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    Best bang for your buck gaming mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ksimm033, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. ksimm033

    ksimm033 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm a middle of the road type gamer, I guess you can say casual and the mouse will be used more for Skyrim than any other game; assuming it does not suck. I'm purchasing a new laptop, therefore would like a new portable mouse upgrade as well. Thanks.
     
    ksimm033, Oct 19, 2011
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    My vote goes to the Razer DeathAdder. 3,500 DPI, one of the best optical sensors out there, 5 buttons, awesomely comfortable contoured shape for either the left or right hand. $45 on Amazon.

    The Logitech G400 is pretty similar; 3,600 DPI optical sensor, similar button arrangement and price point.

    Neither of these are specifically "portable" mice, but you won't have any issues if you just wrap the cable up and stuff the mouse into a sock and throw it in your backpack. That's what I did with my DeathAdder for years in college.

    The only real gaming mouse designed for portability off the top of my head is the Razer Orochi, which is a compact ambidextrous 7-button gaming mouse with a 4,000 DPI laser. It can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to your laptop (not good for gaming though, very laggy), or wired via a 3-foot detachable cable. There's also the G700 from Logitech, which is a full-size mouse but uses a tiny wireless receiver, 5,700 DPI and a ton of buttons. These two are considerably more expensive than the DA/G400, of course.

    tl;dr - if budget and value are top priority, go with the DeathAdder or G400. If portability is more important, check out the Orochi or G700.
     
    Mastershroom, Oct 19, 2011
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  3. ksimm033

    ksimm033 Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome....I just did some research and came up with the same answer but with you confirming my findings I'm more confident. Thank you!
     
    ksimm033, Oct 19, 2011
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    Elusive Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use the Deathadder and its a great mouse, highly reccomend it
     
    Elusive, Oct 24, 2011
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  5. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    best bang for the buck? Its hard to say because the most important thing is that you buy a mouse that fits your hand and mousing style

    Are you a palmer, a claw gripper? Do you have large hands, small hands?

    Go to a store and put your hands on some

    For me, i use a Coolermaster Inferno 4000dpi mouse. Its very good for my claw style and i only paid $37 on sale. It has dual lasers which has worked good for me
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 25, 2011
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    Logitech G500 for $30 or less? win.
     
    houstoned, Oct 25, 2011
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