Do I need a high DPI, what is the latency of wireless mice, are office models suitable for gaming and more
A good mouse for a gamer is like an extension of the hand. It is she who makes most of the movements in battle, it is she who helps to capture the target and make an accurate shot in a split second. However, few people managed to try a large number of mice from different price categories – many sit all their lives on some kind of office rodent and stuffed a high rank on it in Warface . For this reason, there are many myths and misconceptions around mice. In this article we will try to debunk the most popular of them.
Myth #1. No gaming mice needed
Many simply do not understand why an expensive gaming mouse is needed if the simplest one performs all the same functions for a quarter or even one tenth of the price. After all, you can take an ordinary office manipulator for 500 rubles and calmly “bend over” in shooters!
In fact, “bending” on a budget mouse will only work in single-player shooters, in which most enemies succumb. And in an online game, the weak characteristics of the device will greatly interfere even with a banal aiming at the optics, not to mention sharp turns towards the enemy. In the latter case, a cheap sensor will simply rip off, and you will not be able to quickly aim in one movement.
Myth #2. All office mice are garbage
Myth opposite to the previous one. Most office mice really belong to the budget segment. However, relatively expensive mice are also created specifically for professionals. For example, the famous Logitech MX Master line with a metal wheel, an orthopedic shape and heavy-duty materials. Such manipulators show themselves well in games.
Myth #3. The higher the DPI, the better
In theory, yes. The higher the DPI (or more precisely: CPI), the smoother the mouse moves due to the higher resolution of the sensor. However, in most cases, values above 8000 DPI (and often above 4000) are obtained by software emulation in order to draw an impressive five-digit number on the mouse box. For this reason, many not-too-expensive mice at high DPI settings tend to suffer from performance degradation due to noise when running in a sub-optimal mode.
Myth number 4. High DPI is not needed
Many people think that high DPI is not needed. And we even partially confirmed this in the analysis of the previous myth. However, in reality, as always, it is more complicated. As mentioned earlier, the higher the DPI, the smoother the mouse moves. And if it has a good sensor, then it will cope with high resolution without interference, which will allow you to aim more accurately in shooters.
Why then do many esportsmen play at low DPI values? It is rather a matter of habit and desire to imitate the champions of the past (and often simply unwillingness to understand the issue).
Myth number 5. Wireless mice have high latency
Bluetooth technology for manipulators (and even headphones) is frankly bad. However, many people forget that not all wireless peripherals work via Bluetooth. In models connected via radio, the signal is transmitted in a directional manner, which reduces the delay to the level of a wired one.
Among the disadvantages of the radio channel: you need a free USB input and direct visibility to the receiver, and the latter is also easy to lose.
Myth number 6. Can’t touch mouse sensitivity in Windows
You can and even need to touch the mouse sensitivity in Windows. If you do not like to frequently switch DPI with a special button, then it would be logical to set a high value in proprietary software and forget it. However, after that, the speed of the mouse in the operating system will increase significantly – this is where setting the speed of the pointer movement comes in handy. But this will not affect the sensitivity of the mouse in the game itself (except in the main menu) – all modern shooters ignore the setting in Windows.
Myth number 7. The best mice are made by Logitech and Razer, and the rest of the brands are rubbish
Rather not the best, but the most expensive. At the same time, famous brands have a lot of problematic models with children’s sores like double click or scroll wheels that wear out quickly. Although at the same time, mice from second-tier manufacturers often win gold awards from publications like Tom’s Hardware or PCGamer. Among them, for example, products of Steelseries and Zowie.
The other side of the coin is popular budget brands. Many people love mice from Asian brands for top-end features (sometimes even high-quality sensors) at a minimal price. However, the build quality of the case, and often the electronics of such mice, is usually very mediocre.
Gaming mice in most cases are really better than office mice. And not just because of higher performance or a comfortable grip, a good gaming mouse will also have a durable body and, most importantly, a sensor that can handle sudden movements and does not interfere with precise aiming. At the same time, the mouse does not have to be too expensive, but you should not expect much from budget models either.That’s all. Write in the comments which mice you use (brands, models) and why they are the best.