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 -
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)
Rie (cheap; not for EAC other than Arc Raiders)
Zulu (premium; EAC (Fortnite, Rust), ACE, BE, Ricochet, Javelin, and more)
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. That being said, if you need firmware for high-tier EAC (Rust, Fortnite), or ACE, I recommend Shockazulu / Zulu’s premium firmware.
It’s $300 a month, but from my own experience and the experience of others I know who use it, it’s worth the price. Especially if you participate in Cash Cups, where you can easily earn enough to cover the subscription and make several hundred dollars more per month.
If you want to build your own basic firmware (highly recommended): - great starting point. There are also many YouTube guides if you're a visual learner. Additionally, if you feed the guide into Claude or Codex, pretty much anyone can create basic firmware without any technical or coding experience - I personally tested this by having a farmer friend of mine who knows absolutely nothing about coding follow the guide and use Codex, and he managed to do it in under two hours.
Moondma - Scam
PLT Services - Sells old and open-source freeware as "custom"
Aimx aka Xmi - Sells old and open-source freeware as "custom"
Mortuus - Sells old and open-source freeware as "custom"
Sanzgaa - NiggaWare -
Chips - Scam
Streck - Malware
Stella -
Valkyrie - Scam
Seraph DMA - Scam
New Project JP - Resells firmware, sells EAC/VGK but cannot bypass EAC/VGK
Passbild - Sells old and open-source freeware as "custom"
Revldma - Extremely mass / pooled firmware
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Originally Posted by 0x41^4
I’ve mentioned this in a few other threads already, but I’m going to repeat it here and add a notice to the original post as well.
Please do NOT buy firmware based on recommendations from the Blurred Discord.
Blurred does not moderate their community, and because of that, most of the firmware sellers and “endorsed” providers there are scams.
I can’t even count how many people have come to me with logs and screenshots of conversations with sellers from Blurred’s Discord after getting ripped off.
If you’re unsure whether a provider is legit, don’t gamble your money.
Either DM me directly, or search the brand name + “Elitepvpers” to check feedback from this community first.
Buy responsibly.
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Yeah, that’s pretty standard for them. They have a long track record of backing people without doing any real vetting.
Cheats.Klub is widely known for being a scam-friendly hub, to the point that a lot of communities automatically ban users tied to their Discord. It’s essentially a pay-to-promote community. If you pay, you get exposure, with no meaningful verification or investigation, which is why so many people end up getting scammed there.
Two of the most reputable communities for cheats and firmware are BDL and DER. Their staff actually test every product before it’s ever recommended, and they do not allow pay-to-promote at all. Each community has tens of thousands of members, and they back their reviews with real testing, including videos showing the evaluation process.
Really appreciate you making this thread to clarify things further.
Just a quick question regarding the use of a fuser on ultra wide at the specs that you described which is also what I'm running. However, my secondary PC is actually my rather beefy gaming laptop that runs at a resolution of 2560 x 1600 @hz. Would that still limit the use of my fuser on my ultra wide? I would be forced to use my laptops resolution?
What would be a way of getting around that for it work on my ultra wide resolution?
Really appreciate you making this thread to clarify things further.
Just a quick question regarding the use of a fuser on ultra wide at the specs that you described which is also what I'm running. However, my secondary PC is actually my rather beefy gaming laptop that runs at a resolution of 2560 x 1600 @hz. Would that still limit the use of my fuser on my ultra wide? I would be forced to use my laptops resolution?
What would be a way of getting around that for it work on my ultra wide resolution?
Do you know what GPU your second laptop is running?
The DC500 pulls noticeably more resources than the D60, so the GPU you’re using plays a big role in how well it performs at higher resolutions and refresh rates. Without knowing the exact GPU, it’s hard to say for sure what to expect.
For reference:
DC500 has been tested to support:
4K @ 144Hz
2K @ 300Hz
1080p @ 480Hz
With AMD 6000 series or newer GPUs, the fuser can push even further:
4K @ 160Hz
2K @ 360Hz
1080p @ 600Hz
Dichen notes that with the DC500, Nvidia GPUs can be limited by DSC compression protocols, which may restrict maximum refresh rates, but I haven’t personally encountered that issue.
D60 tested results:
3440×1440: Minimum 144Hz, Maximum 180Hz
3840×1080: up to 120Hz
3840×2160: up to 120Hz
I’m running a 4090 in second PC and have both the DC500 and D60. I haven’t experienced any of the listed limitations, though I mainly play on a 34” display.
Do you know what GPU your second laptop is running?
The DC500 pulls noticeably more resources than the D60, so the GPU you’re using plays a big role in how well it performs at higher resolutions and refresh rates. Without knowing the exact GPU, it’s hard to say for sure what to expect.
