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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from Rappalores in Search for my first mechanical keyboard   
    Keyboards with Cherry switches and PBT keycaps are usually safe to assume that they are of good quality.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from bling in Search for my first mechanical keyboard   
    ima tell you the absolute truth... Your probably looking for the keyboard with the best functions, rgb, macros etc. But take it from me whos been through the same thing.
    Unless u need the macros or something specific, just go with the keyboard with your favorite switch and try and get PBT keycaps (although, keyboards with designated buttons for lowering/raising volume does come in handy). Besides that, nothing really matters, just get whichever is in budget that looks the nicest. RGB is cool and all but u never really notice it besides when u walk to and from your computer. (most of the time i completely forgot i had it). Its more of something to lure in a buyer (kinda like nicer packaging but nothing inside. Warranty is more important than all of those gimmicks (even if you dont use it, its not like youll be using the gimmicks to often either.) 
    I have a Ducky shine 6, Nice keyboard overall, no problems, pretty well built and sturdy.The Rgb is nice but if i could go back id just get their ducky ones or get a simplier/cheaper cherry blue PBT keycap keyboard.

     

     
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from seduce_me in I need a recommendation for a DAC/AMP   
    ~Z reviews
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from Dackzy in I need a recommendation for a DAC/AMP   
    ~Z reviews
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from SSL in I need a recommendation for a DAC/AMP   
    ~Z reviews
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from Hiitchy in Look at how my new Asus monitor showed up.   
    btw, Benq for best quality and support, no joke.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from JamesHewitt in New mouse but can't decide which   
    Its not about what mouse has the best features, its about which mouse style has the most comfort that tailors to your preference then choose based on what you need
     
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from VolkA in Look at how my new Asus monitor showed up.   
    btw, Benq for best quality and support, no joke.
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    Lethalmonk reacted to Arika in Look at how my new Asus monitor showed up.   
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    Lethalmonk reacted to Drak3 in Can a CPU be lower than ambient if it's in a vacuum?   
    I'm tired and pissed. So for a quick one and done in a thread, I'm not going to dot my t's and cross my i's.
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    Lethalmonk reacted to The Sloth in Buying used graphics cards on Amazon Warehouse   
    should be good, if there is a problem, Amazon customer support is amazing. 
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    Lethalmonk reacted to Statik in 1st Battalion, 75th RR - Arma Milsim Unit   
    I enjoy playing ArmA, and enjoy playing it with people who are good, and smart, and tactical, but every milsim group I've tried to join has always resulted in random fucking jamokes expecting me to call them "Sergeant", and act like I'm at fucking work, or just insane fuckery and hours of prep and stupid shit, for a bunk ass 2 hour mission.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from 3 Lions in What computer should I get?   
    build your own. Its like building legos.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from Varpin in What computer should I get?   
    build your own. Its like building legos.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from Changis in Grandparents PC not working!   
    Take a hardrive out of another system and try booting it up from that. 
     
    In addition try to reset your bios if u feel its needed.
     
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    Lethalmonk reacted to The Sloth in Is this a good 1080p prebuilt gaming pc   
    build your own 
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    Lethalmonk reacted to Malibooroo in Help me choose the correct Upgrades to my System!   
    I tend to agree with this. I always say "this will last me 5 years", then 1 year later the upgrade bug hits... You have a pretty decent rig at the moment, moving to ryzen isn't going to be a massive upgrade. It'll improve adobe premiere render times a bit, but will likely be on par for gaming. Personally, I'd wait a few months, let the dust settle with X299 and Ryzen and make your decision then.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from VolkA in Want to cool down my gpu   
    any fan will do, see if it will fit first, noctua makes good ones.
     
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from bomerr in Help me choose the correct Upgrades to my System!   
    not to mention, prices are too hot to touch atm. 
     
    Save the money for future parts, what i wrote on my last comment or of course, games.
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from bomerr in Help me choose the correct Upgrades to my System!   
    Btw, maybe spend your money on a good ergo chair, table or an extra monitor.
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    Lethalmonk reacted to AshleyAshes in Camaro ss for a teen   
    $20 says the OP is 16 and their parents won't let them have a Camaro.
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    Lethalmonk reacted to Theguywhobea in Which GPU would be right for 2560X1440p@144hz?   
    Sounds like a job for a 1080 to me.
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    Lethalmonk reacted to The Sloth in Which GPU would be right for 2560X1440p@144hz?   
    gtx 1080ti
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from SansVarnic in Let's Clear up this "Gaming" Headset conundrum.   
    did and done.. i think
     
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    Lethalmonk got a reaction from elira in Let's Clear up this "Gaming" Headset conundrum.   
    ** Do not use in nightmode***
    There are no such things as gaming headsets. There are good headphones for gaming.OK so let me brake it down...
     
