zonic's zoom: Gaming Advanced

16-4-2008 19:27

MY EQUIPMENT AND WHY

Today I will tell you guys about my equipment, what mousepad I use and why? – How long I’ve been playing with my mouse etc. And last; is there the perfect setup?

Mouse

My mouse is the legendary "Microsoft Intelli Explorer 1.1 Special Edition" more known as "Microsoft 1.1 SE" I have been using this mouse since WEG Masters with NoA back in April 2006. I've always wanted to play with the mouse, and after I found out a Chinese guy was selling them in Hangzhou I decided to buy 2 for around 110€.

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Anyways I love the smooth surface there is on the mouse. It gives me a calm aim and I'm not the kind of type that sweats in my hand so this mouse is absolutely perfect for me.

Time with the mouse: 2 years

Mousepad

I've only changed my mousepad 4 times.

2003 func
2004 Steelpad 4D
2004 Qpad
2005-2008 QcK+

As you can see I prefer Qck+, I played started playing with it October 2005 where I attended BIT #2 with evermore. We won the final against Titans so it was a great start for me with that mousepad.

I don't know why I love the mousepad. I think that almost every mousepad is great you just have to get used to it. It’s much easier to get used to a mousepad like QcK+ than the Steelpad SP from my perspective, because the QcK+ has a cloth surface and your mouse doesn't slide, which allows you to get used to it a lot faster. On the other hand the Steelpad SP has a plastic surface and you will have to get used to the sliding etc.

I play with the mousepad because I simply just love mousepads with a cloth surface.

Time with the mousepad: 3 years and 6 months.

Headset

I've changed my headset 4 times.

2003 Plantronics Audio .90
2005 Steelsound 5H
2005 Sennheiser PC160
2006-2007 Steelsound 5H v2
2008 Sennheiser PC350

As you can see I've been changing between Sennheiser and Steelsound 5H, and it's not because I can't find my perfect headset, but because of different sponsors we have had over the past years.
I must say the new Sennheiser headset is extremely high quality. The headset is huge and it completely removes any exterior noise.

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Time with my headset: 4 months

Keyboard

I've changed keyboard two times.

2005 Keytronic
2007-2008 Steelkeys 6G

I have nothing much to say about the keyboard, I believe I can play with almost every keyboard out there, I just need to get used to it, and that’s basically it.

Time with Keyboard: Over 1 year

Is there the perfect setup?

My answer is no. I really believe it's personal and it's about getting used to the equipment you want to play with. If you start playing with a setup and you feel this is your setup, then it's the perfect setup for you. It's not like there are a mousepad better than another one, if I wanted, I could play with qpad or Steelpad SP, but I like the QcK+ so that’s the perfect mousepad for me.

So a quick advice for you guys: Don't go buy a mouse just because mJe or ave is using it, do it because YOU feel better playing with it, and then stick to it. There is no point changing equipment 3 times every month.

Hope you guys enjoyed it, feel free to request anything for next week or simply ask questions regarding this subject.

Nice article. I've only changed my mouse and keyboard once during the 3 years I've played :) Btw, how much do those headset cost? They look enourmous, I'd be very interested to see them myself.

2008-04-16 19:48

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Ive seen that they cost about 135€ :)

2008-04-20 18:47

the post pro gear looks rather stupid to me look at that headset xD

2008-04-16 19:49

5 replies

What about it?

2008-04-16 19:53

4 replies

i think he doesn't like the design the ones who worry about the design shouild just be quiet.. it depends on wearing comfort + quality of sound!

2008-04-17 15:08

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well, as long as you can hear where the sound comes from, its just about comfort and looks imo (quality doesnt have to be perfect for gaming imo) then you can discuss microphone quality, but my headset was one i got free with a logitech webcam, and however the sound is sometimes shit when i put on music, im doing fine in cs with it and everyone hears me on vent as well...

2008-04-18 16:17

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i think you misunderstood me ;) with "quality of sound" i did not mean how GOOD it sounds, but that you can hear THE POSITION / LOCATION of the sound ;) i started out with such a headset too.. logitech webcam+headset.. quite a usual one, i'm doing much better with steelseries now ;)

2008-04-18 16:43

hehe, logitech is the best!!! no actually it sucks ;p but i cba to buy a new one :p

2008-04-21 17:20

what about cominication?

2008-04-16 19:58

hes so big ...

2008-04-16 20:00

Big compared to other headsets maybe. But you should try it, you will change your opinion about this headset ;)

2008-04-16 20:03

I have a question, i am quite get used to my equipment but then at lan, the desk is too small that my mousepad(QcK heavy) doesnt even fit in and i cant even move my mouse. is there any advise?

