Help me shop for gaming mouse

BondExtreme · Apr 28, 2011, 03:37 AM

So I think it's time that I upgrade from this standard two button mouse. I've had this thing since 06 and think this gamer needs a more suitable mouse.

So to start off I am not looking into the insane price ranges of $70-$150... I mean come on. It's just a mouse I am purchasing, not a new sound system. xD No need to pay that much of an outrageous price for a mouse.

Now to be honest I really don't know my mice out there especially when it comes to gaming mice. The only two manufacturers I know who make gaming mice are Logitech and Razer. Now first off, don't recommend anything Razer to me. In my opinion, everything they sell is way overpriced. Heck, their standard 2 button mice are like $50 and the only thing they do is illuminate.. -_-

So I was looking at the Logitech 518 and to be honest it looks decent to be suited for gaming. I just wish it had a few more buttons on the side I can customize.

Good price though.

That's something I need to mention. I would really like a gaming mouse where it has more than two buttons on the side to customize. I play MMO's so macros can be more useful on the mouse than keyboard.

Again however, please do not recommend Razer with their insane mice. LOL

Thank you all for the help! ^_^

TheMailMan78 · Apr 28, 2011, 03:38 AM

RAT 7. You can close the thread now.

GREASEMONKEY · Apr 28, 2011, 04:00 AM

You definitely would'nt kick yourself in the butt with the 518.It's a great mouse for a good price!

Crusader · Apr 28, 2011, 04:01 AM

Logitech G700. You wanted side buttons? lol.

Absolutely awesome mouse imo.

BarbaricSoul · Apr 28, 2011, 04:05 AM

If you liked the look and size of the 518, check out the G500. I use one myself and am very happy with it.

Logitech G500 10 Buttons Dual-mode Scroll Wheel US...

Black Haru · Apr 28, 2011, 04:28 AM

first of all, the number of buttons on a mouse has nothing to do with it's performance or it's status as a "gaming mouse". second, while razer is overprices, so are all the other manufacturers, and the only thing I would take over a razer is a RAT series.

things you need to look for are size (or adjust-ability there of), DPI, software/driver support, and finally, looks and button configuration.

if all you care about is buttons, go for a cheap laser mouse with side buttons.

otherwise, brand recommendations - razer (weather you like them or not) Logitech, mad catz (RAT series) or the steel series (don't remember the brand).

MT Alex · Apr 28, 2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbaricSoul

If you liked the look and size of the 518, check out the G500. I use one myself and am very happy with it.

Logitech G500 10 Buttons Dual-mode Scroll Wheel US...

I second that opinion. Mine feels great, isn't too small, has plenty of buttons, and is a solid performer. The silly speckled mottled paint job wears off, but that's good. I wish it were all black.

BondExtreme · Apr 28, 2011, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crusader

Logitech G700. You wanted side buttons? lol.

Absolutely awesome mouse imo.

Looks awesome. Wouldn't mind playing on that. Just threw up when I saw the price however.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Haru

if all you care about is buttons, go for a cheap laser mouse with side buttons.

I would do that but unfortunately the cheap ones normally have two buttons on the side as I would like a few more than two.

AphexDreamer · Apr 28, 2011, 06:24 AM

Deathadder and love it!

Crusader · Apr 28, 2011, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BondExtreme

Looks awesome. Wouldn't mind playing on that. Just threw up when I saw the price however.

It's well worth it. I had the much cheaper G500 for a few months, couldn't stand the damn thing. Grabbed the G700 and have loved every minute of it

Fourstaff · Apr 28, 2011, 09:41 AM

You can't really go wrong with either the MX518 (budget gamer's favourite) or the G500 (which is a step above the MX518 in both performance and price). I use Microsoft Sidewinder X5, and for a long time I was happy with this big mouse (yes, its very big). The 2000dpi max is starting to bug me though, I think I have "outgrown" this mouse. Other recommendations are the Steelseries mice, but I think that is a bit pricey.

Frick · Apr 28, 2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

RAT 7. You can close the thread now.

I tried that mouse, and I thought it was to flat, and to small for my hands. The feedback and weight was pretty awesome though, I just wish it was a bit bigger.

SaiZo · Apr 28, 2011, 10:01 AM

I think you should see if you can try before buy, or if not satisfied - return or replace.
It is a big question to ask "what mouse", we all have different tastes, hands and likings.
Just a thought..

FordGT90Concept · Apr 28, 2011, 10:07 AM

I've been gaming on an MX 518 for probably 5 years now (no mouse pad). It hasn't died and has probably seen close to 30,000 hours worth of use. I couldn't be happier with it. It is thee best optical mouse ever made and that's why they still sell them so many years later.

Yukikaze · Apr 28, 2011, 10:16 AM

I have three MX518 mice, the oldest one is about three years old and is what I use on my university computer because its so comfortable, the other two are for gaming on my rigs. The MX518 is rugged, reliable and (at least here) very inexpensive. I cannot comment on the more expensive mice, since I have no owned any, but the MX518 is definitely all I need in a mouse, and at a good price.

