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mx500torid

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Looking for a gaming mouse. What are good ones to look for and cant be too expensive.
 
razer death adder

perfect for me, amazing precision, im definitely a force to be reckoned with in any game that has snipers in it :p heh
 
You can generally pick up a used Razer Copperhead for around $35-45, which isn't too bad.

New, the Logitech G5 is a good option, or MX518.
 
Razor diamondback le ftw!
I've heard the newer diamondback(3g?) has a great sensor.
 
mx500torid said:
Whats the difference between the G5 and the 518? they look close to the same.
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I think the new style G5s have a couple more buttons and a slightly higher resolution sensor (not important unless you're a twitch gamer) but are otherwise very similar.
 
Been using a 518 for years now and love it. Used a 510 before too...both still work perfectly.
 
mx500torid said:
Whats the difference between the G5 and the 518? they look close to the same.
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They're very similar, but also quite different. The shape is almost identical, except that the G5 is slightly smaller. The MX518 is smooth and the G5 has a rougher surface that offers more "grip".

Tech wise, the MX518 is a 1600DPI optical mouse, where the G5 is a 2000DPI laser mouse. They both have the same amount of buttons.

As for looks, one is blue and black and the other is grey and black... ;)

Here is the G5:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104076

Here is the MX518:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178

I used the MX518 for a couple of years and loved it. The only problem I had was that with it being smooth, my hand tended to sweat and slip a bit during extended gaming sessions like when I'm at LAN parties. I switched to the G5 about 6 months ago and it's even more precise, as comfortable after taking the time to get used to the slightly smaller size and rougher surface and I don't have the problem of my hand slipping. I'd recommend either mouse very highly.
 
I just got a new Razer Copperhead and it is incredibly accurate, just wish it had a little more weight to it.
 
Razer Deathadder, a truly awesome gaming mouse.
I dont read reviews of mice now, there is no need any more!
 
I personally hate Razer because of the ergonomics, but it's hard to argue from a strictly technical standpoint, that's for sure. A lot of people really do like them a lot. I had a Death Adder...no thank you. Here's my tops (no particular order):

Logitech G5
Logitech G7
Logitech MX518
Microsoft Sidewinder
Logitech MX1000
 
My Top 3

1. Logitech G9
2. Razer DeathAdder
3. Logitech G5 rev. 2

I had the original G5 and really liked it even though I wasn't exactly crazy about the shape after coming from a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer 3.0. It had a great feel and performed very well but I missed my other side button.

I picked up the DeathAdder when it came out and loved it. It took a little bit to get used to the sensitivity jump but once I did it was great.

When the new G5 with second side button came out I debated for awhile, then sold my DeathAdder to a friend and made the switch again. The second button solved most of the probles I had with the original but it still didn't quite feel right to my hand.

At QuakeCon this year I found a New-In-Box G9 from a guy and jumped on it. I'd been curious about it since I got to try it out at QuakeCon '07 and I love it. The performance feels like the DeathAdder and I love the feel of it. Very low to the desk and you have 2 widths of grip to choose from. You can also change the LED colors in the software.
 
tried a G5 prolly me but it hurt my wrist after 15 minutes tried a copperhead and liked the feel but found a great deal off Ebay now waiting for my Deathadder. Prolly hurt my wrist too lol but oh well. Found my son had a G5 and I didnt even know it. Thanks for the feedback!
 
I've been using the Logitech Mx518 for several years now and it's pretty awesome for gaming.
 
G5 > MX518 just for on the fly sensitivity switching. I've been using my G5 for almost 3 years after my MX510 broke. Best mouse ever, although I haven't tried the G9 yet.
 
SixtyWattMan said:
G5 > MX518 just for on the fly sensitivity switching. I've been using my G5 for almost 3 years after my MX510 broke. Best mouse ever, although I haven't tried the G9 yet.
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If I remember correctly, the MX518 has on the fly sensitivity switching as well. It's just that the MX518 is 1600DPI and the G5 is 2000DPI... ;)
 
i love my mx518, and the 'on the fly sensitivity' is one the greatest features ever... in a mouse..
 
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