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    MX518 replacement

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ronaldheld, Dec 28, 2010.

  1. ronaldheld

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    The right mouse button are starting to become unreliable for gaming, so it it time to look for a replacement. Should I just get another of the same or upgrade? I do want my forward & backward buttons for web browsing. I do use the scroll wheel.
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 28, 2010
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Id stick with the 518, its my fav mouse and they go on sale often.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 28, 2010
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  3. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can reassign the dpi buttons of the MX518. Just buy another MX518 or a G500.
     
    Trottel, Dec 28, 2010
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    get another mx518 there ridicously cheap for the performance they give easily my fav mouse
     
    FlyingMonkey99, Dec 28, 2010
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  5. ronaldheld

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    What advantages does the G500 haved over the MX518?
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 28, 2010
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  6. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    The dual action scroll wheel is pretty nifty, and the ability to visually identify what dpi setting you are at is pretty cool too. The adjustable weights actually work too.
     
    Trottel, Dec 28, 2010
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    G500>mx518
     
    MSGaldenzi, Dec 28, 2010
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  8. ronaldheld

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    Any real game playing advantages of either?
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 28, 2010
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  9. Trottel

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    No, they're the same for that, unless you think 1800dpi is not enough. (it is enough)
     
    Trottel, Dec 28, 2010
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  10. Abula

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    mx518 is still one of best regarded mouse in the market, with a great optical sensor, for the price i dont think you can beat it.
     
    Abula, Dec 28, 2010
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  11. Mastershroom

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    Try out a Razer DeathAdder. It will be reasonably familiar to you, as a right-handed design with two thumb buttons and an optical sensor.

    If you want to stick to the same shape, then I would recommend either another MX518, or an upgrade to the G500.
     
    Mastershroom, Dec 28, 2010
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  12. ronaldheld

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    I am not as familar with the Razer DeathAdder as G500. Any other suggestions?
     
    ronaldheld, Dec 28, 2010
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