Technical Detail and Software
The Logitech G303 is a mouse marketed towards gamers who prefer to play on the computer. Typically, most mice in this category of “gaming” centered customers have adjustable DPI to enhance precision and quality of experience. In short, DPI is how one changes sensitivity in a mouse and the acronym stands for “dots per inch”. The software that Logitech provides is easy to use and allows the consumer to easily adjust the DPI from a wide range of numbers and presets. There is also colored lighting on the mouse that can be tuned to whatever color that the user prefers and the means by which color is controlled is made extremely simple in Logitech’s software. The installation was relatively painless and took no more than five minutes but the application doesn’t look too modern and could definitely benefit from a facelift. With the easily accessible software and high customizability, the G303 earns a 9/10 in this category. Aesthetic At a glance, the G303 isn’t a loud looking mouse but still maintains a symmetrical and modern shape. The mouse is accented with small dots on the sides containing lighting and a Logitech “G” symbol in the middle of the device with lighting as well. The lighting that exists on the edges and middle icon look very nice without being too bright and distracting. I have no complaints about the scroll wheel, it is accurate and I have never had any serious issues with it in my use. The switch right below the scroll wheel is used for swapping between different mouse sensitivities on the go. This is a useful tool and I like Logitech’s intentions but there is no visual indication of which profile you are using which can be annoying and confusing at times. The pleasing aesthetic of this mouse in combination with its subtle but appropriate lighting earns the G303 a 8/10 in this category. Functionality This is hands down the best category that this mouse has to offer. The mouse is accurate and has very little input lag. The movements are smooth and no choppiness or skipping has ever been a major problem for me. The feeling of the mouse in your hand is odd at first but once you get used to the smaller size, it allows the user to make micro adjustments and get a more forceful grip on the mouse. I play my fair share of fast paced games and I don’t feel that this mouse has ever held me back or hindered me. This mouse is used by multiple professional E-Sports players in Counterstrike which is a testament to its reliability. This mouse’s overall quality of function and usability earns it a resounding 10/10. Pricing and Availability This mouse is currently available brand new for around 50 USD. While this may seem cheap for such a highly-praised mouse, the pros do use it for a reason. It is very competitively priced but don’t let this deter you from purchase, this mouse is a tried and true affordable beast. This mouse is available at many different retailers and I picked mine up from Amazon with free shipping. For its high price to performance ratio, the G303 earns a 10/10 in this category. Conclusion This mouse is an absolute powerhouse among its competitors and definitely deserves consideration from anyone in the market for gaming mice. The great aesthetic, fluid software, and terrific usability leads me to the conclusion that this is a great mouse.
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Backpacking is something that I love to do. Surviving in the wilderness with only the few things you can carry on your back, and your friends at your side is one of the most rewarding exhilarating things you can do. My first backpacking trip was the most memorable week of my life. I was attending Camp Highlands for my third summer there in 2015 and decided to go on the most difficult trip that I could, the Isle Royale hiking trip. Isle Royale is national park that is described as a remote island cluster in Lake Superior (description from Google Maps). This trip involved hiking around the island for 7 days with a total length of approximately 105 miles. The aspect that made the grueling and long days of hiking on the Minong ridge bearable was definitely the people I shared them with. To be honest, I didn't really know what to expect on this trip, I was preparing for the worst but getting on the trail, I realized that it was nothing more than walking on any other trail. I felt relieved at this and the trip ahead of me seemed to grow less daunting. As the days became more difficult, our spirits were made tired. Every day we ended with less energy and more longing for civilization. We started to grow closer in our isolation and I felt renewed by the end of the trip. I would be lying if I said that the end of the trip didn't come as a relief however that does not subtract from the worth that I got out of it. I think that everyone should share an experience like the one that I had in Isle Royale.
All right, so you've decided that you want to build your very own computer. The first step in building a computer is gathering all your components and pinpointing what kind of computer you want to build. For this example we're going to be talking about building a gaming computer.
(We are implying that you have your own storage hard drives in this guide) Compatibility is one of the most important topics to think about when choosing your computer parts. You won't be able to build your computer if the parts are not compatible with each other. I suggest using the website pcpartpicker. This website will let you compile all of your parts on one page, show you the prices, and most importantly tell you if your parts are compatible. I've used there site for a build of my own and I can tell you that they do an excellent job and they are a great business model. The first part that you should worry about is your motherboard. I would describe the motherboard as a frame or bones in an animal. The main thing that you should look for in a motherboard (for gaming) is how many ports are available on the back and how much RAM the motherboard can process. For this example build, I've gone with the ASUS Z170-A because it meets my needs for ports and also holds plenty of ram, 64 gigs of it. If you play a lot of videogames like me, you will want to give your choice of graphics card some thought. A graphics card's job is a little too complicated to explain in a short blurb on a blog post, but generally it improves a computer's performance in playing video games by displaying high quality images (usually) over 60 times per second. There are a ton of different graphics cards, and you can usually gauge the quality of a graphics card by its series number. These are usually categorized by numbers such as the gtx 660 or the gtx 1080. The higher number the product, the higher tier the graphics card is. I suggest buying from EVGA. They are a very reputable company that I have personal experience with. You are free to look up other brands but in my experience, they are a great company. In this build I will be using a GTX 1080 Superclocked The next part is fairly simple, a power supply. A power supply does exactly what it sounds like, it provides power from your wall outlet to your computer. I suggest going with a thousand watt power supply, this is a little bit Overkill, but if you decide to upgrade your computer anymore you will not have to worry about getting a new power supply. I have gone with the EVGA Supernova GQ 1000W in our example build because it is a thousand Watts. This part may seem pretty unimportant or mundane, but it's all fun in games until your power supply fails (happened to me). The computer case is also self-explanatory component to a computer. A computer case houses all of your parts in the familiar desktop box that you are used to seeing. Depending on the size, you can typically look for a full size Tower a midsize Tower or a compact case. There are many types of cases with hundreds of different variations of lighting, color, shape, and even ventilation. I usually go for a mid tower case because it is just big enough to still be manageable in a house or dorm, but is plenty big to fit any of your parts. The case is the one part that you can really show some personality in. You can get really cool flashy looking cases with custom lighting and cooling, or you can go with a nice plain look. The possibilities are truly endless. I've gone with the Corsair Carbide Series 200R because it looks sleek without being plain. This case also has plenty of space for all of our parts. Think of the motherboard as the bones of an animal and the processor as the brain. A Processor's job is a huge one, and this is why it will also be one of the most expensive pieces of your computer. In simple terms, it gets instructions and then turns them into usable information. You are free to look at other brands, but we are going to be focusing on Intel processors. Intel processors are divided into three main categories, i3, i5, and i7. i7 processors are the best and i3s are the worst. Unless you're going to be doing a ton of video editing or multitasking, an I-5 will be perfectly fine for playing video games and doing school work. I have chosen an Intel Core i5-6600k The last part in his blog post that will be discussed is CPU fan. As you may have guessed, the CPU does a lot of work, and is constantly being used. For this reason the CPU gets very hot and requires cooling. A CPU fan does this job. The CPU fan is a small fan that's attached to the CPU via thermal paste and cools it down. There are many different kinds of cooling fans, but I'm just going to go with the Cooler Master Hyper212 Evo - CPU Cooler because it is relatively inexpensive and gets the job done just fine. I personally have a water cooled CPU because I think it looks really neat! Now that you have all your parts together, stay tuned for future blog post on how to put these parts together! Tags: PC, CPU, Motherboard, PSU, GPU, Power Supply, Cases, Graphics Cards, Build Enthusiast, PCmasterace, console, Storage |