2008-04-16 20:08

Buy a new desk?

2008-04-16 20:16

buy a new desk at lan?

2008-04-16 20:25

Haha, I mess-read that one. Yea, thats a problem at most LAN-events. You simlply do not have the space for a monster mousepad like QcK. What I do, is pushing the keyboard a little, so its actually on the mousepad.

2008-04-16 20:30

what I hate at LAN events is when desk is too high /low :s and you cant change the high of your chair .. :x

2008-04-16 21:44

Well, we have that problem some times aswell, but at big events such as WCG, ESWC etc. are they thinking about the gamers, so we don't really have that problem. Buy a normal qck+, but I dont know if there is a qck heavy in normal size out there.

2008-04-17 00:26

ive i had the money i would try it yeah :)

2008-04-16 20:37

nexttime say some settings and an update config :D:D

2008-04-16 21:20

deathadder,noid evolution green very stylish and works good also cloth cover, i wait new headset sennheiser pc350, coz i broked otherz panasonic whatever.. nad i use random logitech thers a letter 'INTERNET PRO KEYBOARD' some unknown. but im okay with that. works well, no problems no damages:) cant wait my headset:D

2008-04-16 21:25

nice,what is will be next week ?

2008-04-16 21:37

it was interesting to read ... gj

2008-04-16 21:43

i use: icemat siberia - mx510 - QcK+ and regular keyboard, as zonic said i also feel comfortable with those equipement stuff what i personally belive are best to me.bye!

2008-04-16 22:02

Deathadder + eXactmat = (Y)

2008-04-16 22:07

MX 1000 - logitech G11 - soon roccat pad - and fucked up headset

2008-04-16 22:16

good article! the basketball player would say: ITS AINT THE SHOES !!! u dont have to use a razer mouse with 1 billion dpi to be a good player!

2008-04-16 22:56

nice :) gj zonic

2008-04-16 22:58

The bit about your headset is bollocks. I know you have to say that you play with Sennheiser PC350 and it's good hence mTw sponsors. I'll bet you anything up to 10 DKK (:D) that you use Steelsound 5H v2.

2008-04-16 23:07

Try viewing the HLTV.org galleries from SLAP and SEC where mTw attended, you'll see zonic use the 350 on all of them..

2008-04-16 23:30

Well i believe i just won 10DKK then, i have not used Steelsound 5H since we changed from NoA to mTw.

2008-04-17 00:08

question to zonic tell me what is the different bettwen ms 3.0 and yours ms 1.1, and have u tried to play on ms 3.0, and 2nd is why qck+ not heavy ? cheers ;] peace ;]

2008-04-16 23:45

I was actually one of the people who recommended the qck heavy when they were testing it. However after a while I started missing the old qcK. I like when my wrist have contact with the table, and that's difficult for me with a qck+ heavy. I've tried MS 3.0, and I liked it like probably everyone else, but there is something about 1.1 SE that is hard to describe, you should try it :P

2008-04-17 00:29

Hard to get these days, without paying more than 150€'s :/

2008-04-17 00:43

thanks for replay ;] well i have at the moment qck heavy and ms 3.0, but i will buy ms 1.1se it cost in england about 10quid (checked the price today) so its not that much, but if that wont make me a better player... ;] zonic u will be a debtor of my 10quid !! ;] :D take it easy dude ;], finger crossed ;] peace ;]

2008-04-17 20:56

I'm still thinking about next week, probably a tactic (been a while) - Otherwise, feel free to make requests

2008-04-17 00:27

My man!

2008-04-17 00:33

2010-08-31 03:27

Tactics would be nice. Like, basic tactics as terror, for example on Dust2. I mean is there a standard tac that u use at the start of the round before u decide where to go. Read the defense so to speak :) I've seen fnatic demos where carn writes standard at the start and for example forest stands outside of long just making sure that no one gets trough there. So I request a standard tactic that u can use basically every round if u dont decide to rush! :D

2008-04-17 11:14

Good article ! That mouse it's a classic , i'm trying to find one of this , here in portugal ! xD

2008-04-17 01:27

Tenho 1 :D (1.1SE) + (QcK+) + (Logitech Media Keyboard) + (Sennheiser PC161 USB)

2008-04-17 12:27

Danny, what u can say about my devices: Intelli 3.0 IceMat Black Sony MDR V700 Icemat micr. :-)

2008-04-17 02:23

Well, im not quite a fan of Icemat even though ive tried it, but as i wrote in the article, if it's the right equipment for you, then it is perfect :)

2008-04-17 21:54

Yep, exellent choice is personal. ;-) GJ, nice article.

