mds vs REDSTAR — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | mds | REDSTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Acend |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 2.01 | 2 |
| eDPI | 804 | 800 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Black Bars | Black Bars |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-rmXyq-EZWFS-3OF9x-dd9ef-97DRE | CSGO-3VmbK-SOdiX-jwKR8-wdfpF-TpCJC |
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X Superlight Black | Razer Viper V3 Pro White |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 2000Hz |
| Mousepad | Logitech G640 Original | Corsair MM350 Champion Series |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546K | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Keyboard | Logitech G Pro X Keyboard | Wooting 80HE Black |
| Headset | Logitech G Pro X Headset | HyperX Cloud II |
Key Differences
- mds's 804 eDPI is 1% higher than REDSTAR's 800 — a full turn takes mds 51.7cm of mousepad against REDSTAR's 52cm.
- Both run their mouse at 400 DPI, so the difference is entirely in-game sensitivity (2.01 vs 2).
- Both play 1280x960 black bars.
- mds runs a custom crosshair at size 1; REDSTAR a cyan one at size 1.5.
- They share hardware: both use the ZOWIE XL2546K.
- Role-wise this is Rifler against Rifler · AWPer.
- mds 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 mds or with REDSTAR.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | mds | REDSTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Karambit | Slaughter |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Bloodsport |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Water Elemental |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | BOOM |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — mds or REDSTAR?
- mds plays at 804 eDPI while REDSTAR plays at 800 eDPI. mds uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do mds and REDSTAR use the same resolution?
- mds plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars) while REDSTAR plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does mds use vs REDSTAR?
- mds uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight Black at 400 DPI, while REDSTAR uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro White at 400 DPI.
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