• Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
    Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.

What Mouse and Keyboard Are You Using Right Now?

Zarathustra[H] said:
Interesting. I've never run into this issue. Does it follow any of the power plans? Like if I set the entire system to the "high performance" power plan (or whatever they call it), maybe the USB power savings setting is disabled as well?

I usually do that since my Windows install is dedicated to games (I use Linux for everything else) so I can hyper-optimize it for performing the best it possibly can without having to worry about it impacting anything else I do.

I've actually come to appreciate this arrangement so much that even if I didn't use Linux I'd still probably dual boot two windows instances and do the same thing. Having one of them set up for work and general desktop use, and the other hyper-optimized for the most performance at any cost.

I actually did this for a short while ~20 years ago. I got sick of Windows ME constantly blue screening, so I reverted to Windows 98 SE which was great for games, but not quite as stable as I liked it for my work (college essays, Pro/Engineer and AutoCad, Excel, general browsing, etc.) so I installed Windows 2000 for productivity, and kept 98SE stripping it down and hyper-optimizing it for the most possible performance in Counter-Strike :p

It was pretty great to - in 2001 - when most people were pursuing 1024x768@60hz be blasting away at 1600x1200@100hz vsynced and never dropping below 100fps. In retrospect that might help explain part of why I was really good back then. I've never had the "fast twitchy" motor skills. It helped having a top of the line GeForce 3 TI500 and the crazy 80lb Iiyama VisionMaster Pro 510 that curved my poor college desk with its excessive weight.

That monitor actually supported up to 2048X1536, but I stopped at 1600x1200. I can't remember why. I didn't think it was performance, as I would happily have sacrificed some of that 100+ fps performance for better graphics back then. I was still solidly in the "you never need above 60fps" camp in those days. It might just have been that the in game fonts were illegibly small at resolutions above 1600x1200 on a 22" CRT monitor.

Anyway, that was a fun little diversion. Back to keyboards and mice :p

So how about that USB power saving feature, is it indeed disabled if you just change the overall power settings to "high performance"? Otherwise I wonder why I have never had an issue with this, as I don't recall ever intentionally changing USB power settings.
Click to expand...
Ah, the golden era of great CRTs. My Lacie 22" could do 2560x1600 so that's what I was using and loving until the lcd version came down from the $1k+ price point to where they are affordable. They're actually a part of my ergonomics for every location--30" 2560x1600 display, model M 101, and logitech trackman thumb wired. Anything less just cuts my productivity by 50% or more.
 
pavel said:
Can u guys recommend a mechanical keyboard? Does it make sense to just buy a cheap one to 'get going' or should I invest in a 'good one' right away? The only ones I have some familiarity with - are Keychron models - but, it's only because I've researched it a little. I have seen some Razer and Red Dragon ones - but, some of them are cheaper - so, I was wondering if I should take a chance with something like that for now?
Keychron keyboards are like $150 and up here - well, for a good one.
Click to expand...
I like to try used boards first to try something out. But with today's boards with switch hot swapping designs, I would get one of these and then just change out switches/keys until you find your perfect match. :)
 
mashie said:
As I got them as part of testers I only have (had) one of each, not full sets. I have managed to misplace the single Clickez. :(
Click to expand...
Same here so I'm looking for a full set of the box jade or navys for the z15.
 
jacuzz1 said:
I game lefty when in game on foot, game righty when driving in games and surf the web "ambi".
Click to expand...
I throw righty, write righty, drive lefty, brush lefty. I've tried to do some ambi stuff to keep each side of my body working, probably the closest is getting my feet to work both the pedals when driving.
 
D-EJ915 said:
Have been using my model f 77 at work after using it at home for a little while and even though I only am in the office 3 days a week the finish is already wearing off. Keep in mind this thing shipped to me in may last year, maybe the industrial grey colour just sucks.

