What Mouse and Keyboard Are You Using Right Now?

corsair k70 (1st model, red led, brown switch) It must be at least 5+ years old and still looks like new after cleaning.
razer hex v2
 
I am using an EC Technology 8200 DPI Gaming Mouse and Thermaltake Poseidon Z.

I would like to upgrade both. The reason why I am using these is budget. The Mouse was like $20 on amazon as a blowout price before they were discontinued and I got the TTE on Massdrop. There was some difference vs the one on the market but I can't remember what. It has Cherry Blues and Blue LED.

The problems I have = Cannot turn blue led off on the KB which bothers me, especially at night (hurts the eyes) and as my first mechanical, I feel blues are slightly too fast for me.

The mouse is actually great but I want to try a vertical due to my weird hands.
 
Just changed from my Logitech G710+ and my 10+ year old MX518 to a Razer Blackwidow Elite and a Mamba Wireless I really like the Mamba Chroma with the charging cradle and the LED lines but I hate running Synapse 2 and 3 on the same machine and I dont think Razer is ever going to add the Mamba Chroma to Synapse 3 :(

Cant ever go back to a non-medchanical keyboard..... even using a my laptop keyboard is just painful
 
Just made a big change to all Logitech. G13 + G900 chaos spectrum wired/wireless mouse + G910 Orion Spark RGB kB... I’m putting my first gen K70 and the Glaive I’ve been using for a while into my spares pool. This is my gaming rig... I have a k70 lux and a mamba chroma tournament on my every day rig.
 
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Logitech G502 Proteus Core and Wooting Two with black "switches"
So basically the best of the best :)
 
Trying out the new K70 RGB MK.2 low profile with Cherry MX Speed switches. Liking it very much so far.

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Just made a big change to all Logitech. G13 + G900 chaos spectrum wired/wireless mouse + G910 Orion Spark RGB kB... I’m putting my first gen K70 and the Glaive I’ve been using for a while into my spares pool. This is my gaming rig... I have a k70 lux and a mamba chroma tournament on my every day rig.

I didn't end liking the G910 board too much so went back to my K70... As for the G900... loved the tracking and wireless bits but the shape too flat for me so I swapped that out with a G703 and am much happier.
 
How are you liking the low profile? I have the original k70 and was looking to move that to another system and get a new kb.

Initial impressions are very positive. These keycaps have what feels like a rubberized texture, so bottoming out doesn't result in the typical "clack" that most other mechanical keyboards have. There's still a noise of course, but this keyboard should be completely acceptable for office use.

I haven't gamed with it yet, but typing is a joy. The true test will be using this for a while and then seeing how it feels to use a full-height mechanical board again.
 
I use a Pictek wireless mouse on my laptop and it works great.
 
Ducky One with white LED's and MX Green Switches, and a Logitech G502 (First version with fixed blue light)

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I just got this keyboard delivered last night. I'm trying very hard to like it, but I don't think I do.

Some background. I've been using buckling spring keyboards, either original IBM Model M's or Unicomps for decades. Recently I decided it was time to leave the 80's and try something new.

I wanted:
  • A Modern Sleek Industrial Design
  • Backlighting (I'm a night owl, and my touch typing is not perfect when it comes to special characters)
  • A Newer USB controller. The one Unicomp uses takes so long to initialize I often miss the BIOS splash screen if I want to enter BIOS, and sometimes it just flakes out, and I have to get down on the floor behind the PC and unplug and replug it to get the keyboard to work.
  • NKRO
I went with MX greens because the buckling springs I love are both very clicky and very heavy, so I figured the greens would be the best match. I went with Ducky because I recently picked up a One 2 with MX Browns for my Fiance and I was very impressed with the build quality, fit and finish and keycaps.


What I like:
  • Fit and Finish is very good. I've never seen anything better than a Ducky in this regard.
  • Backlighting is nice, and it has very many different effects, which are cool (but I doubt I'll actually use them, because they seem like they would be distracting)
  • The double shot PBT keycaps are the best OEM keycaps I've ever felt.
  • The looks: Appearance wise it is exactly what I am looking for. Modern, sharp, simple, but not crazy gaming inspired.
  • It's a full layout: I don't get the appeal of the Tenkeyless or 60% boards that have been so trendy for the last 5 years or so.
  • Its the best Cherry MX board I've typed on.

