gAuLeS vs Icarus — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | gAuLeS | Icarus |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Content Creator | Rebels Gaming |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| eDPI | 880 | 880 |
| Zoom Sens | 0.71 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-8N3X3-pW7AW-dxw3R-HkXkY-o2OtQ | CSGO-kNweN-Y49Xt-wFjGv-CeNoB-JG8nM |
| Mouse | VAXEE XE Wireless Blue | Razer Viper V4 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 4000Hz |
| Mousepad | Artisan Ninja FX Zero XSoft Black | Razer Gigantus V2 Pro Speed |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546 | ASUS ROG STRIX XG248Q |
| Keyboard | Razer Huntsman Mini | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz Green |
| Headset | Razer BlackShark V2 | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Black |
Key Differences
- gAuLeS and Icarus play at an identical 880 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: gAuLeS at 400, Icarus at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- Their crosshairs match on colour (cyan) and size (1).
- gAuLeS is on a VAXEE mouse, Icarus on a Razer.
- gAuLeS is retired — 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 gAuLeS or with Icarus.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | gAuLeS | Icarus |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Tiger Tooth | Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler - Phase 2 |
| Gloves | Hand Wraps | CAUTION! | — |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Case Hardened | AK-47 | Head Shot |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Fade | Glock-18 | Moonrise |
| AWP Skin | AWP | Desert Hydra | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — gAuLeS or Icarus?
- gAuLeS plays at 880 eDPI while Icarus plays at 880 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do gAuLeS and Icarus use the same resolution?
- gAuLeS plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while Icarus plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does gAuLeS use vs Icarus?
- gAuLeS uses the VAXEE XE Wireless Blue at 400 DPI, while Icarus uses the Razer Viper V4 Pro Black at 800 DPI.