Getting an MX510 soon...

[chimpy]

It is USB, but also comes with a USB to PS/2 adapter. Which should I use, and why? For example, is USB faster when dealing with mice or something? Thanks

 

[diapickle]

For 510 there is really no difference because XP limits USB frequency to 200Hz. PS/2 sample rate is also 200. USB is faster but the bottleneck here is the system, not the interface.

Personally I use PS/2 because USB might lag under heavy CPU usage.

 

[chimpy]

Thanks, I'll use PS/2.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

usb is hot swappable, meaning you can plug it in and out while the pc is still on. ps2 wise, the keyboard/mice can cause a little jolt causing some damage. it rarely occurs, but it's still there. why not get the mx518 for a for dollars more?

 

[eXx08]

I use USB because It's easier to use and Hotswappable.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: Opteron Guy
I use USB because It's easier to use and Hotswappable.

Same here. I once unplugged (or plugged in, I forget) a PS/2 mouse while my computer was running, years and years back...the thing shut off immediately. Never happened again, but it was strange.

These days it's just easier - I'd have to use a USB->PS/2 adapter, plus one USB connection is a little easier than two PS/2 connections. (Only applies if you use a wireless keyboard/mouse set with one base, of course)

 

[diapickle]

How often do you swap mouses on your desktop??? lol

 

[Cheezeit]

Originally posted by: diapickle
How often do you swap mouses on your desktop??? lol

True that.

I have my mx1000 hooked up via ps2, there is no problem or lag at all.

 

[mike3uz]

I use USB since I forgot my ps2 adaptor.