700 |
| 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-KPOe2-Sd8YU-G5sxD-opctc-pL3ED |
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC3-DW Glossy | Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE |
| Polling Rate | 2000Hz | 8000Hz |
| Mousepad | VAXEE PE Tortoiseshell Cats | Artisan Ninja FX Zero Soft Black |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2566K | ZOWIE XL2566K |
| Keyboard | Wooting 80HE Frost | Logitech G Pro X TKL RAPID Magenta |
| Headset | HyperX Cloud II | HyperX Cloud II Pink |
Key Differences
- ex1st and yxngstxr play at an identical 700 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: ex1st at 400, yxngstxr at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- ex1st runs a green crosshair at size 0.8; yxngstxr a custom one at size 1.
- They share hardware: both use the ZOWIE XL2566K.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with ex1st or with yxngstxr.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | ex1st | yxngstxr |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Lore | Butterfly Knife | Lore |
| Gloves | Hand Wraps | Cobalt Skulls | — |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Vulcan | AK-47 | Searing Rage |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Umbral Rabbit | Glock-18 | Shinobu |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | The Prince |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — ex1st or yxngstxr?
- ex1st plays at 700 eDPI while yxngstxr plays at 700 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do ex1st and yxngstxr use the same resolution?
- ex1st plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while yxngstxr plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does ex1st use vs yxngstxr?
- ex1st uses the ZOWIE EC3-DW Glossy at 400 DPI, while yxngstxr uses the Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE at 800 DPI.

