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I've been catching up with emails and missed these posts, I'm glad to see you have everything running well!!Sorry to hear about the case tho
Well I had originally got the Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000 keyboard and mouse set as it was cheap and I thought it looked good. I also was keen on wireless as it looks better on the desk imo. But now this kit is getting sent back. The keyboard has a serious intermittent problem where it keeps going non-responsive. I've tried several new batteries, it's not the batteries. The only thing that 'fixes' it is a system reboot, which is annoying and it just comes back again the next day. The mouse hasn't been so bad, but the cursor is a bit jittery sometimes, which is apparently common with cheaper wireless mice.
It's a shame, because I really like the look of these items, and I like the laptop style keys as that's what I've been used to for the past 6-7 years; almost exclusively laptops.
So I've ordered the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 keyboard and the Logitech MX518 mouse. I was to rash with the mouse though, and hadn't quite researched what was out there as much as I usually do. I got a second hand one for a reasonable price, but now know that the G400 is the successor, is better, and cheaper, and looks much better. I'm not a big fan of the 'dented' look of the MX518. Since I got it on auction, can't send it back. I may sell it on and get the G400.
I decided to go wired as I'm pretty sure I'll be getting into gaming in the future once I get a GPU.
It's a shame, because I really like the look of these items, and I like the laptop style keys as that's what I've been used to for the past 6-7 years; almost exclusively laptops.
So I've ordered the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 keyboard and the Logitech MX518 mouse. I was to rash with the mouse though, and hadn't quite researched what was out there as much as I usually do. I got a second hand one for a reasonable price, but now know that the G400 is the successor, is better, and cheaper, and looks much better. I'm not a big fan of the 'dented' look of the MX518. Since I got it on auction, can't send it back. I may sell it on and get the G400.
I decided to go wired as I'm pretty sure I'll be getting into gaming in the future once I get a GPU.
Hm, I've been always using optical mouse that I got with my first Dell And also bought Kensington Slimblade trackball for non-gaming (highly recommend btw- great piece of kit).
Do you actually feel any difference between your MX518 and a generic optical mouse?
And also bought Kensington Slimblade trackball for non-gaming (highly recommend btw- great piece of kit).Do you actually feel any difference between your MX518 and a generic optical mouse?
Hm, I've been always using optical mouse that I got with my first Dell
Do you actually feel any difference between your MX518 and a generic optical mouse?
Don't have the MX518 yet, just bought yesterday.
I have another cheap £5 optical mouse which is very light, and medium sized. I prefer a slightly bigger, heavier mouse. The wireless one I have now feels much better, nice and heavy and I can almost rest my hand on it. I'd prefer one to palm I think, which is why people recommend the MX518 (and G400).
I was meaning about the Apple case you were looking at buying to mod.. I thought it was a shame that you missed out on it!!
I do like the Razor mouse I have, that's wired also. I was told that wired mice were better for gaming with, but I don't see how.. Maybe I'm just bad at gaming!!
What res/games are you into playing??
I was meaning about the Apple case you were looking at buying to mod.. I thought it was a shame that you missed out on it!!
I do like the Razor mouse I have, that's wired also. I was told that wired mice were better for gaming with, but I don't see how.. Maybe I'm just bad at gaming!!
What res/games are you into playing??
Oh, no there are lots of these cases on the bay, generally go for around £50-60 which seems a reasonable price. But it's a lot of modding to fit a normal mobo and such in it. Would be a nice project if I had that much free time (and the tools).
I'll be gaming at 1920x1080 (23").
I wonder what has to be changed inside the case to make it fit a standard ATI motherboard?? I shall do a little bit of Googling
Sounds like you'll be having a great time with your rig.. If you ever get (or have got) Steam and Left 4 Dead or something like that, drop me a line It'll be great to have a someone else to game with 
Sounds like you'll be having a great time with your rig.. If you ever get (or have got) Steam and Left 4 Dead or something like that, drop me a line
It'll be great to have a someone else to game with I wonder what has to be changed inside the case to make it fit a standard ATI motherboard?? I shall do a little bit of Googling
Sounds like you'll be having a great time with your rig.. If you ever get (or have got) Steam and Left 4 Dead or something like that, drop me a line
Check out the video above. From what I remember, the standoffs are different, as are the rear cutouts for all the plugs etc. There's more too I think.
On a separate note, I just plugged my wireless mouse and keyboard receiver into the front USB plug on the case, and it's all running much better. I think I had it in the USB3.0 plug and it was having all sorts of problems. The mouse seems much smoother now. Hmmm.
I also had problems (at least I think I did) with USB3.0 ports - keyboard wasnt recognised during boot and I couldn't enter bios.
I am now using PS2 keyboard, but having problems with USB hub I got from ebay for £1 (4usb->1usb, using USB2.0 this time though): like printer stopping printing midway through a page. USB ports are fickle
I also had problems (at least I think I did) with USB3.0 ports - keyboard wasnt recognised during boot and I couldn't enter bios.
I am now using PS2 keyboard, but having problems with USB hub I got from ebay for £1 (4usb->1usb, using USB2.0 this time though): like printer stopping printing midway through a page. USB ports are fickle
Yeah, well this was part of the reason why I just spent nearly £60 on a new wired keyboard and mouse, this current wireless setup wasn't working. Now the mouse is much smoother and the keyboard hasn't cut out at all. Meh, ultimately the new K&M will be much better. I'll RMA the wireless ones to recoup some some money.
Well I have seen a few for sale a little more than the price you said but I think that's about normal
I am happy with my wired keyboard and mouse, although I was looking at buying another mouse at some point
I might need another keyboard as well if I get this other system!! I thought so. It seemed better, for a while, when I switched it to a USB2 socket. However, it started failing again. I still think it's better to use a USB2 plug, as the mouse is now much smoother. Anyway, I'm really liking this Sidewinder X4.