Fl0m is a professional CS:GO player who co-founded Mythic Reborn in 2012 and is still a co-owner of the organization. He started streaming in 2015 and has since steadily developed a loyal following thanks to his fps and mechanical kills, trolling, chat engagement and his dedication to the grind. Below, we have provided a brief overview of the peripherals that have been incorporated into Fl0m’s stream, so as to give you a better idea of what pros use to optimize their skills.
WHAT MONITOR DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a Samsung Odyssey G7 27″ monitor. The Samsung Odyssey G7 is a 27” gaming monitor. It has a QLED VA 1000R Curved panel that matches the eye’s curvature so as to reduce eyestrain and to create a more immersive gaming experience. It offers a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440p. It can produce a maximum refresh rate of up to 240Hz at a 1ms (grey-to-grey) response time. It is integrated with Quantum Dot technology to “enhance the colors with 125% more space than regular sRGB”, in addition to being Nvidia G-Sync and AMD Free-Sync compatible. These technologies help to decrease image stuttering and lagging. Its base offers adjustment options of swiveling between -15° ~ 15°, pivoting between -2° ~ 92°and tilting between tilt -9° ~ 13°, as well as allowing for the height to be increased by up to 12cm (4.72″.) It is also VESA (100x100mm) wall-mounting-compatible. These options are all the more impressive given that this is a curved monitor.
It is compatible with Windows 7 or later and its technologies will require either NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series (G-Sync), GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer graphics cards; or AMD Radeon (FreeSync) GPUs. It can also be used with console devices, but it will be limited by their refresh rate cap.
WHAT MOUSE DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a Razer DeathAdder PRO V2 Wireless mouse. Fl0m’s gaming setup incorporates the wireless version of the Razer DeathAdder v2 mouse. It is integrated with the same Focus+ 20K Optical sensor that offers a 100 – 20,000 DPI range that can be set in increments of 50 through its Razer Synapse 3 software. Up to 5 DPI profiles can be stored directly onboard. It has Bluetooth, HyperSpeed and wired compatibility, with the HyperSpeed being operational for up to 70hours and the Bluetooth up to 120 hours.
Additionally, it also provides three polling rate options of 125Hz, 500Hz and 1,000Hz at response times of 8ms, 2ms, and 1ms respectively. There are 8 programable buttons including the two DPI buttons, which allow for up to 5 macro profiles to be stored onboard. It can track at speeds of up to 650IPS at a maximum acceleration of 50G, which is aided by its 100% PTFE feet. Is ergonomic design is suitable for right-handed users only and its rubberized side-grips help with control. It has dimensions of 12.7 x 6.2 x 4.3cm (5 x 2.43 x 1.68″) and weighs 88g (4.27oz.)
WHAT MOUSEPAD DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a SteelSeries QCK Heavy mousepad. The thick, large version of the SteelSeries QCK mousepad has dimensions of 45 x 40 x 0.6cm (17.72 x 15.75 x 0.24”) and weighs Its surface is composed of micro-woven cloth that is optimized for high DPI tacking movements, while its base is comprised of an extra-thick non-slip rubber base that prevents the mousepad from slipping during use. It is flexible enough to be rolled up for storage purposes and is washable.
WHAT KEYBOARD DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a Razer Huntsman Elite keyboard. The Razer Huntsman Elite is a full-sized, wired gaming keyboard. It is available with either Purple (Light and Clicky) or Red (Light and Instant) opto-mechanical switches, but it hasn’t been specified which version is in F0m’s gaming setup. It is constructed from plastic with solid aluminum matte top plate. Although the switches are not hot swappable, the ABS keycaps can be swapped out for another set.
In addition to all of its keys being rebind-able, it is possible to store up to five macro profiles onboard the mouse. It has hybrid on-board memory and cloud storage which enables him to assign macros on-the-fly. These are then automatically saved to the cloud. It also features 10-key rollover and anti-ghosting. Its RGB lighting can also be set through its Razer Synapse 3 software. This software is compatible with Windows 7 or later. It comes with a detachable, leatherette wrist-rest.
WHAT HEADSET DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headset. Fl0m’s gaming setup includes the wireless version of the SteelSeries Arctis Pro headset. This headset is exclusively wireless and can connect with either a SteelSeries 2.4G Wireless or Bluetooth 4.1 connection. It comes with two batteries which can each last up to 20 hours. It only needs one battery at a time, so one can be charged in the transmitter while the other is in use.
