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HLTV mens,
What is your brand of choice when it comes to gaming peripherals? Could you list your setups and tell me if you're satisfied with it or whether you'd change something?
I am building a pc and with that I am also picking up a keyboard, mouse, headset and a monitor.
Until now I've been using some basic LCD 60hz dell 24" monitor, default logitech office keyboard and a razer deathadder v2 with steelseries qck (small one), headset hyperx cloud alpha.
I'd love to try the zowie ec2b since I've heard the ergonomy is superb, but the overall built quality is meh and there's no paracord + no info about any update whatsoever.
Thanks!
zowie ec2a, best mouse i ever had, dropped it countless times on the ground and still works perfectly
for the keyboard i use an old logitech from office, gotta change it tbh
headset hyper x cloud revolver, surprisingly good sound/bass/definition, the mic is fine too but if i would buy an headset now i would go for audiotechinca/seinheisser and buy a separate mic
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I've been thinking about some sennheisser lately - about these ones sennheiser PC38x
but couldn't find them anywhere on czech sites so far.. ty for comment
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my advice is take the best audio/price ratio and look for headset without mic and no gaming stuff
what sennheiser makes mice??
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:D nono, I was talking about a headset
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Both pc37x and 38x exist dude, they're a different headset. drop.com/audiophile/drops
The pc37x has a driver from the HD598/600, the pc38x has the driver from the GSP500/600 series.
Unless you're trying to play on LAN (or play in an area where headset bleed would be an issue), the best headphones for gaming are all open back. Beyerdynamic DT880/990 or AKG K700 series are great for gaming. They have really crisp high end which is useful for positioning.
"dropped it on the ground" is a nice way to describe being angry because you got wallbanged on Dust2 mid doors
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i mean dont we all tilt after that happens
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it has a pixart 3360 so its still good
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I read some reviews and doesn't seem like it. I don't think you can get "great" headphones/headsets for such a cheap price. You need to spend at least 150-200 to get a decent sound quality, which IMO is the most important thing in headphones. If you don't care about the sound, then Cloud II might be fine for you, but objectively speaking they're not "great".
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They are more than enough for gaming, no need to spend 200 bucks for a headset unless you re working in audio
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200e is not audiophile quality. You need to go higher if you're serious about sound. And like I commented they might be good for him, but objectively can't be described as "great" like he did. Nothing wrong with being content with lower quality, just don't label your low standard as "great".
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They are more than fine for gaming, you can hear everything like footsteps in games like CSGO, the microphone is great, i wouldnt consider it as lower quality lol, why spend more when you can have something efficient for a lower price
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rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/clo..
According to this review the frequency response is not that good. In an ideal world the line should be straight. You can check the graphs that it's not the case with these headphones. Some c+v notes from the review:
"These headphones have a sub-par frequency response consistency"
"The HyperX Cloud 2 have a disappointing treble response"
"The soundstage on this headset is bad"
razer blackwidow elite
g pro wireless
corsair virtuso se headphones
some acer 144hz
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just googled the headset, they look pretty neet tho! I've only found white ones, do they make other colours as well?
What about the mousepad, forgot to mention it, but prolly steelseries are the best, right?
Would you change any of it, or are you satisfied enough to eventually re-buy ?
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I have silver black ones for the headset. I just bought a razer gigantus team razer edition. I ordered a 240hz monitor last week, should come tomorrow, that’s the only thing I’m changing.
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stepping up your game hah, I see ya! will check those as well, ty man! hf!
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you too mate!
Personally for a mouse I use been using the steelseries sensai 310 and its amazing, its everything i want from a mouse and it fits me. If you'd like the right handed only one you can buy the Steelseries rival 310
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I had a steelseries 110 like 3-4 years ago, was a good mouse for that price :D I end up buying the razer deathadder v2... thanks for the opinion
ZOWE S1 Matte black
Asus ROG zephyrus gx502gw
240Hz
Hyperx Cloud Core
Lovely portable gaming beast!
mouse - logitech g403
keyboard - generic logitech kb
headset - idk some random bose headset
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yeah, dunno if the keyboard is a "game changer" :D but haven't tried any mechanical so far, would like to know.. thanks for the comment
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imo mouse with a proper mousepad is more important or maybe on par with a 240hz monitor. A friend of mine is 2,6k elo with a 70hz.. I've recently upgraded from a 60hz to 240hz but my aim is still average, the only thing I've improved so far is the reaction time slightly... But it's subjective mainly
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pretty much all gaming mice (at least from respected brands) have capable sensors these days, so changing between them won't be as big a difference as changing between 60hz and 144hz
obviously some mice will be better for you than others but it's all preference as no mouse is objectively better than another
but as long as you have a 120hz+ monitor i agree that mouse is the most important
keyboard: generic poop but works fine for me
mouse: ec1-a
monitor: asus TUF 144hz 1ms 27'
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Ty for the comment... would you buy the mouse again? Are those side buttons really pain in the arse and how about the plastic cable? Does it drag well? Also read some bad reviews about the wheel button - being too loud and not rotating well.. What you think?
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you shouldnt buy zowie anymore since its just bad value
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Just yesterday I saw a review about the glorious D from rocket jump ninja. He said it's a copy of zowie's ec2 ergonomics (which was apparently inspired by microsoft's intellimouse) but that the glorious D has everything the zowie doesn't - paracord, smooth middle wheel button, well made side buttons and other stuff, really been thinking about it, but I am not a fan of those holes :D ty for the list, will check the keyboard
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Yeah basically. I'd agree with his review tbh...the shape is VERY similar, if not identical. Before the Glorious D I did use the EC2-A. The holes have never really been an issue for me...I don't really notice them and the sides of the mouse where I rest the tips of my fingers don't have the holes which for me is the most important thing. I'd say the Model D minus is more close to the EC2...the keyboard is a really sturdy build...defo worth checking out. <3
why dont you like the holes?
you dont even feel them
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I mean, I could like them, but since I haven't tried any mice with holes I can't tell and so far I've played with mice that had none. It just looks weird to me, I see no point of doing holes in a mouse - I don't really care if it weighs 5-10grams less, because that's the idea behind the holes I assume, reducing the weight and maybe appeal to a certain group of people which likes them :D dunno really, I'd rather buy a mouse with no holes, but If I had the opportunity to try one without buying it I'd be able to decide without any bias.
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For mouse with holes the thing you need to watch out for is the one which had the hole on the sides and the build quality,your nails might hurt(especially your pinky's) ive had the same problems with my Cooler Master MM710 except build quality.
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Yeah they did have a lot of problems with their earlier stuff...I have one of the first batches of Model O mice and my cable eventually went after a few months. I ended up getting a custom cable and it was easy enough to replace (not ideal I know) ...but the newer batches all have improved cables now and I haven't had any issues with the Model D version so I don't think it's anything to worry about any more.
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Mouse: Zowie S1 (lookin to change to g pro wireless)
Keyboard: Hyperx Alloy Origin Core (Aqua switch)
Headset: Hyperx Cloud 2
Mouspad: Hyperx Fury S
Monitor: Some Asus 75 hz
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ty for the list man, was looking at the hyper x alloy keyboard the other day online - looks fine and is well priced imo... what do you think about those switches? I still have to do some research on it, since I don't know a thing about it and whether it's something I need to know or have to find out by error and trial..
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Well I got mine for like 80 CAD (about 60 USD) and it was so worth it. Hyperx's own aqua switch I feel it is even better than cherry MX brown (a bit more tactile with similar sound) so I definitely recommend it if you really like cherry brown. the RGB lighting is extremely bright and nice looking. The only downside about hyperx keyboard is that if you want to play with it you need to configure throught hyperx's own software and its still in beta version so many bugs. But if you are fine with the keyboard's presets then there is no problem. Overall, a great keyboard for both gaming and typing.
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So far I have no real life experience with any mechanical keyboards, can't really say if I'd prefer the aqua over the MX ones.. Will have to hope I've made the right choice.. I am almost convinced that I'll get a hyper X keyboard..
Don't really care about RGB but it might be a nice feature to have in the end :D
But the keyboard is plug n play, isn't it? I mean I would bind it in console in csgo, but other than that I don't think I'd want to program any keys..
thanks for your input yo!
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yea if you just need a cheap, well built, simple mechanical keyboard then hyperx is a great choice. You will only need to use software if you want heavy customization on your lighting, other than that just plug & play really easy.
No problem. cheers man !
i have a hyperx alloy fps mx blue and i find it really good (never had a mechanical keyboard beforethough) with the only downside being that some keycaps get worn off after after half a year, the problem persists mostly with the "upgraded" textured wasd keycaps
keyboard: corsair k60 or something like that
mouse: model o, probably my favorite mouse atm, between this and an ec2a
monitor: benq zowie 144hz 1ms 24'
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Do you often watch movies on that monitor as well? I checked that benq's been using the TN panel for their monitors in a lot of cases and it's one of the oldest technology. Most brands nowadays advertise their monitors with an "IPS" panel that's supposed to be the latest tech out and should be accurate when it comes to colours and such... Are you satisfied with that monitor? thanks for the list
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yes i often watch shows on my monitor, but with the base settings of the monitor the color and everything is horrible so you need to do lots of adjustments before it looks goo. and i have two different defaults from when im playing games and watching movies although my second monitor which is less optimized for gaming does have a nicer display for watching movies it still looks good on my main one
Razer Huntsman
Razer Viper
Steelseries QCK+ Neon Rider
Steelseries Arctis 7
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Has to be a solid gaming experience yo:D ty for the comment and hf!
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Sadly my GPU broke on June/July and I haven't gotten one yet due to stock shortages, and older cards aren't appealing at all since the new ones are much better. Basically CS:GO is stuttery as shit and I only play League at this point (This fucking game...)
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I had to buy a 2nd hand one that in order to even think about building a pc in these times man:D It's insane what happened to the gpu market globally and it seems like the situation won't get any better till the end of spring, sadly... You might want to get a 2nd hand one, I found a rx570 4Gb asus rog strix for 110 euros... which is not that good but should hold strong till they re-stock and prices are back to "normal", gl tho!
