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Repairing broken computer hardware |
How to repair broken hardware
How to fix a dead motherboard...
How to replace motherboard or other electronic components
So your motherboard is dead, be it ASUS, Gigabyte, ECS, DFI, EVGA or MSI. Check it for signs of damage and if there is any obvious damage to a component you can repair it with a few tools and some soldering knowledge.
Repairing that motherboard is easy
So here we have an obvious capacitor that is blown, this will no longer conduct electricity so we will send it back to the manufacturer to be replaced, right? No, our warranty is expired and we can't send it back now. So now we are stuck with a dead motherboard. But instead of buying a whole new board, let's fix it!
Fixing this is actually quite simple if you have the tools. First you need to buy an identical replacement capacitor so we need to find it's ratings. This one is a 3300µF 6.3 volt capacitor, you can find these for under a dollar, and under $10 shipped. So all we need to do is take that dead capacitor off with a soldering iron. 
Once that component is off the board you just need to put the new component in the place it was before. Make sure you take note of the polarity, you do not want to put them in backwards. Also be sure you did not short any other portion of the circuit with solder, this could cause damage to your power supply or other hardware. 
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Mouse DPI on a Logitech G5
How to configure properly...
What is DPI? And how will it affect my Logitech mouse?
Mouse DPI is how many pixels per inch your mouse's laser or optical camera reads. Increasing this value with on-the-fly DPI change buttons on your mouse, as is the case with the Logitech G5, or in your mouse's software will increase its presicion and fluidity. However there is a drawback, your pointer or cursor will move more quickly.
How can I adjust my Logitech mouse DPI?
To change your mouse DPI settings open your control panel find and click on your windows mouse settings and move the slider to a slower value. Find what fits best with the size screen you are using and your own personal gaming style. Many times this can also be a setting in your mouse's software. For the Logitech G5 I use 1600DPI and 2000DPI.
For fixed DPI mice: Adjust the DPI to its maximum value. I suggest finding a speed that is quick, but not to the point where you cant find a small object and be able to click it quickly, again play with this setting until you find your DPI and speed sweet spot to complement your own gaming style. 
For on-the-fly DPI mice:
The Logitech G5 allows you to adjust the DPI as you see fit, I suggest setting it to roughly 3/4ths the maximum and then setup your windows mouse speed, you can later increase the speed at which your cursor moves in games so you can turn around more quickly. You can also lower the DPI to have a smoother, less jerky movements but require more mouse movement. On-the-fly DPI switching takes some time to get used to the sudden change in speed, but once mastered this can just be another weapon in your arsenal.
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