For reference:
DC500 has been tested to support:
4K @ 144Hz
2K @ 300Hz
1080p @ 480Hz
With AMD 6000 series or newer GPUs, the fuser can push even further:
4K @ 160Hz
2K @ 360Hz
1080p @ 600Hz
Dichen notes that with the DC500, Nvidia GPUs can be limited by DSC compression protocols, which may restrict maximum refresh rates, but I haven’t personally encountered that issue.
D60 tested results:
3440×1440: Minimum 144Hz, Maximum 180Hz
3840×1080: up to 120Hz
3840×2160: up to 120Hz
I’m running a 4090 in second PC and have both the DC500 and D60. I haven’t experienced any of the listed limitations, though I mainly play on a 34” display.
Yeah I think my laptop should handle the dc500 alright, running it on a 5090 mobile GPU while my main PC is on a 4090 (desktop).
Just the main concern right now being the difference in resolutions from my laptop display being 2560x1600 and my main PC's ultra wide monitor being at 3440x1440. I would need to get the resolution the same on both right? That would mean limiting the resolution on my ultra wide.
Yeah I think my laptop should handle the dc500 alright, running it on a 5090 mobile GPU while my main PC is on a 4090 (desktop).
Just the main concern right now being the difference in resolutions from my laptop display being 2560x1600 and my main PC's ultra wide monitor being at 3440x1440. I would need to get the resolution the same on both right? That would mean limiting the resolution on my ultra wide.
If your laptop maxes out at 2560 x 1600 while your monitor runs at 3440 x 1440, the fuser won’t merge properly, you’ll need to match the lower resolution.
If the laptop has a 5090, it should be able to output 3440 x 1440. What model is it?
If your laptop maxes out at 2560 x 1600 while your monitor runs at 3440 x 1440, the fuser won’t merge properly, you’ll need to match the lower resolution.
If the laptop has a 5090, it should be able to output 3440 x 1440. What model is it?
I mean it certainly can output the UW resolution when I connect it directly to my monitor. But in this case, with it being connected to the fuser... I'll be limited to the lower resolution of my laptop. Not sure how to solve that issue so that it would run at full UW.
What's your suggestion?
The laptop model is the XMG Neo 16 A25 with the 9955HX3D
I mean it certainly can output the UW resolution when I connect it directly to my monitor. But in this case, with it being connected to the fuser... I'll be limited to the lower resolution of my laptop. Not sure how to solve that issue so that it would run at full UW.
What's your suggestion?
The laptop model is the XMG Neo 16 A25 with the 9955HX3D
You’re solid - running 3440 x 1440 with a DC500 won’t be an issue at all.
This is great my man. Appreciate the guide. Mind guiding me to the official source / website for Stella? Wanna be sure I'm purchasing from the legit source.
I've seen you recommend Cypros for FW before does that still stand? Stella is basically all under maintenance except for their EAC version with the other ones being 800-1500euros.
I've seen you recommend Cypros for FW before does that still stand? Stella is basically all under maintenance except for their EAC version with the other ones being 800-1500euros.
I've heard from another source that Cyp were shady to deal with... Take from that what you will. I don't know either. That's the fw market for ya'.
I've heard from another source that Cyp were shady to deal with... Take from that what you will. I don't know either. That's the fw market for ya'.
Exactly this. For whatever reason, there are very few firmware developers who stick to a truly “straight and narrow” approach when it comes to their products and sales. Too often, we see developers cut corners to speed things up and push more sales, even if it increases risk for the customer.
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Originally Posted by Vonburic
I use 2560x1440p 160Hertz
i have a second pc it has a Ryzen7 5800x 16gs of ram
and a raedon Hd6950 its a 3gb vram card 10 years old just something i stuck in it
doing some research on what dma card i should buy with the hardware i have on hand recommendations would be very helpful
my main pc is a 6650xt with a i5 12400f 32gs of ram
The card itself isn’t what matters here, the fuser is. In your case, you’ll want a D60. If you upgraded to the DC500, you’d need a new GPU, but it would essentially future-proof your setup.
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Fakten:
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COD 7-9 sind Pflicht!
Kein VAC/TAC/Valve o.Ä Bann!
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Fakten:
Biete maximal 60€ PaySafeCard oder kann es auch zu egold machen
Es sollten viele kleine Spiele sowie COD enthalten sein
COD 7-9 sind Pflicht!
Kein VAC/TAC/Valve o.Ä Bann!
[Buying] &&&&&&&&&KAUFE STEAM ACCOUNT! &&&&&&&&& 06/07/2013 - Steam Trading - 0 Replies Hallo, bin nicht hier um groß zu traden,sondern möchte einen Steam Account kaufen.
Fakten:
Biete maximal 60€ PaySafeCard
Es sollten viele kleine Spiele sowie COD enthalten sein
COD 7-9 sind Pflicht!
Kein VAC/TAC/Valve o.Ä Bann!
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