What is DPI, what do the settings do, and how do I know which one I want?

therealsimpsons · Oct 4, 2024

I have a G903 Lightspeed mouse. Recently, it fails to register a click from me. The mouse is interactive with Logitech GHub software. Are there settings that will ensure when I click, I get the proper response.

Thank you.
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antspants · Oct 4, 2024

therealsimpsons said:
I have a G903 Lightspeed mouse. Recently, it fails to register a click from me. The mouse is interactive with Logitech GHub software. Are there settings that will ensure when I click, I get the proper response.

Thank you.
TRS

DPI / Mouse speeds

Setting different DPIs for gaming-mouse profiles using Logitech Gaming Software

Logitech Gaming Software (LGS) configures DPI and other mouse pointer adjustments to work on all profiles by default. Using LGS, you can set different DPIs and pointer behavior for each game profil...

support.logi.com

Your gaming mouse most likely has a DPI switch that you can click and change to pre set or DPI settings of your choosing. (On-the-fly Different mouse speeds)

This can be great for gaming and also when switching to other functions on your PC like using Word for instance. I like a faster DPI in my games and a slower one in apps.

I don’t have your model and haven’t yet looked it up, but it aso most likely has On-Board profiles you can switch to, meaning once you setup On-Board profiles, you could actually remove the bloated software and switch between profiles on your mouse instead.

There is a lot to Logitech Mice, the software doesn’t always make it easy.

You could also just use the portable On-Board Memory Manager as apposed to GHub. Unless you have other Logi products that rely on GHub

Onboard Memory Manager

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antspants · Oct 4, 2024

therealsimpsons said:
Are there settings that will ensure when I click, I get the proper response.

Click what? Which button?

therealsimpsons · Oct 4, 2024

Thank you for the response. What is DPI? In layman's terms please, I'm just an end-user. I also have a G933 Headset on the GHub. To answer your question, it is while playing an online golf game, where I need to right click the mouse on a meter. Many times lately, the click (the last one of three) to initiate a shot in the golf game, simply "mouse farts" or "slides by" the point where I need to click, which results in a very bad shot. I believe the mouse does have a DPI switch, but I have never used it.

antspants · Oct 4, 2024

therealsimpsons said:
What is DPI? In layman's terms please

I think I explained it pretty easily. But I’ll try again

Your mosue most likely has 6 DPI settings (Speeds) you can set your mouse to

When you change a DPI with one of the buttons below (I am guessing in the image I attached) you’re changing the mouse movement speed. That’s what DPI is, mouse cursor speed settings on your screen.

Changing speeds can be beneficial depending on what you’re doing.

When I use photoshop, I change the mouse speed (DPI) to very slow because of the intricate things I do in photoshop.

As for the mouse click, I couldn’t tell you. Reads more like a game issue than a mouse issue

antspants · Oct 4, 2024

You can use GHUB to set different speeds. As I don’t have your mouse it’s hard to show you.

If I can find a better video I’ll post it.

Ghot · Oct 4, 2024

DPI is dots per inch.
The higher the number the more sensitive the mouse.

A 1000 DPI mouse might require you to move it two inches to have the cursor move across a 30" screen.
A 2000 DPI mouse would only require you to move it one inch for the cursor to travel the same distance.

antspants · Oct 4, 2024

In the first part of that video where he is changing the DPI slider.

When you click the left DPI button (Image above) on your mouse, it will go toward the bottom of the speed scale you set. (Slower every click until you reach the slowest speed)

When you press the right button it will move to the higher end of the DPI scale. (Faster every click until you reach the fastest speed)

The lights will change (image above) depending on what DPI is selected.

Ghot · Oct 4, 2024

@antspants What's funny?

Gaming tips and guide: What is DPI, and what does it mean for a mouse?

Today's gaming mice come with a range of parameters for an enhanced user experience. A mouse’s DPI (dots per inch) is one of the most important settings when choosing ...

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therealsimpsons · Oct 4, 2024

Thank you. I will find that video on YT and look at it in 1440.

antspants · Oct 4, 2024

Ghot said:
@antspants What's funny?

Nothing, really.

Helmut · Oct 4, 2024

DPI is "Dots Per Inch".
A similarity would be to sandpaper grades(Grits) very fine sandpaper would have a high PPI "Particles(grit) Per Inch", coarse sandpaper a low PPI.