View attachment 643706
Click to expand...
WOW! For such an expensive board that supposedly on par with the original, that's a serious letdown. :(
 
SamirD said:
So awesome! I love how great cases just continue to live on. And the amount of drives you can still add to that! I counted at least 5x 3.5" including the floppy spot on the front. :eek:
Click to expand...
it will easily hold 20 drives, the rear holders can hold 2 drives per tray, so 12 in the front and 8 in the rear.
8-drives-2.jpg
 
Zepher said:
it will easily hold 20 drives, the rear holders can hold 2 drives per tray, so 12 in the front and 8 in the rear.
View attachment 658281
Click to expand...
What a beauty! Reminds me of my California PC Products case--imagine 14x 5.25" bays like that external in a tower case nearly 3ft tall. :D I love that case. And that system. Too bad the motherboard needs to be repaired before it will see service again.
 
SamirD said:
What a beauty! Reminds me of my California PC Products case--imagine 14x 5.25" bays like that external in a tower case nearly 3ft tall. :D I love that case. And that system. Too bad the motherboard needs to be repaired before it will see service again.
Click to expand...
I had one of those back in the day, mine had a door covering all of the 5-1/4 slots.
It's under the desk on the far right, goes from the floor right up the desk, almost didn't fit.
old-desk02-gigapixel-very_compressed-scale-2_00x.jpg
 
Zepher said:
I had one of those back in the day, mine had a door covering all of the 5-1/4 slots.
It's under the desk on the far right, goes from the floor right up the desk, almost didn't fit.
View attachment 658343
Click to expand...
Yep!! Mine has a door with a nice brown smoked glass insert. We put our wheels on the bottom and because of that it wouldn't fit under the desk. But we also have the side mount wheels in the original box.
 
My birthday finally happened so I could start the assembly of the Q10 keyboard that has been growling from the bottom of the birthday pile for a month or two.

So the pile of stuff consisted of:

Keychron Q10 ISO knob barebone in Navy
Keychron Q10 brass plate
Keychron light blue knob
8x 2u Durock v2 stabs (that got holee modded with the usual fiddly as hell poron strips)
ePBT Kavala Clouds Modifiers
ePBT Kavala Clouds Novelties
Keyboard Kustoms Q10 Poron Foam Kit
Keyboard Kustoms Q10 PE Foam
Gateron Pro 3.0 Yellow switches

The Q8 had the Kailh Box Summer switches and the Kavala Sunset keycaps removed. Actually I took the hole thing apart to also replace the 4 Durock v2 stabs and got the holee modded ones installed instead and this time without a lot less lube (hey you slowly get it right). Then the Gateron Yellows went in there and the original monochrome :p Keychron keycap set was returned. After all the silver and Kavala combo looked terrible.

With the Q8 operational it was time to build the Q10. It was all taken apart, 4 more holee modded Durock v2 stabs installed, all 4 sheets of foam and the brass plate were added before closing it all up. Then the Kailh Box Summer switches got installed, the dark blue knob was swapped for the light blue version and then it was just a case of installing just the blue keys from the Kavala set. I yet again used the o-rings underneath the keycaps.

A quick software upgrade and the reactive light under the keys was working as intended. With the switch housing being blue the light is set to white for a very nice electric blue colour.

I'm really pleased with the result of both keyboards.

Q8_Q10.jpg
 
Long term MX Keys user, recently changed to Keys S for the Bolt dongle system and move away from unifying receiver.

As for mouse, have the MX Master 3S too for productivity, and Endgame XM2we + Turtle Beach Burst II Air for gaming. Giving the XM2we to my nephew soon as the Burst is my replacement. 46g weight, superb performance, and anything over 1000Hz is more diminishing returns than actual benefit to all but the diehard of competetive gamers who are on 540Hz displays etc. Optimum Tech did objective testing in this field of high polling rate mice and his findings confirmed this. Plus 46g.... Mental weight reduction for a 3395 sensored mouse :D

1719269286240.jpeg
1719269313135.jpeg


The rubber grip tape it comes with are excellent too:

1719269346641.jpeg


The software (doesn't need to be running as saves everything to the mouse:

1719269385633.png



In action:


View: https://youtu.be/x310A5m87Co
 
Ah Selaco... A man of fine taste! :D

I decided to change things up a few months ago and switched out my Razer Viper Mini for an Asus ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition.