MLG The Canadian · Apr 28, 2011, 12:18 PM

I've got a G9x, and I love it. Very comfortable, I have big hands so it suits me well.

I had a Deathadder previously but they're REALLY cheap and the mouse wheels will go on you randomly forcing you to replace the entire mouse.

I wouldn't recommend Razr, ever, honestly. They make cheap products.

I've always been satisfied with Logitech. Looking around my computer desk everything I own is Logitech.. my speakers/Subwoofer, G15 keyboard, G9x mouse et cetera.

I had an mx500 for years before I got the G9x recently.

AlienIsGOD · Apr 28, 2011, 12:22 PM

http://usa.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?s=2 Tt Black Gaming Mouse. I went with this to replace a failing G5, and have kept using it even after i got a G5 RMA'ed to me. Very pleased with the software and fine tuning of DPI and it comes at a decent price too

or this http://usa.ttesports.com/products/pr...g=feature&s=17 Tt Black Element. These are my recommendations for Tt mice as others have already chimed in on other companies products.

TheMailMan78 · Apr 28, 2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frick

I tried that mouse, and I thought it was to flat, and to small for my hands. The feedback and weight was pretty awesome though, I just wish it was a bit bigger.

Its completely adjustable. It can be adjusted to fit your hand perfectly. I have rather large hands also.

This is the same exact mouse but adjusted.

MLG The Canadian · Apr 28, 2011, 12:38 PM

Wow that mouse looks bad ASS.

How much does one of those run you?

tigger · Apr 28, 2011, 12:54 PM

Personally i think its fugly, and over complicated. Sorry MM

Crap Daddy · Apr 28, 2011, 12:59 PM

Since 8 months now I use the Sidewinder X8, wireless. It is a great mouse, I paid lots of money for it, here in Europe. But look here:
Microsoft SideWinder X8 Black 12 Buttons Tilt Whee...

At this price it's unbeatable

gumpty · Apr 28, 2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGT90Concept

I've been gaming on an MX 518 for probably 5 years now (no mouse pad). It hasn't died and has probably seen close to 30,000 hours worth of use.

Sorry to be a pedant.

5 years = 1826 days

30,000 hours / 1826 days = >16hrs per day

Anyway, back to the topic ... I have the MX518 also, and my only complaint is that it is too small - but I have massive hands.
Someone here once recommended a mouse to me that was really huge. Sadly they only sold it in Hong Kong or something like that. I wish I could remember the name of it.

TheMailMan78 · Apr 28, 2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigger

Personally i think its fugly, and over complicated. Sorry MM

I agree. It does. I thought the same exact thing. But when I started using the damn thing I fell in love. I mean honestly its the best mouse I have ever used and Ive had G9's and all the other top tier mice. This mouse is just awesome.

sy5tem · Apr 28, 2011, 01:21 PM

i don't understand why your saying no razer mouse!

then you need any 2 side button mouse have a walk to future shop/best buy e.t.c nothing like touching a mouse lol to know if its the right one,,

personally i love my razer naga

really nice even when playing BC and other FPS, plus its the best one i've used yet for mmorpg and rpg , and its comfortable and never ad any problem with it

Frick · Apr 28, 2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Its completely adjustable. It can be adjusted to fit your hand perfectly. I have rather large hands also.

http://memtec.files.wordpress.com/20...yborg_rat7.jpg

This is the same exact mouse but adjusted.

http://ma.wishmesh.com/wp-content/up...-hi-res-hd.jpg

Oohh, coolio. Didn't know that.

Apr 28, 2011, 03:37 AM	#1
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Software:	Windows 7 x64 / Backtrack 5

Apr 28, 2011, 12:22 PM	#17
AlienIsGOD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,607 (1.49/day) Thanks: 4,327 Thanked 1,110 Times in 633 Posts System Specs	http://usa.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?s=2 Tt Black Gaming Mouse. I went with this to replace a failing G5, and have kept using it even after i got a G5 RMA'ed to me. Very pleased with the software and fine tuning of DPI and it comes at a decent price too or this http://usa.ttesports.com/products/pr...g=feature&s=17 Tt Black Element. These are my recommendations for Tt mice as others have already chimed in on other companies products. __________________ Crunching Hardware CPU: i5 3570K and i5 2400 = 8 cores GPU: 7870 (8 wu's) and 7770 (4 wu's) = 1920 GCN cores (no GPU wu's atm) Last edited by AlienIsGOD; Apr 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM.

