Gaming Mice: Whether they're worth it.

Kuma3

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Hey!
I built my very first gaming PC, and I'm debating whether I should buy a proper gaming mouse or to stick with my current mouse.

Right now, I'm using the Logitech m310 wireless mouse. I've had it for about half a year, and it worked well with my prior laptop. But, I'm hoping you guys would convince me to buy a gaming mouse.

The mice I'm looking at:
Razer Deathadder 2013 ($59.99)
Cooler Master CM Storm Sentinel Advance 2 ($45.99)
Corsair Vengeance M60 ($54.99)
Corsair Vengeance M65 ($64.99)
Logitech G500s ($69.99)
Logitech G400s ($48.98)
*EDIT* ThermalTake TT eSports Theron ($49.99)

Just for fun (Specs):
CPU: FX-8350
GPU: Radeon HD 7950
Mobo: Asus M5A99X R2.0
PSU: Antec High Current Gamer Modular 750w
RAM: G.Skill RipjawsX 8GB
Case: Bitfenix Ghost
 
THis depends on what you play and what are your preferences (thats why all companies that make mices keep selling them).

Personally i Like lightweigth laser mices with few extra buttons (like the old Logitech G3, perhaps even the old logitech optical mini).

I tested a few razer mices as well as logitech G9, etc.
All of those seem worse for me, and i definitly dont recommend wireless for gaming (there is a significant delay compared to wired).

The extra buttons can be helpfull in a few games, but if the game is very fast and dynamic, you ptrobably will need your fingers to keep the mice moving, so a side button for the thumb might throw your accuracy off (i know it does for me so i dont use it in those games).

I cannot recommend a particular model, becouse its a very personal choice, but do remmber that if you are used to a mice, even if you get a better one, it will take time to get used to it (how long depends on how much you use it as well as how old are you).

This is true in all input devices.
 


I'd love to try each of them out, but none of these are available in local stores.
I'm torn between the Razer Deathadder 2013 and the Corsair Vengeance M65....