Copperhead or G5?

2007-02-11 00:59:06

#1

chrispchikin: Member; +3|6732

I'm about to purchase a nice gaming mouse as my Microsoft one quite frankly sucks...

I really like the look of the Razer copperhead (particularly the lights) but have heard that it can get quite uncomfortable, and also that it may not work with nforce4 mobos.

The G5 looks just as good, but I can't decide...everybody seems to be in the Razer or G5 Camp...so i'd like to see what the stats say...

(dont flame me for not searching...ive done plenty of that , but didnt find a definative answer)

So based on Windows and BF2 experiences..which one owns?

2007-02-11 01:00:36

#2

..teddy..jimmy: Member; +1,393|6970

G555555555555555555555555555555555555555555, I bought it after using a ball mouse for a year and although it was a big change I fucking love it now.

2007-02-11 01:30:40

#3

{XpLiCiTxX}: Ohh skeet skeet; +143|6791|New York

G5, it's the next thing on my "To buy" list.

2007-02-11 01:36:01

#4

bob-brainiac: Member; +6|7033|belgium

i got the g7 for desktop use. i love it so much. and the g5 for laptop use. only difference is the wire. i have never had any problems with the connection with the g7. so maybe a g7 if you like wireless.

2007-02-11 01:42:08

#5

agwood: Member; +18|6960|I Fight for Bush !!

Used a G5 for over a year then the left button started getting strange, so I replaced it with the Copperhead

BOY do I miss my G5, I will probably give the CH to the wife.. and grab another G5

AG

Last edited by agwood (2007-02-11 01:42:32)

2007-02-11 01:43:24

#6

LT.Victim: Member; +1,175|6883|British Columbia, Canada

Whats the difference between the G5, and the mx18-whatever the fuck it is called..

2007-02-11 02:25:25

#7

Titch2349: iz me!; +358|6673|uk

MX-518?

The G5, i believe, is laser compared to the MX-518 which is only optical.

I also think that the MX-518 has 2 side buttons, compared to the G5's measly 1.

G5 MX518

2007-02-11 02:31:19

#8

Not: Great success!; +216|6897|Chandler, AZ

I was all for the G5 myself, but I now own a copperhead. I only own it because Best Buy was out of the G5 but I've come to like the copperhead.

Thing is, the G5 is a lot bigger. I wasn't used to the much smaller copperhead at first, but I've got used to it and I love it. I'll warn you in advance though. Even though you get 2 more buttons on the copperhead (I'm pretty sure the G5 doesn't have 2 on the right side of the mouse) the pinky side buttons are pretty inaccessable unless you have a mutant hand. That being said, the mouse is very well balanced for left or right handed gamers. The response time is amazing, and 2000dpi is pretty sick.

I have to say one thing though, get a good mousepad. Invest in an IceMat or Steelpad. The extra performance is noticeable in a slick pad compared to a cheap cloth pad or a bare desktop.

A few people complain about drivers being poor with the copperhead but in my experience they loaded off the disk perfectly, and it works great. The cord is pretty thin and very lightweight.

If you need a bigger mouse and you're right handed anyway, the G5 is the way to go. If you want a little extra sensitivity and a smaller mouse, go with the Copperhead.

Feel free to PM me if you want to know anything else about the copperhead. As far as the G5 goes, I don't have one so I can't tell you anything from personal experience there.

2007-02-11 04:04:53

#9

B00MH3ADSH0T: Fresh NoobCaeks Here; +118|6711|Penrith,Nsw, Aus

Ive been using cheap mouses before then i got a logitech lx7 for my laptop but i got used to just using the touchpad so it hardly got used so i decided to stick with the brand and get the g5 fits my hand well and my hand isnt even that big, my friend has a copperhead and he said that it doesnt support your palm well so if you play for along time its better to go with the g5.

2007-02-11 04:05:15

#10

UnknownRanger: Squirrels, natures little speedbump.; +610|6666|Cali

Razer.

2007-02-11 04:14:27

#11

B00MH3ADSH0T: Fresh NoobCaeks Here; +118|6711|Penrith,Nsw, Aus

UnknownRanger wrote:
Razer.

emo lol

2007-02-11 04:15:25

#12

Longbow: Member; +163|6967|Odessa, Ukraine

Razer > other mouses .

2007-02-11 05:17:52

#13

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|6870|EUtopia | Austria

Titch2349 wrote:
The G5, i believe, is laser compared to the MX-518 which is only optical.

"only" is quite nicely said.

The 1600dpi of the MX518 are more than sufficient and optical sensors still respond way better at high speeds (can't find the link right now, but there's been a test some time ago that showed us how stable the control of optical devices in comparison to laser still is).

So far, there have been many people who didn't like laser all that much - a good optical mouse really does the job.

