Spec me a good key board and mouse set.

Ranger07 · 11 Dec 2008 at 12:10

Anyone got any good recommendations for key boards and mice? Is a set the way forward or buying them individually.

Currently got a really crap Microsoft one which has to go.

Ace Modder · 11 Dec 2008 at 12:15

What is your main use for your PC?
And what is your budget?

Ranger07 · 11 Dec 2008 at 12:21

Budget maybe around £80 and its mainly for gaming.

Ranger07 · 11 Dec 2008 at 14:11

Just decided to go for the following-

Product Name Qty Price Line Total
Saitek Eclipse III Gaming Keyboard with Mulit-Colour Backlight £34.99
(£40.24) £34.99
(£40.24)
Logitech G5 Gaming-Grade Laser Mouse (910-000094) £30.99
(£35.64) £30.99
(£35.64)
Sub Total : £65.98
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : FREE
VAT is being charged at 15.00% VAT : £9.90
Total : £75.88

Key board is a new model so I'll let you know the results

Ace Modder · 11 Dec 2008 at 14:15

sounds good, just had a play with the Eclipse 3, looking good

4T5 · 11 Dec 2008 at 14:29

No such thing as a good "Set", Buy individually after Many hands on test drives.

Aod · 11 Dec 2008 at 14:39

i wasn't expecting the Eclipse 3 to be quite that pricy

'tis a shame, i was looking forward to it.

*Curses the ****ed economy*

Ace Modder · 11 Dec 2008 at 15:09

the price of the Eclipse 3 has been on the site4 for a good few weeks now on pre-order

1kiwi · 11 Dec 2008 at 15:14

Hi Ranger - i have the G5 and love it - good choice. As for the keyboard, after using a bulky gaming keyboard i then went back to something simply and clean, i.e., Enermax Aurora Premium Brushed Aluminium Keyboard - Black.

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4T5 · 11 Dec 2008 at 15:39

beh* said:
Enermax Aurora Premium Brushed Aluminium Keyboard - Black.

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That is a Lovely looking KB, I can only give my requirements when it comes to a KB. I have found Aluminium Keyboards with Flush keys to work best for me, Ally ones are weighty but still remain small enough for most desk pull outs. I choose Flush keys as I Rage when I play FPS & with Flush keys my fingers can fly about over the keys without getting caught between them.
I am on my 2nd Speedlink Ultra but I would go as far as saying Any Ally Keyboard with Flush keys would Do.

As for a mouse I use an MX518 as I honestly believe there is No other mouse out there that is better for FPS gaming. I have heard the G5 is as good but I haven't tried Any other mouse since getting my MX518 as there is no need.
I do FPS a lot & the MX518 is Faultless, I haven't blamed my mouse for a death for years

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Whatever mouse you choose though stick with Logitech as there after sales is second to none, Literally.

Sipha · 11 Dec 2008 at 15:42

My vote goes for the Razer Deathadder for the mouse, awesome piece of kit.

alex24 · 11 Dec 2008 at 15:48

Sipha said:
My vote goes for the Razer Deathadder for the mouse, awesome piece of kit.

+1

Best mouse i've ever had bar none, top notch piece of kit.

Also just ordered a G11 to go with my deathadder, the extra function buttons will be of great use, plus W,A,S,D are knackered on my current cheap logi keyb.