Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov is a 16-year-old I prodigy playing for Natus Vincere Junior. His playstyle is reminiscent of s1mple, and Na’Vi fans are eager to see how he’ll fit into the first team when his time comes.
His skill might be next to impossible to obtain, but his streaming gear isn’t. Here is m0NESY’s streaming hardware, starting with his headset.
Headset
Logitech G PRO X
7.1 surround sound and professional-grade microphone with Blue Voice technology make this headset an attractive option for those looking to get a high-level gaming experience in a competitive environment.
For CS:GO players, both professional and amateur, how one communicates with the team is equally as important as how one listens to the calls provided by the game. Enemy positions, utility, and strats are all relayed through audio, so having a proper microphone and headset with reliably accurate audio is of paramount importance.
The Logitech Pro X headset remains a decent mid-range option for CS:GO players who don’t want to break the bank completely, but it doesn’t come without its faults. Logitech’s Pro X has fairly common issues with its microphone being difficult to get working or outright breaking. This issue isn’t a rule and isn’t something every player should expect, but it is worth looking into before buying.
Mouse
Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT
A common thread you’ll see between many CS:GO professionals and their mice is simplicity. A couple of side mouse buttons suffice in a game like CS:GO since most of your focus is on optimizing your aim. An MMO mouse with plenty of side buttons would be too distracting. When a couple of extra keys are needed for utility binds, a pair of side buttons will suffice.
Everything else a player does—whether it’s cycling through nades, communicating with your team, or listening in for audio—is handled by their keyboard or other peripherals. The fact is, a mouse just needs to work properly for it to suit CS:GO’s requirements.
At just under $200, the Pro X Superlight is a fairly expensive option in terms of non-MMO mice. But the G Pro X Superlight comes with a long-life wireless design, five reprogrammable buttons, and is 25 percent lighter than the older Pro Wireless variant. Logitech’s lightweight champion is perfect for keeping aim quick and consistent.
Keyboard
Logitech G PRO
One item that’s a given in any gaming or streaming setup is a mechanical keyboard. The Logitech G Pro keyboard features a backlit RGB design, tenkeyless design, and GX Blue Clicky switches with an actuation point of 1.9 millimeters.
If your goal is to minimize distractions and find a pairing for the XL2546 monitor, the tenkeyless form factor ensures the only keys you have in your way are the ones essential for a competitive CS:GO experience. On top of that, the RGB lighting and GX Blue Clicky switches give that colorful look and famous click sound that are standard in many modern gaming keyboards.
The Logitech G Pro keyboard typically starts at under $130.
Monitor
BenQ ZOWIE XL2546
For CS:GO—and competitive FPS titles in general—a monitor that puts out a refresh rate less than 120Hz refresh rate is considered suboptimal. This makes the ZOWIE XL2546 an ideal mid-range monitor for CS:GO but for a fairly steep price. M0NESY’s XL2546 puts out a whopping 240Hz refresh rate, features a removable shield to block out distractions, and includes height, tilt, and swivel adjustment for convenience. This display measures in at 24.5 inches.
Like the Pro X Superlight above, the XL2546 is an expensive option and starts at just under $600. Other monitors with the same size and refresh rate run as low as $400 or less.
Mouse pad
Xtrfy GP4
If you’re noticing your mouse pad in any way while gaming, that means it’s not doing its job. A mouse pad should fly under the radar and give such a smooth experience that the player forgets it’s even there.
The GP4 has stitched edges, a non-slip rubber base, and is machine washable. Its large size comes in at 18 by 16 by .20 inches and has multiple style options if you feel like customizing your look a bit. If you want a mouse pad you won’t have to think about for years to come, this will do fine.
Microphone
HyperX QuadCast
Advertised as a gaming and streaming microphone featuring a built-in pop filter, four polar patterns, RGB lighting, and compatibility with PC, Mac, and PlayStation, this condenser microphone functions as an attractive option for those who want to stream with reliable quality across various consoles and PCs.
With a 48kHz bit rate, the quality you can expect is on par with other popular USB microphones but comes at a much steeper price at just below $200. At that expense, the difference in money spent should be seen as an investment in keeping a stream looking clean and unique with RGB lighting. There’s really no other benefit to this microphone compared to something like a Blue Yeti multi-pattern mic.
Webcam
Logitech Brio
When it comes to webcams, personal preference dictates value. Webcams play with color and light in different ways, so it’s always best to review some footage or images from a specific webcam before buying, even if the specs are impressive.
Speaking of specs, the Logitech Brio features a 4K image sensor, HDR, autofocus, and USB functionality to capture high-quality footage fairly conveniently at under $200. Its RightLight 3 technology automatically adjusts exposure and contrast, allowing streams of any lighting quality to achieve optimal results without too much hands-on adjustment.
Gaming chair
DXRacer OH/RZ60
This particular Na’Vi addition of the OH/RZ60 chair isn’t available on the DXRacer website, and any listing of it from a third-party website will likely be priced at a premium for a used version. Given m0NESY’s place on Natus Vincere Junior, it’s not a mystery as to why he uses this particular edition.
If you’re looking for an RZ60 variant of a DXRacer chair, the sad truth is that you’re going to be paying ridiculously high prices for something that’s used and probably only worth around $300, if you manage to find one at all.
CPU
Intel Core i9-9900K
While no longer the top dog in the CPU category for gaming, the i9-9900K remains an incredible option for those who want to experience high-end gaming performance. With eight cores that clock up to 5GHz, the i9-9900K will likely always be overkill for those who solely play CS:GO. That said, CPU-intensive games, such as the ARMA series or DAYZ, will benefit greatly from having such a CPU. For under $400, this CPU isn’t cheap, but definitely worth its price.
Additionally, some peace of mind comes with this purchase. After installing an i9-9900K into your PC, you’ll be set on gaming CPU needs for years to come. If you’re streaming, that extra CPU power ensures you can keep a high bitrate for maximum viewing quality.
GPU
MSI GeForce RTX 2080 GAMING X TRIO
The RTX 2080—while not top of the line—is a high-performance graphics card boasting 8GB of GDDR6 memory with clock speeds of 1,800MHz. Similar to the i9-9900K listed above, the RTX 2080 is well past overkill for the requirements of a game like CS:GO. Given m0NESY’s position as a prodigy under an established organization’s wing, there isn’t much mystery as to why such power is part of his streaming setup.
For the average player, the story is a bit different. Given the silicon shortage hiking up GPU prices, it’s only fair to point out that the 2080 is priced extraordinarily overpriced. To give an idea of how easy it is to overpay for a GPU these days, a somewhat comparable GPU on the market is the GTX 1080 Ti. The renewed variants of the 1080 Ti currently run at around $500 cheaper.
All this to say that the 2080 is great, but buy only after acknowledging that its current price does not reflect its performance.
CS:GO is a game that demands its players have decent, reliable hardware to go toe-to-toe with the very best. That said, the streaming gear m0NESY uses, while of high quality, is priced at a premium. This premium is certainly due to the names backing the staple brands featured on this list.
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