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Yeah I've thought about doing that too, rn it's really hard too get your hands on fresh cards
keyboard: Logitech G413
headset: Logitech G533
Mouse: SteelSeries Rival 3
Monitor: Idk something Asus, 27', 165hz
I'd change my mouse because I ABSOLUTELY need a wireless mouse (cuz of low sensitivity and I hit my wire every 2 seconds and I JUST HATE IT I CAN'T PLAY), but it's a good wired mouse if anyone wants it, I really like its shape and it's very good!
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Haha:D hope you'll get the one you'll feel comfy to play with.. I'll prolly stay with a wire one, don't want to check the battery of the mouse, but that's maybe a pointless thing to worry about dunno thanks for the list tho!
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Ty for the comment, gl hf!
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Agree, but also the earbuds/headset is an important part imo
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Ty for the list, is that monitor really worth it? Do you watch movies on it or just purely gaming?
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Ok, man, thanks for the tip! It's a bit pricey for me tho, I am looking for something that's around 7-8k
like this one here:
czc.cz/asus-vg259q-led-monitor-25/291879..
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Aight will do a bit more research on this topic then, thank you bruda!
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ty for the list man! Hope you like it, might check the keyboard, looks nice tho!
imgur.com/a/tFINYbX - headset
imgur.com/a/QWSCCdc - monitor
imgur.com/a/4Cb0nhm - mouse
imgur.com/a/OnsV6Co - keyboard
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xd 10 lvl, 3k+ elo inc. superior potato race :D
Headset- Logitech G Pro X
Mouse - G Pro Wireless
Keyboard - G Pro (GX Brown)
Mousepad - Steelseries QCK Heavy Large
Monitor - Acer XF240H (144hz)
Been happy with everything and can recommend all, but gonna buy a new monitor in the summer since I want 240hz, there's not much "wrong" with the current Acer one except the colors kinda suck ass, new monitor probably gonna be Zowie.
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thanks for the comment and explanation, appreciate it! Will check the stuff you listed, gl with the monitor pick..
btws. I've seen video reviews that show there's barely any difference between 144hz vs 244hz usually it's just a price boost imo... you might want to stick to the 144hz and buy a QHD (or higher res.) with an IPS panel... just my thoughts from tho:D gl!
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No problem, and thanks for your reply as well!
After what you said about 144hz vs 240hz I did some more research as well, and gotta say you're probably right. Most people say there's barely any difference upgrading from 144hz to 240hz. The fact is that the prices for 240hz monitors (especially Zowie ones) are pretty big, over 400 euros here as of now for Zowie, while 144hz monitors are max 200 euros. So I might as well save my money, or just buy a 144hz monitor with a better panel :D Thanks for the reply again, helped a lot!
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Glad I was able to help, np!:D Lemme know which one you'll get. I still haven't decided about my choice. Someone here recommended this - Asus VG27AQ
asus.com/Displays-Desktops/Monitors/TUF-..
But again asus tuf gaming has a lot of models with plenty of different setups in czechia it costs around 400euros
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yea a very ideal and solid list of gears for csgo. This is prob the most popular in the period of 2015-2019.
Nowadays more pros start to use logitech because of the sponsor.
mouse: steelseries rival 710
keyboard: roccat vulcan aimo 122 arcitc white
Mousepad: Razer goliathus chroma
Headphones: JBL 650BT
Microphone: Auna Mic 900B
Monitor: ASUS VB248QE (144hz)
I dont have a brand of choice and I tend to budget shop when I can so
Headset: HyperX Stinger
Keyboard: ReDragon Kamura
Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero
Monitor: Scepter R12000
Mousepad: Razer Goliathus
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I had the stinger and kumara k552 and honestly they were just an ok choice if you are on a budget. keyboard is so loud and the headset doesn't give me clear and natural sound.
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thanks for the comment. I can afford a mid-tier setup so I'll check something more pricey
I wanna eventually upgrade to a cloud2 over the Stinger and get an independent microphone but right now the Stinger works just fine for me in terms of sound quality, the microphone is really the only let down. I dont mind louder keyboards either in all honesty because I usually have music in the background or I'm so zoned into the game audio I dont pay attention to the keyboard
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I switched to the cloud 2 few months ago from the stinger and I like it much better, especially the sounds I get in game, much clearer and feel more natural. Regarding the keyboard, of course when you gaming you wouldn't notice as much, but your discord teammates or people around you will definitely be bothered.
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That's why I use push to talk and I'm not very overall vocal. I'll give comms but otherwise I dont talk as much, plus my voice is garbage
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yep but people around you or even different room will feel so bothered about it if you don't have good soundproof system. It would be a nightmare when gaming at night...
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actually I usually play at night and I havent had any problems. Everyone I live with has their rooms pretty far away from mine, and almost everyone sleeps with a fan or TV on so they dont even have to deal with it.
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yea so lucky for you. if someone is sleeping very quietly next to your room im sure they will have a big problem with it. so blue switch keyboards are not for everyone.
ty for the setup list !
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Of course. I really recommend the G502 if you're looking to get a cheaper mouse. It's really comfortable for smaller hands and it came with 5 mouseweights which is always a bonus
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A zowie race right here yo! :D Nice setup tho... I am a bit skeptical towards their products even tho, they have overall great reputation, but feels like they're not really eager to update their mice line up... dunno if that applies to the other products from them, but oh well:D.. Hope you're satisfied and thanks for the comment
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Hifiman Sundara with Schiit Magni + Modi combo
RØDE NT Mini
LG Oled 48CX
Endgame Gear XM1 with Zowie bungie
Varmilo VA109M
Xtrfy GP2 XXL
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O.O the headphones alone is probably my entire budget xd jk but they have to be untouchable!
Do you play on black bards? Or do you play cs at all? Most people go for a 24" or 27" since most people's peripheral vision is "limited" if not trained but 48" is basically a tv :D
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I am pretty happy with the headphones. I am a bit of an audiophile but I see myself as a newcomer in that community so I am not that experienced. They are pretty cheap for being planar magnetics and they need dac and amplifer so the cost increases exponentially if you want a better setup.
It IS a tv! But it is better than most gaming monitors out there. 120hz oled with below 10ms input lag? Cant get better picture quality than that. Very accurate colour and infinite contrast.
I dont really play cs anymore. I have played that shit for over 15 years so I guess I got tired of it. Now I just sit back and play games with a controller like the lazy potato I am . However, when they release oled monitors like they showed earlier this year I will get one and start playing more competetive games. Dont really want higher than 27 for that
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Oh, I see :D Can't even imagine what it's like to listen to a music with the fully loaded equip, gotta be an earphony :D Might check the oled 24/27" monitors then... but am a bit worried they'll be too pricey for me... thanks for the explanation, appreciate it. hf!
I heard Anandas (Sundara on steroids as far as I understand) and I was really impressed. These cans sound really wide and clean, however, I prefer a bit smoother sound like Audeze's signature.
Headset: Sennheiser HD4.50BNTC, for gaming and commute
Mouse: Steelseries Rival 110. I tried different ones back in 2018 and this is the one that I liked the most. Been using it since then.
Mousepad: SteelSeries qck
Keyboard: Logitech G413. I don't recommend this one, loose caps :/
Monitor: 144hz AOC 24" IPS 1ms
Keyboard: Logitech G Pro Wireless Keyboard (GX Blue)
- Keyboard doesn't affect your gaming experience much, as long as it's mechanical. Choosing a keyboard is pretty much all personal preference.
Mouse - Logitech G Pro Wireless
- Logitech G Pro Wireless is the best wireless mouse on the market right now, at least until its successor was released. The mouse is light, ambidextrous, and most of all, wireless. Battery life is good and the mouse lasts around 50 hours with the RGB led logo on. The build quality is excellent, as always with Logitech products.
Only con I could think of is the fact that the mouse is small and ambidextrous, which might be a deal breaker for some.
Monitor: BenQ XL2456 240Hz Full HD
- BenQ XL2546 is basically de facto monitor for professional CS players. It's widely used in premier tournaments and for good reason: It's a no-nonsense 240Hz monitor with DyAC and good customization options.
Headphones : Sony MDR1000X
- I like good active noise cancelling so that's that.
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Thanks for the indepth review, hehe:D
I am aiming at a mid-tier pricing so I won't probably get the benq, but I've seen that basically any pro's using them :D
So even switches are matter of personal preference? I mean a person usually gets used to anything, right:D appreciate the explanation man, ty and hf!
Monitor: Alienware AW2521HFL 240hz IPS - only good Alienware product I've seen so far
Keyboard: Ducky One 2 SF (cherry red switches) - well built, would recommend
Mouse: Glorious Model D - Pretty good mouse, just don't smash it when you rage
Headsets: HyperX Cloud Alpha - pretty good but Id recommend getting a dedicated mic and a good pair of headphones
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ty for the list and your input! Agree on that headset recommendation but I am afraid that would add up another expanses if I'd like to keep a certain quality - I'll probably stick to a headset with a mic on, I am satisfied with the cloud alphas... maybe some sennheisers in the future tho.
Ty man
*I think I'll get a keyboard with a numeric pad, but will think about it, it's not really a priority, and these smaller ones save space on the table...
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Yeah id get the sennheisers as well. You could go for the full sized keyboard as its more functional, id recommend avoiding the bigger "gaming" brands as they are usually overpriced and not really well built. I got a smaller keyboard because I never use the number pad and barely use the F1-12 keys. Saving space was also a factor since my desk isn't big and I had to make enough space for my monitor and tower to fit.
I always play from a PC cafe since I don't have pc but I already had my own mouse and mouse pad
Mouse: Cooler Master MM710
Mouse pad: Cooler Master MP510
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I used to play in PC cafes when I was young tho:D Fun times back then, but it seems like they went of out business here in czechia.. Hope you'll be able to get yourself a good pc soon man! Gl! Ty for the recommendation
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Yeah its really fun im glad to find such good PC cafe! Honestly i dont think playing from home will ever feel the same. Also those two are like ultimate duo! Cooler Master mp510 is a hybrid pad,try it it might be a bit scratchy on your hands a bit but after that its really good and very durable on any temperature. As for MM710 is for small hands,finger tip and claw palm users(its very light too!).
