steel vs xms — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | steel | xms |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Retired |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 800 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.3 | 1.42 |
| eDPI | 1040 | 1136 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x800 | 1280x800 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-jTAeB-j9ZPe-n5p4R-wxYYX-EsHCF | CSGO-vZcid-8X4UE-S4Nz3-N8UHR-YuLDR |
| Mouse | Razer Viper V3 Pro Black | Razer Viper V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Razer Gigantus V2 | SteelSeries QcK Heavy |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546K | ZOWIE XL2540 |
| Keyboard | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL Black | Logitech G513 |
| Headset | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro White | Logitech G Pro X Headset |
Key Differences
- xms's 1136 eDPI is 9% higher than steel's 1040 — a full turn takes xms 36.6cm of mousepad against steel's 40cm.
- Both run their mouse at 800 DPI, so the difference is entirely in-game sensitivity (1.3 vs 1.42).
- Both play 1280x800 stretched.
- Both use a green crosshair, at different sizes (1 vs 2).
- They share hardware: both use the Razer Viper V3 Pro Black.
- Role-wise this is Rifler against Rifler · Entry.
- steel is retired; xms 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 steel or with xms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — steel or xms?
- steel plays at 1040 eDPI while xms plays at 1136 eDPI. xms uses a higher sensitivity (High). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do steel and xms use the same resolution?
- steel plays on 1280x800 (16:10 Stretched) while xms plays on 1280x800 (16:10 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does steel use vs xms?
- steel uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro Black at 800 DPI, while xms uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro Black at 800 DPI.
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