Zowie FK1 High Performance Gaming Mouse

Rusty0611 · 11 Aug 2014 at 13:13

Nexus18 said:
afaik, the zowie fk1 is using a better sensor and a few other things are different such as the size, mouse buttons + plastic finish

Not 100% certain but fairly sure the sensor is the same. It's more a difference in ergonomics. FK1 suits a claw grip more.

Ayahuasca · 11 Aug 2014 at 13:38

They use different sensors, EC2 is 3090, FK1 is 3310.

Rusty0611 · 11 Aug 2014 at 13:43

Other than model no any tangible differences in spec? My resident peripheral expert says not but I defer to him. I know nothing! Ha ha.

Nexus18 · 11 Aug 2014 at 13:51

Yeah just re-read a review and apparently the fk1 is the first zowie mouse to use the 3310:

Previously Zowie used the A3090 sensor with mixed results, mainly because their Kingsis lens that lowered the LOD also reduced the perfect control speed. Also the polling rate was kind of unstable and somehow the tracking was better at 500 Hz compared to 1000 Hz on the lower steps. This never resulted in serious malfunctions for me (only in certain games with very fast movements, like rocket jumping in TF2), it’s just something that I was curious about with the implementation of the 3310 by Zowie. So has this been fixed? More about that later.
First to the 3310 in general: it’s the same sensor that is used in many new optical mice, like the Steelseries Rival, Mionix Avior or the Kone Pure Military. The sensor features native steps every 50 cpi and LOD customisation out of the box.
However Zowie sticks to their mantra of “no software”, so the FK1 can only be set to 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 cpi (with the button on the bottom of the mouse). This is no malus for me, but people looking for a lot of customisation have to look elsewhere. The customisable LOD of the 3310 also allowed Zowie to drop the Kingsis lens and go for the standard lens while keeping a low LOD.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1500615/zowie-fk1-competitive-gaming-mouse-review-by-ino

Ayahuasca · 11 Aug 2014 at 13:53

The 3310 is regarded as the best sensor available at the moment, whether the difference between it and the 3090 is perceivable is questionable. Both excellent to be honest.

Rusty0611 · 11 Aug 2014 at 13:57

Yeah he said it's no different in reality but as I said I don't really know a lot about the subject. Ah well you learn something new...!

liamfolz · 11 Aug 2014 at 16:44

Finally got this mouse now and atm im not so sure as im coming from the bigger and heavier Rival so its going to take some getting used to lol

Rusty0611 · 11 Aug 2014 at 16:55

Yeah they're really light the Zowie ones. Mine took about a week to get used to.

I'm not going to say it improved by aim loads as it hasn't noticeably improved over my old G500 but what I have noticed is that when I'm target switching feels a bit snappier to acquire the new target. I can really zap to the next guy quickly and accurately.

Westie · 13 Aug 2014 at 02:23

I went from a rival to a fk1 and its a massive difference in weight and feel. I only have small hands so used to hold the rival very weird but fk1 suits me perfect...

And nexus i have the same problem with the opposite thumb buttons aswell.... Tis a small annoyance but ive changed my clawgrip and doesn't happen anymore.

also id recommend a QCK heavy as the best mousemat to use for a fk1... its the same size as the + but little thicker and just feels a lot nicer (no idea why)

khemist · 13 Aug 2014 at 08:08

Ive ordered the Goliathus control, the more textured version, i've already got the speed version but think this will be better suited to the mouse.

Nexus18 · 13 Aug 2014 at 11:40

Yeah the shape of the fk1 is pretty much perfect for me as well, it doesn't feel as comfortable as the deathadder but something about it just feels "natural" if that makes any sense

Cool, shall have a look for the QCK heavy MM then!

TwsT · 13 Aug 2014 at 11:51

QCK mats are pretty much the best mouse mats for optical mice imo

WE will have some QCK+ back in stock soon (about a week)

the heavy are due end of the month

Nexus18 · 13 Aug 2014 at 12:07

Can the QCK MM's be cut down in size ok?

TwsT · 13 Aug 2014 at 13:04

what is an mm?

Nexus18 · 13 Aug 2014 at 13:08

mouse mat

khemist · 13 Aug 2014 at 13:13

Rusty0611 said:
Yeah they're really light the Zowie ones. Mine took about a week to get used to.

I'm not going to say it improved by aim loads as it hasn't noticeably improved over my old G500 but what I have noticed is that when I'm target switching feels a bit snappier to acquire the new target. I can really zap to the next guy quickly and accurately.

I'm feeling that also.

TwsT · 13 Aug 2014 at 13:14

figured that was what it was but then you asked if it can be cut to size wondered if it was a particularly large one.

Yes you could cut it with a decent pair of scissors so you don't mess the edges up.

Wizzfizz · 13 Aug 2014 at 13:18

Qck Heavy is where its at

khemist · 13 Aug 2014 at 13:25

I think i might get some grip tape that skaters use and stick it on this, or a less abrasive version, it needs more grip in my hand.

Nexus18 · 13 Aug 2014 at 14:25

I was expecting the plastic finish to be more grippy/rough textured finish after reading the overclock.net thread but imo it is very smooth, feels really good though and shouldn't have any issues with grub building up, sweat etc. marks show but are easily wiped of.

Still adjusting to the sensitivity, weight etc. but so far my aim definitely feels more accurate with this mouse and finding the clicks/mouse buttons very good for FPS too.

TwsT said:
figured that was what it was but then you asked if it can be cut to size wondered if it was a particularly large one.

Yes you could cut it with a decent pair of scissors so you don't mess the edges up.

Ok thanks!

Just been having a look around and £20+ for a mouse mat!? :eek:

I hope ocuk will be a bit cheaper

** Zowie FK1 High Performance Gaming Mouse **

Zowie FK1 High Performance Gaming Mouse