Gaming mice performance in windows

Defcon5 · 13 Feb 2006 at 20:05

Are gaming mice good for general windows use as well? and how are they for rts type games.

I was wondering if they are too sensitive?

JustinB · 13 Feb 2006 at 20:25

I have my razer copperhead on highest settings (1000hz / 2000dpi)at first i found it really sensitive compared to a wireless microsoft mouse, but now it feels normal now i am accustomed to it.

But then if it is too sensitive you can always adjust the sensitivity.

Justin

Raikiri · 13 Feb 2006 at 20:29

I have an MX510 and speed wise it is fine, remember it is ajustable.

What you will notice is a huge increase in accuracy especially when doing things like photoshop

Defcon5 · 13 Feb 2006 at 21:19

is the copperhead worth the cost?

KizZ · 13 Feb 2006 at 21:22

MX510 + SteelPad S&S = Better than sex

Logsi · 13 Feb 2006 at 21:26

Ive got a Logitech G7, great mouse and wireless so great on the desktop and games alike. Worth the money in my opinion!

Highly recommended!

Itsjody · 13 Feb 2006 at 21:27

I have a copperhead too, i would say that for gaming it is definatley worth the price. I used to have a bluetooth mouse, the copperhead took a couple of weeks to get used to, but like JustinB i now have mine on max settings and find it so much better to use, in games and windows

n3x · 14 Feb 2006 at 08:22

KizZ said:
MX510 + SteelPad S&S = Better than sex

u must be doing it wrong then KizZ

I do agree though, the mx510 is a suberb mouse for the price!

smids · 14 Feb 2006 at 09:54

If you can stretch for a good mouse, I'd get the G5 over the Copperhead. They use the same laser system but the Logitech is just more fuctional in my view and more comfortable (this is subjective though).

R B Customs · 14 Feb 2006 at 10:01

i find all the extra buttons on the MX1000 absolutly superb for browsing and general use.
im absolutly lost when i come to college and my thumb is tapping on none existant buttons on the 10 yr old serial mice lol.

does the G7 have these extra function buttons >?

smids · 14 Feb 2006 at 10:03

The G5 and the G7 only have one thumb button now (back button when used in internet browsers), but a tilting button scroll wheel...

trojan698 · 14 Feb 2006 at 10:48

Defcon5 said:
is the copperhead worth the cost?

Depends how much you value accuracy in fps games. The mx510+steelpad bundle is awesome value for money. I splashed out on the g5 but then I mostly play fps games, however the mx510 is still a brilliant mouse.

smids · 14 Feb 2006 at 10:49

trojan698 said:
Depends how much you value accuracy in fps games. The mx510+steelpad bundle is awesome value for money. I splashed out on the g5 but then I mostly play fps games.

Exactly.

In fact, I just upgraded from an MX510 to a G5. Love the G5. (Hate wireless mice so went for the G5 over G7). I'm a gamer so wanted to get a nice mouse. The MX510 is an excellent mouse all the same.

Borden · 14 Feb 2006 at 11:01

I have the MX510 and Steelpad bundle and it's one great piece of kit.

In windows you will get used to using it on high sensitivity. I've currently got mine on full sensitivity and full acceleration and it's fine. What i did to get used to it was trun it up a notch, use it like that for a day, turn uit up again, use it like that for a day and so on. I now only have to slightly move the mouse for the cursor to get to the other side of the screen.

trojan698 · 14 Feb 2006 at 14:36

mark1 said:
I have the MX510 and Steelpad bundle and it's one great piece of kit.

In windows you will get used to using it on high sensitivity. I've currently got mine on full sensitivity and full acceleration and it's fine. What i did to get used to it was trun it up a notch, use it like that for a day, turn uit up again, use it like that for a day and so on. I now only have to slightly move the mouse for the cursor to get to the other side of the screen.

full sen + acceleration? That must be a nightmare when gaming.. I find the acceleration v hard to control personally :eek:

Borden · 14 Feb 2006 at 18:13

trojan698 said:
full sen + acceleration? That must be a nightmare when gaming.. I find the acceleration v hard to control personally

It turns off acceleration when in games. Theres an option in the control panel to disable acceleration in games.

Kaiju · 14 Feb 2006 at 19:36

Just received the Copperhead, replacing a Diamondback. I've only had a MX500 and that was awesome, but these Razer things really do give Logitech a run for their money. I can't fault them. Aesthetically i'd got with the Razer as to why i've stuck with Razer for two generations, but as i have yet to feel the functionality and comfortability of the new Logitech mouses i can't comment.

smids · 14 Feb 2006 at 20:08

Technically the copperhead and the G5 are the same so it really comes down to personal preference (apart from polling rate).