What gaming mouse do you use?

[uv]

Howdy

The time for a new mouse is nearing, my current MX518 is getting tired and worn. I've always been a firm believer in the MX518, I've owned three of them and they're amazing mice - especially when you factor in their low cost. That said and done, they're showing their age when you compare other optics, resolutions and feature sets... so I'm currently wondering (hesitantly) about switching to another mouse.

Current thoughts are:

Sidewinder X8: low latency wireless, decent optics,but rubbish aesthetics imo.
Cyborg Rat 5: Great customization and stunning aesthetics, nifty thumb-switch for on-the-fly DPI lowering - but apparently has a rubbish sensor that moves during re-aim
Razer Deathadder: olden but golden - proven track record, but with nothing special about it.
Logitech G500: cheap, similar to MX518, massive DPI, but fugly upper case.


What's your weapon of choice, and why?

results as of post #73:

12  Logitech MX518
11  Razer Deathadder
09  Logitech G5
04  Razer Diamondback
04  Razer Lachesis
03  Logitech G500
03  Steelseries Xai
02  Logitech G7
02  Logitech G9x
02  MS Habu
02  Razer Mamba
01  Razer Naga
01  Sharkoon Fireglider
01  Logitech MX Revo
01  Razer Salmosa
01  Logitech G9
01  MS Sidewinder X8
01  Roccat Kone
01  Coolermaster Sentinel
01  MS Wheel Optical 1.1
01  Zowie ec1
01  MS Intellimouse 3
01  Steelseries Kinzu

 

[uv]

MX518

tbh, whatever I buy, I'll prob grab another MX518 for a spare anyway, as it's awesome for a no-frills mouse

Sidewinder X8

I've already got a sidewinder X6 keyboard, so the X8 would fit in nicely.. any idea how the size/shape compares to an MX518? I'm a lazy gamer, I palm the mouse with my whole hand.

MS Intellimouse Explorer 3.0

My first mouse was the Intellimouse 3, and in all fairness I loved it. If I could get the exact same mouse with variable DPI, I'd be all over it.

MX518 overclocked to 500hz

How do you change the polling rate on a regular '518? I doubt I'd even notice the difference, but I love to tinker

 

[uv]

The X8 is made for palming. You could use a claw grip too.

Compared to a mx518 its less round, but similar style of holding and there is also a rest so your pinkie doesnt drag.

Hows the wireless? Have you noticed any lag or drop-outs?

 

[uv]

as of post #73, the MX518 is winning!

12 Logitech MX518
11 Razer Deathadder
09 Logitech G5
04 Razer Diamondback
04 Razer Lachesis
03 Logitech G500
03 Steelseries Xai
02 Logitech G7
02 Logitech G9x
02 MS Habu
02 Razer Mamba
01 Razer Naga
01 Sharkoon Fireglider
01 Logitech MX Revo
01 Razer Salmosa
01 Logitech G9
01 MS Sidewinder X8
01 Roccat Kone
01 Coolermaster Sentinel
01 MS Wheel Optical 1.1
01 Zowie ec1
01 MS Intellimouse 3
01 Steelseries Kinzu

 

[uv]

mx518+s&s steel mat

The steel pads are amazing, this is the same as my current setup

 

[uv]

grabbed myself a Deathadder 3.5G and Goliathus cloth pad, switching from an MX518+steelpad.

The difference is amazing. I've always felt that the MX518 was a great mouse, but the Deathadder just feels so much better in ergonomcs and build feel. My pinky used to ache after a while with the MX518, which it doesn't with the DA, and the general texture of the mouse and tactile buttons is much better imo. Brilliant mouse, I'm very happy with the switch