Reddit reviews Razer Deathadder Infrared Gaming Mouse

Seriously the best bang for your buck, gamer or otherwise is the g400. Premium optical sensor (Avago ADNS-A3080E/S3095) with the best tracking on the market. Laser sensors suffer from certain inaccuracies. Retails for around 30-40. Amazon Link


If you hate the form factor, go with the death adder, which is cheaper in construction in my opinion but some prefer the form factor of the death adder: Amazon Link.

You might want to provide more information, such as usage for the mouse: gamer, artist, high dpi needed, low dpi needed, on the fly dpi switching etc. Are you a palm grip or claw grip? Do you use your wrist primarily for mousing or your whole forearm? What type of mousing surface do you like?

I highly recommend anything from Logitech. Their products tend to last longer than almost anything else I've used.

Logitech G400 Gaming Mouse is one of the best mice you can buy, and it fits into your price range.

Also, if you want to just get another Razer Deathadder, they are going for $40 on Amazon.

Razer deathadder, I have used this mouse for about 5 or 6 years and love it. I have the blue edition which I don't even think they make anymore.

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK

Here's a few popular mice to consider.

Logitech G400s

Razer Deathadder

Zowie FK1

Razer Deathadder

Logitech G400

Zowie EC2

These are the mouses that I would purchase today if I needed to replace my current DeathAdder 3.5g (in order of MY preference)

EDIT: Re-arranged the order. And to say that DollarSignBot is OP

Just $10 more than you want to spend, but it's a pretty decent budget gaming mouse:

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1341471547&sr=1-1

Definitely go with the mouse unless your keyboard is malfunctioning. Gaming keyboards are useful to have sometimes but not essential like a decent gaming mouse. Just make sure that the mouse you buy works well with how you play, the type of grip you use, palm or claw/fingertip.

In short, you either palm the mouse with your entire hand, moving your arm to move the mouse, or you "claw" it, grabbing it with your finger tips and moving it just with your wrist. Knowing which grip you prefer and getting a mouse that fits it well goes a long way to eliminate wrist pain and fatigue.

Personally, I claw grip and use the CM Storm Spawn. Best mouse I've ever used for my style of play due to its small size and design. (So good I bought a second one for my laptop.) It goes up to 3500 DPI but IMO the 1800 DPI preset is perfect for most all games. If I need more precision I take it down to the 800 DPI preset and if I need more look speed (i.e. BF3 vehicles) I go up to the 3500 DPI preset.

Other good options are the G500 and the Deathadder , both of which many people swear by. They're better for palm grip IMO though due to their size.

TL;DR Go with the mouse and pick one that fits your hand and style of play well.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK


This is as good as you can get for $43 + FS. There are not many wireless options for less than 60, but don't worry, the Death adder has a nice braided cording that is pretty durable.

Computers can get loud to some people, to others they don't care. It's really more personal preference than anything.

Here's my selection of parts for you to look at:

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $139.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI 890FXA-GD65 ATX AM3 Motherboard | $129.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1333 Memory | $47.99 @ Newegg
Hard Drive | Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $60.87 @ Amazon
Video Card | XFX Radeon HD 6950 1GB Video Card | $222.55 @ Newegg
Case | Silverstone PS05-B ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Silverstone 600W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $68.65 @ Amazon
|| Total
| (Prices include shipping and discounts when available.) | $720.03
Additional Parts | -- Parts not available on parts picker --| --
Optical | Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW | $22.99 @ Amazon
Monitor | Asus VE228H 21.5" Full HD HDMI LED | $159.98 @ Newegg
Keyboard | Logitech Access Keyboard 600 | $21.95 @ Amazon
Mouse | Razer Deathadder 3500 | $44.93 @ Amazon
Mouse Pad | Razer Goliathus Omega S | $14.99 @ Amazon
Headphones | Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 | $93.90 @ buy.com
|| Grand Total
| (Prices include shipping and discounts when available.) | $1077.77

Now, I know I strayed dangerously close to your upper, upper limit but I have very good reasons for doing so which I'll explain below.

