sterling vs xsepower — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | sterling | xsepower |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Free Agent | Free Agent |
| Role | AWPer | AWPer |
| DPI | 400 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| eDPI | 880 | 880 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1024x768 | 1024x768 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Black Bars | Black Bars |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-3GG9k-qArOH-jOQzN-omvkU-RuUWJ | CSGO-xzACk-iQj9t-inPrT-cv92n-jFFFN |
| Mouse | ZOWIE S2 Divina Pink | ZOWIE EC2-CW |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 500Hz |
| Mousepad | ZOWIE G-SR-SE Red | ZOWIE G-SR |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2540 | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | Logitech G Pro Keyboard | SteelSeries Apex M750 |
| Headset | Sennheiser HD 660S | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
Key Differences
- sterling and xsepower play at an identical 880 eDPI.
- Both run their mouse at 400 DPI.
- Both play 1024x768 black bars.
- sterling runs a green crosshair at size 2; xsepower a cyan one at size 1.5.
- Both are ZOWIE mouse users (ZOWIE S2 Divina Pink vs ZOWIE EC2-CW).
- sterling is free agent; xsepower is free agent — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with sterling or with xsepower.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | sterling | xsepower |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Fade | Flip Knife | Marble Fade |
| Gloves | Specialist Gloves | Marble Fade | Specialist Gloves | Fade |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Neon Rider | AK-47 | The Empress |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Vogue | Glock-18 | Neo-Noir |
| AWP Skin | AWP | Fade | AWP | Asiimov |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — sterling or xsepower?
- sterling plays at 880 eDPI while xsepower plays at 880 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do sterling and xsepower use the same resolution?
- sterling plays on 1024x768 (4:3 Black Bars) while xsepower plays on 1024x768 (4:3 Black Bars). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does sterling use vs xsepower?
- sterling uses the ZOWIE S2 Divina Pink at 400 DPI, while xsepower uses the ZOWIE EC2-CW at 400 DPI.
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