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)
Why people argue about this
People often assume that mouse pads are strictly prohibited in Counter-Strike 2 events based on initial rulesets, leading to misunderstandings when Valve clarifies they're allowed for all events. The confusion arises because early event guidelines didn't explicitly state mouse pads were permitted until Valve provided this clarification.