I'd also like to say (and I may catch some heat for this) I didn't skimp on your peripherals. I got you a great entry level gaming set of gear alongside a fairly high end machine. The headphones are EXTREMELY good though (you said you were an audiophile). The monitor is great quality as well. I spent a little extra on these because they will likely follow you through multiple computers. I've used the same mice, keyboards, etc. for 1-2 generations of builds.

Breakin' it down:

• AMD Phenom X4 CPU is a great option for a gaming machine. It's a bit under the new i5's but plenty of power for a primarily gaming platform.
  
  
• A little bit more money for a nice motherboard gets us our crossfire support for the possibility of future upgrades. also plenty of other ports and a good company name behind it.
  
  
• A 2 stick 4gb memory kit leaving room to upgrade to 8gb later on. Kingston is a great brand as well.
  
  
• Samsung Spinpoint 1tb for massive storage and the best value in hard drives to date.
  
  
• Raedeon 6950 means maximum settings and some Crossfire possibilities in the future. We definitely didn't skimp here. XFX also sends their card out with a lifetime warranty.
  
  
• Silverstone case. This is a relatively new case with a unique look but Silverstone is a great company. I chose it over the HAF because at the moment it's the same price without a rebate.
  
  
• Silverstone PSU. Again, Silverstone is a great company. 600watts won't cover crossfire but in this budget we cant afford to; it covers this build fine though. 80+ certified.
  
  
• Random optical drive. Newegg is usually cheaper but they don't seem to have any free shipping drives available at the moment so Amazon wins this round.
  
  
• A very nice LED 1080p 22" (21.5) monitor. Well rated and good quality brand.
  
  
• A nice keyboard that's a bit above your basic crap models. Not much special here but you will be gaming so I at least wanted something solid. Later on if you get more into it you can look into higher end gaming keyboards as an upgrade if you wish.
  
  
• An excellent mid-range Razer gaming mouse with 3500dpi (which you turn down to your liking). Even if you don't use the full 3500dpi it will increase your precision because the mouse sensor is always running at max. Lots of people underestimate the value of great gaming peripherals and the mouse is definitely one of the most important.
  
  
• The second thing people always undervalue is a good mouse-pad. I have one of these Razer Goliathus mats and I gotta say it's like I upgraded my mouse. It's a great investment if you're into it.
  
  
• Audio Technica AD700 headphones are THE BEST headphones I've ever had for gaming (and I've used $500+ headphones in the past). They are very good for music and movies as well although that's always best done with speakers. Anyway, back to gaming, these headphones have a HUGE sound-stage and contribute to excellent positional awareness in games. I've had mine for 4 years without so much as a bump in their performance and quality. I VERY highly recommend these.
  
  I'm sure I'll catch hell from some people on here that you should be getting a better build and sacrificing peripherals but trust me. Good peripherals contribute a LOT more to the gaming experience than you would think. I've been doing this for years and I've played on everything from stock gateway mice to my now top end $100 Razer mouse; it's totally worth it.

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B003ZJ1VD8

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK

Should be a nice setup for ~$115

Logitech G500: Probably one of the most top rated mice you can fine. Good grip, buttons and the speed/reaction of this mouse isn't too bad at all. You can find better but for the money it's a great deal. - Logitech G500

Razer Deathadder: Personally...I like this mouse over the G500 and I'm not the biggest of Razer fan either. This mouse absolutely rocks it for the price. It's more of a Mouse's Mouse, there isn't a ton going on, you have a very good scroll wheel and two functions right where your thumb rests. If you want buttons and all kinds of other stuff look elsewhere, this mouse rocks for what it is. - Razer Deathadder

SteelSeries Xai: It /may/ almost push out the Deathadder as top mouse at a very good mouse. StealSeries I feel delivers some of the best peripherals around, they feel amazing, act great and look equally as "plain" (not flashy) but still have eye candy. The Xai has a color changing LCD in the back to change the colors of the Insignia on the back...if that's your thing. - SteelSeries Xai

Out of all of those, it's hard for me not to recommend the Deathadder. I believe (I forgot to double check the stats) but the DPI is higher for the DA than any of the other mice I listed here and it feels great in your hand.

