Hi
Recently been upgrading different parts of my set up for fun because I'm rarely home to enjoy my PC nowadays so I like to spice it up every time I get a chance.
Had this mousepad Steelseries QCK heavy since I was like 12 playing MGE on low spec laptop on grandma's carpet and I'd like to upgrade it. I only got the QCK heavy because it was thick enough to not really feel the carpet so much, and at the time, I think it was sort of considered the go-to mousepad.
Are there better options in 2023? Anything that is a direct upgrade? What do you use? How do you find it?
Bonus: Share your mouse if you feeling a little risqué... if u consent to this information being leaked... if ur willing to share... (not really asking this one - its just an opportunity to be vulnerable for those who dare)
Hi
Recently been upgrading different parts of my set up for fun because I'm rarely home to enjoy my PC nowadays so I like to spice it up every time I get a chance.
Had this mousepad Steelseries QCK heavy since I was like 12 playing MGE on low spec laptop on grandma's carpet and I'd like to upgrade it. I only got the QCK heavy because it was thick enough to not really feel the carpet so much, and at the time, I think it was sort of considered the go-to mousepad.
Are there better options in 2023? Anything that is a direct upgrade? What do you use? How do you find it?
Bonus: Share your mouse if you feeling a little risqué... if u consent to this information being leaked... if ur willing to share... (not really asking this one - its just an opportunity to be vulnerable for those who dare)
i like the lethal gaming gear saturn a lot, i also used a qck before and found this one has enough control without tugging on my forearm at all
i like the lethal gaming gear saturn a lot, i also used a qck before and found this one has enough control without tugging on my forearm at all
Qck is pretty outdated now. a lot of people will recommend artisan mousepads, generally the hien or zero? I got a hien myself and it was a big upgrade over my old qck. Artisan mousepads are expensive and ship from japan so they take a long time to arrive. personally when it came time to replace my hien i bought a razer strider instead, and the razer strider actually feels almost the exact same for a fraction of the cost ($30) and shipping time, so i would recommend getting that one if you want a more modern pad.
Qck is pretty outdated now. a lot of people will recommend artisan mousepads, generally the hien or zero? I got a hien myself and it was a big upgrade over my old qck. Artisan mousepads are expensive and ship from japan so they take a long time to arrive. personally when it came time to replace my hien i bought a razer strider instead, and the razer strider actually feels almost the exact same for a fraction of the cost ($30) and shipping time, so i would recommend getting that one if you want a more modern pad.
Guys I think I know which one I'll get... but its confidential info...
Guys I think I know which one I'll get... but its confidential info...
I don't think the QcK heavy was ever the go-to. That was the QcK+ which is now called the "large". See link below. I'm not sure how a cloth mousepad could be "outdated" if it still does it job for a small fraction of the cost of the Artisan. Maybe I'm just a boomer but I'm not itching to spend $100 on a cloth mousepad.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UVRU6G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&tag=teamfortresst-20
I don't think the QcK heavy was ever the go-to. That was the QcK+ which is now called the "large". See link below. I'm not sure how a cloth mousepad could be "outdated" if it still does it job for a small fraction of the cost of the Artisan. Maybe I'm just a boomer but I'm not itching to spend $100 on a cloth mousepad.
[url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UVRU6G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&tag=teamfortresst-20]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UVRU6G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&tag=teamfortresst-20[/url]
xraypads are great, highly recommend to anyone looking for more customization, quality and durability are great
xraypads are great, highly recommend to anyone looking for more customization, quality and durability are great
ohioisonfirexraypads are great, highly recommend to anyone looking for more customization, quality and durability are great
can confirm xraypads are awesome
[quote=ohioisonfire]xraypads are great, highly recommend to anyone looking for more customization, quality and durability are great[/quote]
can confirm xraypads are awesome
https://www.vaxee.co/en/product.php?cid=1#37 undefeated undisputed
[quote=trippa]Qck is pretty outdated now. [/quote]
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theres a big rabbit hole u can dive into when u look for the "perfect pad"
but generally speaking it just boils down to how fast or slow you want the experience to be (which also coincides with your mouse/mouse feet).
here is a good resource for referencing and comparing a bunch of good pads
i'd say a direct and affordable upgrade from a qck would be an aqua control II, but honestly anything in that green column will probably suit you
i personally cant choose between the artisan hien xsoft, LGG venus, aqua control +, or the gamesense rush :)
theres a big rabbit hole u can dive into when u look for the "perfect pad"
but generally speaking it just boils down to how fast or slow you want the experience to be (which also coincides with your mouse/mouse feet).
[url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RAnmZxDNduaGV8kB-GCvZ0MO6d9-0j9jmrU2f8dp0Ww/edit#gid=0]here[/url] is a good resource for referencing and comparing a bunch of good pads
i'd say a direct and affordable upgrade from a qck would be an aqua control II, but honestly anything in that green column will probably suit you
i personally cant choose between the artisan hien xsoft, LGG venus, aqua control +, or the gamesense rush :)
here's another great resource; viscose took the time to measure the dynamic & static frictions of many popular pads:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ix0RN4WDgRIn9uSUMy2smG_vWR3FTnZHgNpumChfHM0/edit#gid=0
here's another great resource; viscose took the time to measure the dynamic & static frictions of many popular pads:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ix0RN4WDgRIn9uSUMy2smG_vWR3FTnZHgNpumChfHM0/edit#gid=0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblYvQgynVA&t pick pretty much anything from the top 2 categories and you're set.
if you wanna try glass theres a load of options, most people ik have really liked skypads tho many say they're too fast and superglide is, to most people i've spoken to, controllable enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tblYvQgynVA&t pick pretty much anything from the top 2 categories and you're set.
if you wanna try glass theres a load of options, most people ik have really liked skypads tho many say they're too fast and superglide is, to most people i've spoken to, controllable enough.
http://tinyurl.com/yswkcbv9
I would definetly go for a X-Raypad or a Esports Tiger.
The Aqua Control II or the Wuxiang 2 Pro are both amazing mousepads with very different characteristics between them.
I would definetly go for a X-Raypad or a Esports Tiger.
The Aqua Control II or the Wuxiang 2 Pro are both amazing mousepads with very different characteristics between them.
Ordered and even induldged in a new mouse. Thank you for your ideas
Ordered and even induldged in a new mouse. Thank you for your ideas
ikea lanespelare mousepad lowkey goated
ikea lanespelare mousepad lowkey goated
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gonna put one out for vaxee PA here, really nice big pad for reasonable price. I use it with gpro superlight and tiger ice skates and it feels wonderful.
gonna put one out for vaxee PA here, really nice big pad for reasonable price. I use it with gpro superlight and tiger ice skates and it feels wonderful.
zambzi like the lethal gaming gear saturn a lot, i also used a qck before and found this one has enough control without tugging on my forearm at all
+1 for saturn (pro)
[quote=zambz]i like the lethal gaming gear saturn a lot, i also used a qck before and found this one has enough control without tugging on my forearm at all[/quote]
+1 for saturn (pro)