Team Vitality's apEX from France runs a competitive CS2 configuration as a professional rifler: 400 DPI + 1.91 sensitivity (764 eDPI), 1280x960 4:3 stretched, and a compact Classic Static Yellow crosshair. The setup is built around apEX's competitive playstyle—balancing clarity, precision, and muscle-memory consistency.
Want to see what skins apEX pairs with that playstyle? Check the live inventory on apEX's player profile—updated with current knife, glove, and rifle picks.
Who is apEX and Why Are Their Settings Famous?
apEX from France competes for Team Vitality as a rifler, widely regarded as one of the most impactful players in professional CS2. apEX's settings draw massive search interest because players want to replicate apEX's aim feel and crosshair placement.
Community trackers update apEX's config regularly—but take.skin keeps settings, gear, skins, and crosshair in one place on the player profile page.
apEX's Exact Mouse Settings & eDPI Analysis
Multiple 2026 community sources confirm apEX's core mouse parameters:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| DPI | 400 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 1.91 |
| eDPI | 764 |
| Zoom Sensitivity | 1 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Windows Sensitivity | 6 |
| Raw Input | On |
| Mouse Acceleration | Off |
eDPI (Effective DPI) combines DPI and in-game sensitivity into one comparable number: 400 × 1.91 = 764. At this speed, a full 360° turn takes roughly 54 cm of mouse movement.
For comparison, check settings on take.skin for donk, ZywOo, NiKo. apEX's 764 eDPI reflects a preference for a balanced approach between speed and control.
Gear: apEX uses the ZOWIE EC2-DW Black on a ZOWIE G-TR pad. Full hardware details—including the ZOWIE XL2586X+ monitor—are listed on the player profile.
Resolution and Video Settings: The 4:3 Stretched Advantage
apEX plays at 1280x960, 4:3 aspect ratio, stretched scaling, fullscreen. This is one of the most common pro setups: enemy player models appear wider on the horizontal axis, which many players find easier to track and crosshair-place.
Video settings prioritize visibility and frame rate over visual flair:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (Stretched) |
| Display Mode | Fullscreen |
| Boost Player Contrast | Enabled |
| Global Shadow Quality | High |
| Model / Texture Detail | Low |
| Shader Detail | Low |
| Particle Detail | Low |
| Multisampling Anti-Aliasing | 4x MSAA |
| Texture Filtering | Bilinear |
| Ambient Occlusion | Disabled |
| NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency | Enabled |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | Disabled |
The pattern is familiar across top players: high shadows for depth perception, low effects for FPS, and MSAA to keep jagged edges clean at 4:3. apEX's ZOWIE XL2586X+ monitor is built for minimal input latency.
apEX's Crosshair Code and Viewmodel
apEX uses a Classic Static Yellow crosshair—small, clean, and completely stable during movement and spray. Import it directly in CS2:
CSGO-6fpYC-NBRGB-GH5TR-XHd6W-HVGOP
Crosshair details (from take.skin's live player data):
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Style | Classic Static |
| Color | Yellow (RGB 0 / 255 / 0) |
| Length | 1.5 |
| Thickness | 1 |
| Gap | -2.2 |
| Outline | No |
| Center Dot | No |
| Follow Recoil | No |
The yellow crosshair pairs well with 764 eDPI: no recoil expansion, no dynamic spread—just a stable center point for muscle-memory micro-adjustments during sprays and flicks.
Viewmodel commands
Paste these into your console to match apEX's weapon position:
viewmodel_fov 60; viewmodel_offset_x 2; viewmodel_offset_y 2; viewmodel_offset_z -2; viewmodel_presetpos 1
This is a desktop viewmodel: FOV 60, weapon shifted slightly right and pulled back to minimize screen obstruction—ideal for maximum visibility during wide swings and angle clears.
apEX's Peripherals & Full Gear List
| Peripheral | Model |
|---|---|
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC2-DW Black |
| Mousepad | ZOWIE G-TR |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2586X+ |
| Keyboard | ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX Black |
| Headset | ASUS ROG Delta II |
| Earphones | AceZone Earphones (Unreleased) |
For live updates on apEX's gear, visit the player profile.
apEX's Skin Loadout: What the Pro Flexes
Settings get you the mechanics—but apEX's inventory is just as talked about. Their current loadout on take.skin features some of the most iconic pieces in CS2:
- Knife:
- Gloves:
- Rifle (AK):
- Rifle (M4):
- AWP:
Should You Copy apEX's Settings?
Most 2026 community guides agree: learn from apEX, but do not blindly copy.
764 eDPI is in a moderate range that many players find comfortable as a starting point.
A smarter approach:
- Start nearby. Try 400 DPI × 1.0–1.5 sensitivity and adjust gradually until you find your ceiling.
- Test resolution separately. 1280x960 stretched works for pros, but your monitor and GPU may favor a different setup.
- Import the crosshair first. It is the easiest element to try risk-free—paste
CSGO-6fpYC-NBRGB-GH5TR-XHd6W-HVGOPand see if the classic static style fits your eye. - Compare with other pros. Browse settings for donk, ZywOo, NiKo on take.skin to find a sensitivity band that matches your role.
apEX's config is an excellent reference for how a top rifler optimizes for consistency + control. But the best settings are always the ones you can run consistently, day after day, without sacrificing control.
For live settings, skins, and gear updates, bookmark apEX's player profile on take.skin.
