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Title: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Sun, 17 August 2014, 07:46:05: Hello, Everybody! I'm new here.

I recently caught the cherry mx bug. I have a poker 2 incoming and plan on rocking the RGB caps. Can anyone give me a recommendation on a complementary mouse, functionally or aesthetically.

Thanks.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: munch on Sun, 17 August 2014, 08:17:35: the Mionix Avior 7000 / Naos 7000 and Steelseries Rival all have custom LED colour options, could be fun to combine light colours with the RGB caps :p
I think the Mionix mice are better performing though, so depending on your grip, I'd choose one of those.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Sun, 17 August 2014, 09:30:52: Ah, cool. I should also mention, I'm looking for Linux support.

I was looking at the SteelSeries Sensei RAW, with this: https://github.com/pjanouch/sensei-raw-ctl

And the Rocat Savu seems to have a nice Linux utility: http://sourceforge.net/projects/roccat/

Any opinions on these, or other Linux mice?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: munch on Sun, 17 August 2014, 12:27:01: well if you think you won't need to customize it a lot, for Mionix, all the settings are saved onto the built-in memory, so you can set it up on Windows and then never worry about anything when using it in a different OS. :)

the Savu is apparently pretty good, although the Kone Pure optical versions (Military also) are much better it seems, if you don't mind it being a little bit smaller.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: davkol on Mon, 18 August 2014, 17:03:25: Roccat mice have the best GNU/Linux support by far, thanks to Stefan Achatz. Nothing else comes even close AFAIK (i.e. other mice work either as "dumb" mice or you need other OS to configure them). If you care about looks, Kone Pure [Optical|Military] comes in plenty of different colors, apart from the customizable light on its back.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Mon, 18 August 2014, 20:17:44: A Roccat may be what I want. I like the Linux utility. You guys think it's still worth the upgrade, since I'm not a gamer?

And look... Why did the stupid stock Lenovo mouse have to match so well?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: munch on Mon, 18 August 2014, 20:22:56: http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Mice/ROCCAT-Kone-Pure-Military/ ;)
this is the one to get. but yeah it does match really nicely with the red colour haha. the green is ALMOST matching though... well you can set the LED to pulse through all the colours too, so it'd match really well. too bad it's not black :( you need some more gray keycaps and the gray version!

I do think a nice mouse is REALLY improving the computering experince to be honest. I say yay to the Kone Pure optical/military at least :p
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Sun, 24 August 2014, 22:53:23: Quote from: vimx on Mon, 18 August 2014, 20:17:44
A Roccat may be what I want. I like the Linux utility. You guys think it's still worth the upgrade, since I'm not a gamer?

And look... Why did the stupid stock Lenovo mouse have to match so well?
I actually really like the look of that setup.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 25 August 2014, 03:19:56: I like to use my old Microsoft Notebook Optical mouse with my 60% board. I think the size matches perfectly. Admittedly, the DPI is too low on it, but I have upgraded mine by replacing the sensor chip :)

(http://microsoftsupportnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/microsoft-notebook-optical-mouse-black-special.jpg)

Haven't found a good replacement for it yet that is as small and light.

The Razer Salmosa... is made by Razer, as is the Orochi, so those are out. The Roccat Pyra is decent, but after using it for a while I decided it just doesn't fit my hand well, but it could be a good option:

(http://i.imgur.com/Qz7Ik.png)

You can replace the blue LED to match the backlight color of your Poker.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Grim Fandango on Mon, 25 August 2014, 03:53:41: If you do not use it for gaming, and want to stick the the whole "why waste more space than you need to" way of thinking. Then a trackball might also be a good option. Just throwing it out there.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Mon, 25 August 2014, 08:50:57: Thanks, but track balls are a no go for me. I want to point, not push a cursor. They drive me crazy.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: taylordcraig on Mon, 25 August 2014, 09:02:28: Quote from: vimx on Mon, 25 August 2014, 08:50:57
Thanks, but track balls are a no go for me. I want to point, not push a cursor. They drive me crazy.

+1, never got used to trackballs.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: All The Fire on Wed, 27 August 2014, 05:36:45: If you're left handed you'd probably want the Roccat Kova and not the Savu or Kone. I knew a left hander when I played COD, he loved the Kova... and he was bloody good too.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: davkol on Wed, 27 August 2014, 06:44:42: Unfortunately, kova is a bit worse quality and the sensor leaves quite a lot to be desired. I wish they made an update to it (other than lua).
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Wed, 27 August 2014, 10:42:31: Kova looks OK. Still leaning toward the SteelSeries Sensei RAW. How bout that rubberized?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Wed, 27 August 2014, 11:02:09: Cooler Master Storm Spawn mouse, maybe?
http://gaming.coolermaster.com/en/products/mice/spawn/

And have you thought about getting a mousepad that would work with that setup?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Wed, 27 August 2014, 11:08:33: If you're in the UK it would be worth considering the OCUK Mega Mat
I think the red and blue on the logo would go well with the RGB on the Poker II.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GS-003-OP&groupid=702&catid=32&subcat=1975
(http://www.overclockers.co.uk/pimg/GS-003-OP_59019_350.jpg)
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Wed, 27 August 2014, 12:58:52: Huge mat is huge.