Have the same mouse, its insanely good and cheap
Headset - hyperx cloud revolver
mousepad - zowie ec1a
keyboard - the cheapest mechanical one (oklick i think)
monitor - 60hz LG
everything is fine at least for cs, would change monitor to 144hz bcs 2021, and probably keyboard (lagg sometimes, but if you have low budget would definitely recommend because it costs 20$ and worked perfectly for 3 years)
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thanks for the opinion and the list man, appreciate it! I want to get a 144hz and a decent mid-tier keyboard, maybe some hyper x.
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looks like a pretty good budget list imo or actually lower mid-tier since the monitor is 144hz fhd but in czechia costs like 173pounds
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keyboard: XTRFY K4 TKL RGB RETRO
mouse: Logitech G Pro Wireless
headset: SteelSeries Arctis 7
monitor: Lenovo Y27q-20
G Pro Wireless is the best mouse I've ever used and I won't be switching it anytime soon. I just got this XTRFY keyboard to replace my old razer blackwidow and it feels amazing and has great RGB effects. the SteelSeries Arctis 7 headset seems to be one of the best wireless headsets on the market and I can attest to that. It has great battery life and as far as I can tell amazing sound quality. My friend recommended I get the Lenovo Y27-q-20 when I upgraded to 1440p. Incredible monitor and great 165hz refresh rate, if you're interested in checking it out there are 2 versions, one comes with built in speakers and the model I got does not.
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thank you for all that info, appreciate it! Will defo check those monitors you mentioned! I still incline a bit towards the zowie ec2 even tho it's a relique nowadays :D ty and hf!
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Was thinking about the monitor, but I am a bit worried about the colour space and RGB accuracy, because of that old TN tech - which is really good when you want a quick response but tends to be worse in the colour area... im also often times working on videos and watch movies.. thank you for the list !
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thanks man!
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How is the G403? Was looking at maybe getting that mouse
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Monitor : Zowie XL2540
Headset: Corsair HS60 PRO
Mouse pad: Corsair mm350
Mouse: Razer Deathadder Elite v2
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow
Setup was great but before I didn't have the Death adder elite v2. Older deathadder elite would double click after a month so I got the v2 , which doesn't double click.
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I have the V2 now, so far really good, had it for a year now.
was thinking about those Corsair HS60 Pro ... I have cloud alpha but lately I've had some issues with them regarding some static noise, dunno what happened... do you think the build quality and overall sound would be comparable? Thanks for the list!
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Unfortunately I've never used cloud alpha before... But I can say that the HS60 pro is great in my opinion... I have a larger head and it fits fine for me, just had to adjust to the largest setting of the headset. (Idk what's it's called lol, the thing that you can adjust how tight or loose the headset is) HS60 pro is very comfortable for me, build quality is great but sound quality I'm not sure how it would compare to the cloud alpha. So far so good with the HS60 pro. Good luck with your findings :)
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Thanks man! They're similarly priced, I assume they're pretty close in regards of the overall quality, if I'll get them I'll let you know :D
Keyboard: Ducky One 2 TKL (Good build quality for a £170 keyboard, the stock switches feel great, stabs are mediocre. However there's this issue of the paint chipping off the back of the board which is really annoying. In that regard and there's a slight ping noise due to the mostly plastic build and absence of sound dampening material, I would highly recommend checking out Leopold MX keyboards if you don't mind not having RGB)
Mouse: Zowie FK2 w/o mods (Not much to complain here other than the cable itself. Even though I'm using a mouse bungee, the cable is still quite stiiff and if possible, I'd recommend implementing a paracord mod on it or look for other alternatives, if you don't like having to deal with stiff cables. At this point there are so many good mice out there in the market, especially with a similar shape to the FK2, like the HyperX Pulsefire Haste, Niceus Revel, Endgame XM1, Ducky Feather, RVU, Model O, etc. that you can't go wrong)
Headset: Sennheiser GSP 500 (The shape and comfort are my biggest complaints about this headset. With regards to audio quality, it's just fine)
Display: MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD (My only complaints about this monitor are (1) stock oversaturation due to wide color gamut (since there's no way you can recalibrate these stock settings) and (2) the panel itself. The new AU Optronics are freaking horrible and suffer heavily from bad BLB and stuck pixels. Trying to balance the standard contrast ratio of a conventional IPS display and the wide color gamut of LG's nano IPS panels, it seems like they seriously messed up. If only I could swap the AU Optronics panel with an LG nano IPS panel, this would be my perfect monitor at the £600 price point. In this regard, I'd recommend checking out the LG 27GL850 or the 27GL83A-B (if you're on a tighter budget), both of which feature LG's nano IPS panels and are cheaper than the MSI panel)
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yeah the LG 27GL83A-B 27 is a great monitor for the price, especially if you can get it during a sale or black friday, was $179.99 on black friday. Only complaint i have is it can get blurry especially texts, but thats mainly because its 27 inches at 1080p resolution, and if you game mostly you won't notice that much...
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Shouldn't the blurriness be fixable with some "ai sharpening" enhancement tool ?
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or just disable chroma sub sampling
Thanks a lot for the in-depth opinion, highly appreciate it especially the monitor part! The 27GL83A-B looks like the way to go for me, since I have to invest in the whole pc build + all the peripherals... Thank you!
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Do keep in mind that the 27GL83A-B is a 1440p display. I persoanlly don't use 1440p for CSGO but for most other modern AAA titles like Doom Eternal and Hades, 1440p is my native res.
Mouse: mm710, prefer it much more over g102. due to its' light weight, I can play on 400eDPI and look as if I was playing on 2000eDPI. i have a pro-level aim.
Keyboard: standard logitech membrane keyboard, nothing special.
Monitor: samsung 23 inch, overclocked to 77Hz.
Mouse Pad: Steelseries Qck heavy, the small version. Size is my only issue currently as it's too small for my sens.
Headset: standard headset, nothing special there.
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god mouse
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razer blackwidow chroma v2: no complaints, keyboards are keyboards
logitech g502 proteus spectrum: got this on sale like 4 years ago and as good as new
headset: hyperx cloud alpha s: only got s because it was cheaper and blue looks cool, the surround isnt worth the money
some acer 1440p 144hz monitor: if u play only cs 1440p not necessary, but other games look amazing in 2k
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Thanks for the list! I do some video work as well, might opt for the qhd or 2k then...keyboards are keyboards which I agree with and there's no need to overspend on it, but I have def non mechanical and never have used one... dunno which type of the buttons are the better option
Keyboard; custom build - nk65 entry (frost) with sakurio switches and gmk olivia keycap set
Mouse: Glorious Model O (Pink)
Headset: Steelseries Arctis 5 (white)
Monitor: 2 Samsung 114hz curved 27" which i don't know the name of
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custom keyboard? wow :D How much was it, if you don't mind telling. What keyboards you've had before? thanks for the list tho!
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i've had a ducky one 2 mini before,
the custum cost around 270 ish $
the case cost ~ 95
the switches cost ~ 70
the keycaps cost ~ 110
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is the razer da essential good?
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i had it and didn't like it that much. The shape was similar to the legendary Deathadder but it just feels very cheap somehow.. would much prefer the deathadder v2.
The essential is probably just a budget deathadder v2.. but didn't have the essential, I am judging it from a photo I jus saw, which is pretty much the same mouse but I'd assume since it's almost half the v2 price then there are some cuts in terms of quality...
Keyboard: Ducky One 2 RGB TKL Pudding Edition Cherry MX Blue switches. Great keyboard, sturdy and good switches though i want to try out Kailh box jades
Mouse: Razer Viper Ultimate. Amazing mouse 11/10 would get again.
Headset: G332 SE. Does the job, good sound, mic quality is alright i guess, but does the job well.
Monitor: LG 27GL83A-B 27'' Ultragear Monitor 144Hz IPS. Got it on sale during black friday for 179.99. Killer deal for the price, because 144hz 1ms and ips.
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$180 is a steal yo! nice find!
Looks like a pretty solid setup dude!:D hf and ty for the list! Might check the viper as the DA v2 served pretty well so far
Headset- Phillips SHP9500 + V-MODA BoomPro Microphone
Can't complain. My voice sounds pretty good and sounds are clean. These headphones are open-back so I constantly hear my fan right beside me, not a big issue tho.
Mouse - Logitech G403
Mouse tracks pretty well and size is ok. Not the most comfortable shape so I think that's a weak point, but my biggest complaint is how thick the cable is. It's pretty noticeable how it drags against the mousepad everytime I move the mouse.
Keyboard - GSKILL KM360
Pretty basic mechanical keyboard with only the basic stuff and no numpad. The red switches feel pretty nice, but I'd say the lack of media keys is its biggest problem, but with software like autohotkey it's a non-issue. Apart from that pretty nice deal
Monitor - Gigabyte M27Q
170 hz is really smooth and it's ips so colors look really good. No complaints apart from some grey uniformity issues in discord, but it's completely unnoticeable in every other app.
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Thanks for the detailed explanation!
Can't really find the keyboard on the czech market, maybe because of it's great value :D it's listed for 50bucks on amazon and looks pretty neat tbh. Will chck the monitor!
razer deathadder v2
razer blackwidow elite
razer kraken ultimate
idk why it's all razer, i didn't buy it at once. deathadder v2 is one of the best mice around that pricerange, and i got the blackwidow for 85 bucks. kraken ultimate i got because the hyperx one i got was broken on arrival
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even if it were on purpose, nothing to be ashamed of :D some people prefer to "stylize" or keep it one-branded... have to agree on the AD v2, outstanding mouse, love it! thanks for the list.. another steal with that 85 kraken keyboard, here it's priced at around 180 :D rip i guess ty for the list!
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Yeah, it's usually priced 170 or so in the US, but it's on sale for 130 a lot, and on BF it went on sale with the yellow switches for 85 dollars, so i just went for it. i would not get green switches, if you want the clicky feeling go for the orange ones since the green ones are very very loud(i got the green ones first and returned it for being too loud)
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Do the switches change from company to company? Or is there any standard to it?
