Reddit mentions of SteelSeries QcK Gaming Surface - Medium Thick Cloth - Best Selling Mouse Pad of All Time - Peak Tracking and Stability - Black

I have a question about if this mousepad suffers from the same issue my current one has. I got this mousepad earlier last year: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-mass-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B001O867XG?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

and this happened shortly after: http://i.imgur.com/VaLkYOV.jpg

Slightly over budget. I know, but please let me know if it really is not possible to buy this and I will see if I can cut it down a little bit in price. I allready went for most parts on the lower end of the price, while still staying with good performance, reliability.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $180.98 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $86.66 @ Newegg
Memory | A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $72.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $54.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card | $139.99 @ Newegg
Case | Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case | $69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $29.99 @ Newegg
Monitor | AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor | $117.00 @ Newegg
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $29.99 @ Amazon
Headphones | Sennheiser HD 419 Headphones | $48.00 @ Adorama
Mousepad| SteelSeries QcK Mass Mousepad| $12.00 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $892.57
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-23 03:38 EDT-0400 |


My small rationale about why I went for these products.

CPU: i5, quad core CPU will handle all games fine for a long while.
Motherboard: Went with an H97 board, it's the latest chipset for haswell-refresh. This board doesn't got the fancy bells and wistles other boards do. But it will it's job just fine.
Memory: RAM is RAM. I went with a single 8GB stick because this was the best looking for the price. Dual channel vs single channel does not mather for us gamers. It "slightly" mathers for video editing, but it's like a 1 minute delay over an 1 hour time frame. You won't notice it.
Storage: I try to always include an SSD in any budget. 128GB is enough for the OS, your editing software and some games. The 1TB HDD is for all your data.
Video Card: The R9-270 is the best budget card you can get for 1080p imho. It will perform very well even on high settings. Just don't put the AA up to high.
Case: You asked for a windowed case with LEDs. This case got the window, but no LEDs. You have to buy an LED strip yourself if you really want lightning. This is actually a very solidly build case and will do you well.
Power Supply: Went with a cheap (after rebate) PSU from a brand I trust. Corsair makes very solid products and got great costumer support.
Monitor: I can only suggest this monitor when it comes to budget builds. It's an amazingly good monitor for the price. Got an IPS panel. Of course, because the limited price it won't have hight adjust.
Keyboard/Mouse: An amazing price for what you get, a solid keyboard with an awesome mouse.
Headphones: Absolutely amazing headphones for the price. You will love them, trust me. Don't think there is anything that comes close to them at this price range.

###If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Here's my current setup which is exactly 100 :)


Ajazz RGB mini mechanical keyboard:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JG37496/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484436165&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ajazz+keyboard&dpPl=1&dpID=51gQY7YPttL&ref=plSrch

Steelseries rival 100

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015WKY3FU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484436217&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rival+100

Steelseires qck mousepad

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001O867XG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484436249&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=qck&dpPl=1&dpID=319RDLeI7KL&ref=plSrch

pretty much on queue with everyone else i have the thicker version of the QcK.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O867XG/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SteelSeries QcK Mass, Thick Gaming Mouse Pad, 320mm x 270mm, Cloth, Rubber Base, Laser & Optical Mouse Compatible https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001O867XG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jpZwzbT2JKV0X

I just switched from Xbox to PC about a month ago. After about a week or two, I noticed that I actually started to do better than when I was on console.

I use 800 dpi at 20% in game sensitivity. I find at this sensitivity I can aim precisely while still being able to whip my view around quickly. It also helps to have a larger than usual mouse pad. I bought a qck mass and it's perfect for me. It's thick and measures about 12x11.

My keybindings I really recommend you don't have anything bound to left control. I've played guitar for about 7 years but I still find it uncomfortable to stretch my pinky that far.

Good luck.

I think they may have stopped making the white ones for that specific model, the black ones are $12

I saved a lot of money thanks to this book. Give it a try.

Assembling the components isn't risky. Different cables fit only in their respective slots and some things are even color coded. Don't force it if it doesn't fit, read the motherboard's manual and you'll be fine.

What's problematic is troubleshooting: if you receive a dead power supply or a dead motherboard and nothing works even if you did everything the right way.
Buying quality components from reputable brands greatly reduces this problem. I've personally never received anything damaged or dead in the past 15 years but it can still happen.

Btw, in case you're looking for a mousepad, I'm currently using this one (6mm Mass version) and it's really nice.

I use my Sensei with the QcK and like it a lot. No problems with it or my G400 or Rival. Not to mention it's super affordable and great for the price. The QcK Mass is only $9.33 on Amazon.

