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== Lab Computer ==
 
== Lab Computer ==
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All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a [[Dell Precision T-series]] computer. You can find the exact type of your lab computer printed on the front of the case. The most current model is the T3610, of which you can view the simplified specifications below. Go to the [[Dell Precision T-series]] page for more advanced specifications and more information. Consult a member of the TSG if you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research.
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{{see also|Dell Workstation}}
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All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a [[Dell Workstation]]. The current model is the Pro Max Tower T2, of which you can view the simplified specifications below.  
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See [[Dell Workstation]] for previous lab computers. If you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, ask the TSG. Or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.
  
 
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! scope="col"| Dell Precision [[Dell_Precision_T-series#T3610 | T3610]]
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! scope="col"| Dell Pro Max  [[Dell_Workstation#Pro_max_tower_T2 | Tower T2]] <span style="color:green">new</span>
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| CPU || Intel Quad Core (8 threads), 3.7Ghz
 
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| Memory size || 8GB
 
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| Audio || Line out, Line in
 
 
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| Network || Gigabit Ethernet
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| CPU || Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)
 
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| Storage || 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
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| Memory size || 32GB
 
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| Optical Drive || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes
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| Graphics Card || Intel® Graphics iGPU
 
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== Graphics card ==
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== Software ==
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{{see also|System Image}}
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=== Performance ===
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For performance-critical applications, we advise to run the lab computer without active internet connection. Double-click the Network Off icon on the desktop to turn off these network services.
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The desktop wallpaper will show which network services are enabled.
  
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The Dell T3610 lab computers are, by default, equipped with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 graphics card. Some T3600 models, however, use a GeForce GTX 760 instead. Contact our [[administrator]] if you want to be sure which card is installed.
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== Keyboard ==
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{{see also|Keyboard}}
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As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the [[Corsair K70 PRO TKL]]. It replaced our previous lab keyboard, the [[Corsair Vengeance K70]].
  
 
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! scope="col"| PNY Geforce GTX 760
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! scope="col"| Corsair K70 PRO TKL
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! scope="col"| PNY Geforce GTX 770
 
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! GPU Specifications
 
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| Chip || Nvidia GK104 || Nvidia GK104
 
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| Shader Units || 1152 || 1536
 
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| Base Clock (MHz)|| 980 || 1046
 
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| Boost Clock (MHz) || 1033 || 1085
 
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| Texture Fill Rate (Gpix/s) || 94.1 || 134
 
 
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! Memory Specifications
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| Size || 80% (TKL)
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! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
 
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|-
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| Base Clock (GHz) || 6.0 || 7.0
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| [[Keyboard#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY
 
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| Amount (MB) || 2048 || 2048
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| Key Switches || Corsair MGX v2
 
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|-
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| Type || GDDR5 || GDDR5
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| Actuation Force || 30-55cN
 
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|-
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| Interface (bit) || 256 || 256
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| Polling Rate || up to 8000Hz
 
|-
 
|-
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| Bandwidth (GB/s) || 224.3 || 224.3
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| USB Pass-through || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
 
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! Supported Technologies
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| Multimedia Controls || style="background-color:#FFB;" | Yes<ref group="k">Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys</ref>
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| Bus Support || PCI Express 3.0 || PCI Express 3.0
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| Backlight || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (RGB)
 
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| OpenGL (version) || 4.3 || 4.3
 
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| DirectX (version) || 11.0 || 11.0
 
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| Vertex Shader (version) || 5.0 || 5.0
 
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| Pixel Shader (version) || 5.0 || 5.0
 
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| Anti Aliasing || TXAA, FXAA || TXAA, FXAA
 
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| 3D Support || 3D Vision (+ Live & Surround), 3D Gaming, 3D Blu-Ray || 3D Vision (+ Live & Surround), 3D Gaming, 3D Blu-Ray
 
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| HDCP || Yes || Yes
 
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| OS Certification || Windows XP,Vista,7,8 || Windows XP,Vista,7,8
 
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| Other || CUDA, Adaptive VSync, G-Sync, Nvidia SHIELD, SLI, PhysX || CUDA, Adaptive VSync, G-Sync, Nvidia SHIELD, SLI, PhysX
 
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! Display Support
 
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! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
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| Max. Digital Resolution || 2560x1600 || 4096x2160
 
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| Max. VGA Resolution || 2048x1536 || 2048x1536
 
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| Display Connectors || DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport (one of each) || DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport (one of each)
 
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| Max. Connected Displays || 4 || 4
 
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! Physical Properties
 
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| Length (cm) || 26.7 || 26.7
 
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| Height || Dual-Slot || Dual-Slot
 
 
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<references group="k" /> <!-- Automatically list notes/references in the table above -->
  
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== Software ==
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== Mouse ==
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Go to the [[Pre-installed software]] page for a list of pre-installed software.
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Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard.  
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= Keyboard =
 
  
 
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:K70.jpeg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G203.JPG|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
 
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! scope="col"|  
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! scope="col"| Corsair Vengeance K70
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! scope="col"| Logitech G203
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| Keyboard Layout || US-International QWERTY
 
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| Key Switches || Cherry MX Red
 
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| Actuation Force (g) || 45g
 
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| Polling Rate || 1000hz
 
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| Chassis || Black anodized aluminum
 
 
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| USB Pass-through || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (USB 2.0)
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! Features
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| Multimedia Controls || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes
 
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| Backlight || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes<sup>1</sup>, Red
 
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| Win Lock || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes
 
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! Test Results
 
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! scope="row" colspan="1"|
 
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| Button response time || 1ms
 