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Uh ok, gotta check some reviews then, haven't had any mechanical keyboard ever, I'd like to choose the right one, thanks for the info man!
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looks pretty sick gotta admit that, I like the wrist support as well, hopefully it gets discounted sooner than later tho :D
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yep, but keyboard isn't really important for gaming, it's only if you do a lot of work/school with it, then you might consider getting a mechanical keyboard since it's a lot more satisfying to type on. i would rank the peripherals by importance like this:
monitor>mouse>headset>keyboard
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Agree on that, I've been using a default office keyboard since forever and bought the DA v2 and a headset first. I am trying to do an overall upgrade, but I do agree that the importance of a good keyboard is lower to other peripherals. ty
HyperX Alloy FPS
HyperX Cloud II
Steelseries Sensei Ten
BenQ Zowie XL2540
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That keyboard is in my decider-list... all you need in a gaming kb and well priced I'd say.
What headset you had before the cloud2? Anything you could compare it to? Is it worth re-buying?
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No good-tier stuff b4 Cloud II, only cheap Chinese shit b4 that. Cloud II has served me well, both in-game and irl. It has good sound in cs while it also survived many falls without damage. Mic is replaceable/detachable which is also a plus
IBM Model M keyboard, Logitech G502 (wired), B&O Headphones and Philips bdm4065uc (40" 4K monitor).
I think the keyboard is perfect, the rest is good only I plan to replace the monitor with a 42" OLED when they become available later this year.
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xD just checked the keyboard, knew IBM used to make stuff but thought they made some resurrection in peripherals or smth, n1:D
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Sadly the Model M is no longer made, the one I am using is actually almost three decades old!
I do have a brand new in storage, in original packaging and all but I think the chance of such a find is near zero. However there is a company that bought the original machinery from IBM and make new keyboards, the difference being they now come with USB connection and all.
pckeyboard.com/
G pro X with blue switches.
I have like 3 mice and i change all the time.
G pro wireless
S2
EC2
Xtrfy M4
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Would you say g pro or s2 is better? I currently have the S1 but really want to change to the g pro wireless.
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S2, better shape, the G pro also has odd buttons, they dont have much push back meaning you will often fire 2 shots and not one.
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that sounds bad. I really want to try the g pro because of wireless and looks cleaner.
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Wireless really isnt all that, i found it made no difference.
thanks for the list! What do you think about the ec2? I really like the ergonomics of that mouse, but the rest from what I've read is average at best, do you agree? Should I look for a different one?
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The EC2 is the best ergo mouse ive had alongside the Xtrfy M4
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And the buttons? (might consider "rehousing" the cable for a paracord, but not sure if it's worth the hassle if the buttons and the scroll wheel would be average at best)
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They are average but are more than good enough.
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Thanks! Might actually buy it then
I had Corsair k63, but i accidentally poured water on it so it's broken now
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unluko, try to claim a new one :D dry it well first
Zowie by BenQ XL2546 8/10 want to try that 360hz soon
Logitech G915 LIGHTSPEED WIRELESS RGB MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD 10/10
Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT 7/10 - extremely light but great
Logitech PRO X WIRELESS LIGHTSPEED GAMING HEADSET 10/10 the best i ever had
XTRFY GP4 CLOUD WHITE LARGE 11/10
Mouse: logitech g402
Keyboar: steelseris 6gv2
Headset: hyperx cloud 2
Monitor: acer 24" 144hz, cant buy it anymore.
Monitor - Zowie XL2546K - overprice, but i bought it. Everything is fine except for the colors, they are worse than on the old 144hz TN monitor, but I quickly got used to.
Mouse - HyperX Pulsefire Surge for last 2 years, all good, but i will change it soon to FK1/S1/ZA11, because it began to feel too small for my hand.
Mouse pad - Zowie G-SR, have been using it for about a year, i think its too slow, may be will try anything else. Also tried Qck+, but it was ultra fast, so i returned it.
Keyboard - cheap membrane one, want to buy Varmilo.
Headset - HyperX Cloud 2, successfully bought for half price, no complaints.
Keyboard - Anne Pro 2 but im looking to change to new one because i want 1000hz polling for osu, but a very good 60% imo
Mouse - G Pro Hero, love this mouse, egg shape best shape, if u want cheaper go G203 for same shape
headset - g533, idrc, they're wireless so thats good 4 me
Monitor - VG32VQ1B, its ok, im using it because i got it for free and its 165hz compared to my old 144, wish it had a higher peak brightness tho
Mouse: Zowie S1
It's a great mouse, just what you would expect from Zowie. Still it's a bit too large for my liking, but sadly I didn't have a chance to try it before buying it, because well, corona :P Still I would highly recommend it and all the other Zowie mice, just make sure you find a shape that fits your grip style and hand size.
Keyboard: Logitech G Pro
Got this keyboard when I managed to break my old Corsair Strafe keyboard. It's quite cheap which is nice and the build quality is surprisingly good for the price. The clicky switches were a new experience for me and they are alright, although a bit loud (the click sound is satisfying though). I would still recommend this keyboard, but I would probably go with a keyboard that has linear switches instead, unless you want clicky switches.
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT-770 M (80 ohms)
Good studio headphones with pretty good noise cancellation and sound quality. They don't have a microphone, so that's something you should keep in mind if you consider these. Overall great headphones, would highly recommend these over any "gaming" headphones.
Monitor: Asus VG248 (144 Hz)
A pretty cheap 144 hz monitor, but gets the job done. Probably should've gone with the BenQ one instead, but this is alright. Might upgrade to a 240 hz one when I get the chance (BenQ Zowie XL2546).
Mousepad: Zowie G-SR
Good control pad. This mousepad gets dirty quite fast, but it's still my favorite mousepad that I've ever used. If you want a control pad then this is probably the right choice for you.
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I have the S1 as well and really hate the scroll wheel. If not it would be a 9/10 mouse for csgo.
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I mean the scroll wheel is ok to use in game but for work/productivity its just terrible to have to scroll through excel spreadsheets or website with so much noise and hassle.
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anne pro 2
zowie fk1
hyperx cloud 1
some basic 24 inch benq
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Laptop or not it still rocks a video panel with some kind of a refresh rate, but thanks for the list!
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You'll try to swap it in the notebook yourself or what you mean?
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To swap the screen by myself or pay somebody to do it.
produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-15845446..
Zowie EC2 God tier mouse,dont listen to all the honeycomb shitters
HyperX Alloy fps bro, keyboard all personal preference
Logitech G433, it was on sale and it works
BenQ XL2411P really good monitor
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Do you like the side buttons? Heard there's a lot of travel and that the scroll wheel is too loud and not scrolling well, I am love to bhop I gotta have a good scroll wheel at least :D I can withstand a bad side button... thanks for the list !
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The buttons were fine when I used them, but I don't notice the buttons quality too much cause I use drawing tablet now to browse the web + playing less games
They're honestly fine and the scroll wheel shouldn't bring any problems imo
Keyboard: Logitech g512
Mouse: Xtrfy m4
Monitor: Acer VG240Y
Headset: HyperX cloud 2
i used to have a cherry mx red HyperX Alloy FPS, that i bought in the USA, but it broke after i spilled coca-cola and other beverages in it xD
i use a hyper cloud stinger ps4 version on my pc. i had to buy a special connector for it and it works pretty clean.
i use a Deathadder Overwatch edition, very noice indeed. i love the size of it and mt grip fits it well.
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it makes no sense when you spend 100 euro on a keyboard and using 3$ pair of earphone. Headset is way more important for csgo than keyboard bruh
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yea and im telling u it's very wrong. those shit headphones will never give u good noise cancelation and it will hurt/damage your ears in the long term if you use it for hours every day. You should definitely change that if you want a healthy future bro.
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB MK.2
Great keyboard, this thing is literally made of metal and it is built super well. Lighting is awesome. Kinda expensive sometimes, but 100% worth the money if you can find it on sale. I found it for $100 USD.
Mouse: Glorious D
Super light, great sensor, cool lighting. My first mouse with holes in it, but it doesn't bother me at all. There are some quality issues with the mouse and I am going to RMA it, but they have good support and they will send you a new one if you have any problems. Also, the cord is super light, flexible, and feels like a piece of yarn.
Mousepad: HyperX Fury S (size Large)
It's just a mousepad, nothing good or bad really.
Headset: Sennheiser HD 559
Great headphones for $100 but if you are only gaming then get the HyperX cloud 2 for the mic.
Microphone: Blue snowball
Monitor: Asus VG259QM 24.5" 280Hz
This monitor is the closest thing you can get to having a zowie monitor without paying for a zowie monitor. It has ELMB sync which is basically the same thing as DyAc, although DyAc is a bit better. This monitor also is IPS which is nice. The refresh rate can also be turned up to 280hz in the monitor settings which is nice. I got it for $320 USD, but there are some stock issues with this monitor and you may have trouble finding it. The stand is also super adjustable. This monitor offers most of what a zowie monitor does, and for $200 less. Great deal - if you can find one.
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Ty for all the info, appreciate it a lot! I was about to pick Asus VG259Q - it's a 144hz version, the rest I assume is the same but someone here suggested the LG Ultra Gear 27GL83A-B, but it's more expensive... I am currently deciding between those 2
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The ASUS one looks like the 144hz version of my monitor. It has ELMB sync and everything else looks the same, so I would totally recommend it. The LG one looks like a nice monitor also, I have heard good things about their Ultra Gear monitors. I have a QHD monitor also, and I can say that QHD looks a whole lot better than 1080p in games other than csgo.
If you want your games to look nice, the QHD monitor will make a big difference and I would pick that one unless you mostly just care about csgo.
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I often do some video work and watch movies every now and then, so I might go for the QHD, thanks!
Not really good at reviews so ill just say what i have.
Keyboard: NK65 Entry Edition Beige with Kailh BOX Browns and NK_ WoB Keycaps
Mouse: Glorious Model O Wireless White
Headphones and Mic: Philips SHP9500 with V-Moda Boom Pro
Mousepad: Wraith Deskpad
Monitor: AOC 24G2 24" 144hz IPS Monitor
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do you like the model O wireless? is it good as G Pro?
