Logitech G7 Mouse

Equin0x · 21 Apr 2008 at 13:23

Just recently my g7 has been freezing every so often for a couple seconds, when your in-game this can be quite annoying. I've had the mouse for about year and half now, do you reckon it's just dying? Or has anyone had similar problems?

martian_aphid · 21 Apr 2008 at 13:32

Could be a number of things i guess, the lazer sensor on the mouse, something causing slowdown on the OS side of things or the wireless connectivity - thats why i like to keep it wired - i've got a MX518 [5+ yrs] and a G5 [~3yrs] and both still spot on.

I'm not sure how you would diagnose it but connectivity or OS sounds more likely since its not a persistant problem which would probably occur if the lazer sensor was konked.

Maybe someone else can offer some further insight - gl and if you do have to get a new mouse - I definately recommend the G5

Equin0x · 21 Apr 2008 at 13:41

I have already bought a new mouse, the Razor Copperhead, as I've just ordered a new system from OcUK, waiting for delivery. I was just wondering if anyone had encountered the same problems.

The mouse and receiver are only a couple centimetres apart, I've tried blowing dust or whatever ouf of the sensor, but to no avail.

ShaoliN.uK · 21 Apr 2008 at 13:48

I had a mouse like that i got a replacement and all was well.

Now i got myself a razer copperhead.. no looking back man its one sweeeet mouse

Equin0x · 21 Apr 2008 at 13:51

Yea the reviews of the Copperhead, have all been pretty good.

philhoole · 21 Apr 2008 at 16:09

I've had a G7 for a few years and it does exactly the same thing. It will do it on any PC so I presume it is the mouse itself.

I did try and find a solution when it first started and discovered it isn't an uncommon problem but there were no real answers.

Equin0x · 21 Apr 2008 at 16:49

What version of setpoint do you have installed, philhoole ? If any that is. I'm just reinstalling 4.40 now.

semi-pro waster · 21 Apr 2008 at 17:02

Equin0x said:
What version of setpoint do you have installed, philhoole ? If any that is. I'm just reinstalling 4.40 now.

Is that the latest one? My version of Setpoint is apparantly 3.1.116 and every so often will check for an upgrade but never seems to find one. My G7 works fine though so I'm not too upset if it doesn't find a newer version.

Do you use a mousemat? If you don't then it might be worth trying one, if you do then try without just in case it has suddenly picked up an allergy to it.

Equin0x · 21 Apr 2008 at 17:04

Yea 4.40 is the latest version available. I use the Steel Series Gaming Pad, I've tried without the mat and after a few hours, it did freeze up again. So it hasn't suddenly developed a mouse-pad allergy.

philhoole · 21 Apr 2008 at 22:27

Equin0x said:
What version of setpoint do you have installed, philhoole ? If any that is. I'm just reinstalling 4.40 now.

I'm not sure but I think it is the latest one - I will double check. I've tried it on a couple of Windows PCs and it's the same on both. I also have a bootloader program that detects a USB mouse and the G7 stalls with that so I don't believe it's the Windows driver.

I had sort of forgotten about it and lived with it (don't play games much anymore) but I might try and have another go and see if it can be fixed although I'm convinced it is the mouse itself. It worked fine for some time though.

I suppose it could be some strange interaction with the motherboard - Both mine are Gigabyte DS3Rs.