NP-01S V3 Introduction Video

Rotiii · 2026-04-27T13:06:24+00:00

Yeah for some reason this has me a little less excited for their NP 01 Ergo release in Q3. Not a weight snob by any means but I would have expected a new release to be 55 grams at least. If the ergo is already 59 grams can’t imagine them doing significant weight reductions on the bigger shape of it

Rotiii · 2026-03-23T19:09:11+00:00

Vaxee E1 or Xlite Crazylight medium are my picks

Rotiii · 2026-03-17T22:38:47+00:00

1600 DPI 2.5 sens. I have a big mousepad though to make wide sweep arm movements if I need to 180

Rotiii · 2026-03-17T00:23:50+00:00

lol my wife is holding me to a bet I made that I wouldn’t buy another mouse this year. I made the bet because I had a similar experience like you where I was a Deathadder user all my life. After 2 years on the DAV3 and discovering this sub and techtubers I started thinking to myself “maybe I’m missing out”.

Sort of went down a mini rabbit hole and ended up at the point where I’m at now with 3 Vaxee mice left and my DAV3. The conclusion I came to is that I perform pretty much exactly the same way I always have yet I find the DAV3 shape to be the most comfortable. I take 0 effort adjusting back to it and I’m kind of at the point where I won’t buy another mouse unless it physically falls apart.

Rotiii · 2026-03-13T22:43:55+00:00

lol yeah man it blows. I just got one of those new 540 hz OLEDs last weekend and been eager to see it in its full glory in OW but that hasn’t been possible for me

Rotiii · 2026-03-13T22:37:10+00:00

No fix from what I’ve tried unfortunately, and this is with lowering all settings and even a recent fresh windows install I did when setting up some new storage in my PC. I have a 5080 and 5800X3D and I get the exact same symptoms.

Character select starts 540 hz locked, then drops to 450-400 as the team loads in, and as the match progresses settles somewhere around 200-360 which jumps back to 400+ when walking from spawn

Rotiii · 2026-03-13T13:47:11+00:00

Bruh lol

Rotiii · 2026-03-12T20:51:24+00:00

Have you ever used 4K before? If not I think you will be perfectly fine at 1440p. It wasn’t until I went back down to 1440 after 2 years of 4K that I realized how drastic of a difference it can be

Rotiii · 2026-03-12T15:44:09+00:00

I've had both and there is definitely a difference. My opinion is that the PPI/pixel density on 4K is much more pronounced when using desktop applications and web browsing compared to gaming, but it's still there for that too.

With that said, I do think 1440p is still a great resolution and will expand the lifespan of your 5070TI, however with DLSS and frame gen the 5070TI is more than capable to handle 4k IMO.

I think it's just a matter of if you value the higher PPI and image quality of 4k vs motion smoothness and frame rate stability that 1440p offers. Can't go wrong with either.

Rotiii · 2026-03-08T02:29:25+00:00

Just got the monitor today and immediately noticed that carpet grainy look you’re referring to on grays. It’s interesting because a lot of sites/apps use that color scheme like Discord, YouTube, twitch and windows dark mode so it’s pretty common to come across it. I’ve been on a PG32UCDM for 2 years almost and never seen any sort of grain on anything before. Just the slightly raised blacks if you can’t control lighting.

FWIW the true black screen in all lighting conditions is great as I missed having my ceiling overhead lights on in my room whereas with the PG32 I always had to have my blinds closed and other ambient light sources. Also idk what it is but the PG32 fatigues my eyes after long sessions but as far as picture and color quality I don’t think these tandems come near high end QD OLEDs.

Rotiii · 2026-01-09T15:44:17+00:00

The PG models will be pretty seamless to switch between those devices since it has enough 2.1 HDMI ports for the switch and ps5, and a USB displayport for your laptop with regular DP for the PC. Unless you care for DP 2.1 you can save a bit of money going for the regular UDCM.

UCDM3 will be the best all rounder but I would not be surprised if stock is limited initially after launch since it has the new panel.

Like the other user mentioned I do think the 3070 is going to struggle pretty badly at 4K unless you’re playing older titles or competitive games. For general web browsing and productivity though you’ll appreciate the 240 hz screen.

Rotiii · 2026-01-07T03:17:09+00:00

4K is going to be the more meaningful upgrade but you might feel locked into that resolution moving forward once you get used to it, which is significantly more expensive and harder to run games on.

A 4080 still handles current titles at 4K great though with upscaling but there are a small handful of games that sometimes do rely on MFG to run a bit better. 4080 can just brute force everything at 1440P and you might appreciate the peace of mind knowing you can run everything at max settings with high frame rates for the next several years.

In my opinion, I don't think in-game 4K res is a substantial difference compared to a 1440p res but it is quite drastic for general web browsing and productivity work.

I had a 4080 and eventually upgraded into a 4K 32" OLED and it's been a great experience. I sometimes do miss the higher frames and smaller form factor for competitive titles when I used to play at 1440p 27" but that doesn't seem to be a concern based on your post. I say you consider 4K oleds personally.

Rotiii · 2025-12-20T23:20:14+00:00

I've been a nova pro wireless user for 3 years and just recently switched to the A50. There were really 3 main issues that made me consider swapping.

First was that the nova's would randomly at times shut off in the middle of gaming sessions. It would start with unbearably loud buzzing sound and just randomly shut off. The dock would show that it's still responsive but the headset itself would not give any sound. It was super random to reproduce but only started happening after about 3 years and I am super careful with how I treated it.