I'm actually looking at this Perixx cloth pad because it's super affordable and looks solid. I've owned a Perixx mouse before and liked it a lot, but just passing it on as something to look at.

SteelSeries Qck Mass Its a medium-sized mouse pad and I wouldn't suggest anything smaller. If you have the room on your desk, I suggest the Steelseries Qck+ for just $5 more. They're pretty high quality and are pretty standard for professional gaming.

Yea I use

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O867XG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Havent had much issues yet. And I have it turned on an axis, so the bottom of mine is shorter than the length (doesnt fit well on my desk normally). Only really have issues when I gotta do a quick 360, although I think my issue is that I'm still not entirely used to having to move my mouse so far for a 360. it is much bigger than any mousepad i've ever had. I should be using it the correct way and letting my hand fall where it lies when i do a big turn, but for the moment I am quickly resetting if i move to close to the edge. Again, its only a minor issue for me, my overall performance is definitely improved.

I solved the problem using a 6mm thick steel series mouse pad which is the perfect size for my hhkb (12.6" x 11.2")

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-mass-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B001O867XG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426513918&sr=8-1&keywords=qck+mass

I've been really happy with the SteelSeries Qck Mass. Daily use for the last 6 months and zero signs of wear on the mouse pad surface, edges, and mouse feet.

$13 on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-mass-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B001O867XG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1505231543&sr=8-4&keywords=steel+series

Not much of a looker, but this rig will power through the games you want without problems.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | $197.28 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | MSI - B350M BAZOOKA Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $87.89 @ OutletPC
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $84.89 @ OutletPC
Storage | SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $83.88 @ OutletPC
Storage | Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $45.87 @ OutletPC
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Mini Video Card | $539.99 @ Amazon
Case | Fractal Design - Define Mini C MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $74.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | EVGA - BQ 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan | BitFenix - BFF-SCF-P12025KK-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan | $8.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan | BitFenix - BFF-SCF-P12025KK-RP 51.3 CFM 120mm Fan | $8.99 @ SuperBiiz
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1192.76
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-04 19:10 EDT-0400 |

You can get Windows 10 from Amazon as either a USB (like the one I linked) or a digital download. As for gaming mice, I'd personally recommend this entry-level RGB mouse from Corsair because I have a similar one (I have the Sabre) and it's a really solid mouse. Don't forget to pick up a mouse pad as well; I recommend QcK, just pick up the version you want. I'd recommend a monitor like this AOC to start off with, and you can upgrade to a higher resolution later on if you wish. For keyboards, I have three mechanical options and one non-mech: black switches, Cherry MX Silent switches, blue switches (the loudest ones), and non-mechanical.

EDIT: Change the CPU to a Ryzen 7 1700 if you want a more powerful rig, but it'll stretch you to the upper bounds of your budget.

Know you wanted an optic one but if it's giving you issues, this is the best mousepad I've ever owned. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O867XG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_I-4pybG7KBK0C

The main benefit of mousepads is that you have less friction when you move your mouse. This means it's easier to move the mouse and more fluid.

I personally use a steelseries Qck+ due to it's big size. I can recommend the normal Qck for you.

The mousepad has a great surface and is fairly well made.

http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-QcK-mass-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B001O867XG if you like cloth.

Couldn't hurt to invest in a mousepad, I love the QcK Heavy in medium, but whatever floats your boat. Anything halfway decent's gonna feel better than wood.

I have the QCK Mini, if its possible for you just cancel the order and/or send it back for a refund.

QCK Mini is obnoxiously small and absolutely terrible value for money and for adding Rs.450 more you can get this mat instead -- https://www.amazon.in/SteelSeries-Thick-Gaming-Mouse-BLACK/dp/B001O867XG/

I'm using it currently, its unbelievably good and comfy. And becasue its very thick and somewhat heavy, it doesn't slide around even one bit. The QCK mini is lame and slides a lot on the table.

Heck even the Sims Mousepad(I have that too, bought after the QCK Mini failed experiment) is better than the Mini if you can give the Sims artwork a pass and the fact that it gets dirty as hell quickly. But honestly though, just grab the QCK Mass, its godlike for that price, you won't regret it! I upgraded from the Sims to the Mass becasue of how awful and dirty-brown it would look on the table. Plus I needed something cushiony(!) and the QCK Mass ticked all the boxes at the price point.

If you want I can click a picture of the QCK Mini, QCK Sims and QCK Mass stacked on each other to give a real idea on size difference. The website doesn't do a good job at presenting sizes.

Mouse$50 on sale atm

Mouse pad$10

Bigger mouse pad for CS GO/low sensitivity$16