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I've never used the G Pro so i cant really comment on that but so far (1 month) im mostly happy with it. I say mostly happy because the software is kinda buggy and the latest firmware update broke the battery percentage counter so i had to revert back to the previous firmware update but other then that its a very good mouse. From what i heard some mouses in the 1st batch had some problems but mine was perfectly fine. Would recommend imo.
EDIT: Battery life with RGB off 1000hz polling is around 2-3 days, not as much as the G Pro Wireless but i dont mind plugging in my mouse every 2-3 days or when im not using it.
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Yeah i wouldnt either, Thanks though for the review. I'll probably end up getting both anyways >_< RIP Money :P
Monitor : PREDATOR X2BQ IPS LED 24.5 inch 0.5ms 240hz
Mouse: XTRFY M4 BLUE
Keyboard: Trust GXT (pretty simple keyboard but happy with it)
Headsed : TX-70 Wireless RF Stereo gaming headset ( i was on budget so cant complain its doing the job)
PC: intelcore i7 6700 , Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 16GB (i guess its fine just for playing CS mostly)
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hyperx alloy fps pro
ss rival 600
xtrfy xgp1 nighthawk pro gaming edition
benq zowie xl2411p
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forgot to add that the keyboard has red switches
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Did you have any mechanical keyboards before? How did you choose / decide which one to buy? Do you like the red switches ? Ty!
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I had cougar hybrid mechanical before, but it was too big for me, I like keyboards to be as small as possible (but without losing any crucial functions), so I went for the shorter one without numpad, since I dont use it that much anyway. Because my family live in Ostrava, but my college is in Olomouc, where I live with my friends, I travel a lot. I have a PC on both places, but only 1 keyboard and this one really fits in a regular backpack without a problem. Also you have more space on your table.
Also the price was really nice (there was like -30% in Alza, but would buy it anyway)
And for the switches, I wanted a keyboard without the click, so I went for the red ones, tried the red ones in the store and my friend had some old mechanical keyboard with black switches, which also do not have the click in them. I went for the red ones in the end, because you can not choose blacks on this keyboard and I like the red ones more anyway.
Overall I would recommend it, its small but robust in its way since the body is half plastic half metal. The switches are great for me and overall never had any issue with it.
I hope this was helpful :D
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Helpful enough, thanks! It's just that I can't really go into a shop and try them now:D At least I assume I can't - I am in Prg, might check czc store or alza showroom, but I doubt it.. thanks!
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yeah, actually here in Ostrava in alza showroom there are some keyboards you can try yourself, maybe in Prague it will be the same. Lets just hope they will allow you to try it, since its not childs chlothing or stationery :D
mouse zowie ec2a
monitor zowie xl2546
keyboard steelseries 6gv2
headset razer hammerhead pro
Keyboard: Ducky one 2 TKL
Mice: Glorious Model O-
Headset: HyperX Cloud Flight S
Monitor: BenQ 240hz 24in
Keyboard: Gigabyte K83
Mouse: SteelSeries Rival 110
Headset: Logitech G432
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144hz
Rival 110
Cloud 1
Asus 144
Brazuka mech keyboard
Durgod hades w/ gateron yellows and pbt keycaps
G pro wireless
G pro x
Alienware aw2518hf
keyboard: logitech g413 but i want a custom one
mouse: coolermaster mm710
headset: takstar pro 82
monitor: zowie xl2731
Mine would be the razer blackwidow te v2, deathadder v2, A 24inch prism brand 144hz monitor (1080p), and I use audio technica air ad700x's with a Zen Blue amp/dac combo.
Pc is:
Rtx 2060
r3600
b450 steel legend
16 gigs Klevv 3600 ram
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have you had any other headset before? if yes, would you say the sound is more clear and you can hear the sound effects any better? If they're superior to the ones you've had, in what way? ty! :D
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While I havent owned a gaming headset for more than a couple months at a time, I have tried many, MANY headsets. Inlcuding most hyper X, razer, logitech and corsair ones and in my opinion getting a good pair of regular open or closed back headphones with a decent audio interface trumps all headsets in terms of sound quality and visualization. HOWEVER that being said, the logitech gpro x and blackshark v2 as well as the hyper x 2 are the best of the best headsets. But still fall short of a good pair of open backs and an amp/dac :p
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thanks for the explanation, would you rather buy a higher-end headset like the cloud 2, gprox etc. or lower end open backs with an amp/dac... I'll be using them mostly for playing, listening music and watching videos, I assume you can't get the open backs with an amp/dac at a similar price like the cloud2s, right? I want to spend around 120euros on a headset :D
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hey why dont you add me on discord or something? it would be easier to talk there! my tags Aj#8776
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I had a busy week and couldn't really setup discord. I will do it, thanks.
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No worries! Ill make sure to accept once schools over. Have an amazing day!
keyboard: hyperx alloy fps rgb
mouse: mx518 legendary
headset: some random earbuds
monitor: alienware 240hz
Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon
Mouse: Razer Abyssus 2015
Headset: HyperX Cloud II
Monitor: GN246HL 24" 144hz
It was a pretty cheap setup and I have no complaints whatsoever about any of my peripherals.
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nice to hear that you like it! how much was the keyboard? It seems they're no longer available - probably a new line up
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oh, I bought everything used on eBay, I paid $48 for it but I they're around $130-150 on Logitech's site with free shipping, so if you want to buy new maybe that will work?
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Free shipping you say? Mmmmmmh:D Will check that, ty!
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np
Zowie S2
G513 red switches
SE215 earbuds
XL2411p
Mouse - Logitech G703 Wireless, very comfortable and good battery life even with RGB on. Would recommend.
Keyboard - Razer Ornata Chroma, meh keyboard, spacebar get's stuck every now and then, and my S key broke so it's kinda wobbly, so wouldn't recommend from my experience. thinking about getting a keyboard without a numpad.
Monitor - BenQ XL2411P, recommended, although black levels are not that great but aren't very bad either, so good for csgo.
Headset - Steelseries Arctis something (don't remember exact model) Best headset I've had so far. Also bought the Logitech G Pro headset, used for like 4 hours and didn't like it very much. Might have to fiddle with the setting a bit, so if anyone got good setting please let me know.
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ty for the opinions man! I Was thinking about arctis 2019 model, still have to decide.
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Is it really that different? What are the pros of going wireless? I assume you can leave your headset on the head while going for a snack or whatevers, but as for the mouse? is it that good? ty!
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Or just get a mouse bungee
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Yes, wish Zowie mice are wireless.
I'll think about it, but I haven't had any major problems with my deathadder v2 being wired, the cable is very light and since it's paracord it slides like butter across the table and mousepad... I taped it to have a "bungee" like style which helps to elevate the cable and reduce the drag.. but I will check some mice :d ty
Mouse: Logitech G Pro Wireless
Keyboard : Steelseries Apex 7
Monitor: Asus TUF VG259qm 280hz
Headset: HyperX Cloud Wireless
280hz is absolutely worth the upgrade
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Saw quite a few people with custom keyboards here, is there any benefit to it ? Or is just that you have a "passion"? :D
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:D an addiction, rather. There are benefits in terms of typing feel, sound and a premium sort of feeling. Other than that, I dont see any benefits. It's an incredibly expensive hobby that noone should ever indulge in, for the sake of their wallets. A retail mechanical keyboard is just fine, until you're addicted :D
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Ok :D I'll stick to the non custom keyboards then :D ty
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could you suggest me any good clicky switches?
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I would recommend you gateron blues if you want something more easily obtainable, but Kailh BOX White/Navy/Jade/Pinks are, based on what ive heard, great too. Although, you would need a hotswappable keyboard for that. If you want something you could essentially get anywhere, cherry mx blues are alright, but if you have the budget for a hotswap keyboard like the Glorious GMMK, any of the kailh box switches listed above should be great. I've never tried any of these myself, but people seem to really like them. I recommend listening to sound tests on youtube, if you care about that sort of thing :)
Sorry if this is confusing, I'm an idiot when it comes to explaining these things
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No worries, I can just google *the names you mentioned myself and think about it. Thanks for helping!
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mouse: zowie ec2-a
keyboard: razer blackwidow v2 yellow switch
headset: hyperx cloud 2
monitor: asus vg278q
this thread is a brand marketing managers dream lol
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:D I thought about it as well, but marketers get their info from sales... Imagine having to go through here and making a graph out of this xd
1st: monitor-asus rog swift 240hz
2nd: monitor-benq xl 144hz
Keyboard: corsair k65rapid fire
Mouse: logitech g303
Headset: hyperx cloud2
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do you have the Cherry MX Speed switches? How are they? Did you order it online or had previous experience with some switches? In this corona time, it's nearly impossible for me to go to the shop and try a keyboard switches there :d
Monitor - Acer KG241QS - 144Hz(it can be 165 but i set it up to 144) monitor, a good monitor for the price;
Headset - Kraken Chroma 7.1 - bought this 7 years ago and still works, had to change the cord and some cushions but it is still going well;
Mouse - Logitech G403 - a pretty honest mouse;
Keyboard - Logitech G213 - a good keyboard with good response, not as good as a mechanical but I'm happy with it;
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haha 7yrs of using it? yo usure know how to treat your stuff! :D ty for the monitor recommendation, will check
Magicforce 68 Gateron Red Switch
Zowie EC2-A
HyperX Cloud Core
Logitech G305 (wireless)
Apple magic keyboard (wireless) / I use my laptop integrated keyboard when playing tho, too much delay otherwise
Bose Quietcomfort
laptop 60hz monitor
G pro x superlight ( good upgrade from the G305, though if you are on the budget the G305 is really nice if you use a AAA battery as apposed to the AA it requires as it makes it feel like the balance i smuch better ) , I have a razer huntsman tourament edition kb and it is nice, responsive and clean. I think clicky switches could be preferable and is not as good as the apex pro but is much cheaper so. Have a steelseries mousepad and the steelseries arctis pro headset and they are both very nice. My monitor is the alienware 25 inch 240 hz ips one and felt a lot nicer than the old AOC 144hz 24inch did although both are good
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That's the most basic csgo setup ever
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lmao recommending zowie mouse in 2021, shit's stuck in the stone age
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as i said, you must be really dumb. thanks for proving my point.
shape is all that matters and zowie has the best shapes. light mice are not any good for a game like csgo, maybe if you are a dumb fortnite player that flicks like an idiot every milisecond. zowie also has the best buttons and wheel and the only thing they can improve is to make their mice wireless which they will probably do this year if that's what dumb people are after. paracords and bungees exist since 2000 anyway so i doubt that anyone that got a 3 digit iq cares about wireless enough to downgrade from a zowie
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"best buttons and wheel", alright imma head out lmao
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Corsair K65
Corsair M55 Pro
DC Model H-PC
Alienware 25 : AW2521HF
Headphones: HyperX Cloud Alpha - decent headphones for gaming, not so much for music and movies
Mouse: G-pro Wireless - 10/10
Keyboard: Ducky One 2 SF mx red switches - very good quality but all plastic, some might not like it
Monitor: Acer kg240 - cheap 144hz, trash colors but still good for competitive games
Mouse: Vaxee Zygen np-01 (its like a mix of s and ec zowie, best mouse i have ever used and i have 30 mice)
Keyboard: Logitech g pro x (blue switches) have had ducky, razer, steelseries and a few others. This is the best obne
Headset: HyperX Flight, not all that pleased with it, prob gonna buy a new one.
