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Turo
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada333 Posts
June 24 2011 19:46 GMT
#1
Hi, I'm thinking of getting this headset:

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=41740

And this keyboard:

http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=47666

My budget is 200 before taxes. I don't know anything about headsets so any advice there would be appreciated... As for the keyboard I like the backlit keys and that it's mechanical.

anyone know of better deals/options from canadian websites?

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Geordie
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United Kingdom653 Posts
June 24 2011 19:58 GMT
#2
hey im pretty sure that that keyboard is not mechanical man
apm66
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada943 Posts
June 24 2011 20:00 GMT
#3
it's not mechanical
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Sinborn
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States275 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 20:43:56
June 24 2011 20:00 GMT
#4
I tried the G35. I thought it was a terribly overpriced product that did not sound good, provide adequate surround or do anything I really desired in a headphone. It also choked my skull with its deathgrip.
Calm
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada380 Posts
June 24 2011 20:01 GMT
#5
Check out the headphone enthusiasts thread for advice on good headsets, and also the comprehensive keyboard thread as a good starting point. They both have many passionate and intelligent people recommending their favorite products.

As for myself, I just use a razer blackwidow and razer orca. The headset (orca) isn't great, but it was pretty cheap (around $50). As for the keyboard, I love it. Though it is a bit loud for my liking, I would recommend brown switches.
LaSt)ChAnCe
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
United States2179 Posts
June 24 2011 21:17 GMT
#6
buy black widow now

save up and by a40's later
Failsafe
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States1298 Posts
June 24 2011 21:23 GMT
#7
steelseries 6vc2 for the keyboard
MrBitter: Phoenixes... They're like flying hellions. Always cost efficient.
Korinai
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada413 Posts
June 24 2011 21:43 GMT
#8
Get a razer blackwidow or you're doing it wrong.
"There is nothing more cool than being proud of the things that you love." - Day[9]
Mayor
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States472 Posts
June 24 2011 21:44 GMT
#9
The keyboard isn't mechanical, and in your price range I'd rather suggest something like the 6GV2 by Steelseries, which is mechanical, and pretty awesome. Also, It might just be because I'm not the biggest logitech fan, but I'd take the siberias over your choice.
"You can be creative but I will crush it under the iron fist of my conservative play." - Liquid`Tyler
Cragus
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada144 Posts
June 24 2011 23:04 GMT
#10
Mechanical keyboards available at NCIX (Canada computers has basically the same stock minus Das Keyboard and the Solidtek):

Cherry MX Brown switches
Das Keyboard Model S Silent: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=52502&vpn=DASK3PROMS1SI (8 55800 00118 0)&manufacture=Metadot (<-version with letters, also available blank)

Cherry MX Blue
Das Keyboard Model S: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=54110&vpn=DASK3PROMS1 (8 55800 00116 6)&manufacture=Metadot (<-version with letters, also available blank)
Razer Black Widow: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57022&vpn=RZ03-00390100-R3U1&manufacture=Razer
Razer Black Widow Ultimate: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=57745&vpn=RZ03-00380100-R3U1&manufacture=Razer

Cherry MX Black
Steelseries 6gv2: http://ncix.com/products/?sku=54386&vpn=64225&manufacture=Steelseries
Steelseries 7g - http://ncix.com/products/?sku=27398&vpn=64022&manufacture=Steelseries
Tt eSPORTS Meka G1 - http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58823&vpn=MEG005US&manufacture=Thermaltake

Simplified ALPS
Solidtek KB-6600BU - http://ncix.com/products/?sku=39598&vpn=KB-6600BU&manufacture=Solidtek

The Black Widow is the best deal available, although Das Keyboard is somewhat higher quality. The Cherry Black boards are definitely try-before-you-buy, as some people really hate the feel of that switch (this applies to the ALPS switch board too).

As for the headset, do you only intend to game with it, or will it be for music listening as well? (also, would you be willing to tolerate an external microphone since most headsets are targeted at '1337 g4m3rs' and sacrifice both sound quality and microphone quality for aesthetics, useless features, and flashy names)
aka Nakji/Сталкер/Reed
apm66
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada943 Posts
June 25 2011 13:32 GMT
#11
ss 6g is much cheaper @ canada computers than ncix

same for the black widow (ncix: $85, cc: $70)
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