This wired, 8 button, “gaming mouse” was purchased December 2014. I have been using it daily for the usual range of
desk top computer activities and an on-line FPS. I like the flexibility it offers, especially in weight control and software
customization. The design is sharp and it seems very well built. This is not your generic plastic mouse; it has a rigid
aluminum frame, connects via a tangle-free braided USB 3.0 chord, and feels solid in the hand. You will notice the
difference right away.
First a few listed basic features I am using on the M65. I just started gaming on-line on a regular basis about 2 years
ago so this is not a review for the seasoned gamers amongst us. It is my first 'gaming' mouse.
:: Vengeance M65 Gaming Mouse Features :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::
~ 50-82oo DPI laser sensor; with on the fly DPI adjustment.
~ Dedicated sniper button; programmable DPI
~ Selectable Response Time (aka Polling Rate): 1ms, 2ms, 4ms or 8ms
~ Lift Height Adjustment
~ Adjustable Weight Tuning: 3 weights
~ Scroll Wheel; metal with rubber wrapping. [It clicks down but does not tilt.]
~ OS Support: Win7, Win8, Win Vista, Win XP [I’ve had no problems on Win10]
What I do use, mostly, is the ‘Manage Performance’ section. This is where you can customize the DPI of four mouse
settings for on-the-fly use. The DPI settings mean how sensitive the mouse is. The higher a mouse DPI the further the
cursor on the screen will move across the mouse pad. Three of your pre-set DPI settings are controlled by 2 small
buttons on top of the mouse, just behind the Scroll Wheel. I find this handy for switching between regular computer use
and gaming. The fourth DPI setting is for the Sniper Button located on the left side of the mouse.
For instance, to use the Sniper button most people would want very little movement for a more precise solid feel; so the
setting is lower, starting at 50 DPI. For a mouse that will zoom across the pad you can set the mouse as high as 8200
DPI. Those are the two extremes and with a wide spectrum of DPI settings you can adjust to your own wants and needs.
You can even set separate X/Y axis DPI settings if you desire.
Also in the ‘Manage Performance’ section of the software I have set my Report Rate, aka Polling Rate, at 1ms. The
higher the Report Rate the more often and accurately the mouse sends it position to the computer. A higher Report
Rate (1ms) will use more CPU resources because it has to query the mouse for its position more often. So there is
flexibility up to 8ms if you need to be nice to a slower computer.
The Lift Height, on the same tab, means your mouse will still sense the pad surface even when lifted off the pad. You
can choose from High, Mid-High, Middle, Mid-Low and Low. When a mouse is lifted from the tracking surface, it will not
stop tracking for a small height range; this can cause an unexpected extra move. If a player wishes to stop movement
as soon as the mouse is lifted from the tracking surface, the lift-off function can be applied to force the mouse sensor
to stop tracking.
There is also a Surface Quality test which is very easy to do. The measurements depend upon DPI, surface type and
movement speed. Certainly if your pad has been exposed to food, dirt, greasy fingers and, then daily dust on top of all
that, your dirty surface is going to retard the sensitivity no matter what the DPI and movement speed. If you are going
to spend this amount of money on a mouse you should also get a new very good quality, clean, mouse pad as well.
To “Tune” the weight and balance of your M65, access to those weights are simple. There are 3 large ½ inch slotted
“screw” covers on the bottom; you can’t miss them. You can use a coin or screwdriver to unscrew those covers and
then just dump out the weight enclosed. This is all personal preference, as well, so just experiment with each weight
out of the enclosure.
By the way, you can use a simple ‘switch’ to turn Off the blue light emanating from the front of the mouse if you don’t
like it. It is located in the ‘Assigned Buttons’ software, the first tab after the software opens. Just ‘flip’ the switch with
your mouse. It’s the only mod I use on that particular page.
I do not utilize all its software capabilities, like Macros, multiple Profiles and Button Assignments; those options are used
for multiple set-ups for different types of games with different performance requirements and come in very handy when
you want to easily change from one game to another.
Well, there are the basics of what I use on the M65 whether writing reviews, e-mails, ‘Shopping’ photos, or playing an
on-line FPS game about 3 days a week now (It was 4-5 days a week). This mouse has the flexibility to conform to your
computer wants and needs. What’s nice is the M65 can grow with you when you feel the need to move into Macros,
Button Assignments or Profiles.
I would, based on my basic experience of this mouse, give it 5 stars; solid well-made, no problems, feels good in the
hand with custom flexibility, even for the novice gamer /computer user.
| Brand | Corsair |
|---|---|
| Item model number | CH-9000022-NA |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 13.6 x 9.6 x 12.4 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.6 x 9.6 x 12.4 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Corsair |
| ASIN | B00ARD5410 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | December 20, 2012 |
