Quick & Easy DMA Buying Guide

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Originally Posted by 0x41^4 The developer of MAKCU allegedly made changes to the firmware to help prevent detections. However, I’m still seeing people across various COD communities reporting enforcement actions while using it, including limited matchmaking, bans, and similar issues.

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Originally Posted by xEmR1337 Hey guys, i heard that a lot of people got hardware banned in CoD. Are they used external cheats or cheated in the Beta? Can anyone say something? - im a little bit worried now.

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Originally Posted by DemonTimee So COD is now detecting Makcu?? That's odd if their AC can't even detect basic ekknod lol. I just played the Beta with a Makcu fine, but is it time to upgrade to a Ferrum?

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Originally Posted by 0x41^4 Where to Buy Your DMA Hardware Due to the volume of messages I receive regarding hardware and firmware recommendations, I made this guide so everything is in one place. I'm tired of retyping the same info each time - use this as your go-to resource when buying your first setup. I’m not covering setup here. There are plenty of guides, videos, and even communities you can pay for help if you’re so technologically illiterate that you can’t follow a video. Important - I’m not going to directly link any markets to avoid moderators fucking with my thread. Just Google the suggested markets and you’ll find them. Important - When purchasing from the listed markets, treat it like Amazon: choose sellers with good ratings and high sales volume. Example - [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] 1. DMA Card AliExpress Sugargoo Taobao You’ll notice numbers like 35T, 75T, and 100T. In simple terms, think map size: 35T for a small map, 75T for a large map, and 100T if you’re planning ahead. Contrary to what every drop-shipper (reseller) claims - that these cards are “knock-offs” or “illegitimate” - they’re not. Drop-shippers buy their cards from sellers in mainland China, then mark them up before selling them to you. By purchasing directly from the markets above, you’re essentially buying from the same source while cutting out the middleman. Don’t be fooled by the branded faceplates, it’s the exact same card underneath. The only real benefit of buying from a drop-shipper is that they often perform quality assurance on each batch, which slightly lowers the odds of receiving a defective card. That said, in years of testing and helping others set up their cards, I’ve yet to meet anyone who received a defective unit directly from those markets. 2. Fuser AliExpress Sugargoo Taobao The fuser you need depends on your screen resolution. For example, if you play on an ultrawide @ 3440x1440 @ 144Hz (or higher), you’ll need a D60 or DC500. Keep in mind the DC500 requires a strong secondary PC with a 3000-series GPU or better. Otherwise, you'll likely experience ESP issues. If you use a standard resolution, find a fuser on one of the markets above that supports your input (DP or HDMI). 3. Aim Controller AliExpress Sugargoo Taobao Xferrum XIM Avoid: Kmbox. Recommended: Makcu (as of July-August 2026, many anti-cheat systems are detecting MAKCU), Teensy, or Ferrum (recommended). If you use a controller, get a XIM. A Makcu is very easy to set up - Google “Makcu Discord” and you’ll find guides and the required firmware. The community is helpful and setup should be smooth. 4. Second PC AliExpress Sugargoo Best Buy Amazon Taobao eBay This really doesn’t matter. You can buy from anywhere. If you’re not using an ultrawide monitor, most mini PCs or laptops will work just fine. I usually suggest checking eBay for a cheap used laptop with a 3000-series GPU. 5. Firmware Build your own Ekknod (free; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders) BDE (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders) Ithaclan (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders) Rie (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders) I generally don’t recommend buying firmware. 99% of firmware sellers are either scammers, or sell pooled and-or partially open-source builds that will need replacing in months. If you want to build your own (highly recommended): [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] - great starting point. There are also many YouTube guides if you're a visual learner. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: READ THE SPOILER ⚠️  Spoiler

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Originally Posted by Dr_AMG Good evening. I’m having an issue that I haven’t been able to solve. I thought I’d ask you to see if there’s a solution. If technical support to solve the issue is a paid service, I don’t mind. My components: Main PC: * 100T card * Main monitor: LG UltraGear, 240Hz, 2K ( 27gx704a-b ) Second device: * Lenovo Legion 5 laptop ( 15ach6h) * 16GB RAM * AMD cpu 5800H * RTX 3070 fuser: Dichen DC505 All three cables are brand new HDMI2.1 The problem is that whenever I set the main monitor to 240Hz, the displays disconnect and reconnect repeatedly, as if they are flashing (turning off and on). The laptop is fixed at 144Hz, and there is no option for 240Hz. However, when I set all the displays to 144Hz, everything works perfectly. I’m not sure where the problem is. 😭😭 EDID flash done, switching modes between A, B, C And same problem.

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Originally Posted by 0x41^4 I'm not sure, as I haven't used the DC505 myself. Several of my friends have it, and the general consensus is that it's a piece of shit, so they all went back to using their D60s and DC500s. I'll ask them and see if they know of any solutions. It might be quicker to ask in the Dichen reseller Discord.

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Originally Posted by Jay1212 Im looking at buying the DC505 as I play on an 65 inch 4k oled tv, 120hz. But do you recommend getting the DC500 instead then? Also apparently I will need a pc with dedicated GPU to run it, 3600 or above. But in the mean time do you know if a normal fuser would work for a large tv? Such as one that outputs 4k at 60hz. I’m thinking if I drop the hz to 60hz, as the fuser says it supports 4k at 60hz. Then this would work, but i’ve heard with the tv being so large it can cause problems? And also I’m using a n150 mini to power my DMA at moment. Do you know if that will be powerful enough to power the temp fuser? I do also have a spare pc with an 1660 super on it I could use also. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by 0x41^4 Honestly, I'm not sure if it will work on a TV or not. I've never tried it myself, so I can't really speak from experience. You could try a DC505, but based on everyone I know who has one and ended up going back to their DC60 or DC500, I'd probably stay away from it until they work out the issues. That said, you might have a good experience with it, so it's ultimately up to you whether you want to give it a shot. Either way, you'll need a 3000 series or higher. Your mini PC should be fine as-is, until you can upgrade, although you may experience some ESP lag.

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Originally Posted by Jay1212 Thanks. I’ll probably go for the DC500 and get a temp on in the mean time. I looked at the DC60 but everyone says it’s full of bugs and not reliable.

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Originally Posted by xinniethepooh do u have an invite link to ithaclan?

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Originally Posted by sykvester Does pubg detect makcu?

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Originally Posted by vaperwave01 What fw would you recommend i play tarvok right now But i will want to play rust and abi I saw you recommended cyberammo in your tier list is it still recommended or no if its not can you send me ones you would recommend