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Alright, after long hours of gaming, my hand has started to ache. Would a gaming mouse help this? I don't need Dual lasers, 5600 dpi, or custom leds, just something ergonomic. What mouse would best suit my needs? I was thinking about the MX518
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Really you will need to find one that fits you. if all you are worried about is comfort than you will probably end up trying several before you find one you really like.

edit: what exactly is uncomfortable about the one you have?

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That really depends, for some people a gaming mouse is really comfortable, and others cant play 2 minutes with one without their hand falling off. The only good way to know if one is good for you is to try one out.
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I have an MX-518; I use it for office and gaming.

Amazing mouse, very comfortable and accurate.

Go for it.

Best to try it first at a local store if possible.
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That really depends, for some people a gaming mouse is really comfortable, and others cant play 2 minutes with one without their hand falling off. The only good way to know if one is good for you is to try one out.
I concur, the numbero priority for any mice is comfort. For gaming mice, the MX518, G5v2, and the Razer Death-Adder would be good choices. To me the Death-Adder design and shape is pretty comfortable basing off my usage on the Razer Mamba.

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You should find a

Bestbuy
Microcenter
PC World

ETC ETC ETC

And try out all of the mouses they have on display...that way you won't end up getting a mouse no better than the one you have atm
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Wait for something to go on sale. Gaming mice are overpriced, and they will usually go on sale for up to 50% off!

I got both my DeathAdder and G5 for $40, when they retail for $80 up here.

I would highly recommend the G5 btw. In terms of tracking and extra buttons all gaming mice are basically the same, but I put the G5 above others because it feels like its gliding on a cushion of air.

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I have a stock POS logitech mouse. I need a high-arched mouse to be comfortable, so a deathadder is out of the picture.
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I have a stock POS logitech mouse. I need a high-arched mouse to be comfortable, so a deathadder is out of the picture.
I have a hand on my DeathAdder right now, and the arch is pretty decent...any higher and I think any mouse would start to look like a mountain. IIRC, the DA has a higher mid-peak than the Mx518.
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Alright, after long hours of gaming, my hand has started to ache. Would a gaming mouse help this? I don't need Dual lasers, 5600 dpi, or custom leds, just something ergonomic. What mouse would best suit my needs? I was thinking about the MX518
Dual lasers lol, just pick w/e suits your needs. The best way to find what does suit you is to try it out yourself. Also the way you grip your mouse based on the shape of it could be the cause of your hand pain, so pick something that fits your griping/play style.

Razer:
Mamba
Deathadder
Copperhead

Logitech:
G9
G7
G5
MX518

These are all great mice.

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