A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 Gun3 Gaming Mouse

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Written by Tom Jaskulka - Edited by Olin Coles

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Table of Contents: Page Index
A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 Gun3 Gaming Mouse
Closer Look: A4Tech V7
A4Tech V7 Detailed Features
A4Tech V7 Test Results
Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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A4Tech UltraCore3 V7 Gaming Mouse Review

Manufacturer: A4Tech, a division of Azend Group
Product Name: USB Wired UltraCore3 V7 3200 DPI Bloody Gaming Mouse
Model Number: V7
UPC: 4711421895774
Price As Tested: $39.99 (Newegg / Amazon)

Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by A4Tech.

Being an enthusiast doesn't necessarily mean pouring an incredible amount of money into a hobby. While going to a web site that sells computer components, sorting by "Highest Price" and just adding everything at the top of the list to your cart will probably result in a fast computer (probably...) I'm not sure if that is what defines an "enthusiast." Sometimes finding those products that ride that price/performance line, getting the absolute most for the money spent - that's where enthusiasm can be found. A4Tech, a company with 25 years of experience with mice and other peripherals, has just released a new line of gaming mice that Benchmark Reviews is going to take a look at today. First up, the A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 wired gaming mouse - let's see what A4Tech has in store for gaming enthusiasts...

A4Tech's new line of gaming mice had caught my eye on Newegg earlier, and seemed intriguing given the price at which they were listed. $40 for a gaming mouse? Surely, in a world of $80+ gaming peripherals, all with a promise of game-changing features to make you the most skilled player on the server, the V7 couldn't possibly compete right? I'm always on the lookout for a great mouse for a great price, so I couldn't pass up the chance to give one a try. I was curious to see what A4Tech could bring to the table, other than the ever-increasing DPI race. Options are always good, and it seemed at first glance the A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 was a good option. Time to put that notion to the test!

A4Tech V7 Specifications

Basic Parameters:

Multi-core system
Button No.: 7 keys + Wheel
Direction of wheel: one way direction
Tracking: HoleLESS HD engine
Type: Wired
Mouse connection: USB (2.0/3.0)
Hardware system requirements: Windows /Mac OS/Android/Linux
Software system requirements: Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
Mouse size: 125 x 64 x 39 (mm)
Cable length: 1.8 m
Mouse weight: 155 g

Technical Parameters:

Resolution: 200 Dpi to 3,200Dpi (5 ranges adjustable)
Image processing: 368 mega pixels / sec
Acceleration: 30g
Tracking speed: 75 inches / sec
Report rate : 1,000 Hz(4 ranges adjustable)
Key response time: 1ms
160K onboard memory

Specifications provided by A4Tech.

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# Inquiry — JP 2012-12-20 22:00

Hi, Benchmark reviews

Is this an ambidextrous shaped mouse? (right/left)

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# RE: Inquiry — Tom Jaskulka 2012-12-23 06:42

Although the "grippy" surfaces are on both sides, the design is meant for right-handed users. The area of the mouse for your ring finger is narrow enough that it wouldn't get in the way if you tried to use it left-handed, but there are other mice in this line that are truly ambidextrous - I'd recommend taking a look at those if that is what you're after.

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# Brilliant Review — Muneeb Hanif 2012-12-24 03:36

Hi, I have been using this mouse for a about a week now. No regrets what so ever perfectly fits my hand and the accuracy on this thing is spot on. From what i have seen on MS Paint there is no prediction what so ever. Clicks are fast and although i think its too early to call but this mouse has to be the best in its price range.

The whole Core 3 feature just went over my head. Benchmark reviews i would love to hear from you in this regard so when using the recoil suppression feature can you shoot all 30 rounds as you desire with the recoil adjustment provided or do rounds get fired in bursts.

Thanks

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# RE: Brilliant Review — Tom Jaskulka 2012-12-26 19:02

Regarding the Core 3 feature, you can select and adjust different recoil patterns for two firing modes - "normal" and 3-shot burst. The normal mode will fire fully automatic, as long as the weapon in game fires fully automatic. It would be equivalent to holding down the fire button. The 3-shot burst mode is separate from "normal," and acts as you would expect, firing 3 shots every time the fire button is clicked. I can understand your remark regarding the Core 3 feature, as I've never seen anything like it. I was surprised to see it worked, and quite well at that. Hopefully this helps answer your question!

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# Thanks — Muneeb Hanif 2012-12-28 22:08

Thanks for the nice explanation i think that has cleared my head somewhat :P....will try using these features...its more trial and error to see what suits what gun best...One last thing by normal you mean the green light right or the red one

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# RE: Thanks — Tom Jaskulka 2013-02-05 11:00

The red light (scroll wheel) depicts "normal" mode.

