Nice Peripherals or 144Hz Monitor for gaming

[zXUnReliableXz]

Hey guys so christmas is around the corner and I'm  having trouble deciding what I want this year. I play CSGO a lot (it's my main game). I do play like other shooters and rpgs too but I spend the bulk of my time on CSGO. now my setup is kind of bland, my pc is nice but my monitor is a 60hz 1080p panel, and my keyboard mouse and headset probably collectively cost 50 dollars. So that's where I'm gathering opinions. Should I get a nice 144hz 1ms gaming monitor or proper gaming gear like a mechanical keyboard, optical mouse, and a wireless headset. I know in csgo 144hz makes a huge difference, but this membrane keyboard I have sucks and my mouse's tracking is inconsistent at best.

 

 

Also didn't know if I should post this in monitors or peripherals so I just guessed

[Khajiit Dealer]

I would recommend the ASUS ROG Swift (278 not 279) for the monitor. It is pretty expensive but it has everything you want along with gsync.

As for peripherals, my knowledge there is minimal.

[stealth80]

Monitor imo, you can a mouse and a keyboard at a later date. The 144hz is supposed to be great for FPS also

[Demokrit]

If you absolutly hate your kayboard etc. you should go for peripherals.

If you think your hardware isnt holding you back in any sense you can go for the monitor

+ Peripherals are usually cheaper than a monitor so you might have an easier time saving money for them in the next year without christmas etc.

[MourningSouls]

120-144Hz (with or without G-Sync) would be nice, but I'd rather get a new mouse and keyboard.

[zXUnReliableXz]

If you absolutly hate your kayboard etc. you should go for peripherals.

If you think your hardware isnt holding you back in any sense you can go for the monitor

+ Peripherals are usually cheaper than a monitor so you might have an easier time saving money for them in the next year without christmas etc.

good point

[CCap]

As a mechanical keyboard enthusiast myself, you haven't typed until you've typed on mechanical switches. Fortunately, mechanical keyboards have become more and more popular as pc gaming continues to grow, so naturally lots of people eventually want to upgrade, or try out new switches all the time. With that in mind, you can purchase second hand mechanical keyboards really cheap on reddit and eBay, saving you 20-50% on the boards. However, even if you wanted to purchase brand new, you can get something like the coolermaster Quickfire TK for less than $90 usually. 

 

Although, if you do decide to get the monitor for Christmas this year instead, I'd recommend the Asus VGxxxx (forgot the exact model) 144hz monitor. Three of my friends have it that I play with frequently and they love it. Now, if you do decide to go this route and have your monitor be your Christmas present, then take a look at the CM Storm Devastator KBaM combo. I wrote a review on it not too long ago here, and for the money it is a fantastic setup. It runs around $30, so maybe you can convince whoever buys your christmas presents to pick one up for you with the Asus

 

Good luck!

[olbaze]

If you're buying: Get the peripherals, top of the line stuff is far cheaper than a monitor.

If someone buys it for you as a present: Shoot for a monitor and pray to all the things that they won't think paying like 700$ for a monitor is too much.

 

Though if you're just looking for 144hz and TN, it won't matter much, monitors like that are cheap nowadays.

[Thony]

Monitor for sure, thats where you notice the biggest difference. It is also the most expensive item and cant be bought at any time unlike other peripherals u mentioned.

The cheapest you should go is this monitor: http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-XL2430T-Gaming-Monitor-Response/dp/B00M8E0K06/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449026152&sr=8-1&keywords=benq+xl2430t

Here is Linus's Opinion from 2 years ago:
 

Cheaper ones have shitty washed out colours compared to this one. Of course there are more expensive options with G-Sync but thats too much atm imo.

If this is too expensive then I would get peripherals :k70 (non rgb), mouse is complicated choice so do your research, Hyper X cloud 2 for headset.

[Paranoid Kami]

Go for a 144hz monitor AND a precise optical mouse. Those are the two main tools you need for CS:GO and you should save up until you can get them. Everything else comes second.

[NationsAnarchy]

I'd say you should get a new 144Hz monitor and a good optical gaming mouse (if you manage to have enough money)

[7teku]

 It depends on the budget:

 

Realistically, you could get the peripherals and a monitor at the same time if you budget correctly and do proper research. There are quite a few less expensive mice such as the G100s, Abyssus, Kinzu, IME 3.0, and WMO that aren't stupidly overpriced like some other mice (scouring eBay is a good idea). And keyboards as well like the Ducky Mini/One, KBParadise V60/V80, CMStorm Quickfire TKL, Leopold FC750/FC900, Keycool 87/104, and many more. This could save you up to ~$100 (depending on what you get) to fund your monitor.  

 

I would get a mouse and a monitor first. Having a higher refresh rate isn't going to make up for a trash mouse. And to be completely honest with you, while switching from rubber dome to Cherry MX (or Matias, Kailh, ALPS, or, especially, Topre if you have any decent taste in keyboard products) may be more comfortable, it's not going to give you any advantage that getting a better mouse or monitor.

 

If that isn't an option, you can always lower your Windows resolution for 75hz.