In the case of an optical mouse which is usually a light source and receiver, the mouse surface reflection changing is what the mouse detects.
So the mouse mat(surface roughness) also affects the DPI.

The functional errors could be due to one or more of these factors.

1. User response. People vary in dexterity as regards using mice. Some people prefer other designs like a track ball or whatever.

2. Mechanics of the microswitches, audible clicks and mechanical feedback.

3. The characteristics and features of the mouse driver software. Plus the same for the games mouse driver.

4. Surface conditions of the mouse mat. Things like polishing of the surface can, in time, give rise to a poor/unreliable response.

abactuon · Oct 4, 2024

The use of “Logitech GHub software” is optional.
and

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www.eliteownage.com

cereberus · Oct 5, 2024

Ghot said:
DPI is dots per inch.
The higher the number the more sensitive the mouse.

A 1000 DPI mouse might require you to move it two inches to have the cursor move across a 30" screen.
A 2000 DPI mouse would only require you to move it one inch for the cursor to travel the same distance.

To add additional clariffication, if you are using normal apps, a high dpi can be irritating as your mouse might be on left side and you want to click something in middle but you overshoot and cursor ends up on right hand side and you have to pull cursor back.

As a rule, I use lowest dpi as it gives the best feel of precise control.

However in a game, an avatar of your ex might pop up demanding money or the ex will kill you (in the game I hope) on opposite side of screen, so you want the cursor to move as fast as possible to eliminate the ex (or alien if there is any discernable difference LOL).

Having said that a high dpi also (in theory) involves less hand movement, so it could be beneficial to people susceptible to repetive wrist strain injuries.

antspants · Oct 5, 2024

cereberus said:
However in a game, an avatar of your ex might pop up demanding money or the ex will kill you (in the game I hope) on opposite side of screen, so you want the cursor to move as fast as possible to eliminate the ex (or alien if there is any discernable difference LOL).

markw51 · Oct 5, 2024

therealsimpsons said:
Thank you for the response. What is DPI? In layman's terms please, I'm just an end-user. I also have a G933 Headset on the GHub. To answer your question, it is while playing an online golf game, where I need to right click the mouse on a meter. Many times lately, the click (the last one of three) to initiate a shot in the golf game, simply "mouse farts" or "slides by" the point where I need to click, which results in a very bad shot. I believe the mouse does have a DPI switch, but I have never used it.

DPI = Dots Per Inch and is used to measure the sensitivity of a mouse's linear sensor. Higher DPI = quicker mouse speed, lower DPI = slower mouse speed.

TairikuOkami · Oct 5, 2024

therealsimpsons said:
What is DPI? In layman's terms please, I'm just an end-user.

You pay more money for something you do not need, but it will make you look cool online.
Unless you are a pro-gamer, who literally plays for money, you will not notice a difference.

You can get more "DPI" by increasing the pointer speed at zero cost.

Change Mouse Pointer Speed in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse pointer speed for your account in Windows 11. The mouse pointer, which is sometimes referred to as the cursor, is a bitmap that specifies a focus point on the screen for user input with the mouse. You can change the speed at which the mouse...

www.elevenforum.com

I have $20 mouse (1000DPI) and comparing it to $100 mouse (3200DPI), the difference is zilch. :eyeroll:

Dru2 · Oct 5, 2024

therealsimpsons said:
Thank you for the response. What is DPI? In layman's terms please, I'm just an end-user.

What is DPI - How do I change mouse sensitivity (DPI)? - Microsoft Support.

therealsimpsons said:
I also have a G933 Headset on the GHub. To answer your question, it is while playing an online golf game, where I need to right click the mouse on a meter. Many times lately, the click (the last one of three) to initiate a shot in the golf game, simply "mouse farts" or "slides by" the point where I need to click, which results in a very bad shot. I believe the mouse does have a DPI switch, but I have never used it.

DPI can help with that, but you'll probably have to play with the pointer speed settings to find what works for you. Here's the DPI settings for the Logitech MX Master 3S under Logitech Options+ software....

I too am a gamer, but I don't adjust DPI setting, mine is disabled, and it's defaulted to max speed - 1500 DPI. Think of DPI as more precise way to make mouse pointer adjustments.

Hope this helps. Peace

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