Is it the mouse, or the OS?

Punkrulz

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Hey guys,

I've been getting increasingly annoyed with my mouse as of late. I've always noticed that while I've been in World of Warcraft, the mouse just doesn't seem precise. You can move the mouse, and sometimes it stops prematurely, sometimes it goes past where you want it to go, you move right and it moves up a bit, it really just isn't seeming that great.

I'm using a Logitech MX400. I've tried both with, and without the Logitech Drivers / Software. I've enabled, and disabled precision on the mouse, and have also tweaked the sensitivity. Something just doesn't seem right. I'm also using a regular mouse pad that has absolutely no reflective capabilites on it... so I'm really at a loss.

Is this my imagination?
Is this mouse really that bad?
Is it the OS, or is it the mousepad?

Note: In case anyone is curious, this is the mouse pad:

Newegg.com - OCZ OCZMPBMRG Behemoth Regulator Mousepad - Mouse Pads & Accessories
 

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If the mouse is wireless, then check the batteries. If not, (or if so) check the plug into the computer.

~Lordbob
 

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How old is the the mouse? It could either be on it's way out or there could be dust / gunk on the lens interfering with it's tracking.

Unless it started the same time you got the mouse pad...

Try the mouse on an A4 sheet of paper on top of the desk to eliminate the mouse pad as an issue.
 

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I use a high precision glass mousemat , if the mat gets a bit damp (from my frantic gaming ;) ;) ) it does exactly that , could that be your problem? Mine is an MX1000 laser mouse , same concept as yours
 

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Hey guys,

1) The mouse is wired, not wireless. The connection to the computer seems physically fine.
2) I have attempted to clean the lens a few times, however only with me trying to blow on it. I'm going to attempt to use compressed air, something I've been too lazy to stand up to reach.
3) The mouse is pretty new, so the only possibility there is that I got a junker to begin with.
4) The mouse pad is just cloth, not glass but I imagine it would have the same affect as the lens having moisture on it. :)

I may try using the piece of paper, first I'm going to use the compressed air though. For the amount of movement it is successful on, I just find it hard to believe there may be something on the pad / lens that is causing this. I've had a piece of cat fur over top of the lens before, I know how it reacts when that happens... yikes!
 

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Considering how much cat hair coats my house, I am surprised that I have not gotten it under my mouse....

Well, my recommendation here is to try another mouse with the PC to see if the problem is there as well.

How is your mouse connected? PS/2 or USB?

~Lordbob
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5QC
    Memory
    2x2GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GeForce 9500GT 1Gb
    Sound Card
    Mobo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2514N ATA 250Gb 7200RPM
    Samsung [Model] 1Tb 7200RPM SATA2
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W
    Keyboard
    Razer Tarantula
    Mouse
    Razer Lachesis
    Internet Speed
    not fast enough
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