Peripherals -> Performance/Comfort

[PC-NOOB]

Right now I am using a standard hp keyboard and dell mice.

If I buy a mechanical gaming keyboard and a gaming mouse, what real benefits like comfort/performance can I expect?

What are the other benefits? I spend about 3 hours a day either typing up documents for school, coding or gaming. 

Will I feel a difference in using a mechanical keyboard?

[Izaya Orihara]

You will type faster and it's not as fatieging to type because you don't have to press all the way down. Also it feels waay nicer to type on a mech keyboard. (Cherry MX Browns are great) 

[Superarragon]

People usually type faster on mechanical keyboards from what I've heard. I've never owned a gaming mouse either, but I think the only benefits are extra features, buttons, and more comfort.

[DIV1D3]

You will, certainly. Just be sure to make a good decision on the keys, I decided to go for Reds but I miss the somewhat tactile response of a membrane. So since your will be coding and typing you might want to look into getting a kb that has Cherry MX Browns, and for comfort look for one with a wrist wrest. Also take into consideration if you want to have the number pad, if not try and get a ten keyless kb. 

Mouses can be more difficult, you need to find out how you hold your current mouse, if you have large hands and claw-grip than get a mouse that is suitable for claw-grip. Optical and laser imo don't matter but other will ferociously disagree. 

Then you might want to take into consideration a headset/phones for gaming, it's very much personal preference there and someone can't really pick one for you. 

Hope I help you out . 

[Heisenbleurgh]

There is some performance benefit but the added value also comes from much more comfort, durability and simply looking better

Personally, my mechanical keyboard helps me enjoy doing my work more. I actually enjoy pressing the keys so it helps me get stuff done. Sound weird, I know.

[x-Mez]

A mechanical keyboard is usually of a pretty good build quality and can hold up longer than a membrane.
It will feel different from a membrane and most people prefer a mechanical keyboard after having tried it.
As for mice it's usually not as important, a gaming mouse offers thing such as a better sensor and ergonomics that fit the hand better, depending on how you grip the mouse this can be good.

You should see if you can go to a local store and try some different mice and keyboards to see what you like.

[cae]

Different boards can produce different reactions from different people, and it still depends on how you use the device. I don't type any faster on a mechanical. I don't game any better. I did spend a lot of money on it though, and I'd look foolish if I didn't recommend it to anyone else after doing so. Um... if you learn to type using the tactile and/or audible feedback, I do feel you can reduce stresses incurred by bottoming out. Mice depend on your input too. Lots of work goes into eliminating as much input lag and artificial acceleration as possible. Any decent sensor is probably more accurate than most of us could ever hope to be. There's lots of placebo involved, so pick the ones that are most comfortable for you to use and fit your needs.

[Toby]

Mechanical keyboards: Ergonomics/typing speed is true to a point, but it's primarily enjoyment. It's the difference between driving a second-hand scrapheap that's been mistreated and a Rolls Royce Phantom. They're both limited by the speed limit and they'll both get you where you want to go, but you'll enjoy it more with the Phantom. The ride will be smoother and you won't need to worry as much about it suddenly breaking down.

 

Gaming mice: A little more can be said about performance benefits with a gaming mouse - if you buy the right one. Again though, this is more about reassurance. Knowing that any time you miss a shot, it's not because your mouse sensor drifted a few more pixels than it should have and that it's solely down to your own error.

[Almercenary]

Keyboards are generally overpriced.  Mice are pretty essential and I would tend to spend more money as they will give better performance and can alter it a lot more. Also consider upgrading your monitor.

[TheProfosist]

Get a mechanical keyboard not necessarily a gaming one. And yes you will feel a difference. As for a mouse get a decent cheap gaming one something like the cm storm spawn.

[ObeseWalrus]

It feels really great to type on a mechanical keyboard and don't even get me started with the pros of quality mice.

[Thebman712]

judging on what you said a kb with cherry mx browns with a wrist rest and a egronomic mouse like the death adder 2013. you will feel better and be able to type faster