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Help with buying a new mouse (15 comments)

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Posted by randomness666 @ 15:34 CDT, 3 September 2013 - iMsg

My good old mate ~8 years old mx518 have been having problems tracking quick movements and i need a new mouse.

But as i went to store and look for a mouse they were all like; "ZOMG A PRO-GAMER MOUSE FOR YOUR PROGAMING SUPERMEGAAWESZZSZOME TRACKING FOR YOUR PRO-GAMING FRAGS"

Really? Some bullshit. Whats a good option for a new mouse?

I was thinking about g100 or something similiar ?

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<< Comment #1 @ 15:44 CDT, 3 September 2013 >>

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u3a6

Well the g400 with the new firmware seems to be the replacement for the MX518. I have heard good things about it, but i never tried one.

Atm I have a Zowie AM (since January?), and I can say that it is the best mouse i have ever had.

<< Comment #2 @ 16:12 CDT, 3 September 2013 >>

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random99

Well, MX518 and G100S (you want G100S, not G100) aren't similar at all. So you need to decide what do you want: replacement for MX518 (G400, G400S) or small light mouse (G100S and similar mice).

<< Comment #3 @ 16:30 CDT, 3 September 2013 >>

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naper - Reply to #2

I know the g100 is supposed to have some issues, but at 500 dpi its the best mouse I have ever used. Weren't the issues for more than 1000dpi or something?(I can't remember)

<< Comment #4 @ 16:34 CDT, 3 September 2013 >>

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random99 - Reply to #3

Yeah, at 500 DPI it's fine. It's just easier/simpler to recomend G100S than to explain later why he shouldn't use more than 500 DPI. :)

<< Comment #5 @ 16:36 CDT, 3 September 2013 >>

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naper - Reply to #4

Fair enough, I think its probably a better mouse overall anyways.

<< Comment #10 @ 19:50 CDT, 8 September 2013 >>

By

XpArTy - Reply to #4

What are the issues?

<< Comment #11 @ 01:40 CDT, 9 September 2013 >>

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random99 - Reply to #10

It jitters at high DPI values. Basically, it's a 500DPI/500 Hz mouse. At 1000 DPI it jitters pretty badly, and above that is useless.

<< Comment #6 @ 09:30 CDT, 4 September 2013 >>

By

alb

I'd say G400 (non-S) if you want the exact same shape. If you want something similar you could go for a Razer Deathadder 2013, Zowie EC1 eVo/EC2 eVo.

G100s is a smaller mouse, mainly for clawing/fingergrip style playing. If you'd like to try this shape you could also try the Zowie AM-FK, Razer Abyssus, Steelseries Kana/Kinzuv2 (Mind, kanav2 coming soon, gon' be good). Or you could wait for bst's mouse to come out (don't).

GL.

<< Comment #7 @ 20:55 CDT, 4 September 2013 >>

By

dogja

why not just buy another mx518

<< Comment #8 @ 07:14 CDT, 5 September 2013 >>

By

thuNDa

maybe your current mouse has just dust on the lens?

<< Comment #9 @ 10:33 CDT, 8 September 2013 >>

By

Bought the G100S

Im happy with this one.

ADD: Changed my mind. Hurts my hand :D Gonna switch over G400s :)

Edited by Danskie at 12:22 CDT, 8 September 2013

<< Comment #12 @ 01:41 CDT, 9 September 2013 >>

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random99 - Reply to #9

I feel your pain.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1374187/new-logite...t_20603667

<< Comment #14 @ 08:15 CDT, 9 September 2013 >>

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randomness666 - Reply to #12

Yeah. Exactly. after about 1,5 hours my hand started to cramp like hell. I had about 10 years ago MX300 also, which was "quite" ok for my hand. Never had any problems with it.

Edited by Danskie at 08:16 CDT, 9 September 2013

<< Comment #15 @ 12:10 CDT, 9 September 2013 >>

By

cumrag - Reply to #14

i think it's the way the buttons are slanted.

<< Comment #13 @ 02:00 CDT, 9 September 2013 >>

By

qlimo

You should have gotten the G400s to begin with.

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