mx518 1600 vs 1800 sensor

izit

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Hey,
My 5 year old 1600 with 5 feet is starting to fail.
Will I be disapointed if I buy a new 1800 version?
I hear they have a differant sensor.
1600 dpi = same sensor as Razer Diamondback
1800 dpi = same sensor as Razer DeathAdder

Also anyone know is there's any differance using low DPI and high sensitivity vs high DPI and high sensitivity ?
 
Never really looked into this, but this is what I understand (I'm not 100% sure if this is true):

I believe DPI refers to the dots per inch the sensor can pick up from the surface.

You might find that high DPI on a low sensitivity will be smoother, because it can more accuratly pickup the small bevels and on your mat (or surface)

However, low DPI and high sensitivity will be the opposite of above.

Moving from my MX518 to a G500, I've noticed the mouse is much smoother and "enjoyable" to use.

I would recommend the G500 over the MX518 and wouldn't recommend the razer mouse (haven't used it, but for MMOs, the more buttons the better)
 
Thanks, good info. I have a plasic mat and thought 1600 felt more accurate over 800.
And I looked at g500s before but I'm not sure I want a lazer mouse when my 1600 mx518 is optical, figared I'd keep it the same seen as I was happy with it. Never tried a lazer though so not sure!
 
Randall8686 said:
tbh in the real world you will not notice the difference
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I'm sure you're right but I want it as good as I can for games, I hear too low DPI can cause pixal skipping and too high it can skip movements on a small scale making it harder to head shot in FPS for example.
I came across a interesting artical to test it
# To test, set your dpi quite low as it'll be easier
# Draw a line of 1 pixel thick in photoshop/paint
# Now get close to the monitor so you can actually SEE the pixels (only works on LCD's)
# Use the line as a guideline and try and move your mouse so that you can move in a perfect square of 4 pixels clock or counter clock wise

I think it depends on monitor/resolution size not can't say I really get it.

If anyone thinks they have maxium precition I'd like to hear what you have to say anyway.
 
izit said:
I'm sure you're right but I want it as good as I can for games, I hear too low DPI can cause pixal skipping and too high it can skip movements on a small scale making it harder to head shot in FPS for example.
I came across a interesting artical to test it
# To test, set your dpi quite low as it'll be easier
# Draw a line of 1 pixel thick in photoshop/paint
# Now get close to the monitor so you can actually SEE the pixels (only works on LCD's)
# Use the line as a guideline and try and move your mouse so that you can move in a perfect square of 4 pixels clock or counter clock wise

I think it depends on monitor/resolution size not can't say I really get it.

If anyone thinks they have maxium precition I'd like to hear what you have to say anyway.
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Low DPI does result in pixel skipping... if you have a mouse mat, it won't skip movements. Have a boogie.b xl for mine and it's smooth as anything, picks up everything too... You can also turn down the DPI and sensitivity independently, so if you want lower DPI you can.
 
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