On to the next thing: Mouse Pad. I almost feel like I'm in the minority when I say that I need a good pad for my mice. Right now I am using a Cyborg RAT 7 with a Kabuto Razer Gaming Pad. It's a bit expensive, but I used this pad with my Deathadder that I had before my RAT 7 and it worked flawlessly with it. I tried it without it and you can see a noticeable difference. However for about the same price, you can get a SteelSeries QcK+ Pad which are quite nice as well (and if you are a person for brand synchronicity, you can get this one with the Xai).

However, no matter what myself or anyone else says: Pick the right mouse for you, we cannot judge what feel good to you. Mice are a hard buy, because recommendations only work if the person who loves it has the same hand structure as you...and normally it doesn't. Some of these things can be found at Best Buy and other brick stores, so if you get a chance go out and try out every mouse you can and find one that works for you before you decide on a specific one.

what prize range are we talking? this is a VERY sexy mouse and doesn't cost too much.

I'm using a Razer Deathadder and I think it's fantastic.

Logitech G-400

Razer Deathadder

Steelseries Sensei

All of these are excellent mice, which one you want really comes down to personal preference. I like the deathadder, but I know other people who are more comfortable with the logitech design.

You also might want to take into consider a nice mouse surface if you don't already have one. I can tell you that the steelseries 9HD is pretty awesome if you're into hard pads.

They can definitely be found.Here is a good deal on one. Usually they cost more than their right-handed counterparts. Sites like Amazon can keep stock long enough to see a price drop based on demand though.

Question in response: Aren't you used to a right-handed mouse? Is it very different since most computing is done as a combination with both hands anyway? Just curious.

I saw it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK

[This one](http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345151019&sr=8-1&keywords=gaming+mouse
)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002Q4U5DK

If you still want a nice Razer mouse, but with less buttons, there's this DeathAdder. It has blue LEDs, two side buttons, and is extremely comfortable. I've had it for a few months, its extremely nice, very worth the money.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A378L4C

As for a keyboard, this is the one I'll be getting soon. CM Storm Quickfire TK. Its compact, mechanical, blue LED backlit, and has Cherry MX Blue switches, which are supposed to be like heaven.

Amazon has the deathadder new for $40 if you're interested.

I'll be playing with:

• Razer DeathAdder
  
• CM Storm Trigger
  
• Audio Technica AD700 - Possibly. Haven't decided for sure yet.
  
  Also have a 3D monitor and glasses if I feel inclined to play GW2 in 3D, though after having tried it during recent stress tests, I'm not sure I will.
  
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  On the subject of peripherals, if anyone is browsing through these posts trying to get ideas on future purchases:
  
  Razer products: Use caution and make informed decisions before buying them. With Razer, most of the time you're paying for the brand name more than anything. Their quality control is known to be really shoddy compared to other brands. Their mice and the Nostromo are typically good (though even then, my first DeathAdder mouse was faulty and had to be RMA'd), but everything else is average at best, faulty and unreliable at worst. I was looking into buying a Blackwidow in my mechanical keyboard search this month, but decided against it in the end because there were simply far too many reports of faulty, flimsy, or otherwise broken parts (both out of the box or down the line) for me to buy with confidence. Bottom line, do your research on the likes of Google, Amazon and Newegg reviews, etc. before making a purchase. Not even just with Razer products, but anything you ever plan on investing significant money into.
  