Monitor: Alienware 360hz
I use qck large, i wanted to buy artisan, but I rather bought mouse feet and it now works really well.
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Have you always had blue switches? I can't really get my hands on any switches due to corona lockdowns, but I am trying to decide between linears and tactiles - specificaly MX blues and Kailh Red.
I really like the "XTRFY K4 TKL RGB, Kailh Red" but it has only the kailh red ones, they sound nice through the youtube reviews but it's pretty misleading and is not the selling point for me. I am afraid that without testing the switches it myself, I won't be able to find out if I like the clicky tactile ones or just a linear ones :D Do you have any suggestions? Thanks for the list though
*btw the mouse looks pretty nice, I wanted to buy the ec2 - would you say this would be a better pick? Just from a review I checked now the overall built seems a bit better, especially the side buttons + paracord.
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Before my main mouse was the g pro wireless and the ec, i switched between them, but this is by far the best shape i have tried. Like i said its a mix, but if you like the raised hump on the ec you wont find it here, its rather flat which i like. In my opinion its and improved ec.
As for the blue switches i would say its the best. I had a corshair with red switches which i had to get rid of because i couldnt play without the tactile feedback. Could be cuz i started with blues, but i have tried blues, blacks, browns, reds, razer greens, yellows, orange. And the silent tactile always feel like a cheep version of the tactile, so i have to use the tactile, feel like its the best switch. But you have to try them out. Maybe go to a store or something where you can test out the switches. But i would recommend the blues.
And the keyboard looks good, so i would get that aswell if you are looking to buy it. Actualy was gonna buy an xtrfy keyboard, cuz at the time i was using the m4, but i didnt wanna wait for shipping.
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Thanks for the the detailed reply! I am still hesitant in the mouse choice:D I really wanted to try the ec2 but now when I know about the vaxee it's even harder.
Do you know about the Glorious GMMK TKL? It's a modular keyboard, like yours. I am thinking about getting it, since I realised that the xtrfy k4 was limited to just the red switches.
I didn't know about modular keyboards when I started to look for a mechanical keyboard and it's a no brainer. You can completely change your switches. It's hilarious that more brands don't do offer modular ones - like corsair or razer for example.. it's so limiting to just buy a keyboard with fixed switches unless you want to re-solder the whole keyboard :D
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I agree, moudlar keyboards are probably the best type of keyboard to buy, you can choose what you want without having to buy a new keyboard. It is without a doubt the best keyboard to buy when you are starting out.
As i said for the mouse, i belive that if you are interested in gaming and want to improve you are probably gonna try out more mice. So if you wanted to buy the ec and you are very unsure what you want, i would just buy that shape. But i saw the Glorius keyboard and it looks nice, if i where you i would pair it with the Model D or D-, because its a copy of the ec shape but lighter, and the lighter the mouse, the better your aim statsticaly. If you look at pros, most are using 75g and lower. So many people have switched to the GPW X because its light. The ec is outdated when it comes to mouse feet, cable and wheight. Thats where the Model D- comes in with improved on all places.
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Many thanks for the recommendation! Will consider it. Model D looks like the good size for me since I am fairly satisfied with the dimensions of the DeathAdderv2. Thanks once again yo!
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Thanks for the list tho! I really want that xtrfy k4 :D I am still hesitating a bit since I've never owned a mechanical keyboard and when I found about them I wanted the clicky and tactile ones. Same goes for the mouse tho, just checked it out because as you and #300 mentioned it - That one is pretty similar to zowies mice, which I also wanted to buy, thanks for the list!
Mouse - Logitech MX518 Legendary (with rubber sides for extra grip)
Keyboard - Logitech G810
Monitor - Asus ROG Strix XG279 (27' 170hz IPS)
Headset - Sennheiser PC 350 SE (with xonar essence stx sound card)
Mouse :Logitech G Pro Wireless
Keyboard: Razer Huntsman
Headphones: Steelseries Arctis 7
Monitor: Zowie XL2546 DyAc
Mousepad: HyperX Fury
if you like lightweight mouses razer viper mini and delux m700 are great and cheap mouses
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I have deathadder V2 in my work - I'd like a mouse that has similar dimensions since I have the palm grip most of the time, but thanks for the tip!
mouse - razer deathadder
keyboard - hyperx alloy fps pro
monitor - asus 75hz
headset - non existent
Keyboard - Reddragon Kumara
Mouse - Razer Deathadder V2
Monitor - Viewsonic XG2402
Headphones - HyperX Cloud stinger
Keyboard Logitech pro x
Mouse/Mice Logitech G pro wireless, EC2, Xtrfy M4, S2
Monitor Acer KG271 B 240HZ
Headphone Beyerdynamic MMX 300
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Ive had 2 in the last 5 years and the first one i bought still works perfectly, they are by far the best sounding headset ive ever used.
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They're like 220euros in here, do Beyerdynamic have any more budget friendly model that comes with a mic?
*also which you like the most, the ec2 or the M4? I really like to bhop but heard the ec2's scroll wheel is kinda stiff + also it hasn't been upgraded in years (build quality wise) ty for the list!
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No, they are all expensive.
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:D thought so, thanks!
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I am gonna buy the Logitech G pro X wired, looks like decent overall. Unfortunately for me I couldn't find any good deals here in cze for these premium headset like sennheiser, beyer etc. Thanks anyway!
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No just closed.
They do have open backed headphones but not mmx300s.
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Mouse: SteelSeries Rival 100
Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma
Headset: HyperX Cloud II
Monitor: Asus VP249QGR - cheap 144hz monitor
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ty for the advice! Heard that pbt is the higher standard but I thought only ducky and razer currently use them the most and I really want a TKL keyboard that's not overpriced because of brand.. I think I'll get the xtrfy k4.
I was looking for a headset from sennheiser or beyerdynamic but those usually come without a mic on them and it would probably add just more costs to it. Do you have any suggestion?
Logitech G703 Lightspeed Hero (pretty nice, although a scroll wheel happens from time to time)
Sennheiser Game Zero (GODLIKE headset, will never buy anything else)
Xtrfy K4 RGB TKL (amazing keyboard)
IIYAMA G-Master GB2488HSU 144HZ (shit, I know, willing to buy a 240hz soon)
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I'd like to buy a senneheiser headset too, but they're a bit too pricey for me rn...
Man I want that xtrfy keayboard so bad, but I also like how the clicky blue switches sound. Have you had any other switches before? The xtrfy has red kaihls that are linear right? Thanks for the list
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Had a cheap keyboard before, this is my first tier1 keyboard and it is amazing, worth recommending. If not Sennheiser, then what brands were you thinking about? Trust me, comfort of wearing is most important. I can wear my Sennheiser all day and my ears dont hurt at all.
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Beyerdynamic MMX 300 2nd.Gen - these look hella good, but are out of my budget... or I heard good reviews on the "new" Razer blackshark V2 - they're around 115euros here.. I am willing to buy headset with a mic on for about 160 euros top
ASUS ROG Zephreyrus laptop
Mouse: Asus rog gladius ii
Headphones: Quad-ERA-1 and DT1770 pro + ifi micro idsd bl
Mic: Integrated
Keyboard -Ducky Year of the pig, although the one 2 mini is recommended :D
Mouse - Vaxee np-01, best mouse you can get if it fits you, try all zowie/vaxee and see which works best
Headphones - Sennheiser HDXX great value amazing would recommend
Monitor - acer predator XB241H, pretty good but 4 sure you can find better value nowadays
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Sennheiser HDXX - which model exactly they have models like 605 or 205 PRO or something, im not really familiar with sennheisers line up, could you recommend any exact model that would cost around 150 euros? ty for the list
+ is that vaxee's sroll wheel good for bhoping ? :D I've been bhoping since 1.6 HNS mods and really want some good scroll wheel. Thanks!
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Vaxee scroll wheels are not liked by many, but for me, i have used around 10 mice min and this one has very defined steps, which i like, it's fine for bhopping too, but shape is it's main strong point, best on the market if it fits you of course. the hdxx is a hd 650 which is a 500dollar headset but for 200, it needs an amp but apart from that will last years and sound is great, and not only for gaming like these "gaming" headsets, actual scams.
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Ok, so only way to find out it seems is to order one, I am thinking about that vaxee or ec2 or M4 from xtrfy. I know what you mean, that a lot of gaming headsets are overpriced and not performing really well in other categories other than gaming, but I don't really have 500 for a headset rn :D I just bought a whole PC and still need to buy a monitor plus mouse and a keayboard... but thanks anyway!
maybe you want my cc number and dick size too?
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Not really, maybe you want to share it since you've mentioned it ?
Keyboard: Hyperx alloy fps. Very nice&small keyboard with no numpad. I dont know if it comfortable for cs but is like using it for dota&osu.
