Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, widely regarded as one of the greatest Counter-Strike players of all time, has a meticulously crafted setup that complements his exceptional skills. Currently representing FaZe Clan, s1mple’s settings in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) are optimized for peak performance. This comprehensive guide delves into every aspect of his configuration, from mouse sensitivity to video settings, providing insights for players aiming to emulate his setup.
🎯 Mouse Settings
- DPI: 400
- In-game Sensitivity: 3.09
- eDPI: 1236
- Zoom Sensitivity: 1.00
- Windows Sensitivity: 6
- Polling Rate: 1000Hz
- Raw Input: Enabled
- Mouse Acceleration: Disabled
These settings offer s1mple a balance between precise aiming and swift movements, essential for his aggressive playstyle.
🎯 Crosshair Configuration
- Style: Static
- Color: Cyan (RGB: 0, 255, 255)
- Outline: Off
- Center Dot: Off
- Length: 1
- Thickness: 0
- Gap: -2
- Alpha: 255
- Crosshair Code: CSGO-xJae6-kBbNJ-DmqQ8-SpOsZ-LYqhH
The minimalist design ensures maximum visibility and precision.
🎥 Video Settings
- Resolution: 1280×960
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (Stretched)
- Display Mode: Fullscreen
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz
- Brightness: 100%
- Scaling Mode: Stretched via NVIDIA Control Panel
- Digital Vibrance: Enhanced for better visibility
s1mple’s choice of a stretched resolution enlarges player models, making them easier targets, while the high refresh rate ensures smooth gameplay.
🖥️ Advanced Video Settings
- Boost Player Contrast: Disabled
- Wait for Vertical Sync: Disabled
- Multisampling Anti-Aliasing Mode: 8x MSAA
- Global Shadow Quality: High
- Model/Texture Detail: Low
- Texture Filtering Mode: Bilinear
- Shader Detail: High
- Particle Detail: Low
- Ambient Occlusion: Medium
- High Dynamic Range: Quality
- FidelityFX Super Resolution: Disabled
- NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: Disabled
These settings prioritize performance and clarity, reducing visual distractions while maintaining essential details.
🧍 Viewmodel & Bob Settings
- Viewmodel FOV: 68
- Viewmodel Offset X: 2.5
- Viewmodel Offset Y: 0
- Viewmodel Offset Z: -1.5
- Viewmodel Presetpos: 3
- Bob Lower Amount: 5
- Bob Amt Lat: 0.1
- Bob Amt Vert: 0.1
- Bob Cycle: 0.98
These configurations minimize weapon movement, allowing for better focus on crosshair placement.
🚀 Launch Options
-freq 240 -console -novid -tickrate 128
These commands set the monitor refresh rate, enable the developer console, skip the intro video, and set the tick rate for offline servers.
🖥️ Gear & Hardware
- Monitor: BenQ Zowie XL2566K (240Hz)
- Mouse: Logitech G Pro X Superlight
- Keyboard: Logitech G915 TKL
- Headset: Logitech G Pro X
- Chair: BACKFORCE NAVI ONE
- CPU: Intel Core i9
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
s1mple’s choice of peripherals and hardware ensures optimal performance and comfort during extended gaming sessions.
🎮 Skins & Collectibles
- Butterfly Knife | Gamma Doppler
- AWP | Fade
- Glock-18 | Gamma Doppler Emerald
- USP-S | Kill Confirmed
- AK-47 | Redline
- M4A1-S | Hot Rod
- Desert Eagle | Sunset Storm 壱
- Sport Gloves | Slingshot
s1mple’s inventory reflects his refined taste, combining aesthetics with in-game performance.
🔧 How to Import s1mple’s Config in CS2
- Crosshair:
- Navigate to Settings > Crosshair in CS2.
- Enter the code: CSGO-xJae6-kBbNJ-DmqQ8-SpOsZ-LYqhH.
- Navigate to Settings > Crosshair in CS2.
- Video Settings:
- Go to Settings > Video.
- Set the resolution to 1280×960 with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Enable Fullscreen mode.
- Go to Settings > Video.
- Mouse Settings:
- Set your mouse DPI to 400.
- In-game sensitivity: 3.09.
- Enable Raw Input and disable Mouse Acceleration.
- Set your mouse DPI to 400.
- Launch Options:
- Open Steam Library.
- Right-click on Counter-Strike 2 > Properties > Launch Options.
- Paste: -freq 240 -console -novid -tickrate 128.
- Open Steam Library.
- Viewmodel & Bob Settings:
- Open the developer console (~) in CS2.
- Enter the viewmodel and bob commands as listed above.
- Open the developer console (~) in CS2.
