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Recommend me a keyboard and mouse!

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Raithed
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
China7078 Posts
April 03 2012 03:23 GMT
#1
I'll be building a rig shortly, already know what to get in terms of a monitor but I am missing a keyboard and mouse, but at least I think I know what I am getting for a mouse, most likely this unless there's something better: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153055

Thanks in advance for recommendations!

*
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
April 03 2012 03:27 GMT
#2
...
What are you looking for in a keyboard and mouse?

It's impossible to recommend something when you don't put at least some guidelines.
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
Sagamantha
Profile Joined September 2011
United States339 Posts
April 03 2012 03:32 GMT
#3
A rather short blog :/. The mouse choice is popular though and personally speaking I would recommend the Das Professional. I use the Das Ultimate, but having no letters on your keys can be problematic at times in Starcraft2, especially when your opponent makes colossus and you accidentally make overlords instead of corruptors.

http://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/
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Soulfire
Profile Joined September 2010
United States237 Posts
April 03 2012 03:34 GMT
#4
I prefer the Death Adder Black personally after having owned many regular 3.5G's since it doesn't have annoying lights and has a rubberized grip. It's basically preference, though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153072
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Raithed
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
China7078 Posts
April 03 2012 03:39 GMT
#5
Sorry, gaming keyboard/mouse**
Thaniri
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
1264 Posts
April 03 2012 03:43 GMT
#6
I have been using Steelseries Sesnei + 6GV2

The mouse is a little bit big, takes some getting used to.

The keyboard is amazing, loving my purchase every day.
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
April 03 2012 03:57 GMT
#7
I would splurge and get a mechanical keyboard. They just feel absolutely amazing. As for mice...I swear by the now discontinued Logitech G5. I'm not sure how I feel about its predecessor. I'm seriously thinking about buying a couple G5s before they're completely gone for the future when this one eventually breaks down.
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lastshadow
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States1372 Posts
April 03 2012 03:59 GMT
#8
Anything steelseries is good, and of course just get a QSeNN-DT35 for your keyboard.
Patience is a small price to pay for perfection.
Arterial
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Australia1039 Posts
April 03 2012 04:06 GMT
#9
Steelseries Kinzu + Steelseries 6gv2
savior & jaedong
rainei
Profile Joined November 2009
Canada1316 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-03 04:11:58
April 03 2012 04:09 GMT
#10
If you like the switch pressure of a membrane keyboard but want a mechanical for a better positive feel of clicking, a mech keyboard w/ cherry clear switches is good. I found the browns too light, the blacks to be too stiff and no click, and the blues to be way too loud.

and I have been using a logitech g9 for the past 4-5 years or so.

*edit. but it broke and logitech gave me a new one (g9x) along with other free stuff
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SnipedSoul
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada2158 Posts
April 03 2012 04:09 GMT
#11
Logitech G9x and any mechanical keyboard
how
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States538 Posts
April 03 2012 04:25 GMT
#12
Keyboard is pretty easy, you want a mechanical one, just do some research on what switch type you want and what type of layout you want.

As for mouse, this is where I find it impossible to say. Everyone likes a different type of mouse, the size, the texture used, how many buttons they want/need, etc. Unless you really don't like your current mouse, just stick with it until you are able to get your hands on a nice mouse to just try out (maybe a friend gets on or something.) Bust seriously, I have bought a bunch of different mice, and always end up going back to my Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical. That being said, I think I now know what I want in a mouse in terms of feel/size/shape (it has to be ambidextrous, even though I am not left handed.)
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mrafaeldie12
Profile Joined July 2011
Brazil537 Posts
April 03 2012 04:39 GMT
#13
Don't get a "mechanical" keyboard, they're lousy and the "feeling of pressing a key" like most people like to say is just a gimmick, to make you a buy a often times more expensive keyboard. I personally use a Razer Lachesis mouse, and a very cheap PS/2 keyboard. The only thing I dislike about my setup, is how easy my Lachesis top can get dirty, it gets some weird spots that look odd, but its a damn fine mouse.
"..it all comes thumbling down thumbling down thumblin down"
Golgotha
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)8418 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-03 04:43:19
April 03 2012 04:40 GMT
#14
i love irocks keyboards and razer imperator.

On April 03 2012 13:39 mrafaeldie12 wrote:
Don't get a "mechanical" keyboard, they're lousy and the "feeling of pressing a key" like most people like to say is just a gimmick, to make you a buy a often times more expensive keyboard. I personally use a Razer Lachesis mouse, and a very cheap PS/2 keyboard. The only thing I dislike about my setup, is how easy my Lachesis top can get dirty, it gets some weird spots that look odd, but its a damn fine mouse.


wtf? it's not a gimmick man they are very durable and some designed to have very low resistance to key presses.

also those spots are dead skin cells that have built up. hehe.
DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
April 03 2012 04:45 GMT
#15
The Razer Deathadder is a fantastic mouse for the price that it is. Bought one about a year ago and still enjoying it thoroughly.
Damn your Chronoboosts!
AusShinDig
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia22 Posts
April 03 2012 04:49 GMT
#16
I use the Razer Deathadder which is amazingly comfortable, and the Steelseries 6GV2. After using the 6GV2 I will never go back to a non-mechanical keyboard, even for things other than gaming. The Cherry MX Black switches are great for gaming.
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
April 03 2012 04:54 GMT
#17
On April 03 2012 12:57 PH wrote:
I would splurge and get a mechanical keyboard. They just feel absolutely amazing. As for mice...I swear by the now discontinued Logitech G5. I'm not sure how I feel about its predecessor. I'm seriously thinking about buying a couple G5s before they're completely gone for the future when this one eventually breaks down.

Why don't you use a 518 and get an extra button?
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PolskaGora
Profile Joined May 2011
United States547 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-03 05:00:49
April 03 2012 04:59 GMT
#18
If you plan on getting the Deathadder, buy it off amazon instead:
Deathadder on Amazon

It's only $44.49 instead of the price of $59.99 that's listed on newegg. Don't know how long the deal will last though
Tracking treasure down
Raithed
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
China7078 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-03 05:03:57
April 03 2012 05:02 GMT
#19
Just a question, as far as mechanical keyboards go, which is the best for the bang for the buck? Thanks for the recs!

On April 03 2012 13:59 PolskaGora wrote:
If you plan on getting the Deathadder, buy it off amazon instead:
Deathadder on Amazon

It's only $44.49 instead of the price of $59.99 that's listed on newegg. Don't know how long the deal will last though


Thanks for the heads up!
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
April 03 2012 05:15 GMT
#20
Cooler Master's keyboard and the Black Widow. I got my Black Widow for $50, right now I think it's around $70, but that's still $30 cheaper than SteelSeries/Das/Filco/Rosewill.

I have both a 6gv2 and a Black Widow btw, and I prefer the Black Widow. The 6gv2 has an irregular layout and I don't like the cherry black switches very much. I would sometimes inadvertently double tap. The Black Widow has an annoying glossy finish and useless macro keys, but I prefer the blue switches.
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