  Mechanical keyboards: They're a really great investment if you're in the market for a keyboard and can fit them in the budget. They're a lot more pricey, but you really get what you pay for with these. Mechanical keys are an absolute pleasure to type and game on compared to the cheap membrane keys which are standard today. These keyboards provide great tactility, feedback, accuracy, and are made to last far, far longer than your standard keyboard.
  
  Audio Peripherals: First of all, do not buy gaming headsets. Once again, you're paying a lot more for the brand and the title of "gaming headset" than the actual product quality. Frankly, most (if not all) gaming headsets' quality and audio fidelity are downright poor in comparison to dedicated headphones that you can get for the same or lesser price. The best thing to do if you want to get the most bang for your buck is to buy a nice pair of headphones, and if you're dead-set on having an attached mic, invest into something like the ModMic or mod one on yourself.

Sure, link

$30+$5 shipping.

Razer Deathadder. I've had it for 3-4 years and have never had a single problem with it. Simple mouse with scroll wheel and 2 buttons on the side.

Amazon has them for under $50 right now.

[This] (http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3UKTHJ514FJ9S&coliid=I3Q7UC3FN8WO2T) is probably the "manliest" thing I have on my wishlist. I do own a 22 magnum handgun though, and i'm a pretty good shot.

That actually looks pretty great for your stated needs. About the only thing I would caution against is the Razer keyboard. The build quality is pretty inconsistent. Their mice are great, but be aware that the Abyssus has just three buttons -- left-click, right-click, and middle-click. I'd go with the Deathadder instead, or a Logitech G500. The Deathadder does have a southpaw version if you need it :)

I used to go through mice every 2-3 years. Then I invested in a Razer DeathAdder. It's been probably 5 years, almost. This thing looks and feels new.

I used to run through new mouse feet every few months. Never replaced the feet on the DeathAdder. Still glides super smooth.

Yes it's a bit more than you are looking to spend. But it's a tank. It's durable, beautiful (IMO) and I've never used a better mouse.

If something did happen to this (because I highly doubt it would ever stop working on it's own) I would buy another in a heart beat. No question.

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334200309&sr=8-1

If you want to play Portal (which I highly recommend!), buy the Orange Box - then you get Portal, 3 Half-Lifes, and Team Fortress 2 all for $15 (on sale right now).

Also, they are expensive, but I'd recommend looking in to a gaming mouse, like a Razer or a Logitech. These mice have extra buttons, on the side and other places, that you can program to use for standard game commands like reload, pick up, etc.

I for the LIFE of me couldn't get the hang of using keyboard commands, but I can click on stuff like a boss. This is probably the single best gadget that helped me make the jump from gamer's girlfriend to autonomous gamer. So yeah. In case you needed more stuff to spend your money on. ^.^

edit: spelling/formatting

Buy a Razer Deathadder. Thank me later.

Razer Death Adder. Can get it through amazon for $47.40.

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Precision-Infrared-Gaming/dp/B002Q4U5DK

Been using this bad boy for near on 3 years now and it has yet to let me down. Not as many buttons a some mice out there, but perfect for me needs.

Also, Deathadders are still about $10 cheaper on Amazon if you live in the U.S.

Do you need to have side buttons?
Because the razer abyssus could be a fit. Other suggestions include, but are not limited to: Deathadder 3.5g, Logitech G400s, Logitech G502, SteelSeries Rival (multicolored led), Minoix Avior 7000, and Roccat Savu,

Here's the link to the Mac drivers.

Also, Amazon sells the mouse for less than $50: linky.

For your mouse : http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002Q4U5DK/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1/189-1368353-6803422?pi=SS115
And for your keyboard : http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16823129012

Currently out of stock.. but the Razer Deathadder is the only Razer product I have ever bought. It's simple, comfortable, blue, smooth, and a great product.

I bought a Quickfire CMstorm a few years ago. I actually got a Blue switch first, and then a brown.. The blue is an incredible satisfying click. But can be annoying to those around you if you don't live alone.

If you go down the blue switch route, O-rings are usualy a must have. At least in my opinion.

