Why do some pros play in 4:3?

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When i see footage from some CS:GO lan event i notice that a lot of the professional players play in 4:3 on a 16:9 screen with black bars on the sides.

Why do they prefer 4:3 over 16:9? Is there any advantage here?



Best Answer

I'm not a pro but..

I've played 4:3 because the models are bigger and you're less likely to miss. However, it's a minor difference and as Stark already noticed, it comes down to personal preference.

I've had some games where I didn't see an enemy because of my 4:3 ratio, but my teammates who played CS:GO in 16:9 did.




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What aspect ratio do pros play on CSGO?

As you can see on our charts to the right, most pros play with an aspect ratio of 4:3.

What aspect ratio do pros play on?

4:3 is the most popular aspect ratio among the professional CS:GO players. Pros: Will make your game run at a higher FPS especially on lower-end computers. You can choose to play with black bars or with a stretched scaling mode.

Why do pros play in low resolution?

Higher frame rates allow for better reaction times. Lower resolutions are also very useful in LAN games, since playing in low resolution is the best way to get the smoothest performance from a given machine. Another advantage is that one can easily distinguish between the player and the environment.



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