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Using R.A.T 7 - Better mouse for upgrading?

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So I'm currently using the RAT 7 from Mad Catz/Cyborggaming, and sometimes I got those really weird sensor fails, where it doesn't recognise my movement and a) Moves into the wrong direction for a sec, or b) Doesn't move at all.

And overall it's very heavy, and if I have to just move it a little bit like 1 cm or less, then I can really notice the heavyness of this thing - It somewhat sticks to the mousepad and doesn't move very well. I don't know if other gaming mice are lighter, but this sometimes annoys me.

And please note, I am even using the OFFICIAL mouse pad from Mad Catz designed for these mice!!

Do you have any recommendations for a better mouse? Some said I should get an G502 or something - I don't remember well - Should I?

I would like a mouse that's really reliable and does not have those "issues" like my RAT, and is very light so I can move it well.

The size is perfect of the RAT, and the design is so awesome on my RAT that it's really hard for me to replace it! ;)

Also, is there a way I can fix those problems I mentioned earlier? I got the newest driver & software from cyborggaming.com.

Thanks :)

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So I'm currently using the RAT 7 from Mad Catz/Cyborggaming, and sometimes I got those really weird sensor fails, where it doesn't recognise my movement and a) Moves into the wrong direction for a sec, or b) Doesn't move at all.

And overall it's very heavy, and if I have to just move it a little bit like 1 cm or less, then I can really notice the heavyness of this thing - It somewhat sticks to the mousepad and doesn't move very well. I don't know if other gaming mice are lighter, but this sometimes annoys me.

And please note, I am even using the OFFICIAL mouse pad from Mad Catz designed for these mice!!

Do you have any recommendations for a better mouse? Some said I should get an G502 or something - I don't remember well - Should I?

I would like a mouse that's really reliable and does not have those "issues" like my RAT, and is very light so I can move it well.

The size is perfect of the RAT, and the design is so awesome on my RAT that it's really hard for me to replace it! ;)

Also, is there a way I can fix those problems I mentioned earlier? I got the newest driver & software from cyborggaming.com.

Thanks :)

Lol the b ) transforms into an b) .. :D

Also: I need at least 2 keys on the mouse (for zooming in and out in games like ARMA)

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Logitech's G402 is indeed pretty good.

Pretty sure Corsair's M45 is pretty decent too.

There are some lesser known good brands too, like Zowie.. But not sure about exact models.

 

I know @Shaqo_Wyn knows quite a bit about mice.

 

By the way, kinda off topic.. But you can ask these questions in one topic too next time. 

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I love my G502 :D

 

(I also use the G710+ mech keyboard too)

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Lol the b ) transforms into an B) .. :D

Also: I need at least 2 keys on the mouse (for zooming in and out in games like ARMA)

The G402 has 2 buttons for changing sensitvity, 1 button for precision aim (lowers the sensitivity quickly) and 2 buttons for whatever you want (like zooming in/out in arma).

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I went from a rat 7 contagion to a g502, you will have around two weeks of discomfort as the mouse is a lot taller but once that metamorphism is complete you will realise you have a superior mouse. Also its a lot lighter so their is that.

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So I'm currently using the RAT 7 from Mad Catz/Cyborggaming, and sometimes I got those really weird sensor fails, where it doesn't recognise my movement and a) Moves into the wrong direction for a sec, or B) Doesn't move at all.

And overall it's very heavy, and if I have to just move it a little bit like 1 cm or less, then I can really notice the heavyness of this thing - It somewhat sticks to the mousepad and doesn't move very well. I don't know if other gaming mice are lighter, but this sometimes annoys me.

And please note, I am even using the OFFICIAL mouse pad from Mad Catz designed for these mice!!

Do you have any recommendations for a better mouse? Some said I should get an G502 or something - I don't remember well - Should I?

I would like a mouse that's really reliable and does not have those "issues" like my RAT, and is very light so I can move it well.

The size is perfect of the RAT, and the design is so awesome on my RAT that it's really hard for me to replace it! ;)

Also, is there a way I can fix those problems I mentioned earlier? I got the newest driver & software from cyborggaming.com.

Thanks :)

For a mouse that fits your hands like that, try the Mionix Naos 7000. Will track much better and feels great to use.

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Because it has to be said: Zowie FK1.

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Go look at Linus review of pads

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