New mouse time, recomendations requested

[David_N]

It's time for a new mouse, as my last mouse finally kicked the can.

Here are my options (all prices in CAD):

Creative HD7600L - $47
Logitech MX518 - $47
Logitech G5 - $50
Razer Copperhead - $60
Razer Diamondback - $40
Razer Deathadder - $51

I do a lot of photoshop work, a fair bit of gaming, and other than that just general tasks. I'm looking for something comfortable yet precise because I spend a minimum of two hours a day on the PC and up to 8 hours (4-6 isn't unusual on the average day).

On a side note, which mouse pad is better in your opinion?
Icemat 2nd Edition $41
Razer eXactMat - $35
Stelpad Qck - $11

If anyone has any personal opinions on the above mice I would absolutely love to hear them. Thanks!

 

[Thund3rball]

I've owned the MX518 and Deathadder and do similar tasks on my rig (photoshop/illustrator etc... & gaming mostly).

If you want easy quick dpi switching so you can go from a round of (insert FPS here) to PS and back again without a hitch... I like the MX518. Having the switch on top is nice. That mouse is nice for gaming too.

But I actually like the Deathadder better for gaming. I have it set to pole at 1000Hz @ 1800dpi. Runs smooth as butter! But switching profiles is a bit clunkier on the DA. You either use a button on the bottom which is hard to press IMO or open the Driver panel and do it there.

For a mousepad I do not recommend the QcK for the Deathadder. Simply because of increased lift-off height. Although I am pretty used to it now. fUNC or maybe that IceMat would be better.

 

[David_N]

Thanks Thund3rball, that helps a lot! Which mouse did you find had the lightest software? I hate clunky and annoying drivers bloating my system up...

 

[webdevour]

+1 for mx518

 

[David_N]

Alright, MX518 ordered! I'm still undecided about the mouse pad, I'm kind of leaning towards the eXactmat because it has a wrist comforter thing on it, plus it has double sides which would be great for switching between gaming and photoshopping... I suppose I just made up my own mind : )

Thanks for the help fellows!

 

[Thund3rball]

Thanks Thund3rball, that helps a lot! Which mouse did you find had the lightest software? I hate clunky and annoying drivers bloating my system up...

You won't be dissapointed. I bought that mouse because the DA was not available yet at the time and it was rated #2 overall against the DA for performance & value.

I can't remember the mx518 resource usuage. I sold it to my friend when I got the DA but I can check it out tonight at his place. My DA (if I have the driver panel open) is using 9,764 K. I don't really leave it open all the time though I usually have it off and just open it if I need to change profiles. Once the profile is set you don't need the driver panel anymore unless you want to change again. It keeps the profile through a system restart too which is nice.

 

[conway]

I went with a g5, but the mx518 is a great mouse also. I'd have ended up getting one if I didn't end up finding a g5 for cheaper.