Spec a Keyboard and mouse

Combat Butler · 7 Jul 2011 at 21:34

I'm looking for a new keyboard and mouse to go with my newly built pc, I've usually only used cheap keyboards and mice but I'm looking for something nicer. I'll be using it for gaming too for playing mostly Star craft 2. And I'm willing to spend a maximum of £70 on both.

Thanks

DefiantAsh · 7 Jul 2011 at 21:52

I would recommend the G500 for the mouse

sub £40 i think, as i havent really looked at it since i bought mine for £27 when they were on offer

Jordan97 · 7 Jul 2011 at 22:14

Mouse

Keyboard

Combat Butler · 8 Jul 2011 at 11:33

Jordan97 said:
Mouse

Keyboard

Thats not quite what I had in mind. I was hoping someone would be able to recommend a good keyboard and mouse for me preferably ones that aren't that basic.

DJ_Martin · 8 Jul 2011 at 11:35

Is this £70 for each or for the two combined?

Combat Butler · 8 Jul 2011 at 11:39

DJmartin said:
Is this £70 for each or for the two combined?

Its £70 for the two combined. I'd prefer to spend less but thats the highest my budget will allow me to go.

DJ_Martin · 8 Jul 2011 at 11:46

Seeing as you wanted to not spend that much I'll go with:

YOUR BASKET
1 x Microsoft SideWinder X4 Gaming Keyboard - Retail (JQD-00006) £29.99
1 x Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse (910-000616) £23.99
Total : £64.48 (includes shipping : £8.75).

Shipping seems a bit mental though. It was about £10 for my entire system including case :/

Anyway the MX518 is pretty well regarded as the best budget mouse out there. It seems lately people have been suggesting other ones but you know you are getting a solid product with this. I think people are just trying to be different

As for the keyboard, it seems to have pretty good anti-ghosting and when I made my own 'Spec me a low priced keyboard" thread. A couple of people suggested that I save up a bit more (I only wanted to spend £20) and get the sidewinder. Also has Backlit keys and macro buttons.

TourettesOnFire · 8 Jul 2011 at 13:53

Razer DeathAdder Respawn 3500dpi Xtreme Precision Gaming Mouse - Retail £44.99
(£37.49) £44.99
(£37.49)
Microsoft SideWinder X4 Gaming Keyboard - Retail (JQD-00006) Microsoft SideWinder X4 Gaming Keyboard - Retail (JQD-00006) £29.99
(£24.99) £29.99
(£24.99)

Total: 74.98

Trust me, the mouse is worth the money, especially for SC2

stulid · 8 Jul 2011 at 13:53

Look at the OCUk home page

Kosmiche · 8 Jul 2011 at 14:30

You dont need a "gaming" keyboard, get a decent mouse by all means but just about the only thing I find useful about a gaming keyboard is that they have light up keys.

DJ_Martin · 8 Jul 2011 at 14:34

Eames said:
You dont need a "gaming" keyboard, get a decent mouse by all means but just about the only thing I find useful about a gaming keyboard is that they have light up keys.

I found using my old office type keyboard for first person shooters incredibly annoying as if you run in a certain diagonal direction you couldn't reload or change weapon. I think at least some anti ghosting should be considered and the sidewinder claims to have it as well as anything else I would want from a keyboard not including being mechanical of course.

Kosmiche · 8 Jul 2011 at 14:53

I use a microsoft digital media 3000, imo its more aesthetically pleasing than those pointy gaming boards and its never missed a beat.