System Name:	My Rig (part-time WCG) \| Wife's Rig (full-time WCG) \| L'il Man (kids lappy)
Processor:	Core i5 3570K @ 4.2 ghz 1.20 vcore \| Core i5 2400 @ 3.4 ghz 1.17 vcore \| Turion II P540
Motherboard:	EVGA Z77 FTW 1.21 BIOS \| AsRock Z68M/USB3 2.20 BIOS
Cooling:	CM Hyper 212 EVO R2-push/pull with 2x 120mm PWM \| CM Hyper 101i -push/pull with 2 x 80mm
Memory:	Mushkin Blackline 4GB x 2 1600mhz XMP profile \| Kingston HyperX 4GB x 2 1600mhz XMP profile \| 6GB
Video Card:	Sapphire 7870 2GB OC \| Gigabyte R7770 1GB \| HD4250
Hard Disk:	500GB OS / 500GB Data \| Kingston HyperX 120GB SSD / 2 x Seagate 500GB \| 320GB
Optical Drive:	Asus 22x DVD/CD Combo Drive \| ? \|
CRT/LCD Model:	LG Flatron IPS226 22" IPS 5ms \| Phillips 227E 22" IPS 7ms / 40" Samsung 550 LCD HDTV \| 15.6" LCD
Case:	Antec P280 \| Thermaltake Soprano Snow Edition
Sound Card:	Realtek ALC898 w/ Logitech z623 \| Realtek ALC892 w/ SB X-FI MB2 software w/ Logitech x540
PSU:	Corsair HX1000W \| Thermaltake TR2 500W
Software:	Windows 7 Home 64 Bit \| Windows 7 Home 64 Bit \| Windows 7 Home 64 Bit
Benchmarks:	benchmarks are for noobs, real men crunch WCG for TPU \m/

Apr 28, 2011, 12:38 PM	#19
MLG The Canadian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 500 (0.33/day) Thanks: 71 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts System Specs	Wow that mouse looks bad ASS. How much does one of those run you?

Apr 28, 2011, 12:54 PM	#20
tigger I'm the only one Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: HU5 1LL Posts: 7,205 (2.75/day) Thanks: 473 Thanked 951 Times in 780 Posts System Specs	Personally i think its fugly, and over complicated. Sorry MM __________________ http://img.techpowerup.org/110324/v6351cpuzvalj197.jpg ]Monster E6300 oc http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/2163.html

System Name:	poor little craptop (HP Pavillion G6)
Processor:	AMD E2-3000M 1.8ghz
Motherboard:	3566 21.3A
Cooling:	stock
Memory:	ADATA 4gb 1333mhz SODIMM
Video Card:	ATI Radeon HD 6380G 512MB
Hard Disk:	Seagate ST950032 5AS 500GB sata
Optical Drive:	HP 208BB DVD R/CDRW sata
CRT/LCD Model:	15.6" 1366x768 widescreen+17" 1440x900 widescreen
Case:	hp laptop
Sound Card:	onboard
Software:	windows 7 home premium x64 genuine (for once)

Apr 28, 2011, 12:59 PM	#21
Crap Daddy Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,291 (2.44/day) Thanks: 949 Thanked 963 Times in 671 Posts System Specs	Since 8 months now I use the Sidewinder X8, wireless. It is a great mouse, I paid lots of money for it, here in Europe. But look here: Microsoft SideWinder X8 Black 12 Buttons Tilt Whee... At this price it's unbeatable

System Name:	Dusty/Rusty
Processor:	i5-2500K/E8400
Motherboard:	ASRock P67Extreme4/ASRock 4core1600P35
Cooling:	CM Hyper TX3/Intel stock
Memory:	4x2GB Kingston HyperX/2x2GB DDR2
Video Card:	EVGA GTX570SC/Palit GTX560SE
Hard Disk:	WD BlueCaviar 500GB/Spinpoint F3 1TB/Seagate Barracuda 500 GB
Optical Drive:	LG/Asus
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung SyncMaster T220/Samsung 32" LCD TV
Case:	Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced/El Cheapo
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar D1/Denon PMA500AE/Senn HD518/Sony SSB1000
PSU:	Corsair TX650/Corsair TX650M
Software:	Windows 7/Windows 8 Pro

System Name:	PBD
Processor:	Core i5 760 @ 4.0GHz
Motherboard:	Asus Maximus III Gene
Cooling:	Corsair H-50-1
Memory:	4 x 4096mb G.Skill Ripjaws 1600 Cas7
Video Card:	ASUS GTX 670 DirectCU TOP
Hard Disk:	Crucial 256GB SSD (system) + 2x Samsung F3 1TB (storage) + 2x 2TB Raid-1 NAS (backup)
Optical Drive:	BD-ROM
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell SP2309w 23" 2048x1152
Case:	Antec Max Fusion Remote
PSU:	Corsair AX750W
Software:	Win 7 Pro x64

Apr 28, 2011, 01:21 PM	#24
sy5tem Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada/quebec/Montreal Posts: 444 (0.14/day) Thanks: 37 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts System Specs	i don't understand why your saying no razer mouse! then you need any 2 side button mouse have a walk to future shop/best buy e.t.c nothing like touching a mouse lol to know if its the right one,, personally i love my razer naga really nice even when playing BC and other FPS, plus its the best one i've used yet for mmorpg and rpg , and its comfortable and never ad any problem with it __________________ Last edited by sy5tem; Apr 28, 2011 at 01:22 PM. Reason: changed future hsop for future shop lol