Mouse: Hyperx pulsifre surge. Very cool&simple mouse with 360 RGB
Headset: Hyperx stinger core. Actually i dont like it and i want to buy smth new.
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I heard here really good references about Beyerdynamic or Audio-technica headsets - they're a bit pricey but should have superior sound to any "gaming" headset. Those brands don't really focus on design, so don't expect flashy logos, rgb etc. :D They're all about that crystal clear audio. I will probably save up some money and get Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Razer Deathadder
Random logitech keyboard (getting new one soon)
Samsung 144hz 24"
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Check modular keyboards yo! I was about to buy xtrfy K4 which is really good looking keyboard with to me enough features but I am definitely going to buy either Glorious GMMK TKL or keychron k8 TKL. You can always change the switches - you don't like the linear ones? swap them for browns, yellows, blues whatever you want or even combine them to get it even more custom... :D It's insane it's not more popular imo.
ty for the list and gl with your new keyboard pick!
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Are the modular keys coming with the keyboard, or do you need to buy them extra?
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The Glorious GMMK TKL has Gaterons Browns when you buy it - if you want to change them you have to buy them extra - you can then choose from either Gateron or Kailhs switches.
pcgamingrace.com/products/gateron-switch.. - 35 dollars
pcgamingrace.com/products/kailh-mx-switc.. - 40 dollars
You get 120 in the pack which should be enough even for future replacement.
pcgamingrace.com/products/gmmk-tkl-tenke.. - here you can buy the keyboard either stock with the gaterons or customize it which will cost you around 150 in total but you can choose many options.
As for the Keychron k8 TKL - it also comes with some switches and keycaps but you should check youtube reviews - there are bunch of them and in an 8minute video will tell you everything you want to know. For example this one - youtube.com/watch?v=r2qCC0f7J80
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Are you sponsored by Glorious? xDD
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xd no man, just want to help a fellow hltv mens since many people helped me here a lot so I am just giving back to the community :D
I am still unsure whether to buy the Glorious GMMK or the Keychron but since #358 told me about pairing the keyboard with mouse since I am also buying new mouse and the Glorious model D looks like the zowie EC2 which I really want but it's outdated I might just go for Glorious as it's the same brand.. but the Keychron has more options on the switches as it supports basically every manufacturer (something about the base being 5pin instead of just 2pin, which is the case for the glorious, but I believe gaterons or kailh should be switches good enough for average user like me) :D
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how do you get the motivation to write so much?
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I am in work, so I just waste the time here xD
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Thats a good reason
There's a lot of great stuff from many different manufacturers. I like Steelseries a lot, i've got a Steelseries Mouse (don't remember which one), before i had Logitech G502, i liked it but it was too heavy and bulky for CS so i switched to a lighter and simpler mouse. Keyboard i have Corsair Mk2, i just wanted clicky keys back when i bought it, but if i were to choose now i'd have picked a Steelseries keyboard. I like the clicky noises, but it's a large keyboard, Steelseries makes a lot of smaller ones that i've heard is good. And i'm using the Steelseries Artic Pro as headset, i've never tried anything else, but i like it a lot.
For monitor you can get a lot of cheap 144hz ones, i've got a Msi Optix 24", it costed me about $300 and i have no complaints. It's curved but it doesn't really do anything. Benq and Asus makes a lot of great monitors aswell, the Rog series is expensive, but probably great.
The only thing i can say for sure is that the bump from 60hz to 144hz is huge, i started off with 60 and playing on 60 now feels slow. You can also get 240hz, but the difference from 144 to 240 is barely noticable compared to 60-144.
some cheap membrane keyboard ( i hate mechanics)
Hyper xcloud stinger
Roccat kone pure xtd
I think there is no point in asking such things because everyone can lie here but mine are
G403 Prodigy
Cloud Core Gun Metal
Some chinese or mb russian brand with red switches
BenQ 2411P
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I see no point in lying about what peripherals you have. Thankfully to the replies here I could decide properly and was able to find products I didn't know about before - like for example the "Vaxee np-01" mouse or the "Xtrfy K4 RGB TKL" which is a superb keyboard.
Without hltv mens leaving their comments here I would probably buy some overpriced razer keyboard and never found out about the vaxee np-01, which has to be one of the best competitive mouse out there.
Thanks for the list tho! I am suggesting to go through here and read some opinions people left because, some were really heplful to me. Have a gooday!
Warrior 144Hz,Logitech G203,Redragon Mitra Switch Brown, Headset Edifier W800BT
I think the stuff i have is quite good imo and they are also cheap in my area
Mouse: Razer Mamba Wireless (a bit heavy but the weight is very balanced so it feels nice)
Headset: Corsair HS 35 (its not the best but for 40usd, it gets the job done and i can detach the mic so i can take it outside with no problem. The is a mute switch which i think is really cool and there is a volume wheel on the back, the headset is kinda light and i can wear it for around 10hrs without any problem)
Monitor: Pixio px247 ( the px 248 is so much better but it recently came out so i wasnt able to get it, it has gsync and 144hz and the colors are good and it gets bright)
Keyboard: E-Element z-88 ( its cheap and it gets the job done, you can find different company that sells one with outemu reds and they feel almost as good as cherry ones but are a bit louder)
Mouse - Zowie S2 I love the shape so much. My favourite by far.
Headset - Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Very comfortable. It doesn't have a microphone but makes up for it by sound amazing.
Keyboard - Idk but it has cherry reds which are good.
Monitor - Some Asus 144hz 1080p really great for the price and there is a 280hz that is the same.
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What is your mic setup then? I'd like to buy either audio-technica, beyerdynamic or sennheiser headphones but every single one that has a mic on the headset costs like 300 euros:D
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Ok, thanks! I don't really want to stream or anything like that so I will just look for a headset with a built-in mic.
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brate i have the same headset. Can u tell me do u able to change ur sound frequency in windows audio setup? Cuz i cant change it, there is only 1 available freq for me
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Mouse - some aula killing the soul mouse I bought at a Tesco 7 years ago on a school trip for 4000 HUF
Keyboard - some 3-4 years old french azerty keyboard while on the box it said it's qwerty ..the brand is Elyte
Monitor - LG full HD monitor idk how many inches but it's 60hz
Headset - Cloud Stinger, tbh it's not that good. Cloud 2 would've been a better choice but I haven't got enough money.
Keyboard: Logitech G Pro
Mouse: Logitech G Pro
Headset: Razer Kraken v2
Monitor: AOC 144Hz
Xtrfy M4 - mouse
Red Square Keyrox Classic - Keyboard
Sennheiser GSP302 - Headset
Old LG 60hz cuz few days ago I fucking broke my 144hz monitor
Logitech g203 (might get viper mini) Roccat ryos for keyboard and razer kraken x for headset
mice (oldest to newest) : steelseries sensei raw
steelseries rival 310
zowie ec2b divina (best shape but not working on artisan raiden mousepad)
coolermaster mm710
razer viper ultimate (the most polivalent but the shape of the mouse is not my favourite) (working on artisan raiden mousepad)
mousepad : artisan raiden xl mid
keyboard : ducky one 2 mini mx speed
headset : hyperx cloud II
monitor: aorus kd25f (240hz 24" 0.5 ms) a lot of options are aviable on and price when i bought it was really cheap (370€)
Won an Xtrfy Giveaway so
Xtrfy K4 TKL
Xtrfy M4
Xtrfy H2
Xtrfy GP4
would recommend everything except the headset, the headset is comfortable and sounds good but it has an echo, even without the mic attached, so the signals interfere or some shit. I dont know if this is just a faulty product or a problem with all headsets, but their support never responded to me
Keyboard: $10 dollar Best Buy keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G MX518 Legendary
Headset: HyperX Cloud II
Monitor: 60hz 15.6 inch laptop display (ASUS, if that matters)
WIll upgrade to Xtrfy K4 in late 2021 and build new PC in 2022 with 144hz monitor
Couldn't build last year thanks to this f***ing covid
Also facing problems with dongle, due to noisy laptop USB ports
zowie ec2a, best mouse i ever had, dropped it countless times on the ground and still works perfectly
for the keyboard i use an old logitech from office, gotta change it tbh
headset hyper x cloud revolver, surprisingly good sound/bass/definition, the mic is fine too but if i would buy an headset now i would go for audiotechinca/seinheisser and buy a separate mic
Keyboard: Corsair with cherry mx red
Mouse: Zowie FK-2
Headphones: Beyerdynamic DT-770 250ohm
Mic: Aston origin into focusrite clarett 2pre
Monitor: samsung 27' 144hz
Keyboard: Logitech g710+
Headphones: Hyperx Cloud II
Mouce: Razer Viper Mini
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z
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no idea bro i got mine around 3 years ago. I dont think xl2411p was around back then.
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xl2411z was one of the most popular, if not the most popular option for a cheap monitor for cs
Keyboard: Ducky One 2 TKL Skyline
Mouse: Razer Viper Ultimate
Monitor: Legion Y27q-20 (27", IPS, 165hz)
Headphones: HyperX Cloud Flight
Would change mouse, I prefer the G Pro wireless shape, so maybe change to the new superlight version.
As for monitor, I think TN panels are better for gaming colors wise. But I prefer IPS for any other task, so whatever. If I was super serious about gaming, I would have stuck with a 24" 1920x1080 240hz monitor instead.
Love my headset and keyboard.
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Thanks for the info, I can't decide whether to go for a 240hz or settle down with a QHD 144hz - usually the price gets even out that way... I want an IPS since I do a lot of video work on PC as well... Are you happy with the one you got? I am currently thinking of:
ASUS VG259Q - 144hz, ips, fhd - just because it's on sale for 270e
Dell Alienware AW2521HFA - 240hz, ips/led, fhd + good rgb acurracy and contrast ratio - it's way more pricey tho and I hesitate a lot since I am not a pro gamer and don't want to throw money for a "premium look" - it's 400e
Do you have any suggestions ? Ty!
