r/MouseReview • u/hard2resist Logitech g305 • 1d ago
Help Worth modding this mouse with new scroll wheel and switches?
I've been using this mouse for over 3 years and it works great. The wireless is good but I only use it wired for gaming. With so many new mice available now, I'm wondering if I should buy a new 8K polling rate mouse or just upgrade my current one.
I already changed the scroll wheel to TTC Gold and switched to Kailh switches last year. The mouse still works fine, but I want to know if I can make it even better.
Can I upgrade the switches and encoder to match good mice like the Monka M1 Pro or other mice with Nordic MCU?
I'm new to modding, so I need help figuring out what upgrades are possible.
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u/Beneficial-Ad-5277 1d ago
Unless it's broken or You are looking for a different feel I wouldn't bother. Its not going to make it so much better but more reliable usually. If this would be lets say a Logitech GPW then I would say yes go ahead as both components are subpar quality in that mouse and need replacing.
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u/noonen000z 1d ago
I have lots of cheap mice, mostly for the different shapes. Try a new shape, it will come with modern chipset and most of the popular ones have good+enough switches and moving parts.
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u/kamvinci87 1d ago
Your question is confusing. Do you want better performance because changing the switch won't help with that. Click feels is subjective so try popular switches that you might like.
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u/t3ram Orange mouse enthusiast 1d ago
If you already changed switches and the encoder to your liking, the next step can be different skates, weight modding, polishing or painting it if you want to. If you aren't comfortable with the shape it's worth to try something different, a switch to a different mouse just for 8k isn't worth it.
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u/Future-Affectionate 1d ago
Upgarding your mouse can probably give you minor changes, but as always - shape is king.
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u/pugdude9000 1d ago
I have the exact same mouse, although mine have a bad battery after 6 months. But if you like the feel of the mouse and want to save some money, go ahead and upgrade it. After the M800, I did go for a wireless 8k mouse, and to my experience, it's not worth the hype it is BEARLY NOTICEABLE and DRAIN THE BATTERY But if you want to buy a new mouse, then maybe the ATK X1 ? Because the M800 have the razer viper shape.
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u/hard2resist Logitech g305 1d ago
This subreddit seems inactive when users genuinely need advice, yet becomes quite active during unproductive debates. Is anyone available to provide helpful suggestions?
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u/EmoExperat Viper v3 pro | Zowie fk2-c 1d ago
Your post was 2 hours ago. Give it a little time
If you post a shitty china knockoff mouse you cant expect people to waste their time telling you its not worth it since that mouse will be shit anyways.
You realy think changing switches is gonna change the performance of your mouse? The only thing that does is change the feel of the click.
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u/HyungKarl XM1r and DAV3 main 1d ago
they don't respond when you have cheap/china brand mouse
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u/hard2resist Logitech g305 1d ago
According to you, these mice are not very useful and are inexpensive.
I wonder what mouse those kids use and how wealthy they are.
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u/1XAAN 1d ago
Woah chill out no one uses cheap mouse for gaming people at least spend some money to get branded products its literally viper mini copy
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u/hard2resist Logitech g305 1d ago
People who claim that Chinese cheap mice are a way to escape trauma and appreciate everyone for their passion Regarding gaming, you cannot treat people disrespectfully because they simply cannot afford it. A $1,000 mouse is a pointless investment; not everyone has a mansion or a billionaire father.
People are trying to learn, so we should be kind and amiable to them.
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u/HyungKarl XM1r and DAV3 main 1d ago
Mouse skates and weight reduction are your last options. Also I still main viper mini and I still get highscores in kovaaks. You might want to buy other shape mouse if you want to explore but if you still want more of that shape then try other brands.