Counter-Strike has been part of my life for over ten years — starting with 1.6, through Source and CS:GO, all the way to CS2. CS:GO will always be GOATED for me, but that's a different conversation.
Like probably everyone reading this, I've spent countless hours over the years searching the internet for answers: which mouse fits my grip? Which monitor is actually worth it? How do I squeeze the last bit of FPS out of my system? Which crosshair code matches m0NESY's pixel for pixel? There are answers everywhere — usually scattered across English sites or in Reddit threads from 2019 that no one updates anymore. FragLab grew out of that frustration: a small destination for exactly the questions I kept asking myself.
So you can place where the recommendations come from: I'm currently sitting at around 31,000 Elo in Premier and 2,700 Elo on Faceit, plus some time in the German semi-pro scene. That doesn't make me the best player in the room — but I know the difference between "feels good" and "actually makes a measurable difference".
What the site offers
Three areas, kept separate:
- Pro database (50 players): sensitivity, crosshair, viewmodel, hardware of all HLTV top pros — automatically refreshed. → view
- Hardware reviews: comparisons that mention the weaknesses too. Currently one full review (lightweight mice), more rolling out gradually — no rush with half-baked listicles. → view
- Five tools: FPS calculator, crosshair generator (with the same render logic as ProSettings.net), PC builder with compatibility check, sens converter for 22 games and a Faceit tracker for player lookups. All without login, tracking or cookie banners. → try them
One thing up front
You don't need an 800-Euro mouse to play at a high level. But decent hardware does start to matter at a certain point — especially when sessions get longer or you're trying to climb competitively. My own setup is a sensible middle ground; not a single piece is the most expensive option on the market.
My current setup
What's actually on my desk — none of it sponsored, all bought myself. Links go through the Amazon affiliate program; if you buy through them I get a small commission, the price stays the same for you.
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
60 g, HERO 2 sensor, 8,000 Hz polling. My daily driver — light enough for long sessions, battery life is a non-issue.
Amazon→RK61 Mechanical (DE layout)
60% format, hot-swap, German layout. Compact enough that it doesn't restrict my mouse sweep range, but everything you need is there.
Amazon→SteelSeries QcK+
Big cloth pad that every pro has had at some point. Glide is neutral-medium, lasts forever, costs little. Classic for a reason.
Amazon→HyperX Cloud 3
Comfortable for multi-hour sessions, decent stereo image for footstep calls. No wireless gimmicks, no software stress — plug it in, it works.
Amazon→BenQ ZOWIE XL2540K
24.5", 240 Hz, TN panel, DyAc+. The esports standard — not a flagship, but exactly what the pros run on stage. Plenty for any level.
Amazon→My PC
Behind the setup is a classic gaming build: AMD's current gaming champion with 3D V-cache, a sensibly-sized NVIDIA GPU and a motherboard / RAM / cooling combo built for stability at high frame rates. Nothing flagship, but cleanly configured. With the PC builder you can spec something similar in 30 seconds — including the compatibility check.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD's current gaming king thanks to 3D V-cache. In CS2 this CPU pulls measurably higher 1% lows than any pure multi-core monster.
Amazon→Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super
More than enough for CS2 at 1440p with high FPS. Skip 4K and ray tracing and this card serves perfectly — saving you €600+ over flagship options.
Amazon→Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000 MHz
DDR5 kit with EXPO profile, the sweet spot for AM5 platforms. Beyond 6000 MHz brings little gaming benefit, but below it you do feel the loss.
Amazon→MSI X870 Gaming Plus
AM5 board with the current X870 chipset. Solid base for the 9800X3D — PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7, decent VRMs. Everything you need without flagship pricing.
Amazon→NZXT H6 Flow
Modern airflow case with mesh front, dual-chamber layout and panoramic glass. Looks tidy and cools well — those two don't always go together.
Amazon→ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III RGB
360mm AIO with the best price/performance ratio on the market. Keeps the 9800X3D quiet under full load without spending €250.
Amazon→Contact
If something's off, missing or you want to see a specific pro on the site — drop me a mail at info@fraglab.de. Reply usually comes within 24 hours.