2008-04-17 22:22

Hi danny. I have a question: What's your crosshair size? Large?

2008-04-17 04:14

Yes it is large he is using..

2008-04-21 01:38

musecine.com/tt/attach/1/1369266031.gif Keytronic! The best in the business! :D Excellent buttons

2008-04-17 11:07

nice read

2008-04-17 14:11

zonic, whats makes the difference between a default 1.1 and the Special Edition?

2008-04-17 14:14

zonic , some tactics would be great for next weak !! mby tell us a bit how you improve your aim ?

2008-04-17 14:26

I am thinking about buying the steelkeys, I already have the 5H and the QcK :)

2008-04-17 14:44

Headset: SteelSound 5Hv2 Mouse: Logitech G5 Keyboard: Logitech G15 Mousepad: QcK and I haven't changed it for a while now.. I love my gears and I'll never, ever change them :D Nice topic by the way, zonic <33

2008-04-17 14:58

hehe, i have same mouse(1.1a, not SE) and mousepad :)

2008-04-17 15:35

next week: pro eco , as many of us having problems winning the most costable round: eco, what are the basics to win the eco? rush or tactical move as ct / t ;p

2008-04-17 16:20

nice owneg :D

2008-04-17 18:14

Is it easy to get used to the different headsets? Right now i have a headset i got for 100DKR and i'm satisfied with the sound but not the comfort. (Håber du forstår/hope you'll understand) I just don't want to spend ~500DKR on a headset i might throw away in 2 weeks. Nice reading Zonic. Regards a big fan ;)

2008-04-17 18:31

I thought the ms 1.1 SE was 2 old for quick reflexes, when ever you did a swing your mouse would randomly fly up into the air. Think any headset is decent as long as its comfortable

2008-04-17 19:08

I would like to know whats the difference between a progamers settings/drivers etc and an usual public-players? :p How can you make the game running smoother? Is a new graphic card or a new processor a benefit? Last time when I was spectating a pro team at LAN I noticed that their CS ran much more smoother than mine. Not a single bullet went through opponents.. The game seemed so easy and smooth :D Does a progamer just have a good computer with the newest drivers and a CRT with 100hz? Or is there some tricks?

2008-04-17 19:32

It is the surface, the 1.1 Special Edition is much more smooth than the regular 1.1

potti used 1.1, and potti was the greatest...

2008-04-17 22:07

Danny, maybe you will write about mTw when you not in training mode? :-) Something like "How to relax after games by mTw". :-))

2008-04-17 22:26

zonic have u used new steelseries mouse ,Ikari, and what u think about it? :)

2008-04-18 15:02

next week some pistol round tactic ... <3 Or eco round :X Or some advice on how to improve your aim :) Personal strats Anyway...gj zonic <3 u ... i read all your articles :X

2008-04-18 19:51

every site is always writing stuff about "T-side" tactic but i find CT side much more interesting... especially i think the Euros have a different approach on CT side than the American players... It'll be interesting to know what you guys take into account to when it comes to playing CT side.

2008-04-19 00:55

cool keep it up!!!

2008-04-20 18:35

mouse - razer diamondback 3g mousepad - qck+ i had ms 1.1 without buttons if you ask me, that whas the greatest one for me, but he allways broken, not broken but the usb start jumping out, and i lost about 4 intelli mouse 1.1 without buttons in the year, and i had enaf, i buyed mx518 that whas normal but not perfect for me, then i buyed razer diamondback 3g and it is realy good, maybe a little bit long for me, but perfect for me right now.

2008-04-25 09:58

sorry for the post in this old thread PC350 could be better for gaming but my siberia will stay for ever on my mp3 ! keyboard doesn't realy matter, G7 costs more because of the construction quality involved and its good if you have the money or a 20 $ microsoft .. its all the same mouse what can i say ? i love my mx300 and the deathadder + the 1.1 black or SE also the 1.1 black with 3 buttons not 5 is real good pad only cloth for me, hard one! 5L ! mantis speed is also good so is funk mba ( aluminium but real slow, like 5l. doesn't realy matter play'd once with mp3 headfones no pad ( wood ) and 1.1 and it was nice.

2008-05-18 15:20

hey, i'm just wondering where can i buy this mouse,im searching for it like mad,can't find it ANYWHERE.I would really appritiate it if you could help me with that.

2008-08-13 19:33