Looking for a gaming mouse

Blind_Io · September 28th, 2006, 07:10 AM

I have decided to replace my current wireless keyboard and mouse suite with a new one. Although I like my Microsoft keyboard, it has recently been having problems maintaining the wireless connection and the action of the keyboard is starting to show it's age. Since this is part of a set I am taking the opportunity to replace both the mouse and keyboard.

I'm looking for a mouse, wired or wireless with a decent weight and a scroll wheel that communicates the "notches" well. My current mouse was one of the first with a smooth scroll wheel and it is not good for changing weapons.

A tilt wheel would be nice as well. I've never used a mouse with the forward/back browsing buttons, but I would not mind trying it as long as they are not positioned where they might get bumped.

Anyone who uses a mouse that fits these criteria please let me know. My local electronics stores only carry a few gaming mice and some cheap ones, the rest are bundled with keyboards. I would greatly appreciate any first-hand knowledge of what to look for and what to avoid.

Cheers.

cvrefugee · September 28th, 2006, 07:47 AM

Logitech G5 (wired) or G7 (wireless). I got my G5 for $25 after rebate.

Viper007Bond · September 28th, 2006, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvg

Logitech G5 (wired) or G7 (wireless).

QFE

my G5

Blind_Io: www.newegg.com will get you the best deal probably

cvrefugee · September 28th, 2006, 08:21 AM

I just RMA'd my G5 today (scroll wheel issue, I think mine was defective), but I still recommend it. Logitech's support/warranty is awesome as I'll be getting a brand-new mouse pretty soon. Before the G5 I owned an MX500 and I only replaced that because the pads on the bottom were totally worn out (nearly three years of heavy gaming usage).

Viper007Bond · September 28th, 2006, 08:32 AM

Hmm, mine is having issues too. It'll scroll when I click down and I can make it scroll without doing the little clicks. Perhaps I should RMA mine too...

Regardless, I still recommend it. images/smilies/smile.gif

Blind_Io · September 28th, 2006, 08:36 AM

Thank you both. I will probably go with the wired model since I am trying to get away from the problems of gaming with a wireless.

mgkdk · September 28th, 2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvg

Logitech G5 (wired) or G7 (wireless).

QFE

my G5

I've got that too, images/smilies/love.gif

it (not that I do much gaming images/smilies/tongue.gif

)
There are just a gazillion things you can customize to make it perfect for just you images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Blind_Io · September 28th, 2006, 09:56 AM

Has anyone had any problems with the Logitech drivers? I've had difficulty with them in the past so I avoided Logitech (attempted to flash my BIOS to fix a problem caused by the G15 keyboard - ended up having to replace the BIOS chip)

Viper007Bond · September 28th, 2006, 10:26 AM

No problems here to report.

Blind_Io · September 28th, 2006, 10:28 AM

What motherboard are you running? I think there might be an issue with Asus and the G15, but I'm not sure about the other Logitech products.

Koenig · September 28th, 2006, 12:05 PM

Bought my Logitech MX518 a month ago, and I love it. Very accurate, variable-DPI-on-the-fly, and more than enough buttons for me, plus it looks really cool images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Jacobfox · September 28th, 2006, 03:37 PM

The Razer Copperhead is a fantastic mouse. In fact, I'm using one right now.

I've never had any of the previously mentioned issues with it.

Viper007Bond · September 28th, 2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

What motherboard are you running? I think there might be an issue with Asus and the G15, but I'm not sure about the other Logitech products.

ASUS P4P800-E

GPriest · September 28th, 2006, 04:43 PM

I have a logitech mx510 (this is the wired one). There is the exact one that is wireless, although I, for some reason, feel odd playing or doing anything with a wireless. I have been pretty happy with mine, and it has 7 programable buttons.

cvrefugee · September 28th, 2006, 05:07 PM

I've never installed the drivers for my G5, you really don't need to.

Viper007Bond · September 28th, 2006, 05:44 PM

You really, really should. Makes life a lot easier being able to set the DPIs to how you wish and setting all 5 different DPI modes (rather than the default 3).

I have max low for the first, what I like for middle, and max DPI for the top. #2 and #5 and 1/2 way inbetween each. Makes it easy to find the right sensitivity for what I need to do ingame.

ryosuke · September 28th, 2006, 05:58 PM

i think these mice are overkill...
i've got a microsoft intellieye optical, which is quite old now but goes for 15 quid. its got 5 buttons that don't get in your way, the scrollwheel is just as you want it and it hasn't failed me in five years. i recently got me a new new one just because the old one looked a bit shabby now and at 15 quid you can get a new one for just such a reason. images/smilies/wink.gif

Silverstar · September 28th, 2006, 08:21 PM

I use a MX518, GREAT mouse. Haven't had any problems with it since I got it a year and a half ago.

