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My razer krait is dying.

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dinmsab
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Malaysia2246 Posts
April 05 2008 14:02 GMT
#1


So around a year ago I bought myself a new mouse, the razer krait 1600dpi to replace my old MS optical.I was quite happy with the performance and price of it. So recently I just realized the mouse is having some problems, when I play COD4, SC or WC3 the mouse tends to jam sometimes, like once every 15-30 minutes. Its really annoying when your basically 1-2 clicks away from a kill and your mouse dies for a moment. The problem also tends to occur when im surfing or just browsing my files in windows, an error usually pops up saying the USB device has malfunctioned, once I even got the blue screen of death.. ON VISTA. :D

So I need advice; first of all has anyone ever had the same problem with any kind of razer mice? Secondly, if I cant fix the problem I probably would need to purchase a new mouse, any recommendations?






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NonY
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
8751 Posts
April 05 2008 14:23 GMT
#2
I've heard it's pretty common for a razer mouse to last under 2 years for an avid gamer. It might just be dying. Buy another Razer Krait!!
"Fucking up is part of it. If you can't fail, you have to always win. And I don't think you can always win." Elliott Smith ---------- Yet no sudden rage darkened his face, and his eyes were calm as they studied her. Then he smiled. 'Witness.'
DamageControL
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States4222 Posts
April 05 2008 14:46 GMT
#3
Get a copperhead. I have a copperhead and a diamondback and the copperhead is beautiful
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BluzMan
Profile Blog Joined April 2006
Russian Federation4235 Posts
April 05 2008 14:53 GMT
#4
Logitech > Razer.
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Scaramanga
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Australia8092 Posts
April 05 2008 14:57 GMT
#5
On April 05 2008 23:53 BluzMan wrote:
Logitech > Razer.

Loda talked about the fun counter, it's AdmiralBulldog on his natures prophet
DamageControL
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States4222 Posts
April 05 2008 15:07 GMT
#6
On April 05 2008 23:53 BluzMan wrote:
Logitech > Razer.

I do like logitech keynboards but razer mouses (mice?...) Feel better imho
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funkie
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Venezuela9376 Posts
April 05 2008 15:27 GMT
#7
I have a Copperhead. It has been like 2 years now. ;o.
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Agahnim
Profile Joined September 2007
Netherlands132 Posts
April 05 2008 15:40 GMT
#8
I had a Copperhead. Button died, often doubleclicked when only clicking once. (oh hey let's move this drone here, *clicks drone+ move*. SDKFJSDKF selected all drones again !!1)
I have a Razer Lachesis now.
funkie
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Venezuela9376 Posts
April 05 2008 15:51 GMT
#9
One of my clicks did that to me once, and I fixed it. oo;
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dinmsab
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Malaysia2246 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-04-05 16:02:07
April 05 2008 15:59 GMT
#10
On April 05 2008 23:23 NonY[rC] wrote:
I've heard it's pretty common for a razer mouse to last under 2 years for an avid gamer. It might just be dying. Buy another Razer Krait!!


Im an avid gamer, but its barely 1 year since I bought mine... does anyone know how long usually does logitech mice last? Im not a big fan of logitech due to their large designs ( I have small asian hands btw). Buying another krait is out of the question, it failed me once... Im not giving it a second chance .
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RaiZ
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
2813 Posts
April 05 2008 16:11 GMT
#11
Been using mx510 since it came out (been using mx500 before never broke either). Never had problems with it (for like mm let's say 3 years ? don't remember). And believe me, i've used it a LOT. Unless some koreans hardcore gamers have used it more often than me and managed to break it.
There are plenty of logitech mice you know, If you have small hands, buy a mini optical that almost every korean uses it nowadays. There's also big mice for larger hands so you have the choice. Beware of the newest ones, because i don't think they're solid but it's personal opinion.
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lake
Profile Joined September 2007
Canada150 Posts
April 05 2008 16:19 GMT
#12
sometimes things break
what
Tropics
Profile Joined August 2007
United Kingdom1132 Posts
April 05 2008 16:21 GMT
#13
I'd definitely recommend a logitech if you're planning on purchasing another one. As far as I'm concerned Razer mice are only better for people who are left handed and can't use logitechs.

The mx518 is one of the most solid pieces of hardware I've ever purchased. I've been using it for around 3 years and the only flaw with it is the paint on the logitech logo as come off, and quite frankly it looks better that way.
NrG.Bamboo
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States2756 Posts
April 05 2008 16:33 GMT
#14
On April 06 2008 00:59 dinmsab wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 05 2008 23:23 NonY[rC] wrote:
I've heard it's pretty common for a razer mouse to last under 2 years for an avid gamer. It might just be dying. Buy another Razer Krait!!


Im an avid gamer, but its barely 1 year since I bought mine... does anyone know how long usually does logitech mice last? Im not a big fan of logitech due to their large designs ( I have small asian hands btw). Buying another krait is out of the question, it failed me once... Im not giving it a second chance .

My old Logitech G5 lasted about 2 years, and I'm a really abusive gamer to my equipment lol. But I've been using my current one for about 7 months so far, I don't think I can ever go back to another mouse :p

I have large hands btw.
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dinmsab
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Malaysia2246 Posts
April 05 2008 16:47 GMT
#15
The only problem I have with the mx518 is the ugly design, seriously.. those black spots look like fungus growing on your mouse. I like how the G5 and G7 look but they are both laser mice (I have heard BAD things about laser mice lately), but if there are any G5 or G7 users here, I would like to hear from you.
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Slithe
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
United States985 Posts
April 05 2008 16:55 GMT
#16
I found this site very informative:

http://www.esreality.com/?a=post&id=1265679
fusionsdf
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada15390 Posts
April 05 2008 17:16 GMT
#17
I thought this was going to be about a snake
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Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
April 05 2008 17:21 GMT
#18
Razer always has shitty quality control. They're like the Ferrari of input accessories, whereas Logitech performs like a Mclaren, is as reliable as a Honda and looks like a Saturn.
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Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
April 05 2008 17:22 GMT
#19
On April 06 2008 01:47 dinmsab wrote:
The only problem I have with the mx518 is the ugly design, seriously.. those black spots look like fungus growing on your mouse. I like how the G5 and G7 look but they are both laser mice (I have heard BAD things about laser mice lately), but if there are any G5 or G7 users here, I would like to hear from you.

Your hand is covering the mouse anyways.

Technology wise, the MX518 is superior to the G5/7 in every way. Optical > Laser and it has more buttons.
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Vin{MBL}
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
5185 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-04-05 17:36:04
April 05 2008 17:35 GMT
#20
should have bought a g5


On April 06 2008 02:22 Jibba wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 06 2008 01:47 dinmsab wrote:
The only problem I have with the mx518 is the ugly design, seriously.. those black spots look like fungus growing on your mouse. I like how the G5 and G7 look but they are both laser mice (I have heard BAD things about laser mice lately), but if there are any G5 or G7 users here, I would like to hear from you.

Your hand is covering the mouse anyways.

Technology wise, the MX518 is superior to the G5/7 in every way. Optical > Laser and it has more buttons.



where'd you hear that? the g5 has 1 less button. i dont even use the one button it has on the side. technology wise the g5 is superior

laser > optical.



i like my g5. there is a new edition with 1 more button so it makes it like a much better version of a mx518. i'd recommend it. its very comfortable and moves smoothly. the weights are an added bonus.
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