But well, my vote here goes to the G5 - simply because the copperhead does not have the necessary weight to feel comfortable to me.

2007-02-13 21:24:17

#14

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6766|The Land of Scott Walker

Love my G5, there is no other mouse for me.

2007-02-13 21:58:35

#15

gene_pool: Banned; +519|6942|Gold coast, Aus.

Serious gamers use the G5. Its the mouse made for legends.

2007-02-13 22:04:35

#16

Yaocelotl: :D; +221|6971|Keyboard

This is the best that ever happened to me since I started gaming: Gotta love the ergonomics .

2007-02-14 01:00:35

#17

Sup3r_Dr4gon: Boat sig is not there anymore; +214|6648|Australia

In my opinion, the Razer.

Tech-wise, it's identicle to the G5, so it's purely a matter of ergonomics and looks. I tried out my friends G5, and I didn't really like the right-hand-only feel to it, and I thought the razer was much more comfortable. That said, it probably has something to do with the fact that my previous mouse was an ambidextrous microsoft one, so I was more used to that feel.

Try out the mice if you can, or if not, try out a random mouse designed for right-handers only and one for rights and lefts to get a general feel for each type.

For me, the real deciding factor came down to looks. The razer was a perfect match for my mousepad and neons (shiny greeeeeeeeen ).

2007-02-14 05:19:52

#18

ssonrats: Member; +221|6966

Copperhead>G5.

My brother has a G5, i have a copperhead, i have used them both a lot and i like the razer over the G5. It's lighter, more responsive and more accurate imo.

2007-02-14 07:00:18

#19

Cookie.VXT: Bringer Of Cookies.; +178|6756|UK

COPPERHEAD

Ive used both mice and i couldnt get used to the G5

Razer > Logiteck

ohh and that nforce shit

bs coz i got a nforce mobo and it works no problem

you may have to update the firmware on the mouse if you buy a copperhead but thats not a problem.

2007-02-14 07:07:54

#20

XX-ifrit-XX: Member; +3|6688|Somerset, England

Ive got both but i really cant get used to the CH so its be relegated to the laptop. A waste really.

2007-02-14 07:08:31

#21

arson: Member; +99|6957|New York

I tried both and took both back. The Copperhead has an edge that is really uncomfortable. The G5 is huge and the thumb button is above the indent where your thumb would naturally sit, so I wasn't feeling it. I went with a Deathadder and its all good.

2007-02-14 21:40:42

#22

AWSMsniper: Member; +3|6631

Not wrote:
I was all for the G5 myself, but I now own a copperhead. I only own it because Best Buy was out of the G5 but I've come to like the copperhead.

Thing is, the G5 is a lot bigger. I wasn't used to the much smaller copperhead at first, but I've got used to it and I love it. I'll warn you in advance though. Even though you get 2 more buttons on the copperhead (I'm pretty sure the G5 doesn't have 2 on the right side of the mouse) the pinky side buttons are pretty inaccessable unless you have a mutant hand. That being said, the mouse is very well balanced for left or right handed gamers. The response time is amazing, and 2000dpi is pretty sick.

I have to say one thing though, get a good mousepad. Invest in an IceMat or Steelpad. The extra performance is noticeable in a slick pad compared to a cheap cloth pad or a bare desktop.

A few people complain about drivers being poor with the copperhead but in my experience they loaded off the disk perfectly, and it works great. The cord is pretty thin and very lightweight.

If you need a bigger mouse and you're right handed anyway, the G5 is the way to go. If you want a little extra sensitivity and a smaller mouse, go with the Copperhead.

Feel free to PM me if you want to know anything else about the copperhead. As far as the G5 goes, I don't have one so I can't tell you anything from personal experience there.

the g5 is also 2000dpi
mx518 is 1600dpi
OM me, i have a g5

2007-02-14 21:43:56

#23

lavadisk: I am a cat ¦ 3; +369|7150|Denver colorado

Alright, from what I hear and see the copperhead is a good mouse.

my g5 wore out and it was ether that or another g5 and I decided to get another g5 because the copperhead is infamous for wearing out.

Oh, did I mention its a good mouse? well it is.

2007-02-14 21:46:38

#24

R3v4n: We shall beat to quarters!; +433|6807|Melbourne

I have a copperhead, Works fine with my nforce 4 mobo, and i haven't had any comfortable problems as its able to be held any way you want unlike the G5

~ Do you not know that in the service … one must always choose the lesser of two weevils?

2007-02-14 21:49:32

#25

pirana6: Go Cougs!; +696|6611|Washington St.

Neither - mx518
anybody who says they notice the 400 dpi difference is lying.
TWO thumb buttons - one for nades, the other for pistol!
It's also longer which fits your hand better (of course this is just opinion).

Razer Copperhead	25%	25% - 17
Logitech G5	75%	75% - 51
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