Mouse is dying

[DaelpixPhotos]

I think my mouse is dying. So I'm looking for a new one.

Any recommendations for a gaming one?

Don't forget I'm a beginner!

I'll say money doesn't matter for my budget, but don't go over the top

 

[bigben]

I have a RAT 7 which I find really comfy (you can adjust the weight, palm rest, & thumb rest) downside is that it's no good for left handed people.
If you want something a bit less weird looking I would probably look at either Razer or Corsair, both make nice stuff.

 

[Grimezy]

Corsair M65's are nice, I think I picked mine up for £50'ish.

Razer Deathadders have a nice feel to them as well (more ergonomic than the Corsair) but I've not used one for longer than a little demo one in a shop so no idea what the long-term usage is like on them.

 

[Outerarm]

My first gaming mouse was a Razer Deathadder and I found that to be a revelation compared to the regular mice I'd been using beforehand. Unfortunately it started to give out a couple of weeks back and so I upgraded to a Razer Imperator (as suggested by Tom). So far the mouse has been great - responsive, configurable and comfortable - though it is a fraction too small for my large hands.

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

One of the Razer models looks ok to me.

Do all mice connect via a USB?

 

[Outerarm]

Do all mice connect via a USB?

I think the vast majority of mice will have a USB2.0 connection, with some of the newer models supporting USB3.0. It has been a very long time since I've seen a mouse for sale with the old PS2 connection.

 

[gazskeltz]

It is possible to get a natty USB to PS2 connector if needed though, especially if you have an unused PS2 hole but have used up all your USB ports!

 

[SmokeDarKnight]

I have a RAT 5 at the moment but looking to change to a Razer, mainly becuase i hope they come with Razer stickers, i want some.

But the RAT is a great mouse.

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

My first gaming mouse was a Razer Deathadder and I found that to be a revelation compared to the regular mice I'd been using beforehand. Unfortunately it started to give out a couple of weeks back and so I upgraded to a Razer Imperator (as suggested by Tom). So far the mouse has been great - responsive, configurable and comfortable - though it is a fraction too small for my large hands.

This Razer ?

 

[Outerarm]

This Razer ?

Yup, that is the latest version (2013) of the Deathadder. For £5 more you can get the Imperator (here), but this is the 2012 version of the Imperator (blue instead of 2013 green).

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

I'm deciding between those two Outerarm

The way I hold my current mouse, a Logitech M100, is that I have my wrist joint on the mat and my palm on the mouse, with my thumb on the side and both little fingers touching the other side of the mouse.

 

[Outerarm]

I'll grab a photo of me holding both the mice when I get home tonight so you can see how they sit. Should have them posted around 7pm (UK time).

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

Thank you!!

 

[Outerarm]

Here you go -- Imperator vs. Deathadder

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

Thank you for the photos.

 

[Grimezy]

Could have waxed your arms first

Nice photos though

 

[Outerarm]

Could have waxed your arms first

lol! Anyway... who said I didn't?!??!

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

I'm slowly heading towards the Imperator!

 

[DaelpixPhotos]

Is there any difference between the Imperator and the DeathAdder?

If not I think I'll buy the DeathAdder

 

[rickne]

Got the Taipan the other week on Razers 50% off sale. Better than both the above.