Avoid wireless, get USB plugs

Thanks for the detailed reply, here's the Amazon listing for the DA I have:

https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK

I think it's pretty much the first one they did, as far as I know. It appears to be 3.5G, if I'm reading the listing right.

I'm not beholden to another Razer mouse, so I'll upgrade to anything really!

Awesome. I tried the Naga Hex v2 and it was just a little too small (and awkward with how I had to hold my hand to utilize the thumb buttons).

I have this right now: https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK

So it looks like the length should match up. I will have to give the Roccat a try.

If you're willing to try Razer and go for and older mouse. The old Deathadder 3.5G (the one that is only blue lights) is very good and what I use currently.

Edit: I'll add I've had it for over 3 years now and have had no problems.

Another edit: link to mouse: http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1449735178&sr=1-3&keywords=razer+deathadder+classic

I recommend the g400 like everyone else in this thread, but you can also pick up the Deathadder if you would like. Not built as well but does look cooler. Normally more money, on sale right now though. I normally wouldn't recommend it because I think it is a ripoff, but at $40 it is a fair price. I still think the g400 is a better deal (especially right now where it is $35)

Razer Deathadder. Hands down. Its wireless brother, the Mamba, has active sensitivity controls and you could probably find one for around 100 dollars... but the Deathadder only costs about 40-50 and performs to a similar level. Both are wonderful mice and I highly recommend them. The mamba's ergonomic swoop and ease of button-pressing virtually cured some tendonitis I had.

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK


For goodness sake do not buy them directly from Razer. They charge a ridiculous premium for their fancy black and green website. Just buy from Amazon. :)

I've heard nothing but good about the deathadder and the naga. The naga is great for the sheer fact of its size and the number of buttons. Price wise the naga is about 75 bucks after shipping and the Deathadder is about 55. Both go for the allegiance to razer and are around 75.

IF you're willing to stray from razer I personally have the logitech mx518. I've had it for years and it's one of the best mice I've ever had the chance of holding. It works well for large hands and has most all of the same buttons as that of the death adder. It's been replaced with the g500 which also had weight control (something neither razers have). It too runs around 50 or so dollars.


Links to all 3:

Razer Naga

Razer Deathadder

G500

I agree with that, but a ton of others s s also look normal. I like it. You don't have to.

Specs:

Desk: GeekDesk v3 It is adjustable height.
Center monitor: Dell U2410 IPS
Right monitor: Asus VW246
Monitor mount: Duel Stand
Speakers: Logitech X-530
Headphones: Logitech G930
Keyboard: Max Keyboard Nighthawk X7 - Cherry Blue Switches
Mouse: Razer Deathadder
Mousepad: Razer Goliathus
Tablet: Nexus 10
Ambient light: Accent Multicolor LED
PC

• CASE: NZXT Hades Gaming Case
  
• CPU: Intel Core i7-950
  
• MEMORY: 6GB (2GBx3) DDR3/1600MHz
  
• MOTHERBOARD: MSI X58A-GD65 Intel X5
  
• VIDEO: AMD Radeon HD 6870

Mouse: either Razer Hex(no experience but I like you can use items with you) or Razer Deathadder(current mouse, love it)

Keyboard: CM Storm Quckfire Rapid (if you like tkl and want a NA brand) or Duckyshine 3 or Filco Majestouch

Headset: SteelSeries Siberia V2

Razer Deathadder blue edition.

the logitech is a great mouse, but it is kinda odly shaped and gets a little uncomfortable after a little while, and as lieutenantClone said, it does drag a lot, personally i use a razer death adder. Also i have tried the 7g, and im not to big of a fan, the button press is a little off in my opinion, right now im using a razer arcosa, but i would recommend the Razer BlackWidow, and for surfaces, this is gonna sound bad, but Razer Vespula, just some suggestions, and im not a razer fan boy all thought it may seem, ive used many different gaming electronics, and ive had some good ones, but for the price i think razer is pretty good

I have the Razer Deathadder and it's pretty good. Very comfortable feel, cool light up effect, and it has two side buttons.