What I don't:

  • It's still a Cherry MX board. It comes nowhere near typing on a Model M.
  • Light bleed: I wish the backlighting would shine through the keycaps only. The light leaks out from under the keys and reflects in my glossy screen.
  • Application Key: By default the FN Key takes the place of the Application key. You can move it with dip switches on the bottom, but the keyboard doesn't come with an application key you can pop in if you do.

I'm going to give this some time to try to get used to it, but I don't think I'll ever be happy with any Cherry MX board. Alps or Topre don't seem promising either.

I really wish Unicomp would get their act together and design a modern board with NKRO, a new USB controller, modern industrial design and backlighting around buckling spring switches. Maybe even Model F style switches.

As far as I see things:

IBM Beamspring > IBM Model F > IBM Model M >> All Cherry MX, Alps and Topre > Rubber Dome & Scissor Switches.

Since I've never quite been happy with my G502 Proteus Core, I decided to try my luck with the new re-release of the MX518:

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My hand feels immediately more at home on this mouse body. I knew I loved my old G5 and G500 for a reason.

I'm still not thrilled though. The trend today seems to be for super light mice, and the new MX518 is no different at 101g.

I'm considering seeing if I can crack it open and add some weights to it.

Even my 502 with all the optional weights installed is a little lighter than I like it. I remember my G5 and G500 feeling pretty perfect when they were maxed out with all of their heaviest weights.

My old G500 I also ran with all the weights installed, and loved it. It was perfect for me. The G500 weighed 164g with the empty weight tray inserted. There were 6 weight slots, and the heavy weights weighed 4.5g each, so that made the total weight 164+6x4.5 = 191g. I haven't held it in a while, but I remember that feeling perfect to me.

So I need to find a way to add ~90g of weight to the MX518, almost doubling its weight. A 3 Oz lead fishing sinker should do the job.
 
I'm mostly using an MX Master 2S (it was on sale). In many ways i prefer the MX Revolution, but I could never get Uber Options to work with The Edge Browser. In many ways, I like the old MX 1000 even better, but the scrolling button quit working on it.
 
Well I was using a G610 keyboard with red switches until the warden spilled beer on it a couple weeks ago blowing one of the surface mount resistors and taking out a couple keys. :mad: Now I'm back to using my many years old Zboard. Still love this thing after all these years and even more so since I go the gaming keys working again.

I bought a pictek gaming mouse on Amazon a year ago and haven't looked for another mouse since.

Pictek? Who's that?

No idea, some third party mouse and it's stupid good for so cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/PICTEK-Progr...ocphy=9032190&hvtargid=pla-540243418491&psc=1

Thanks for this, I'm going to give this one a go. Currently using a G603 and not real pleased with it. I forgot how heavy wireless mice were and I don't like it.

The trend today seems to be for super light mice, and the new MX518 is no different at 101g.

This will be my second choice if the el cheapo mouse doesn't work out. I've had a bad run of Logitech mice left buttons going bad requiring a hard press to get them to work after a short time of use so I'd prefer to try another brand. I still have my old G5 and MX510 that are still functional but both suffer from said left button weirdness.
 
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Thanks for this, I'm going to give this one a go. Currently using a G603 and not real pleased with it. I forgot how heavy wireless mice were and I don't like it.

Not all of them. Also, you know you can run a single AA in that G603, right?

G603 with two AAs: 135g
G603 with one AA: 112g
G900 with Li-Ion: 107g
G305 with one AA: 99g

I have the G900 and G305 and find both of them quite light for wireless mice (I've had heavy ones and like you, I don't care for them).

The difference between the G305 and the G603 with two AAs is quite significant.

Anyway, good luck in your search!
 
