MSL vs snow — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | MSL | snow |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | paiN Gaming |
| Role | IGL | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| eDPI | 640 | 640 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-RbUaB-z6brX-26LSb-bnf79-ZmRBD | CSGO-2vwJ8-pBEPJ-RfnkZ-qEDVv-JTDND |
| Mouse | Pulsar Xlite V2 Wireless | Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | SteelSeries QcK Heavy | BanKs Collection Heavy Claw by ESPTIGER |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546 | ZOWIE XL2566K |
| Keyboard | SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL | Wooting 60HE v2 Silver |
| Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Pro | JBL Quantum 400 |
Key Differences
- MSL and snow play at an identical 640 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: MSL at 400, snow at 800.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- MSL runs a green crosshair at size 1; snow a cyan one at size 1.
- MSL is on a Pulsar mouse, snow on a Logitech.
- Role-wise this is IGL · Support against Rifler · Support.
- MSL 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 MSL or with snow.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | MSL | snow |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Karambit | Gamma Doppler - Phase 3 |
| Gloves | — | Sport Gloves | Hedge Maze |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Phantom Disruptor |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — MSL or snow?
- MSL plays at 640 eDPI while snow plays at 640 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do MSL and snow use the same resolution?
- MSL plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while snow plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does MSL use vs snow?
- MSL uses the Pulsar Xlite V2 Wireless at 400 DPI, while snow uses the Logitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE at 800 DPI.
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