Whats the difference between these two DeathAdders?

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK



http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathAdder-Ergonomic-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00AAS888S/ref=sr_1_1?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ascsubtag=060c4344fb334196bdfd2140558827f4&ie=UTF8&qid=1409692834&sr=8-1&keywords=Razer+DeathAdder+2013

About gaming accessories, it really depends on what your budget is.
You can get a decent mouse for $30-50, but the "good" ones are probably closer to $100.

I don't have any specific recommendations for mice since I'm using an MMO mouse when I play Starcraft2, but it works pretty well for it. I wouldn't especially recommend it for playing SC2 though since it's relatively bulky and has A LOT of buttons that are kind of useless for SC2 out of the box. The Razer Deathadder is probably a better solution specifically and not all that expensive, although if money weren't an object I wouldn't mind having a Steelseries Xai Laser Mouse either. ;p

Keyboards, I'm using Steelseries' G6v2 (amazon link here) and have been quite satisfied with it so far. I hear a lot of people say good things about Filco keyboards and recommend them over the one I end up buying, but I don't know what specific model people are thinking of. Doing a search for Filco leads me to believe you'll be paying closer to $150 for one of their keyboards though.

Ultimately, have you asked this gamer what they may want? ;p

I enjoy my Steelseries Rival 100 which is super cheap. I'm sure there's plenty of other options though, but here's some if you don't want to look.

Logitech G300s $26.95

SteelSeries Rival 100 $32.50

SteelSeries Sensei $47.90

Razer Deathadder $56.19

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Precision-Infrared-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK

This mouse changed my life.

Add a C4 Ngen Mousepad for a win win combo
http://www.cshyde.com/c4web/C4Ngen.htm

I would think its evenly priced all over.

The cheapest i can see is Amazon.

There are some cheap ones on eBay but you'll have to pick and choose to make sure its new, from a reliable seller, and not a fake.

I would just like to say that the Razer DeathAdder is an absolutely amazing mouse. I have never used a more comfortable or responsive mouse for on sale for 44 dollars!

The guys at Tek Syndicate are great. Here's their complete guide on building a computer. This is for the actual building of the computer.
As for the monitor, I prefer the Asus VS39H-P. Great 23 inch monitor.
For keyboards, really anything will do, but depending on your budget I highly suggest mechanical keyboards. The Razer Deathadder is one of the most popular gaming mice.

There's an infrared version which is cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Infrared-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002Q4U5DK -- How does it compare with this? http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathAdder-Ergonomic-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00AAS888S

You could always go for a Razer Deathadder for a mouse, but if you want a mouse with a lot of buttons I would go for a Logitech G502, Logitech G602, or the Razer Naga

It comes in blue :o

I'm in the same boat as you, only I have a 3500 dpi edition that's ~5 years old. For what it's worth they have the older blue lit version on amazon. It's the 3500 dpi edition, which is basically the same as the original 1800 dpi with the exception of the sensor. I'm pretty sure they have the same side buttons and same wheel, and the case looks identical, and the surface is that smooth non-rubberized one. That's probably what i'm going to reluctantly go with, even though I really hate the syanpse drivers.

I've had razor death adder for over a year and it's fantastic. I've traveled with it extensively when I would game at other peoples houses on my laptop. There seems to be a air of disapproval on reddit about razor products but the reviews rarely show it. I have large hands and it conforms to my grip perfectly. The drivers come with customization software as well. The top of the mouse feels like velvet making it a pleasure just to use it. Price isn't outrageous either. And it looks sexy. Better than the pictures do it justice in my opinion. Link

I use and love this one. Light and comfortable. I didn't want anything too fancy http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Deathadder-Precision-Infrared-RZ01-00151400-R3/dp/B002Q4U5DK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1320799005&sr=1-1