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    Should this slow me down (keyboard mouse)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jmgilliam, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Dell D830 - specs are Core 2 duo, 2.0gb sdram 667, 120gb hd @5400rpm --

    I have a 26" samsung monitor that i run off of it at work and just got a wireless keyboard/mouse (microsoft 6000) and I've noticed that it just seems a little slower than when I didn't have the keyboard and mouse hooked up -- i.e. dragging windows around has a little lag, etc..

    Just wondering if I'm taxing the system too much or if it should run this like a champ?

    Thanks.
     
    jmgilliam, Mar 24, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    What resolution are you running at? 1920x1200?
     
    SmoothTofu, Mar 24, 2008
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  3. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    Yes 1920x1200
     
    jmgilliam, Mar 24, 2008
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    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    That resolution is too high anyway.

    Try lowering the resolution .

    Whats the DPI of your mouse? For that resolution you need atleast a 1800 DPI mouse.
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 24, 2008
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  5. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    It is 1000 dpi i think -- :)

    Why is that resolution too high? Do you mean in general or related to using the mouse/keyboard?

    mg
     
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    i think its the fact that you have a wireless keyboard+mouse. When i had my wireless keyboard, there was a 1/2 second delay from me typing and the words showing up on the screen.....gaming was a nightmare.
     
    Harper2.0, Mar 24, 2008
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  7. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    There is no lag typing whatsoever or mouse response - just noticed when I drag a window around it has what is best described as "pointer tails" - like the mouse setting?? -- No other noticeable difference - it seems better, maybe it had to calibrate a little bit at the start...
     
    jmgilliam, Mar 24, 2008
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  8. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    What gfx card do you have? integrated?

    Thats called 'choppyness', when it doesnt look or feel smooth at all.

    Your resolution is kinda high, so if your running Aero im not suprised
     
    flipfire, Mar 25, 2008
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  9. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    I have the Intel 950 (i think) Integrated --

    I'm running windows xp pro - no vista --

    Choppiness is the perfect word - I don't game, just business stuff so its not much of a problem. I can see if gaming or graphic intensive it would be a bother...

    I tried turning resolution down but i need the high resolution so i can have two windows open side by side on my 24" monitor

    mg

     
    jmgilliam, Mar 25, 2008
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  10. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Yeah I run that res great, but then again I have a dedicated graphics card. Lower the resolution and your set.
     
    Thaenatos, Mar 25, 2008
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  11. jmgilliam

    jmgilliam Notebook Consultant

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    i can't lower resolution - if i do I won't be able to run side by side windows -
     
    jmgilliam, Mar 25, 2008
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  12. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    well then I guess get a 1800dpi mouse and keyboard.
     
    ahl395, Mar 25, 2008
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  13. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Get 1800DPI mouse
    OR
    Get a Dedicated Graphics Card
    OR
    Turn OFF Vista Aero Theme. Keep it Vista Basic.
    OR
    Try wired Keyboard + mouse
    OR
    Keep reso at atleast 1600 X 1200
    OR
    Compromise



    I ve given you tooo many options... Hope u chose one



    .
     
    Nocturnal310, Mar 25, 2008
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