IMG_1563.JPG


It has both wireless and BT, though I've only used the wireless so far. Definitely the most lightweight and responsive wireless mouse I've owned, and losing the slight cable drag of the Viper Mini is worth connecting the cable for a couple of hours once a week or so to top it up.
 
Got this today, Endorfy LIV Plus Wireless.

1719531978971.jpeg


1719531998545.jpeg


1719532004995.jpeg


Compared to XM2we:
1719532028643.jpeg


Really liking it, especially the Kailh GM 8.0 mechanical switches. they have a proper feel and sound to them vs optical. Sensor is Pixart 3395 and 500mAh battery so long life. 69g weight with rear bias to great for flick shots etc.
 
Mad Maxx said:
I've been using my new Keychron Q1 HE for a few days and love just about everything it has to offer. Build quality is outstanding. You could use this heavy keyboard as a bludgeoning weapon if you run out of ammo during the zombie apocalypse. Adding 2.4GHz wireless was long overdue and works so much better than Bluetooth. I'm now fully converted to magnetic switches. Typing on my other mechanical keyboards just feels wrong now.

I'm going to get a different set of keycaps. I don't get why keyboard manufacturers put non-shine through caps on keyboards with LEDs. A minor annoyance is not being able to tell if CAPS LOCK is active since you can't see any lighting change. There's no height adjustment so I got a pair of little flip up risers ($7 Amazon) to raise the keyboard to a more comfortable typing position.

My only real complaint is that the hot swappable switches don't wanna be swapped. I've tried several different tools, but just can't remove any of the switches. I prefer a lighter touch, so bought a set of Gateron Dawn magnetic switches along with the keyboard. I'm worried about damaging my keyboard if I use too much force to pull the switches so am at a loss as to what to do. -- SEE EDIT BELOW!!

I'm very pleased with this Q1 HE. At $220, it ain't cheap, but I think it's well worth the price.

View attachment 655821View attachment 655822

EDIT: I checked a few YT videos and found a solution. By using a watch band removal tool, I was able to pry up the switch with ease. Just 78 more switches to go! (y)

View attachment 655966
Click to expand...
Mad Maxx, how is this keyboard doing for you after more than a few days? I've never had a Keychron but I am tempted to check out these magnetic switches.
 
As an Amazon Associate, HardForum may earn from qualifying purchases.
Alright so a bit of FOMO later I now have the DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed too. It is now my fav gaming/general mouse of all time. Still using the MX Master 3S for productivity, but the v3 feels amazing thanks to the size and shape. The stock skates are rubbish though.... Replaced them with Ghost Glide dots.

1720315125634.jpeg
 
lagavulin said:
Mad Maxx, how is this keyboard doing for you after more than a few days? I've never had a Keychron but I am tempted to check out these magnetic switches.
Click to expand...
This keyboard has become my endgame so I recommend it highly. I found a neat little utility to indicate when CAPS LOCK is on so no need to replace key caps.
 
So I've had my Deathadder V3 Pro since I think January and it is has the most perfect shape in the history of shapes! But bought a Viper V3 Pro yesterday (I buy a new one every 6 months or so to keep things fresh) and while the shape isn't as good as the DAv3, the sensor is better, the buttons are better, it's lighter and the coating is absolute sex! I like gaming with it just so I can touch it....in a not perverted way of course. The shape is kinda like a G Pro Superlight and while it's not as supportive as the DAv3 I can move it around and fine tune my aim a little better.

I highly recommend it if you want a top tier wireless mouse and don't mind spending $150.

