Logitech Gaming Mice Any Good?

[DasFox]

I'm building a $2500 gaming rig, so I figure if these Logitech gaming mice really make a difference I might flip for one:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produ...uctlist/US/EN,crid=2463,categoryid=491

I don't want wireless because I use Linux, BUT that's where the buck stops. I like to play some games in Linux from time to time, especially Americas Army and then the mouse software won't work in it, but only Windows, that is why I've only used basic mice before and they have worked great for me.

So personally not sure if they hype is worth it.

I'm interested in the MX 518 or the G5 Laser.

Any thoughts here?

THANKS

P.S. Actually there seems to be some type of Linux support for these two:

http://lomoco.linux-gamers.net/

 

[0roo0roo]

mx518

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
mx518

or the Razor Copperhead.

 

[DasFox]

Forgot to mention with the G5 Laser are the weights helpful, but also it has a better DPI, so a better mouse possibly?

 

[0roo0roo]

yes, but i personally like the button setup of the mx518 better, just a preference.

 

[cmge]

i dont c much of a difference between the mx518 and the G5... besides the G5's 2000dpi as opposed to mx518's 1600dpi... ive tried both and there not alot of difference... if u alreayd have a mx518 therer no need to get the G5 but if u have anything less than the mx518... then the G5 is a worthy upgrade..

 

[DasFox]

Someone over at NewEgg is saying the Razer is not compatible with Nforce, hmm.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16826153107

Do you guys really think there is a difference in these mice, say over just your average decent optical mouse?

THANKS

 

[Zaitsevs]

mx518 I love it.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

mx518>all
razer has useless buttons on the left and is a rebadged dell optical mouse

 

[LOUISSSSS]

and mopre dpi dont mean its better, just means that your cursor will fly across the screen

 

[ChevelleGuy468]

I have a G7 and I love it, so Id recommend getting the g5. I tried using the razer mouse but just found it to be too small.

 

[DasFox]

Well like I said I use Linux and the MX has support for it in Linux, so to be safe I think I'll go with the MX-518.

By the way anyone tried the Razer eXactMat:

http://www.razerzone.com/products/products_exactmat.php

Or the Razer Mantis mouse pads:

http://www.razerzone.com/store/index.ph...zenid=a50e26a13aba2d8095f971dbaf1f174e

Or what's a great pad out there to use? Personally I'm going to game, but the PC will still be used for work, so that dual sided eXactMat had me thinking.

THANKS

 

[calyco]

Im using the mx510 under freebsd (also works under linux) and bought a mx518 for a friend. Highly recommended, best mouse Ive used.

 

[DasFox]

Originally posted by: pack
Im using the mx510 under freebsd (also works under linux) and bought a mx518 for a friend. Highly recommended, best mouse Ive used.

Cool thanks, I'm going to buy it as well.

 

[Rubycon]

Not really. I've used them all; razers, mx510, 518, G5, G7, etc. and still get shot and fall off ladders and stuff.

Bottom line is if you suck as FPS the mouse will not help you.

 

[Brian48]

I love my MX518. Best gaming mouse I've used to date. Haven't tried their new one yet though.

 

[goobernoodles]

Yeah, I recommend the 518 as well.

MX518 FTW.

 

[Ike0069]

I'm stuck with the lowly MX-510.

 

[Twsmit]

get the 518 or 510. They have a forward and backward brower button, where as the newest generation only has one side button. To me on my MX510 the forward and backwards are invaluable.

 

[jnjboc]

MX518 for me.

I love the "shift on the fly" in-game DPI changes. It works very well, and I'm taking out a LOT more Nazi's, quicker in COD2 with it!!!!

 

[linkinpark342]

I have the MX700 right now. Not sure if you'd consider it a gaming mouse but i do game with it. All i can say is logitech mice FTW. Its very comfortable; they know how to do mice.

Does it make a difference?
*shrug* not much for me but i just have some optical mouse and not a gaming mouse.

 

[potato28]

MX518 is the best!!!

 

[Deinonych]

Originally posted by: Zaitsevs
mx518 I love it.

Same. It's a great mouse.

 

[caz67]

Yes, i like my G7 it rocks.