Golden vs GuardiaN — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | Golden | GuardiaN |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Free Agent | Retired |
| Role | Coach | Coach |
| DPI | 400 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| eDPI | 640 | 600 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1.2 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1024x768 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Black Bars |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-DCK4d-NWkm7-GU7zy-KGbuu-RCyXD | CSGO-TYnKw-FRRhD-zpH4H-NQZnU-ByUrC |
| Mouse | Razer Viper V4 Pro White | Xtrfy M64 |
| Polling Rate | 4000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Razer Gigantus V2 Pro Balance | SteelSeries QcK+ |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2540 | ZOWIE XL2546 Divina Blue |
| Keyboard | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL Black | Xtrfy K4 RGB |
| Headset | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Black | Logitech G Pro X Wireless Headset |
Key Differences
- Golden's 640 eDPI is 7% higher than GuardiaN's 600 — a full turn takes Golden 64.9cm of mousepad against GuardiaN's 69.3cm.
- Both run their mouse at 400 DPI, so the difference is entirely in-game sensitivity (1.6 vs 1.5).
- Golden plays 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched); GuardiaN plays 1024x768 (4:3 Black Bars).
- Both use a green crosshair, at different sizes (2 vs 1).
- Golden is on a Razer mouse, GuardiaN on a Xtrfy.
- Golden is coach; GuardiaN 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 Golden or with GuardiaN.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | Golden | GuardiaN |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Talon Knife | Marble Fade |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Aquamarine Revenge | AK-47 | Slate |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Water Elemental | Glock-18 | Moonrise |
| AWP Skin | AWP | Elite Build | AWP | Asiimov |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — Golden or GuardiaN?
- Golden plays at 640 eDPI while GuardiaN plays at 600 eDPI. Golden uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do Golden and GuardiaN use the same resolution?
- Golden plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while GuardiaN plays on 1024x768 (4:3 Black Bars).
- What mouse does Golden use vs GuardiaN?
- Golden uses the Razer Viper V4 Pro White at 400 DPI, while GuardiaN uses the Xtrfy M64 at 400 DPI.