Mice

[debs3759]

Since my last PC rebuild late last year, I have got through 6 mice.

One double clicked whenever I clicked the left button
One double clicked on every button
Three had a fault the stopped either left or button clicking properly
Current mouse, supposedly a Logitech, has problems clicking the wheel, and has to be clicked several times (I say supposedly because Logitech used to be a good brand, so I'm thinking it may be fake)

Any recommendations on a cheap but reliable brand or model? Preferably one I can find on eBay UK for no more than £20

[crazybubba64]

Often or not these failures come from dust ingress.

Maybe try taking one apart and clean it out well?

Otherwise I really can't think of any brands better than Logitech.

[CPUShack]

I use to use Logitech G500s mice, went through 3 of them, all 3 of them had the same fate, started registering double or triple clicks when I clicked ones

I now have a cheapo logitech (doesnt even have a model number lol 'Corded Mouse'), it clicks fine but ts tracking is not great

I probably will go back to a Microsoft mouse, never had problem with them

[debs3759]

Didn't know there were MS branded USB mice, I'll look for one of them. Thanks.

[debs3759]

[cvandijk]

I've had the same issue, at home and at work, but only after a few years of using.

But within days or weeks? In that case, can't you can bring it back to the store for a replacement or money back?

[CPUShack]

[cvandijk]

They even brought it back, the Microsoft Classic Intellimouse

[Marcin]

I was using some high models of MS and mostly Logitech. Both are rock solid regardless of the model and price and worth recommendation but finally I found a perfect fitted mouse to my hand and with so precise sensor never experienced before : Razer Deathadder Chroma. Before that I used some other Razers and their sensors are really kicking a.. but because of many case models I recommend to take a try how it fits. I bought mine on flea market for pennies.

Like Crazybubba said most problems are because of internal dust/dirt. I'm cleaning interior and sometimes replace switches under buttons/roller. So far I found only three kinds of switches in many many barnds so it is a standard. 10 pcs of new switches are about 2 USD from China so worth to refurbish old mice

[rjluna2]

I have used mice that has LED sensor instead of ball that usually gummed up over times. The recent endpoint refresh mice are usually left to desire instead of these older robust mice that we have gone through at my work.

[crazybubba64]

[max1024]

This is not dust, it is mechanical wear. In my time I had gaming mice, with the declared characteristics of a million clicks or something like that, a lot. And all failed with a similar gap, and Logitech and Razer, although with so much did not even click. You can solder the switch with a working mouse, but I did not bother and bought a regular mouse for $5, it has been working for two years.

[CPUShack]

[crazybubba64]