The 502 Proteus is solid but you really need to hold it in your hand to check if the shape is for you.

The G900 Spectrum is definitely worth the money in my opinion though if light weight is your thing.

I use this $45 Thermaltake mouse.

https://www.amazon.com/eSPORTS-BLACK...rmaltake+mouse

It has a DPI switch and extra side buttons. Never really used a "gaming mouse" before, but several people at Microcenter said this mouse was just as good as a Razer or Logitech gaming mouse, while being $30+ cheaper.

Probably true of all mice. I tend to be more of a palm grip, so this seems ok.

I have the first generation of this mouse from like five years ago, looks almost exactly the same. If they kept the build quality up it's a great value. Better than several of the high priced mouses I've had over the years and more comfortable. If you have big hands though you might not like it, it's a smaller mouse than most but still feels weighty.

I'm still rocking my decade old mx518. So ****ing good

**** you, both mine died on me, love that shape

thanks, I am using something similar currently. I want to be able to set precise DPI settings - like at school I've become really comfortable with DPI at 1900. my mouse cycles at 800, 1600, 2400, 3200 or something like that.

it's a small thing I'm just trying to get better at aiming

found something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G300...logitech+mouse

that i think is more what I'm looking for

Might want to check if they work, my 2 haven't had a hitch through hell and high water

Intellimouse v3 was the goat for quite along time, the steelseries rival is the same shape.

If you don't macro your mouse functions to an Apple trackpad's gestures, you're basically a caveman.

GOAT non-gaming mouse

Logitech support is awesome. I have a G303. Started double clicking after 6 months and they just shipped me a new one.

damn, +1 to trying a mouse out in your hand before using it.

Got my logitech cheapo G300s mouse today. It's very ergonomic, but there are 2 buttons on each clicker that get in the way of my hands, and my hands are pretty large so the mouse feels too small for me.

still like it overall though. i suppose i'll get used to it and upgrade later if i want to get more serious about my FPS games.

I still got one too. Can't use it though since I have 3 computers and I prefer to use the same mouse for all 3.

I'd use a 512 if I still had one that worked.

G400s/500s is identical shape to 518mx by the way and there are still a bunch of them floating around online although Logitech discontinued that too.

Also the only G500s I bought died before my last MX518 that was almost 2 years older

people that have built a pc...what happens if it ****s the bed? I've always bought my laptops at Best Buy and had the peace of mind of their protection plan. I'm scared to try building one and something going wrong

Laptops are generally made cheap by non- gaming/ reputable builders, so you need the plan.

If you're building the pc, you're not going to pick cheap parts. Things don't **** the bed, but everything has an RMA, so you can get it replaced. Most manufacturers have stellar support, way better than Best Buy.

that's the rush of pushing the power button for the first time

nothing like it

I watched this guys vids and it gave me the confidence to try it myself

I'm getting closer and closer to trying. I have no idea what I'm doing so I'll post by build for critique before ordering any parts

watch lots of youtube videos, you'll be fine. My biggest suggestion would be to take your time. make sure all your cables are fully plugged in. My 24pin connector to my MB was slightly loose on the PSU side when i first built. System would post and run for a bit but constantly crash, restart, sometimes not start at all, ect. Was a huge headache that could have been avoided if I double checked my connections

I think there is a computer building game on steam nowadays

The problem with RMA is that sometimes it's very difficult to figure out which individual component is causing your issues. That is why I have kind of given up on building my own computer. After the last debacle and in the streams of returns and exchanges, I still had no idea what the actual issue was.

Some of the newer gaming rig sellers will let you choose individual components so that you can ensure you're getting quality parts. They also don't charge an arm and a leg as Mark up so you can avoid paying the high prices for things like an alienware.

Building your own computer is fun until it isn't. And then it is very very not fun.

here's my rough draft. Games I want to play include Overwatch, H1Z1, Battlegrounds:

i5 6500
MSi H110M micro ATX
corsair 16GB ddr4
WD 1TB
evga gtx 1060 6GB
hbt 500 series midtower
evga bronze 650 watt

with windows 10 total is $867

any suggestions where I need to add or save money great appreciated. Still a noob at this stuff.

couple questions: could I drop to 8gb? whats the real difference between 3gb vs 6gb video card memory for gaming?

People gonna tell you to get an SSD, and you should listen to them