Well I was using a G610 keyboard with red switches until the warden spilled beer on it a couple weeks ago blowing one of the surface mount resistors and taking out a couple keys. :mad: Now I'm back to using my many years old Zboard. Still love this thing after all these years and even more so since I go the gaming keys working again.



Thanks for this, I'm going to give this one a go. Currently using a G603 and not real pleased with it. I forgot how heavy wireless mice were and I don't like it.



This will be my second choice if the el cheapo mouse doesn't work out. I've had a bad run of Logitech mice left buttons going bad requiring a hard press to get them to work after a short time of use so I'd prefer to try another brand. I still have my old G5 and MX510 that are still functional but both suffer from said left button weirdness.


Let me know how it goes, it's pretty damn good quality for 15 bucks and I've never had issues gaming with it. Make sure to download the software for it to customize your DPI buttons to your liking.

Other than that, it works great right out of the box.
 
I use a Pictek wireless mouse on my laptop and it works great.


This one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013WC0P2A/ref=psdc_11036491_t1_B07CJ85SNH
Old Version ^

https://www.amazon.com/Updated-Wireless-Computer-Cordless-Receiver/dp/B07CJ85SNH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RZ37W9ZOKSA&keywords=pictek+wireless+mouse&qid=1554070412&s=gateway&sprefix=pictek+wires,aps,214&sr=8-2

New version ^
I believe Victsing and Pictek are sister companies.
By far the best compact wireless mouse I've used to date, and for $10?? Can't beat it.
 
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Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth - it's SO OLD, but the input lag is not bad and since I use it on the couch, its the only unit that works for me - Does anyone have a good Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse combo they can recommend?
 
By god I didn't know that. Thanks, it's much lighter with just one!

This forum is awesome.

:D

Doing that halves the battery life, but at 250 hours instead of 500 it's still pretty generous.
 

The first one. You're right it's a nice mouse for the price.
 
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I have two computers and it was always jarring to switch back and forth so I decided I'd buy the same monitor, mouse and keyboard for each to make them feel similar.
I have a pair of Roccat Kiro mouse that I bought refurb off Ebay for ~20$ each last year.
I have a pair of Steelseries Apex 100 that I bought from Fry's last year $30 each.

Both are great. I do not upgrade these things often. I plan to have them for years.
 
I use a Kingston HyperX Alloy with Cherry Blues and Logitech G500 that Ive had for many years. Both have had no problems thankfully! I went with the Kingston becuase of a sale on amazon and that nice brushed aluminum look.
 
Alright, changed it up a little from the above.

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Still using the Ducky One with green switches and white LED's, but have now switched my G502 for one of the relaunched MX518's, but custom weight modded.

The 101g was WAY too light for me, so I modded it up to 185g.
 
Rocking a DZ60 keyboard from KBDfans and G Pro Wireless. I've tried several other mice and keebs but I haven't strayed.
 

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A buddy of mine gave me an Epic Gear - Defiant mechanical keyboard.

It's real nice looking buy super loud and the keys themselves are really big.....

So, I went and scooped up another Logitech K120 cheapy out of habit.

- I tried a nice keyboard and intend to try again at some point, but this one was a no-go for me.
 
Ducky One 2 with white LED back lighting, and cherry mx Black key switches. Best keyboard I've ever owned. Mouse is just a generic-whatever is available at Amazon-cheap. I won't spend more than $15 for a mouse as I've not found them to be any worse than $60 mice and I use a mouse at low sensitivity anyway.
 
Still using my Blackbird Tenkeyless Keyboard and a G700s Mouse and happy with them. Once they start to go, 'll look up whats out at the time and decide from there.
 
Kensington Expert Wired Trackball.
Once you go track, you never go back.
 
Old school. Vintage IBM model M and CH Trackball Pro, both modified for USB. I've tried the newer clicky keyboards but they just don't compare with the classic. I like optical track balls for the lower hassle, but the ball bearings and pool ball in the CH make me keep coming back to it despite having to clean it more often. Both units are built like tanks.

Since going to a track ball, a long time ago, I've never gone back to a rodent other than a few flirtations that resulted in the purchase of a [H] Ratpadz.

-Mike
 
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