It has a lightweight construction comprising of an aluminum alloy and premium lightweight steel headband that comes to 685kg (1.51lbs.) The headband has a dual-layer woven ski goggle fabric construction that suspends the headband above the head for greater comfort. The earcups feature AirWeave ear cushions and have an over-ear, closed-back design. They are integrated with 40mm neodymium drivers that offer a frequency response range of 10 – 40,000Hz, nominal impedance of 32Ω and a sensitivity of 102dB. There are volume, mute, Bluetooth and power controls on the earcup.
It also features a retractable, bi-directional microphone. It has a bidirectional polar pattern that offers a frequency response range of 100 to 10,000Hz, a sensitivity of -38 dBV/Pa and a nominal impedance of 2200Ω. It requires Windows 7 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 and is compatible with PS5 and PS4. However, its DTS Headphone:X v2.0 functionality is only compatible with Windows devices. It will provide a stereo sound experience for the other devices.
WHAT MICROPHONE DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a Shure SM7B microphone. The Shure SM7B is among the most popular microphone in streaming setups, and can also be found in the setups of CDNThe3rd, iiTzTimmy and Diegosaurs. It has a sturdy construction comprising of aluminum and steel with a large diaphragm. It has a unidirectional polar pattern that inputs at an end address. It offers a 50 – 20,000Hz frequency response range at a sensitivity of -59 dBV/Pa and a nominal impedance of 150Ω. To further improve audio output quality, it has an internal shock mount to stifle bump noises, as well as an inbuilt pop-filter to stifle plosive sounds. The high-pass filter switch and presence boost button located on its base al so help with sound quality, as does the removable windshield.
Although it connects with an XLR plug, it does not use phantom power. However, it does not come with an XLR cable, so you will need to buy one as well as an audio-interface device. It also comes with a locking yoke mount.
WHAT WEBCAM DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a Logitech C920 webcam. This is a basic plug-and-play webcam that connects with its 1.5m (5ft) USB cable. It can be easily clipped on to any flat screen and has mounting capabilities. It utilizes a 3mp optical sensor that is capable of recording at resolutions of 1920 x 1080p, 720/1080p@30fps at a 78° field of view. Another feature is it RightLight 2 light correction functionality that adjusts to accommodate lighting changes during recordings. It is compatible with Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.10 or later, Chrome OS, Android v 5.0+ (32-bit/64-bit) and most major streaming software.
WHAT MIXER DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a TC Helicon GoXLR mixer. The GoXLR is another highly common piece of equipment, so it is unsurprising to find it in Fl0m’s gaming setup as well. It is an audio interface device for solo recordings that can input one microphone (utilizing either and XLR or TS/TRS/TRRS) and one 3.5mm headphone plug. In addition to a Mic channel, there is also a dedicated channel for Chat, Music and System controls. Each channel has its own volume slider and mute button. These are located on the left side of the device.
The right is then split into three sections. The top half is dedicated to vocal effects. The presets include reverb, echo, pitch shift, megaphone, robot, and hard tune, and there are also 6 buttons with which to set your own effects. There are many options available on its software. The RGB lighting effects can also be set through there. The lower section of the right side is further divided in to two sections. The left, larger part is a sampler section. This allows you to save audio files with which to engage the audience. They can either be recorded on-the-fly or chosen from online audio files. The small section in the bottom right corner is for damage control and comprises of a press-to-mute button and bleep button.
WHAT CHAIR DOES FL0M USE?
Fl0m uses a Herman Miller Embody chair. The Herman Miller Embody chair is an ergonomic office chair whose design was based on the research of the ophthalmic neurobiologist, Budd Tucker. This research was to balance pressure distribution, provides support for healthy body positioning and encourages natural alignment. It does mainly through its integration of Herman Miller’s backfit adjustment technology which enables Fl0m to align the backrest with his spine’s natural curve, as well as with its 4D adjustable arms, seat depth adjustment options and tilting capability. It is constructed from an aluminum frame with plastic casing and synthetic fabric padding. It is available in an array of colors up can support users with a maximum weight of up to 136kg (300lbs.) Its dimensions are 71.1 x 71.1 x 62.2cm (28 x 28 x 24.5”.)
