What grip do you use? Claw, Palm, finger grip? I just bought the new Cooler Master Xornet II for $32 off Newegg. It just came out and has High precision Avago 3320 optical sensor, etc. I have the Cooler Master Spawn and love the mouse. I just bought the Xornet II today just for the heck of it because the grip is that good for Claw grip.
I use claw on my cheapy asus mouse I have right now, but I used to use palm years ago. This is my first custom built rig, so I'm still trying to work out my preferences.
Whatever you get, you definitely want an optical mouse. Some of the links you posted are for laser mice. Laser mice have acceleration, which results in tracking that varies based on your how fast the mouse moves, so you get tracking that isn't even close to 1:1. This is very important for twitch reflexes that are essential in FPSs. I have a Logitech G502, but you're going to want to go to the store and put the ones they have on display in your hand. Online returns are a hassle, even if the store doesn't give you trouble.
Your grip style is also going to determine the mice you can choose from. Dated, but the top is still relevant.
+1 on the mionix naos 7000. Mionix Naos series are fine mice. I did get it on sale though, otherwise i would've stuck with something more cheapo, because i'm constantly broke. It's not super pricey (tho mine's a 7000) it feels solid, i like the matte coating. I'm female, my hands aren't tiny but smaller than average male hands ...i guess, and this mouse feels comfy in both weight and size (well, good, can't adjust it anyways).
ps: I'd get it again if it ever broke, but it doesn't seem breakable by pouring beer on it or forgetting you just ate pizza, with your hands, and now, pizza is all over the mouse...etc
That reminds me, @Maximan715, you want a wired mouse too. Although wireless input devices have greatly improved, there's always going to be some lag, even if you can't perceive it. (Why is it so hard to find a good wired gamepad that isn't an Xbox? >_<)You also want a mouse that is capable of polling at 1,000 Hz.
Haha, sounds like you speak from personal experience. ^o^
I am using one of the original all Mionix Naos 3200's I really like it. Held up really well, might look into replacing it with one of the newer ones as I have scratched the rubberuesed coating, it was my fault not undue wear, if it degrades at any speed. Though it does not look like it is going to fall apart at time soon either way.
Relevant Edit #2: I use claw/fingertip with the naos despite what the infographic above says, but I have slightly longer slender hands/fingers. The mouse is maybe a little.long to get away with this is you have shorter hands/fingers. Step in the Mionix Castor. This is what I would replace it with when it is time.
Edit: @HK_47 get a PS3 or PS4 pad. Way better than Xbox and can be used wired with a regular USB or wireless over good old bluetooth, no proprietary BS.
I can only speak from my own experience; Logitech G600 never any hiccups in win nor linux in these 3 years, not even any wear on the thumb-buttons yet, gotta have all them buttons as launchers & shortcuts lol.
I tend to buck the trend and game with wireless laser mice made specifically for productivity. I'm a loner, Dottie, a rebel.
Recently picked up a MX Master for a decent price mainly because my beloved MX1100 finally started to have issues after years of hard use, but while there is possibly a tad bit of concern about acceleration or input lag, I don't really witness much of it. Could be that I'm used to it, but the MX line has never been terrible for all-purpose usage, and the perceived acceleration has always been pretty minimal.
No, you're right, it does have a cord, but I think it's mostly meant for charging. I suppose you could just run it without batteries in, but why are you paying for wireless then?
I had been thinking about just getting a PS2 pad, because I want vibration. The PS3 was wired? I don't remember. Last console I had was PS2. I'm way behind. I need the genuine, right? Not a knockoff.
Yeah, the pic is just a set of guidelines. I used my G9x as a palm, even though it clearly wasn't meant for that, Served me well for 4 1/2 years before the primary button died. Now replaced with a G502, but I fixed the G9x's busted microswitch and use that only for general computing now, as I like the wheel on it better. I had no idea about grip styles when I got it. Took some time, but I adapted by having a gap between my palm and the mouse because of this.
