MX518s are going cheap these days so i'll probably get one of them. As for a keyboard, a proper gaming one for a high price seems really pointless, a basic £10-20 one should be more than sufficient right? A Logetic Media keyboard or a basic style one?
How much should i be spending on a keyboard and mouse?
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I've got the Logitech Media 600 Keyboard, and to be honest I love, best £6 bargain I've spent when I got it a few months ago when my Saitek Eclipse II died on me. This has pretty much everything that had, minus the backlighting, but then with a few more features thrown in. Absolute bargain keyboard 
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You should get exactly these - they're spot on, and don't break the bank.
Saitek Cyborg V5 Illuminated Gaming Keyboard £34.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-031-SK&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1258
Razer DeathAdder Respawn 3500dpi Xtreme Precision Gaming Mouse - Retail £42.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-043-RA&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1257
oh and grab a decent mouse mat too:
there a different sizes to choose from, based on whether you move from your elbow or wrist.
Razer Goliathus Omega Fragged Control Gaming Mouse Pad [RZ02-00211200-R3M1 ] £13.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GS-010-RA&groupid=702&catid=32&subcat=
Saitek Cyborg V5 Illuminated Gaming Keyboard £34.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-031-SK&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1258
Razer DeathAdder Respawn 3500dpi Xtreme Precision Gaming Mouse - Retail £42.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-043-RA&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1257
oh and grab a decent mouse mat too:
there a different sizes to choose from, based on whether you move from your elbow or wrist.
Razer Goliathus Omega Fragged Control Gaming Mouse Pad [RZ02-00211200-R3M1 ] £13.99 inc VAT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GS-010-RA&groupid=702&catid=32&subcat=
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I've found that mid range Logitech stuff seems to suit me best. I did have a Razer mouse previously, but I felt it just wasn't as good as a Logitech, even ignoring that it cost significantly more. A MX500 corded mouse does me fine, cordless are just problem magents - and is there any gain really? Razer kit just seems to be LED lights and marketing. The keyboard I have is a Logitech Media 600 and it's great. I just toss it every 6 months when the keys get worn smooth. The only keyboard I'd consider instead would be one that worked after a washing machine (my previous 600 was a little flaky) but which also had keys that didn't go smooth.
So in answer to your original question, you should be spending £46.98 on a mouse and keyboard.
So in answer to your original question, you should be spending £46.98 on a mouse and keyboard.