But the G7 might be my next purchase...and yours too images/smilies/smile.gif

. They are selling them here on base for dirt cheap. But I don't like that there is no
forward button on the left side of the G7, which is keeping me from getting it at them moment.

Viper007Bond · September 28th, 2006, 08:45 PM

Yeah, that was a big minus for me too when I got my G5, but I've switched to using side-click on the scroll wheel for forward/backward. It's actually a lot easier/better and I've literally used my side button like twice ever. images/smilies/lol.gif

September 28th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#1
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:23 AM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 28 Posts: 9,076 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 121	Looking for a gaming mouse I have decided to replace my current wireless keyboard and mouse suite with a new one. Although I like my Microsoft keyboard, it has recently been having problems maintaining the wireless connection and the action of the keyboard is starting to show it's age. Since this is part of a set I am taking the opportunity to replace both the mouse and keyboard. I'm looking for a mouse, wired or wireless with a decent weight and a scroll wheel that communicates the "notches" well. My current mouse was one of the first with a smooth scroll wheel and it is not good for changing weapons. A tilt wheel would be nice as well. I've never used a mouse with the forward/back browsing buttons, but I would not mind trying it as long as they are not positioned where they might get bumped. Anyone who uses a mouse that fits these criteria please let me know. My local electronics stores only carry a few gaming mice and some cheap ones, the rest are bundled with keyboards. I would greatly appreciate any first-hand knowledge of what to look for and what to avoid. Cheers. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

September 28th, 2006, 08:36 AM	#6
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September 28th, 2006, 09:56 AM	#8
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September 28th, 2006, 10:28 AM	#10
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September 28th, 2006, 07:47 AM	#2
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,450 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	Logitech G5 (wired) or G7 (wireless). I got my G5 for $25 after rebate.

September 28th, 2006, 08:21 AM	#4
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,450 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	I just RMA'd my G5 today (scroll wheel issue, I think mine was defective), but I still recommend it. Logitech's support/warranty is awesome as I'll be getting a brand-new mouse pretty soon. Before the G5 I owned an MX500 and I only replaced that because the pads on the bottom were totally worn out (nearly three years of heavy gaming usage).

September 28th, 2006, 08:32 AM	#5
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Hmm, mine is having issues too. It'll scroll when I click down and I can make it scroll without doing the little clicks. Perhaps I should RMA mine too... Regardless, I still recommend it. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

September 28th, 2006, 12:05 PM	#11
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September 28th, 2006, 04:43 PM	#14
GPriest Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: October 5th, 2006 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	I have a logitech mx510 (this is the wired one). There is the exact one that is wireless, although I, for some reason, feel odd playing or doing anything with a wireless. I have been pretty happy with mine, and it has 7 programable buttons. __________________ 99' Aurora (Black on Black baby!) Mods: N/A More Pictures Supercars are supposed to run over Arthur Scargill and then run over him again for good measure. They are designed to melt ice caps, kill the poor, poison the water table, destroy the ozone layer, decimate indigenous wildlife, recapture the Falkland Islands and turn the entire third world into a huge uninhabitable desert, all that before they nicked all the oil in the world - JEREMY CLARKSON

September 28th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#15
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: 02:15 AM Location: Corona, CA Age: 28 Posts: 3,450 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 60	I've never installed the drivers for my G5, you really don't need to.

September 28th, 2006, 05:44 PM	#16
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	You really, really should. Makes life a lot easier being able to set the DPIs to how you wish and setting all 5 different DPI modes (rather than the default 3). I have max low for the first, what I like for middle, and max DPI for the top. #2 and #5 and 1/2 way inbetween each. Makes it easy to find the right sensitivity for what I need to do ingame. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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ryosuke Joined: Jul 28th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: franconofurd, germsmany Age: 23 Posts: 1,618 Car: FZ50 GTR Rep Power: 15	i think these mice are overkill... i've got a microsoft intellieye optical, which is quite old now but goes for 15 quid. its got 5 buttons that don't get in your way, the scrollwheel is just as you want it and it hasn't failed me in five years. i recently got me a new new one just because the old one looked a bit shabby now and at 15 quid you can get a new one for just such a reason. __________________ Goddo supiido yuu! Burakku emparaa

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Silverstar Joined: Jul 29th, 2005 Last Online: 04:04 AM Location: Center Point, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 1,131 Car: '08 Subaru Impreza STI\|'90 Ford Mustang GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 22	I use a MX518, GREAT mouse. Haven't had any problems with it since I got it a year and a half ago. But the G7 might be my next purchase...and yours too . They are selling them here on base for dirt cheap. But I don't like that there is no forward button on the left side of the G7, which is keeping me from getting it at them moment. __________________ SS - Bishop of the Hot Hatches, Church of the Horizontally Opposed Flickr\|deviantART

September 28th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#19
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Yeah, that was a big minus for me too when I got my G5, but I've switched to using side-click on the scroll wheel for forward/backward. It's actually a lot easier/better and I've literally used my side button like twice ever. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005