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# Software — Emer Gencyexitonly 2013-02-05 10:58

Does it work without installing anything! (Use in diferent computers)

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# RE: Software — Tom Jaskulka 2013-02-05 10:59

It will work just fine without installing anything, although like many other mice with profiles you won't be able to customize any of the button assignments. If you're fine with the defaults, you'll still be able to use them as such. You'll have to install the software driver to change any of the defaults obviously, but once you do those custom settings will be saved onto the mouse - allowing you to use it on many different machines with your custom settings without having to install the drivers again. Keep in mind you won't be able to change between the different Cores without the driver though. Hope this helps!

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# RE: A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 Gun3 Gaming Mouse — s2korpio 2013-02-05 11:00

Mother of... What? This? Coming from a company that makes cheap to average peripherals?!

Talk about the ultimate price-to-QUALITY ratio!

I've been meaning to find a mouse with great attention given to its clicking feedback, and the one company that does this is the one that's been known as boring... I have to say this is a wonderful thing :)

Shame on Logitech. Years of experience and they never seem to evolve beyond the concept of "more is better".

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# RE: RE: A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 Gun3 Gaming Mouse — Jan Horak 2013-02-05 11:02

Hi, i would buy this mouse, but i have one question. Is need to buy Core3 or other program for this mouse to get all function of this mouse?

thanks all

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# RE: RE: RE: A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 Gun3 Gaming Mouse — msa502 2013-02-05 11:02

He means the Ultra-Core3 software to activate the recoil suppresion. From of what I heard in this review, and take a look at the bloody's site, that Ultra-Core3 software has a trial mode for 1000 clicks, and then you'd have to buy the software to use it again ( listed here: bloody.tw/en/core3/core.asp?MachineCode= ). Imo, this review should add that Ultra-Core3 price to the mouse price as you can't really get the full function of the mouse if you won't buy the software (yes you get the trial mode, but 1000 clicks will be going in no time in fps games).

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# Brand Manager — Demetri Newson-Thompson 2013-03-09 11:38

We have two seperate models of the V7, we have the pro model and the basic model. The pro model does come with the Ultra-Core3 already activated, while the basic does not. We initially offered the software seperately, but we understood the need to bundle them together. So we have.

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# RE: Brand Manager — Olin Coles 2013-03-09 14:39

That fact that an A4Tech representative must comment on a review to explain your product speaks volumes. The lack of forethought in this product and it's many confusing names is astounding. Not only is the product name a complete mess because the website, packaging, and product are each branded with a different name, but your software lacks a real-world trial period. Be lucky that I wasn't the person to review this product, or it would have been rated much lower.

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# Could you post your settings for G3A3? — Muneeb Hanif 2013-02-05 11:03

Hi, benchmark reviews can you please post the settings on the dial you used to counter recoil of the g3a3 rifle. I cant seem to counter recoil of more then 15 bullets(full-auto) after which the gun starts to aim downwards automatically and i am unable to control it. THANKS!!!

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# Great mouse! — jarmart 2013-02-05 11:04

Great mouse, tracking is flawless, click are super responsive, the ring finger rest is nice but has kind of a abrupt edge to it that can be uncomfortable for long sessions. The modes (or core's as the call them) are nice. One major issue in mode 1 (core 1) you get 1,N, and 3 middle buttons as extra programmable buttons. But in that mode you can't use profiles that load by starting a program/game. So if you want to auto assign "z" to mouse4 when you start Skyrim, can't do it in mode 1. Load mode 2 (core2) you can but you have 3 less buttons since the middle buttons are pre-assigned to recoil suppression. Not a major issue if you play FPS but can be a in RPG. All in all one of the better mice I've used.

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# Brand Manager A4Tech — Demetri Newson-Thompson 2013-03-09 11:42

We understood this issue also... So for that reason. We have developed specific MMO and RPG mice for our new Bloody Series. We will be unveiling them around M3. Our booth will have them on display.

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# braveone69 — David Glasgow 2013-02-13 07:54

its a mouse well worth the money, its just an excellent mouse...(Period)

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# RE: A4Tech Ultracore3 V7 Gun3 Gaming Mouse — Skidmarks 2013-02-14 06:09

For 40 bucks you really can't complain

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# Mac os — Alex 2013-03-02 08:51

I would like to buy this mouse but I have a mac, do you know how it works on MAC OS? Thanks ;)

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# RE: Mac os — David Ramsey 2013-03-02 09:25

As noted on the first page of the reviews, in the Specifications table, the mouse hardware will work fine on a Mac, but the supplied software is only for Windows.

So you can connect the mouse to a Mac and get basic mouse functions, but not the enhanced features provided by the software and drivers.

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