f0rest vs nicx — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | f0rest | nicx |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Content Creator | Passion UA |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 1000 |
| In-Game Sens | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| eDPI | 1400 | 1400 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1680x1050 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Stretch | Native | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-PowF4-vKEKN-bU9Mh-XXArR-LbG4C | CSGO-GWzFM-HLKSU-OtBz3-X8xdb-zWvaL |
| Mouse | Xtrfy MZ1 Wireless | Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Xtrfy GPZ1 | Artisan Ninja FX Zero Soft Black |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2586X+ | ASUS TUF VG259QM |
| Keyboard | Xtrfy K5 Compact RGB | Wooting 80HE Frost |
| Headset | Xtrfy H3 | HyperX Cloud III |
Key Differences
- f0rest and nicx play at an identical 1400 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: f0rest at 400, nicx at 1000.
- f0rest plays 1920x1080 (16:9 Native); nicx plays 1680x1050 (16:10 Stretched).
- Both use a custom crosshair, at different sizes (0.3 vs 0.8).
- f0rest is on a Xtrfy mouse, nicx on a Razer.
- f0rest is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with f0rest or with nicx.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | f0rest | nicx |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | M9 Bayonet | Rust Coat | Karambit | Doppler - Phase 4 |
| Gloves | Hand Wraps | Slaughter | Sport Gloves | Omega |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Redline | — |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Candy Apple | — |
| AWP Skin | AWP | Redline | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — f0rest or nicx?
- f0rest plays at 1400 eDPI while nicx plays at 1400 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do f0rest and nicx use the same resolution?
- f0rest plays on 1920x1080 (16:9 Native) while nicx plays on 1680x1050 (16:10 Stretched).
- What mouse does f0rest use vs nicx?
- f0rest uses the Xtrfy MZ1 Wireless at 400 DPI, while nicx uses the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Black at 1000 DPI.
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