Reddit mentions of XINKSD G10 4000 DPI 10 Buttons LED Optical USB Wired Mechanical Gaming Mouse, Programmable Gaming Mice for Pro Game Notebook, Laptop, PC, MacBook, Computer- Black

I have that mouse, or at least something simmilar. Actually not that bad.

I don't think your budget is that unreasonable, but there are always additional costs that people forget to tell you about. Your son has a laptop, so presumably he doesn't have a keyboard, mouse, and spare screen. If you bought a new computer, even a pre-built one, it's likely that you'd still have to buy all of those separately.

So:

• add $130-200 for the screen.
  
• add $40 for the keyboard
  
• add $40 for the mouse.
  
• add $20 for speakers (unless the screen has built-in speakers, then just wait)
  
• If the screen has speakers, do you need a male-to-male headphone jack? $3
  
  Amazon and newegg are great sources for all three of these. I'm prepared to make recommendations if you want, but that's what you should think "budget" wise, give or take.
  
  So you still have plenty of money for a great computer - now putting together a new computer can be fun, but sometimes that's just overwhelming and it's not for everyone.
  
  
• /r/buildapc is the place to go to put together your pc. pcpartpicker.com is the place to choose the necessary parts. Just look at the Vive recommended specs on the steam page, choose those options on pcpartpicker, maybe add a solid state hard drive. boom done.
  
  
• But if you're buying a prebuilt machine, then I found a few on amazon that are within your budget, meet the recommended VIVE needs, and have good reviews.
  
  
• http://www.amazon.com/iBUYPOWER-AM-FX06BK-iBuyPower-Desktop-Black/dp/B012AO2GSW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1462237056&sr=1-2&keywords=970
  
  This one has a large hard drive for storage and smaller Solid State Drive for programs. Since Hard Drives tend to be the biggest slow down in any computer, getting a Solid State is mandatory in my opinion.
  
  
• http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017Y9XK92/ref=psdc_565098_t3_B00OSGLTVG
  
  This is another one, also with a gtx 970. It costs more, but the CPU is also much faster. There's no Solid State Drive, which means that's something you ought to buy and install.
  
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462237949&sr=1-5&keywords=solid+state+drive
  
  That's a SSD to get you started on a search. Samsung is expensive, don't buy a Lacie.
  
  
• As far as computer screens go: people will say lots of things about "refresh rates" and this or that, but seriously you can probably find a HANNSpree for $100 or even better, an even larger/better quality AOC screen for the same price.
  
  
• http://www.amazon.com/YCCTEAM-Buttons-Professional-Ergonomic-Aluminium/dp/B00SB5NLZW?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr-mr-title
  
  That's a fun and fancy looking gaming mouse for less than $25. It's incredibly customizable within the computer. I've bought tons of gaming mice in my day, and in the end it turned out that this cheap little mouse turned out to be the most fun.
  

Nope, Ive been looking at the Rat 7 myself. I have also been looking at this one, but its cheap so Im not sure how good it could be. https://www.amazon.com/YCCTEAM-Professional-Mechanical-Programming-Upgraded/dp/B00SB5NLZW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1480774213&sr=8-11&keywords=gaming+mouse

Try to get a with dpi settings. I have one that can change it with a button in the middle. Sad part is they are mostly have "gamer" lights. I tend to switch the dpi to what game I'm playing, and even with what character in Overwatch I get stuck with. The [one I have] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SB5NLZW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1498260618&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mechanical+mouse&dpPl=1&dpID=51vc3q4CE8L&ref=plSrch) is relatively cheap compared to the Logitech ones most people love.

I just got THIS one and I am loving it!

You guys could check out a awesome gaming mouse at https://www.amazon.com/YCCTEAM-Buttons-Professional-Ergonomic-Aluminium/dp/B00SB5NLZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467957145&sr=8-2&keywords=YCCTEAM+GAME+MOUSE perfectly snugly fit under your palm; the ergonomic shape of the mouse gives gamers the most comfortable gaming experience ever, especially during the most testing of battles.

YCCTeam. It looks more like a mousetrap than an actual mouse itself.

I've had this Logitech G9x since 2010 and it's starting to show it's age. Recently rebent the springs under the left and right clicks to get rid of the double tapping, but now the back and forward buttons are starting to go and the wheel is less than accurate. Dealing with parts that small was a frustrating experience, but it's still serviceable so I'd like to put this mouse in storage "just in case". Or try to tune it up, then store it anyway. Regardless:

• I'll play just about anything, occasionally MMOs but not enough to justify 20+ buttons. Skyrim, UT, Borderlands, etc.
  
  
• Right handed
  
  
• Budget of somewhere around $50-80 (USD) (Prefer Amazon, have Prime)
  
  
• 22cm from base of palm to tip of middle finger
  
  
• Preferred grip is more fingertip than palm grip.
  
  
• Prefer heavier mice, been using my G9x with 4 x 7g weights for a few years now. (Doesn't need to be THIS heavy, a solid feel/construction is great too!) Definitely not a high DPI gamer, current setting is around 3000 IIRC.
  
  
• Three things that are pretty key, I dual-boot Linux and Windows, only ever on Windows to play something that doesn't play nice with Linux. So if the mouse can keep settings separate from the software and it works in Linux, that's a huge plus. Second, it's gotta look good with my Corsair K70 (Blue LED). I really dig the blue on metal. That being said some of those robot codpieces are too much (Example)! I also insist on wired, I don't trust myself to care for a pet, let alone a computer mouse.
  
  I'm not brand loyal, but I was very unimpressed by Logitech and Corsair's headsets. From what I've seen from searching around, the Logitech G502 looks really good, and /r/pcmasterrace, at least a year ago, seemed impressed by it. I almost impulse bought the Corsair M65 but I really don't like that big red button where I'd rest my thumb.
  
  Anyway I'm rambling, I'm going to continue my search tomorrow but maybe you guys can give me somewhere to start. Hopefully this is enough info, thanks!

How about this one https://www.amazon.com/YCCTEAM-Buttons-Professional-Ergonomic-Aluminium-Pc/dp/B00SB5NLZW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1469069590&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=yccteam highly praised and being sold by well known Amazon yccteam seller

This "advanced mouse" is literally just this mousel right down to the braided cable, except with a different shell.

Edit: What's with the downvotes? I own the mouse, all the buttons are in the same spot, and all the leds are in the same location.

You guys could check out a awesome gaming mouse at https://www.amazon.com/YCCTEAM-Buttons-Professional-Ergonomic-Aluminium/dp/B00SB5NLZW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467957145&sr=8-2&keywords=YCCTEAM+GAME+MOUSE perfectly snugly fit under your palm; the ergonomic shape of the mouse gives gamers the most comfortable gaming experience ever, especially during the most testing of battles,if you are good at reviewing on the sub forum of reddit or YouTube or other influenced PC accessories forum,I would like to ship you for free.