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<sup>1</sup> Can be switched on/off per key
 
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= Mouse =
 
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| Handedness || Ambidextrous
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G500s.jpg|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
 
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G700s.jpg|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
 
 
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|-
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! scope="col"|  
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| Weight (g) || 85
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! scope="col"| Logitech G500S
 
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! scope="col"| Logitech G700S
 
 
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! Connection
 
! Connection
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! scope="row" colspan="2"|
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|-
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| Wireless || style="background-color:#F99;" | No || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (Wire optional)
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| Wireless || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
 
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| Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) || 2.0 || 10.0
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| Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) || 2.1
 
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| Interface || USB 2.0 || 2.4GHz RF, USB 2.0
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| Interface || USB 2.0
 
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! Tracking
 
! Tracking
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! scope="row" colspan="2"|
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
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| Tracking Technology || Laser || Laser
 
 
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| Resolution (dpi) || 200 - 8200 || 200 - 8200
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| Tracking Technology || Laser
 
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| Image Processing (mpix/s) || 12 || 12
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| Resolution || 200 - 8000 dpi
 
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| Max. Acceleration (G) || 30 || 30
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| Max. Acceleration (g) || >25
 
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| Max. Velocity (m/s) || 4.19 || 4.19
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| Max. Velocity (m/s) || >5
 
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! Responsiveness
 
! Responsiveness
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! scope="row" colspan="2"|
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
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| USB Data Format (bits/axis) || 16 || 16
 
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| Polling Rate (Hz) || 1000 || 1000
 
 
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| Sleep Mode || Disabled || Disabled
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| USB Data Format (bits/axis) || 16
 
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! Glide
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| Polling Rate (Hz) || 1000
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! scope="row" colspan="1"|
 
 
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| Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic (μ) || 0.09 || 0.09
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| Sleep Mode || Disabled
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| Coefficient of Friction, Static (μ) || 0.14 || 0.09
 
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| Max. Turning Weight (g) || 27 || 27
 
 
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===Mouse Sensitivity===
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You can change the sensor sensitivity of our Logitech mice to change how fast the pointer moves across the screen with every inch traveled. This is measured in dots per inch (DPI).
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Press the DPI button below the scroll wheel to cycle through presets. A notification will pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level. Warning: notification may be delayed if you press the button multiple times!
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If you want to set the mouse sensitivity at a custom DPI value, or if you wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity (accidentally or otherwise), please contact the TSG.
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:ℹ️ This is independent from the pointer speed setting in Windows Settings. That slider should ALWAYS be set to 6 (the middle position), as any other value may introduce pointer acceleration, which is almost never wanted. "Enhance pointer precision" should be off for the same reason.
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===RGB Lighting===
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The Logitech G203 has some RGB LED lighting along its edge and below the "G" logo. You can alter the color or turn this off in the Logitech G Hub software. Ask TSG for help.
 +
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:⚠️ Lighting settings will be reset with periodic Lab Computer maintenance updates.
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==See Also==
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*[[Monitor]]

Latest revision as of 17:50, 14 April 2026

Lab computer
Mm cubicle.jpg
Typical lab setup, as seen in a Cubicle (2026)

Lab Computer

See also: Dell Workstation

All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a Dell Workstation. The current model is the Pro Max Tower T2, of which you can view the simplified specifications below.

See Dell Workstation for previous lab computers. If you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, ask the TSG. Or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.

Image: 200 pixels
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 new
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)
Memory size 32GB
Graphics Card Intel® Graphics iGPU

Software

See also: System Image

Performance

For performance-critical applications, we advise to run the lab computer without active internet connection. Double-click the Network Off icon on the desktop to turn off these network services. The desktop wallpaper will show which network services are enabled.

Keyboard

See also: Keyboard

As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the Corsair K70 PRO TKL. It replaced our previous lab keyboard, the Corsair Vengeance K70.

Image: 200 pixels
Corsair K70 PRO TKL
Size 80% (TKL)
Keyboard Layout US-International QWERTY
Key Switches Corsair MGX v2
Actuation Force 30-55cN
Polling Rate up to 8000Hz
USB Pass-through No
Multimedia Controls Yes[k 1]
Backlight Yes (RGB)
  1. ↑ Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys

Mouse

Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard.

Image: 100 pixels
Logitech G203
Features
Handedness Ambidextrous
Weight (g) 85
Connection
Wireless No
Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) 2.1
Interface USB 2.0
Tracking
Tracking Technology Laser
Resolution 200 - 8000 dpi
Max. Acceleration (g) >25
Max. Velocity (m/s) >5
Responsiveness
USB Data Format (bits/axis) 16
Polling Rate (Hz) 1000
Sleep Mode Disabled

Mouse Sensitivity

You can change the sensor sensitivity of our Logitech mice to change how fast the pointer moves across the screen with every inch traveled. This is measured in dots per inch (DPI). Press the DPI button below the scroll wheel to cycle through presets. A notification will pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level. Warning: notification may be delayed if you press the button multiple times!

If you want to set the mouse sensitivity at a custom DPI value, or if you wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity (accidentally or otherwise), please contact the TSG.

ℹ️ This is independent from the pointer speed setting in Windows Settings. That slider should ALWAYS be set to 6 (the middle position), as any other value may introduce pointer acceleration, which is almost never wanted. "Enhance pointer precision" should be off for the same reason.

RGB Lighting

The Logitech G203 has some RGB LED lighting along its edge and below the "G" logo. You can alter the color or turn this off in the Logitech G Hub software. Ask TSG for help.

⚠️ Lighting settings will be reset with periodic Lab Computer maintenance updates.

See Also

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