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Counter-Strike 2

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Season2026 Major Cycle

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Dota 2

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Gaming PC meeting tournament specifications (typically high-end CPU and GPU); Monitor: 240Hz or 360Hz refresh rate, 24-25 inch display (tournament standard); Mouse: players bring their own (must be wired or tournament-approved wireless)

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Gaming PC meeting tournament minimum specifications; Monitor: minimum 144Hz refresh rate, 24-27 inch display; Mouse and keyboard: players may bring their own peripherals (no programmable macros)

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