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Hey so im looking for a mouse roughly in the price range of under 70 dollars. I would like a wired mouse with limited buttons on the side as i'm not really a big fan. I want something that will feel good in the hand, comfortable and is a decent size. My hands are a normal size i'd guess i'd say. I can palm a basketball if that gives you any idea on the hand size so i need something big enough for me. I also would like good tracking in the mouse thanks!
 
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ewok93

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I like Steelseries mice, they're very well built, simple, and don't have a ton of buttons. The Razer Deathadder, Imperator, and Taipan are all nice, too, but a bit more flashy and the build quality isn't quite as high.
For Steelseries, the new Rival is great, it's only $60 and you can have a custom nameplate on the back, and you also change the LED accent lighting. http://steelseries.com/us/products/mice/steelseries-rival
 
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With mice it's really all preference. You want it to look good, you're going to see it every day. You want it to be comfortable, and nobody knows how your hands feel besides you. As far as tracking goes, that is measured by DPI, or dots per inch. Higher is better, it increases the sensitivity of the mouse. Of course if you like your mouse to move slowly this won't mean much to you. I suggest going to a store like Fry's to test some out, see how they feel on your hands.

One thing I suggest for anybody though, don't get a glossy mouse. It collects sweat and becomes very uncomfortable feeling. Avoid painted mice, as that paint does wear off. Go for something with good build quality and robust, if you look at the Corsair M95 for example, the bottom is an aluminum plate, there's not a lot stronger than that.
 
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Disregard the "pure preference" responses they don't know anything about mice and they think higher dpi =more accuracy.

If you can raise the budget the g502 would be the best choice as it has a flawless sensor.
Otherwise, get a 3310 mouse
Zowie fk1
Roccat kone pure military
Mionix Naos/avior 7000 (depending on your grip)
Corsair m45
I'd also suggest the rival but it has gained a lot of negative feedback from bad design and crap sensor implementation
Pick your shape ;)
 
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I was talking about the shape, though. I could stick the best mouse sensor in the world in a red clay brick and that mouse wouldn't be a good mouse. Basically, there is a whole lot more to a mouse than the sensor.
You want to look for good build quality, with good buttons that won't wear out, a shell that won't crack or wear, and a good surface.
You want it to be comfortable on your hands, and some surfaces will get sweaty and greasy. Some paints will also wear off of mice, you can usually see if this happens by reading some reviews.
DPI is not the sole measure of a good sensor, as it is all preference. Many FPS gamers play with low DPI settings in order to achieve higher accuracy, as it slows down the mouse to reduce shaking.
Something else to consider is the surface you play on, a good mouse pad or mouse mat can be very useful. A cheap one that's curling up, rough, and slides around will completely negate the value of a good mouse. Spend a little more on a good one like a Steelseries QCK(there are a lot of versions, I have the +). You can get a giant one so that you don't need to lift your mouse, or a smaller one if your desk is cramped. Some people prefer hard mouse pads that the mouse runs over quicker.
 
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