Mouse DPI?

Scizz

So my mouse is a 5700 dpi, but the buttons are starting to crap out and I need to buy a new mouse. Unfortunately, if I want to buy a the same mouse I have now it costs 60 bucks. So I was wondering what dpi mice you guys have, and if I can still get efficient precision for doing work in photoshop, 3dsmax etc. with a lower dpi?
I searched in google and people were saying that for gaming 2000 dpi mice were more than enough, but for artists, 4000 and up is recommended. Not sure though.

SkyWay

My mouse has 5600 (http://cyborggaming.com/prod/rat7.html), can't really work with a standard and/or wireless mouse anymore

At least I think it's a very noticeable difference, the simpler mice stutter around the desktop, can't really do anything that feels precise with those.

Also, wrong forum section, I believe this belongs in the general discussion side

SpeCter

you can work efficent with 800dpi, my mouse got 6000 dpi but most of the time i work with 1600dpi.
If you want precision get a Tablet not some fancy high dpi mouse.

SkyWay

SpeCter speaks the truth there, though an A4 tablet costs a lot more than a proper mouse. I found it awkward using a tablet for 3D, so personally I've invested in my mouse and my tablet, for a combination of all things good

Scizz

alright thanks guys! i think I found one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826146010

Snader

I'm currently working with a 1600 DPI, €10 mouse, and for normal modeling it's just dandy.

But for sculpting you'll definitely want a tablet. You'll want to try a few different ones to see what you prefer. I personally prefer a cheap brand A4 over a small wacom, because it allows me to make large swooping strokes.

Valandar

Odd, I prefer a nice 6x4, because I rarely draw with large swooping strokes - it's mostly wrist movement for me...

As for the mouse, mine appears to be 5600 DPI... but I haven't noticed that huge a difference between it and a $10 800 DPI mouse from Big Lots except for overall durability (the Big Lots mouse lasted me six months).

Snader

Yeah my method is probably not all too common. I set the tablet up on my lap, leaning against the edge of my desk. That way it feels very close to sketching in a blackbook or sketchpad. While you probably have it lying on the desk, likely in the spot where a mouse'd normally be.

Anyway, different strokes for different folks, which is why he should try several methods and find out what he prefers.

SpeCter

I have my Tablet right in front of me, with a little tilt.I can´t think of a reason why anyone would have it where their mouse is.

In general it´s healtier to draw with your whole arm instead of only with the wrist(and its easier to draw straight lines)