I'm afraid of the sparks that spawn mouse throws.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Wed, 27 August 2014, 13:21:07: Quote from: vimx on Wed, 27 August 2014, 12:58:52
Huge mat is huge.

I'm afraid of the sparks that spawn mouse throws.
There is a smaller version of it. It's just that I like having my mouse and keyboard on my mat.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Wed, 27 August 2014, 14:47:21: There is also this: http://www.matsmatsmats.com/wrestling/home_mats_new.html
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Wed, 27 August 2014, 17:35:56: Quote from: vimx on Wed, 27 August 2014, 14:47:21
There is also this: http://www.matsmatsmats.com/wrestling/home_mats_new.html (http://www.matsmatsmats.com/wrestling/home_mats_new.html)
Not sure it would fit on my desk. :(
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Solo on Thu, 28 August 2014, 12:40:58: Out of all the mice I have, in terms of going with my Poker II, the Logitech G9 is my favorite (I know, it's quite old). I think a good looking, understated mouse surface improves the aesthetic of your desk as well. I would have preferred if my keyboard came with blank RGB mods but I mean it's not too devastating lol.

(http://oi59.tinypic.com/2qthhsz.jpg)
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Thu, 28 August 2014, 16:08:05: Neat looking mouse!
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Tue, 21 October 2014, 13:05:02: So, I ended up getting a SteelSeries Sensei RAW. This is hooked up, along with the Poker II, to both a desktop and a laptop with an IOGEAR 2 x 4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch. Great setup for reducing desk clutter.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Tue, 21 October 2014, 15:01:03: Quote from: vimx on Tue, 21 October 2014, 13:05:02
So, I ended up getting a SteelSeries Sensei RAW. This is hooked up, along with the Poker II, to both a desktop and a laptop with an IOGEAR 2 x 4 USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing Switch. Great setup for reducing desk clutter.
Have you taken any pictures?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Tue, 21 October 2014, 20:18:38: Hey, Protato. No picture, yet. I should mention I'm still rocking the stock Lenovo mouse like above at work. This would be the home setup. I'll take a pic soon. Promise.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:53:40: Boom. Gonna go post this in the desk thread, too.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Sat, 25 October 2014, 16:43:50: Quote from: vimx on Wed, 22 October 2014, 07:53:40
Boom. Gonna go post this in the desk thread, too.

Nice! :D
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: jackalope on Sat, 01 November 2014, 04:25:40: Quote from: vimx on Sun, 17 August 2014, 09:30:52
Ah, cool. I should also mention, I'm looking for Linux support.

I was looking at the SteelSeries Sensei RAW, with this: https://github.com/pjanouch/sensei-raw-ctl

And the Rocat Savu seems to have a nice Linux utility: http://sourceforge.net/projects/roccat/

Any opinions on these, or other Linux mice?

if you dont mind modifying your xorg file constantly then the R.A.T is nice.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Sat, 01 November 2014, 21:28:43: It used to be a prerequisite, editing your XF86Config / xorg.conf file. It was like a test to see if you should be running Linux. Things are so much easier now!

FYI, I found out the hard way that you shouldn't be editing it for most things at all, now. I had a hell of a time trying to figure out how to map my caps lock to control. It is now a gnome setting you fix by running one command:
Code: [Select]
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.input-sources xkb-options "['ctrl:nocaps', 'compose:ralt', 'terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp']"
That also sets compose key and termination.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: yasuo on Sat, 01 November 2014, 21:56:02: i think hasu know
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Mon, 03 November 2014, 20:49:53: Know what?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: Oobly on Wed, 05 November 2014, 13:36:28: Everything about keyboards?
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: StylinGreymon on Wed, 05 November 2014, 13:43:54: Trackballs are the perfect companions of mini keyboards.
(http://i.imgur.com/KhtNCbY.jpg)
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: ComradeSniper on Wed, 05 November 2014, 16:52:17: Quote from: StylinGreymon on Wed, 05 November 2014, 13:43:54
Trackballs are the perfect companions of mini keyboards.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KhtNCbY.jpg)

This^^^

Can't go wrong with a slimblade

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14658504646_043d84d2ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/okjEJJ)
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: yasuo on Thu, 06 November 2014, 02:53:20: Quote from: vimx on Mon, 03 November 2014, 20:49:53
Know what?
i mean keyboard+embedded mouse :))
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: StylinGreymon on Thu, 06 November 2014, 03:03:13: Quote from: ComradeSniper on Wed, 05 November 2014, 16:52:17
Show Image
Quote from: StylinGreymon on Wed, 05 November 2014, 13:43:54
Trackballs are the perfect companions of mini keyboards.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/KhtNCbY.jpg)

This^^^

Can't go wrong with a slimblade

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14658504646_043d84d2ee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/okjEJJ)

I love the layout of those Realforce numpads.
Title: Re: mouse compliment to a poker 2
Post by: vimx on Thu, 06 November 2014, 20:40:41: I don't think I'd like using a numpad as a mouse.