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If you want to balance gaming and other stuff like watching movies and doing work, I would recommend getting an IPS, 144hz, 2560x1440 monitor, 27" monitor like the one I have. 240 Hz is overkill for games other than CS, Valorant and LoL, Dota
idk idk anddddd idk keyboard is logitech g105
Keyboard: Trust GXT 890 (cheapest rgb+mechanical) (30$)
Mouse: Logitech G203 (20$)
Monitor: Viewsonic 23.6" VX2458-MHD 144Hz 1ms (cheapest 144hz) (130$)
Headset: Steelseries Arctis 1 (40$)
Ducky One 2 SF (65%, so without numpad), i like the small size, tho my keys are starting to get stuck (only 1y old)
Zowie EC2-A, have had this for years already and i love it, would never change it.
HyperX Cloud II, I just prefer a headset over headphones + mic, so thats why i've gone with this, probably gonna try the Logitech G-pro tho soon.
Asus VG248 144Hz, Just a cheap 144hz and its my first 144hz too so been happy with it, tho probably wouldnt buy the same again.
Keyboard - Xtrfy k2. A good keyboard but kinda expensive so just buy the new Xtry k4 if you want a Xtrfy keboard, its almost the same keyboard but newer and cheaper.
Mouse - glorious model d. A good shape with good quality. But have mouse wobble because the design. But love the shape. It's like a ec2 and ec1. Kinda in the middle of those two
Headset - Logitech Gpro 2019. A good headset with good sound. But the padding is kinda small so yea
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I currently have DeathAdder v2 but it feels a bit to heavy and hard causes me fatigue after several hours of using it, I want to pick the model D- as it's slightly smaller - or would you say the model D, is fine? ty!
I also wanted the g pro wireless but they're like 180e here so it's a pass from me I can live with a cable :D
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I feel like the Model D would be a better option over the D-. The Model D is a size between Ec2 and Ec1. So its like a medium mouse. I never tryed the Deathadder but I heard the deathadder is larger than the Model D. I Kinda recommend the Model D. It's great quality and the shape is amazing. But if you don't like mouse wobble, I would maybe not recommend since the design of the mouse makes mouse wobble easy. It's not alot mouse wobble, but there is some. But if you get a copy without mouse wobble, the mouse is amazing and for the price It's worth it.
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I'll check the dimensions to be sure, thanks. I saw some youtube reviews and just now googled glorious D mouse wobble and it seems there are quite few of these. I don't want to buy the zowie because it is really outdated and you still pay for it as if it were released this year which is hilarious. Thanks!
Here's a comparison of model d- vs DA v2:
rtings.com/mouse/tools/3d-model-shape-co..
and here's model d vs da v2:
rtings.com/mouse/tools/3d-model-shape-co..
It looks like the model D- is overall more compact, while the Model D is shorter in the front but a bit longer towards the wrist area. I think I'll go for the D- in the end since I really want something slightly smaller, but it just might be the weight of the deathadder thats causing the fatigue :D I just have to try it... ty for the advice anyway!
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Yes! I thought the Model D would be alot smaller then the deathadder. But it looks like the Model D isn't too much smaller. But try them out. Also if you buy the model D or D-, Buy them from the glorious website since you can contact them if there is any problem with the mouse and you will recive a nrw one :D
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I will buy it from a local PC shop here in cze, cause I can deduct tax that way :D
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keyboard: razer blackwidow elite
mouse: razer viper mini
headset: home studio set not designed for gaming
monitor: 240 hz acer something
i suggest you to not buy a mouse before actually trying it because grip and hand size differences matters on comfortness. there are so many variables to find the best equipment dude you should do research and find the best equipment that fits you
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+1 u should try every mouse until u find the comfortable one
a laptop keyboard, a shitty hp office mouse and a random 25$ headphone from amazon
mouse - pwnage ultra custom ergo
keyboard - hyperx alloy fps pro
headset - hyperx cloud stinger
monitor - msi optix g27c4
good everything, especially mouse and monitor, might change keyboard for custom one if i stop being broke and headset i can live with for right now but have been thinking about a wireless one
Keyboard: Logitech G Pro, G613
Mouse: Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed
Headphones: Audio Technica AD700x for cs, Monolith M1060C, Philips Fidelio X2HR, Meze 99 Neo, Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro
Headsets: Corsair Virtuoso (meh), HyperX Cloud Flight
Monitor: HP Omen 27 X
Feeling great about mostly everything, the wireless headsets are pretty meh though
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that omen whooooouh, palba
you're also quite an audiophile, arent you?:D
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mouse - hyperx surge (very decent mouse, have it for almost 3 years and it's pretty much like new, next upgrade will go for wireless both for mice and keyboard)
keyboard - hyperx alloy fps rgb with white hyperx pudding keycaps (but would go for a pro version but at that time it wasn't even announced and I don't like the switches on that one)
headset - apple earpods - comfortable (can spend the whole day wearing them easily, while any other on ear headset after a couple of hours cause discomfort) and good enough sound quality
monitor - acer vg270up (decent monitor for the price however I wouldn't recommend it, best and one of the cheapest quad hd 27' ips 144hz panel I managed to find 2 years ago)
my mouse is a abyssus 1800, the mousepad is a goliathus terra small (comes with the mouse)
my keyboard is a basic office bright, i like him, but i love blackwidow chroma since his release
my headphone is a steelseries siberia v2, but he is veeery old, i would like a new one, but is very expensive here in br
Mouse- Razer Deathadder Elite(Cheap option, but I like it, got it for 30 dollars)
Mousepad: Some random 15 dollars deskpad on Amazon, doesn't matter too much tbh
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2016(Got it for 40 dollars)
Monitor: ASUS TUF 144hz Monitor, got it on sale. Fine, but little adjustment, I would suggest an MSI monitor
Headset: HyperX Cloud Stinger, again on sale for 30 dollars
My opinion on things:
Mouse: So ive had multiple mice over the past 2 years and it really comes down to what shape you link and what grip you use. For instance, if you like to finger tip you dont need a hump in the back. Check out rocketjumpninja on youtube and his website where you can fill in your hand dimensions and what grip you use and he gives you a list of good mice for your handsize and gripstyle. I've bought a mouse from this list and it was perfect for me. However, you can still use a mouse which isn't on there. Forinstance, the mouse on the list was a rival 310, i really liked it, but i got a good deal on a Aerox 3 so i tried it. And i love it. So it really comes down to whatever you prefer instead of asking what others like.
Headset: I've been using HyperX for 2-3 years now, From the Cloud 2 to the Cloud flight and now the Cloud alpha. Amazing sound and comfort and probably wont ever switch back to steelseries or razer. I've had a kraken and arctis 7 before. And in my opinion the comfort is on a whole other level with HyperX, and the sound is amazing aswell, a litlle more bass heavy compared to razer and steelseries in my opinion but i like it.
Monitor: I've had a regular 1080p 60hz, 1080p 144hz, Zowie 240hz and now a 1440p 144hz.
If you are only going to play CS and grind as much as you can, and go for FPL-C for instance, you could go for a 240hz. But in any other instance i wouldn't. If you have the PC capable to play 1440p on good enough FPS, 1440p 144hz is the way to go. If you PC isnt good enough, you should opt for the 1080p 144hz. Besides Zowie's 240hz monitors, there isn't really such a big difference in the performance of the monitors in the same catergory and price catergory. Ofcourse you have more expensive 144hz monitors with extra features, but those features are a bonus and not necesarry. So if you like how it looks, the stand fits on your desk, you are satisfied with the reviews and specs, you should buy it. When it comes to TN, VA and IPS panels i dont really have the knowledge to tell you about that, what i do know is that TN is the best when it comes to the high refreshrate output and IPS has the best colour accuracy. I myself have a 1440p 144hz, i did have to reset for a week or 2 after ''downgrading'' the refreshrate from 240hz to 144hz, but in the end its good enough for me and now i can play other games in 1440p resolutions which looks amazing.
So what monitor you choose will come down to what games you want to play and are playing, how good your pc is, and what your budget is.
Keyboard: I'm using a Ducky One 2 TKL with MX silver switches. With keyboards I 100% recommend a mechanical keyboard. You can find real cheap ones for 50 eu on amazon for instance. The build quality, the keycaps and the lifetime of the switches won't be as good as a higher end 100-150 eu keyboard. But you can still easily play with a cheap one for 2 years. Like a mouse, choosing a keyboard mainly comes down to what switch you want, linear, tactile or clicky. And every category has different switches aswell. So if i were you i would do some research on youtube, look up some video's explaining all the specs of the switches and the difference between them. After that you can make a decision. You can always go to a techshop and try the different switches out for yourself so you get a hands on feel with the boards. The customisation which you can do with mechanical keyboards are awesome, anything from a cool USB-C coil cable to a cool set of keycaps.
The main tip coming from me will be, do some research, watch reviews on youtube. Check websites for prices etc, select a few options, sum up the pros and cons of each and make a decision.
Overall i dont really have a preferred company besides HyperX in headsets, so it just comes down to experience down the line and trying stuff at your friend's house or you local tech shop.
My gear:
Mouse, Steelseries Aerox 3 wireless
Keyboard, Ducky One 2 TKL with MX silver switches and custom keycaps
Headset: HyperX Cloud Alpha
Monitor, Iiyama G-Master GB2760QSU-B1
I hope this helped someone, have a nice day!
SS Rival 300
Some mechanical red switch keyboard
G332 Headset
AOC 144 Hz 1 ms
mouse:Logitech g pro wireless with qck dota 2 edition
keyboard:Anne pro 2 wireless
headset Steelseries arctis 5(good mic)
monitor:Zowie XL2411P 144hz
A4Tech Bloody ZL5 (will change it soon to Outset AX)
HyperX Alloy FPS rgb
Sony Ericcson headset (for like 1-2$)
LG Flatron W2242S 60hz
ZOWIE FK2, CORSAIR HS60 HYPERX ALLOY FPX AND BENQ XL2411P
3,3K ELO GAMER
steelserie rival 310 mause, steelserie apex or tkl pro keyboard, alienware 240 hz 24in monitor, hyperx cloud stinger headset
razer huntsman TE, zowie ec2-b, steelseries arctis 5, zowie xl2411p (which i broke lol)
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