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Players on low to mid-range PCs who need maximum performance and a focused central field of view.

For this season in 2026, the best stretched resolutions for competitive shooters like , Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) , and Valorant focus on balancing visual model width with frame rate stability. While native resolution offers the best clarity, stretched resolutions remain the choice of over 50-75% of pro players in titles like CS2 . 1. 1280 x 960 (4:3 Stretched)

Offers the best balance between making player models appear significantly wider and maintaining a stable, high FPS. The Best 3 Stretched Resolution For this season...

A rising "compromise" resolution that has gained traction this season for players who find 4:3 too restrictive.

Currently the most popular custom resolution for in 2026, popularized by champions like Peterbot . Players on low to mid-range PCs who need

Players wanting a "slighter" stretch often use 1750 x 1080 for even smoother visuals. 3. 1680 x 1050 (16:10 Stretched)

Mid-range systems where you want better FPS than 1080p without sacrificing as much visual fidelity as 4:3. Quick Comparison Table Resolution Aspect Ratio Primary Game Main Advantage 1280 x 960 CS2 / Valorant Widest models, highest FPS 1720 x 1080 Balanced stretch for awareness 1680 x 1050 Best mix of clarity and stretch How to Apply Stretched Resolution Currently the most popular custom resolution for in

This is widely considered the for competitive shooters this season. It is used by major pros like s1mple , m0NESY , and NiKo .

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brett.williams Colorado // 2013
Mar 27, 2025

I don't understand how this works without limit screws.

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Barry Walstead Washington // 2023
Mar 30, 2025

Right?

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard a bike reviewer say. It's basic details about how it mounts, and basic details of Transmission.

Do better Singletracks.

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Gerow Washington // 2014
Apr 1, 2025

Are there specific questions you’d like me to address?

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skypig Australia // 2013
Apr 1, 2025

I’ve long thought that electric shifting was a solution to a problem that didn’t exist.
One of my bikes is currently XO, one XT. They both shift great and easy. I have a slight preference for the Shimano as it will shift into a higher gear (smaller rear) 2 at a time when cresting a hill. Both will go 3 at a time into “easier” gears.

jake.maki 2019
Mar 31, 2025

The slow shifting is an issue for undulating terrain. Since most North Americans don’t live within 30 minutes of “winch and plummet” terrain I think this is more of a problem than Brian realizes. Most reviewers live right near “resort-level” terrain, and more power to them. But it does make their reviews very out of touch with 90% of most people’s riding experience. The fact that he didn’t realize the limit to 2 gears dropped at a time is evidence of this. I hope to hear a second review from Jeff who is located around more undulating terrain which I think will be an important perspective.

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