20240711_225626.jpg
20240711_232030.jpg
 
Last edited:
Still rocking my WASD Code v3 (with clears and improved stops) and the Kensington Expert wireless trackball. Have a poker mini in the server rack downstairs for troubleshooting.

Just added a Cybex SC945 to the mix for mouse roaming, lol.
 
I have just gotten my WASD V1 out of the box and have been using it last few days now. mx-browns/ blue samurai (clones) keycaps. Had to order some more of these little bast*rds as a couple broke (in fairness the keyboard is about 13~yrs old now.), but no worries swapped them out and good to go.
I still don't really mind costar stabilizers but they are a bit of a hassle sometimes...

1723217972969.jpeg
1723218011004.jpeg
1723218217869.jpeg
 
Add me to the list of those who are very happy with my WASD Code v3 (though I essentially use it as a v2, as I have no need for any of that macro stuff).

I remember them from the early days of the mechanical Keyboard resurgence, but I never wound up buying from them back then. Disappointed I didn't do so sooner, but glad I eventually got around to it :p
 
Nothing particularly exciting:

001.png


002.png


Just the Logitech MX Keys Mini keyboard and the Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT gaming mouse. I've been on the lookout for an incredibly minimal profile mechanical keyboard, but I haven't found one that I like yet. I've gotten accustomed to the Apple keyboard. This Logitech is close to the Apple keyboard while also being much higher in quality, has back lighting, and has function keys to go between Windows and macOS.
 
Modern problems (nearly every true ambidextrous mouse being discontinued.. or too small / too light or TOO logitech), require modern solutions? (buying 2nd Sensei ten second hand for $8 on ebay, well plus $7 shipping) and a new replacement top shell and scroll wheel. Which I will keep as spare as the used sensei is very nice.. and don't need to swap anything right now... need to get new glides for my orig Sensei ten it seems as this $8 one is much smoother on the ol' deskmap...

Apparently as well as being a keyboard boomer in that I love my decade old Filco MT2 TKL still, and didn't like any other newer keyboards I tried. I now am a mouse boomer also and apparently they will "literally" have to take my Sensei ten (one of them) from my cold dead hands?

Seriously though steelseries make another sensei... it is the only mouse I like to use at this point... I also have a MLG, sort of broken I can probably fix it? and a Sensei 310 (works fine) in boxes here ... So unless something changes I will probably just use these mice forever I guess?... I've got soldering skills worst comes to worse I can swap switches as well if I need to..

1726280214901.jpeg
1726280180970.jpeg
 
Is this what peak performance looks like, if you are left handed and switch mouse hands between left and right? The answer is clearly yes... yes it is.
  1. As God intended (I maybe bias) Keyboard Filco MT2 TKL : mx-reds : vortex PBT double shot key caps.
  2. left : Lenovo Legion M600 true ambi mouse configured for left handed operation (be advised because they suck Lenovo replaced the M600 with the non ambi M600S because they suck?)
  3. Alternate Left side input device Elecom EX-G left handed trackball w/ red Praxxis ball now.
  4. Also as God intended (no bias here the Sensei just kicks major A$$) Steelseries Sensei Ten configured for right hand operation on the right.
  5. 35"~ Legion Desk mat kinda of a good idea if you have mice / input devices on both sides of your keyboard.
I find this set up to be very useful, as I tend to find using a left handed mouse useful sometimes but also sometimes mouse right handed as well mostly in games as I find having dominate hand on keyboard advantageous in games. I would run two sensei ten's but I so far can't figure out how to configure them separately with the engine software so i can either get them working left or right handed but not one of each so far.. in the 5 minutes I tried to figure it out? May look again I guess? Although the wireless mouse and trackball on the left are good in keeping cable madness somewhat more under control?
peak_3.jpg
 
Last edited:
I have begun the charachorder adventure. Shit is about to get frustrating real around here.
 
After infuriatingly loud clicks with modern mechanical keyboards, I've switched back to the nice, quiet Saitek Eclipse II. Razer Deathadder 2012 mouse.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top