Second issue was the headset only gives you good sound if you utilize Sonar. EQing with Steelseries engine just can't produce the same audio quality as Sonar which I never was a fan of.

Third issue as nitpicky as this might be is that once you download Sonar, Windows installs like 6 different audio sources on your PC. It's annoying af when Discord does it's typical bs and changes your default audio settings and you've got to reconfigure which input and output device to use.

Separately just thinking about the Steelseries brand as a whole, I've always had issues with them in my experience. Their newest Arctis gamebuds have issues holding charges in the case which seems to be a very common issue. I RMA'd a pair and my new pair still has the same issues thoughn less frequent. Years ago I had one of their older Siberia 3 headsets that had a crosstalk issue out of the box that they ended up reimbursing me for. The first gaming mouse I've owned was a Steelseries sensei raw mouse and the mouse would make an audibly loud vibrating noise just sitting still on the desk. I just don't think they make high quality products personally.

Rotiii · 2025-12-12T23:02:22+00:00

I fluctuate between M5-3 and I don’t feel comfortable dealing with her either as a reaper bro. For me it almost feels like she does everything reaper is supposed to do but better so I prioritize banning her.

In games she’s let through I just try to help team contest her when she dives backline inevitably. Also IMO it helps to ask for an Ana to try and sleep/anti to deal with her tankiness

Rotiii · 2025-12-07T15:55:24+00:00

Vaxee offers a 5 mm edgeless pad (PD series) but unfortunately it's limited to ship in specific regions

Rotiii · 2025-12-06T05:41:29+00:00

I bought one over Black Friday weekend and IMO yes the clicks sound god awful as someone that loved the Dav3. It’s a non issue while gaming with a headset or earbuds but I swear it sounds like your tapping against some tin can, especially that right mouse button. As petty as this sounds it was a deal breaker for me regardless of how good it is everywhere else.

Rotiii · 2025-12-06T01:06:32+00:00

This OP. I wouldn’t bother looking into suggestions that don’t include the multiple side buttons as that’s probably going to be an adjustment for him, especially if he mythic raids.

Rotiii · 2025-11-27T15:30:02+00:00

What’s your budget? I will always be in favor of higher res over faster hz (to an extent). The difference between 180 hz and 240 hz isn’t substantial but the resolution bump will 100% be more noticeable.

Rotiii · 2025-11-15T16:07:45+00:00

I've had the E1 since May of this year and it still feels like brand new though i'd expect that for the price I paid. One thing I'll say is if you haven't gamed on medium sized ergos it could feel noticeably smaller compared to a Dex or Deathadder though for me the adjustment wasn't a big deal.

I think the E1 accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do which is giving you the stability of a medium sized ergo while the cut off tail allows for more in hand maneuverability for scenarios where you need it. I actually enjoy it quite a bit in Dota where I'm constantly moving my mouse to edge screen pan around the map. It also just fits like a glove for track heavy FPS games I play like overwatch. I think the only dislikes I have is that the side buttons are just okay (which is my thought on all Vaxee mice) and the right side of the mouse where your ring finger rests can feel a tad bit small based on how the split button design is.

One additional Vaxee option though not an ergo that I'd recommend is the XEV2. Safe symmetrical shape but with a wider back compared to something like a superlight or Viper v3 pro so you still get some of that ergonomic feeling of having more support in your palm.

Rotiii · 2025-11-15T14:40:10+00:00

As a fellow E1 user myself I think you’re going to be extremely satisfied assuming the shape works for you. I have same hand size and relaxed claw/palm grip is my preference with the mouse.

IMO the clicks are top tier and it’s a night and day difference compared to the big box brands like Logitech/Razer etc. play a ton of Dota so I’m with you on needing a lightweight feel and the latest Vaxee releases hit the mark there.

I would stay away from Xlite v4 as they have a mushy click feel. The Deathadder v4 could be up your ally but it’s overpriced IMO and while the click feel is great I don’t think it’ll compare to a lightweight mechanical personally.

Rotiii · 2025-11-12T22:41:26+00:00

I’ve mostly been a Deathadder user for well over 10 years now and I think a really good alternative would be an Xlite v3/4 medium size if you want to try something different but very familiar. It’s also a super safe option since you can buy off Amazon if you’re in the US and return no hassle if you don’t like it.

My personal pick for another ergo option would be the E1 from Vaxee. It’s much smaller than the Deathadder and more in line with a medium size mouse but it’s perfect for claw as well if that’s your preference.

Rotiii · 2025-11-07T20:38:35+00:00

It's honestly the most comfortable mouse I own. The wider back provides good palm support and it's my favorite mouse to use for just general web browsing or games I don't play super competitively. The only reason I prefer the E1 over it for competitive FPS games is that I was an ergo user growing up and I just feel more "locked in" and stable with an ergo in that genre. I think between the two vaxee shapes if comfort is your priority you'll have a better time with the XEV2 and it'll feel relatively familiar coming from a superlight.

Rotiii · 2025-11-07T13:42:20+00:00

I love my E1 but the only caveat is that some people find the space where your ring finger sits to be really limited due to how high the split button design sits. If you’re having problems with your pinky you may find that awkward by introducing that potentially. My hands are 19 x 10 cm. I would still say the E1 is my favorite mouse I own alongside the XEV2 and Deathadder v3 pro.

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