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    Best Gaming Mouse 4 fps

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xsam44x, Jan 6, 2007.

  1. xsam44x

    xsam44x Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you think is the best mouse for intense First Person Shooters?
    - I heard the MX518 is the best. :rolleyes:
     
    xsam44x, Jan 6, 2007
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  2. ronkotus

    ronkotus Notebook Evangelist

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    ronkotus, Jan 6, 2007
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  3. metalneverdies

    metalneverdies Notebook Evangelist

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    i ahve a razer and a mx518 i like them both
     
    metalneverdies, Jan 6, 2007
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  4. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    Microsoft Intellimouse Optical FTW!
    [​IMG]
     
    Gator, Jan 6, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I have a Logitech G7. It works really well.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 6, 2007
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  6. chonga

    chonga Notebook Deity

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    logitech mx-518
     
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    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Theres a split between MX518 and the G5. Personally I love my G5 but I can't say I've ever tried a 518, so I can't give you a solid answer. The G5 is more expensive ($45) but it is 2000dpi, adjustable DPI right on the mouse, and you can adjust the weight of the mouse using provided bearings. Some say this is overkill and the simplicity of the MX518 makes it better for the average gamer. Its all a matter of preference really :) .

    Then there are those who like razer as well. I'm not a real fan of them though (i need my fingers to curl -.- ). i hated the copperhead i tried out at best buy.
     
    link1313, Jan 6, 2007
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  8. tangent

    tangent Notebook Evangelist

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    i have an mx-518 and love it. when i go back to a cheap normal mouse i notice the difference right away. the sensitivity adjustment and extra buttons are cool too. i cant say i have tryed other mouses, but you wont go wrong with the mx-518.
     
    tangent, Jan 6, 2007
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  9. HchorionicGT

    HchorionicGT Notebook Consultant

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    G5 is a righthanded mouse that is perfectly contoured to your hand. Both the G5 and the copperhead i'm sure are equallly capable performers so i would just go with the one that you feel most comfortable with. go to best buy and try them out.
     
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  10. nix

    nix Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say Razer's gaming mice are the best for FPS. Right now I'm kinda broke and using a $10 microsoft notebook mouse. And yes, I still can pwn with it ^^
    Beats using a touchpad anyday.
     
    nix, Jan 6, 2007
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    http://www.woot.com/
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    Razer Copperhead
    Anarchy Red 2000dpi Laser Gaming Mouse
    $34.99 (+$5 shipping)

    I am still waiting for the price to go down on the Logitech G7 Carbon Fiber Edition though :)
     
    Gophn, Jan 6, 2007
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  12. TehStranger

    TehStranger Notebook Consultant

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    LOL! I thought I am the only guy who is old-school here. Yeah, I still use my 4 year old MS Intellimouse Explorer Optical with 5 buttons! For extra sensitivity, just go to Control Panel -> Mouse and turn up cursor speed to full and in-game mouse settings as high as I want. No need for 1000+ dpi.

     
    TehStranger, Jan 6, 2007
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  13. Golluk

    Golluk Notebook Guru

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    I have a MX-510, never thought I'd be impressed with a mouse.
     
    Golluk, Jan 7, 2007
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