Need a new mouse

Andy1911 · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:14

Ok my siatek cyborg has just stopped working the left click is not responding right and i find my self with a dilemma which mouse to go for now?
i would like it to have a high DPI and programmable side buttons
any suggestions?

95thrifles · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:29

Get the razer lachesis, just got one recently myself and its awesome, combine it with the destructor mouse mat and youre set, if you want to complete the package get a tarantula keyboard. Theyre all really good, loads of customisation and they look funky too

yashiro · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:31

Logitech MX518.

Andy1911 · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:33

Logitech MX518
DPI is quite low

bobbydigital · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:41

Razer Lachesis here and before that was still using my trusty 8/9 year old explorer v3

yashiro · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:42

1600DPI, 8 programmable buttons, 20quid, will more than like last over 3yrs.
Untouchable value/performance. But yes it is lower than others that cost double the price.

If you get a Razer get the Deathadder.
Avoid the Roccat, poor build quality.
MS Habu is not worth the hassle.
MS Sidewinder is an unholy abomination.

But I prioritize reliability and function over DPI numbers, so like all forum posts these are my experiences and may not be shared by everyone.

atheos · 14 Jan 2009 at 21:59

I had a mx 518 until i bought a G5 and a steelseries mat quiet recently. great mouse in my opinion and they have vista drivers whereas the 518 does not iirc

Aod · 15 Jan 2009 at 03:27

atheos said:
I had a mx 518 until i bought a G5 and a steelseries mat quiet recently. great mouse in my opinion and they have vista drivers whereas the 518 does not iirc

the MX518 uses the exact same drivers as the G5, so, yes, it does have vista drivers

Btw, I reccomment the MX518 too. i've had mine since release and it's still working perfectly.

hideki · 15 Jan 2009 at 03:44

Razer DeathAdder
From the looks of it not quite as high end as the previously mentioned Lachesis but its still a good mouse

sharingan_sasuk · 15 Jan 2009 at 03:48

I got my Razer DeathAdder two weeks ago and it is one of the best purchases I've ever made

Was thinking of the Logitech MX518 and Microsoft HABU before I decided on the DA, and I'm glad I did.

inph · 15 Jan 2009 at 06:13

Avoid the logitech G9 unless you want fun issues such as peeling grips.

Just how bad is the build quality of the Roccat?

james.miller · 15 Jan 2009 at 07:12

my mx518 is the best value mouse ive ever used. my g9 IS the best mouse ive ever used.

Margaret · 15 Jan 2009 at 07:14

I'm using a Razer Diamondback (1800 DPI version I think) as I understand it a new model has came out, great mouse though.

sorn21 · 15 Jan 2009 at 07:40

G9, expensive but such a nice mouse

orderoftheflame · 15 Jan 2009 at 09:06

Moved from an MX518 to a Razer Deathadder.

Both good mice. The Deathadder is a great mouse though.

Deathadder all the way.

Benimaru · 15 Jan 2009 at 13:07

I too have a razer lachesis great mouse, only slight downfall is that I have fairly big hands and it sits rather low, but buy a nice wrist rest fixes that

icey_haj · 15 Jan 2009 at 13:12

Razer DeathAdder or Lachesis

SqualidChimp · 18 Jan 2009 at 23:14

bobbydigital said:
Razer Lachesis here and before that was still using my trusty 8/9 year old explorer v3

snap!

Just got me a lachesis in december. Great purchase! And a nice exactmat to go with it. I'm lovin it.

Infam0us · 19 Jan 2009 at 12:37

G5 / Close Thread

R3dge · 19 Jan 2009 at 12:48

I have had mx510 for years, as i just bought a new system i totally redid everything and ordered a mx518. These mice are amazing, build quality, comfort and VERY precise. Never had a problem with them EVER. mx518 at £20 aswell can't go wrong.