Keyboard and Mouse

Greeny1994 · 9 Mar 2013 at 14:32

I have £125 to spend on a mechanical keyboard, gaming mouse and mouse mat.

Currently looking at these and would like some suggestions to whether they would be a good choice. I do type a bit so would prefer brown switches.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-009-QP
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-001-OZ
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GS-001-OZ

Thought this topic would be better suited in the gaming section.

Thanks

Rexton · 9 Mar 2013 at 14:58

Not sure if this is the right place to post this.

Either way, I have a G400 and Streelseries Qck- they're both great.

Not sure about mechanical keyboards.

olivier renault · 9 Mar 2013 at 15:35

Keyboard looks good. Either brown (got browns) or black switches for me.

Mouse and pad, I don't know

Greeny1994 · 9 Mar 2013 at 15:59

Thanks, I might buy them when the keyboard comes in stock

just Scott · 9 Mar 2013 at 16:24

Mouse isn't very good. Get a Deathadder for the same price.

valkynaz · 9 Mar 2013 at 16:46

You could get a Logitech G500. After a bit of researching and looking at reviews I took the plunge and ordered one myself just yesterday. I should get it on Monday, maybe Tuesday. If you haven't ordered one by then I could offer some feedback.

NOTE: This mouse is best suited for palm grip. If you have a claw grip you would probably be better off with another mouse.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Logitech G500 5700DPI Gaming Mouse (910-001262) £39.98
Total : £39.98 (includes shipping : FREE).

EDIT: As for mouse mats, I'm using a Boogie Bug Aim B.PAD XL and can say it is an awesome mouse mat. It is a "desk mat" and I would never go back to using a small square mouse mat ever again now. It works perfect and I love it. OcUK don't stock them now for some reason so you could go with the OcUK branded alternative

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Mega Mat XXL Elite Tactical Gaming Surface £17.99
Total : £17.99 (includes shipping : FREE).

Suarez7 · 9 Mar 2013 at 16:49

You might be best off with the g400, the 500 has acceleration.

Greeny1994 · 9 Mar 2013 at 17:11

Thanks, may go for a bigger mat.
Not sure what DPI I want from a mouse and laser or optical. Still using a standard cheap optical mouse that I found in a cupboard xD.
Whats the advantages of higher DPI and laser over optical?

Suarez7 · 9 Mar 2013 at 17:15

Greeny1994 said:
Thanks, may go for a bigger mat.
Not sure what DPI I want from a mouse and laser or optical. Still using a standard cheap optical mouse that I found in a cupboard xD.
Whats the advantages of higher DPI and laser over optical?

A lot of "PRO" gamers actually prefer optical, the g400 and deathadders are optical. Ignore DPI as anything over 2-3 thousand is just silly and far too quick to be accurate with.

Greeny1994 · 9 Mar 2013 at 17:18

Thanks
Why is optical preferred? Isn't laser more accurate?

just Scott · 9 Mar 2013 at 17:31

No, optical is more accurate and doesn't have issues inherent in laser like acceleration. Laser is preferred by people who don't know any better because of the big shiney dpi numbers that do nothing but make your aim worse (higher sens = worse aim)

Greeny1994 · 9 Mar 2013 at 17:48

You've sold me optical now

I will look at the logitech mice but I'm torn between the three Qpad keyboards
http://www.qpad.com/products/keyboards/
at £65, £100 and £110. Not sure if I should spend a little more for the extra features