Need a new mouse now, would like some tips

RAT 5.

http://www.cyborggaming.com/

I would suggest the G400.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104577
If you like the shape, it is a very good mouse. Extremely accurate, and about the right size. (IMO) This would be more of a claw style grip mouse.

You could also go for something like a Zowie EC1 eVo. It's shaped much like the death adder, and is also very accurate. This is more of a palm grip style mouse. (I use the EC2, which is a bit smaller then the EC1)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826876019

Both of which are good bang for the bucks.

Get a Momba or a R.A.T. 7 .....

I primarily play FPS games, so my experience is in that direction. I personally have used many "gaming mice" over the years with varied results. Here are the ones I can think of with a short description:

Microsoft Sidewinder X3 - nice size, ambidextrous, good button placement. Mouse1 stopped registering after 6 months.

Microsoft Sidewinder - looks like the batmobile, good tracking, fits my hand well (bc it's larger). I found it to have jittery tracking.

Microsoft Sidewinder x8 - wireless, works on ANY surface (even glass), fits hand well. I found it to have better tracking then the Sidewinder or x3, but still lacked in comparison.

Steelseries Xai - Great mouse, ambidextrous, great tracking, perfect button placement. After about 8 months everything broke. I really loved this mouse but it's build quality left me scared to go back to it.

Logitech MX518 (both old and new feet styles) - IMO one of the best mice ever. It was weird moving from the Xai's shape to the MX518, but once I got used to it I absolutely fell in love. The sensor is my favorite of all the mice I've tested.

Logitech G400 (my current mouse) - Exactly like the MX518 but the surface of the mouse is much easier to grasp and it doesn't make my hand sweat like the smooth surface of the MX518.



IMO, it's all about preference. My hand conforms well to the MX518/G400. Find what fits best. I have used a Deathadder before and it's large size is a big factor. So, I would recommend a larger mouse: MX518/G400 or the Zowie series of mice.

CM Storm Spawn if you like fingertip/claw grip.

Otherwise you could get another Deathadder or a G400.



They are the 3 mainstream mouses that I know that offer nearly flawless tracking.


EDIT : The R.A.T. 5, while being a good mouse, have a poor sensor. If you play at 3500 DPI you probably wont notice it. I used to have one but had to resell it because the ergonomic wasnt doing it for me. But feature-wise it's really great.

I have a zowie am/g400 at home and a storm spawn at work. My favorite being the zowie. Tracks flawlessly. Nice matte rubber finish and is a bit narrow making it perfect for my claw style when playing a Fps. The g400 has a fantastic sensor and does exactly what I tell it to. More comfortable for me palm gripping for surfing the web and such. The spawn is a bit of a cross between the two for me. I like the pinky rest in particular on it but I feel its lacking a tad in terms of a solid feel in comparison to the other two.

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i have been using a G400 for quite a long time now, i think its the best palm grip mouse ever. and its REALLY cheap no brainer

I'll second the G400, You could get one for at least $30. You get 3 dpi buttons, 2 side buttons, 10m click LMB/RMB, a thin cord, and a notchy scroll wheel. Personally, I love it, it sort of supports my hand when I claw grip, so I could use it for hours without it hurting my hand.