    A headphone is  simply 2 mini speakers that are connected. the usual size of the speaker magent are 40-55mm
    When companies market 7.1 or 5.1 speakers, it means that you have 7 or 5 speakers around a room with a subwoofer. This allows one to feel like he is actually in the "zone" or thing that he is watching. This is called surround sound.
     
    Now "gaming" headset  trick you in thinking that headphones have this physical capability, but if your read closely they say virtual surround sound. (yes there are a few headphones with multiple TINY drivers but the sound quality is dreadful ( ive heard one before). For almost all "gaming"headsets, it is simply a software. NO you do not need this software. Ex (click this)Watch this :Virtual Barber shop its actually REALLY cool.
     
     
     
     
    now what makes a headset? Simple, it is simply a pair of headphones with a microphone attached. 
     
    Companies will increase the price of their product by claiming 7.1 SS capabilities, adding a mic AND aesthetics. Please, i BEG of you, you are wearing these headphones on your head, you do not need RGB. What does all this mean? lower price to preformance.
     
    What now???
     
    Its simple actually, get a a headphone and a mic separately. 

    Now there are many different types of headphones with different pros and cons. Some headphones have a wide sound stage, some have good bass, others have their own perks.
     
    Two things will probably come up, 
    Open back or closed back?
     
    Open back headphones Ex. shp9500(s), have a wide sound stage but lack in bass. BUT others around you can hear what your listening to because the earcups are exposed, thus not a good headphone for areas with alot of noise. These headphones do not isolate noise at all.
     
    Closed back  are basically the opposite. They passively cancel out noise. they also usually have a smaller soundstage but have good bass. 
     
    I would choose open back if your environment allows because it is better for fps (yes you loose (a bit) of bass but you can live)
     
    Whats a dac/AMP 
     
    a dac is a Digital to analog converter and an amp is a amplifier. Most motherboards have decent dac/amps but they are only mediocre. not everyone needs a dac/amp, but EVERYONE can benefit from a good set. if your motherboard audio fails you, you can get a dac/amp that fits your budget, or get the E1 soundblaster, soundcard or a USB audio stick. If we want more info, a quick Google search or YouTube video should do. 
     
     
     
    What about a mic?
     
    Well, there are two main, attachable mics, 
    antilion modmic Vmoda boommic pro The modmic is good for headphones that lack a removable cable. it is a mic that attaches to a pair of headphones by a magnet. you can take it on or off as you please.
     
    The VMODA mic is a mic that fits into the audio jack of a headphone that allows you to take out  the cable. Thus allowing you to have one cable for both the headphone and the mic, while the modmic requires you to have two cables leading to your source
     
    EX

     
    ^ is the shp9500, it has a removable cable
     
    This below is the SHP9500(s) with a modmic,


    this is the modmic. As seen it attaches to a headphone.
     
    They are both the same quality. if you can, get the vmoda boompro instead of the MODMIC because you dont need 2 cables UNLESS YOU ARE USING AN EXTERNAL DAC/AMP SOURCE FOR YOUR HEADPHONEAS AND IT DOES NOT SUPPORT MIC IN. using different dac/amp for your headphones with the vmoda will causing a slight hum due to electrical grounding issues. using the mic/headphone splitters that come with the Vmoda mic is fine if u connect it to the same source (motherboard audio, soundcard etc.)  .THIS IS NOT MANUFATURING FLAW OR DEFECT. it is just a con of using a mic built in to an audio output. if you dont use an external dac/amp without a mic input your fine. the creative E1 is the only mic/headphone dac/amp that youll find for $40.
     
    Microphones that dont connect to your headphones :
    this clip on mic is also above par but doesnt attach to your headset,
    if you can, the blue yeti or snowball usb mic are superior but if desk space or clicky keyboards is an issue, these ^^ mics are perfectly fine
     
    Here is a list on the recommended headphones you can get. (closed and open) 
     
    here is his channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/ZeosReviews
     
    I am in now way affiliated with Zeos* lol.
     
     
     
     
     
    Btw you might see people recommend the hyper X's 
     
    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i wonder why. tell me if you see a similarity here.
     
    Hyper X  *** this is the gunmetal grey** it also comes in red.

     
     
    Takstar pro 80

     
     
     
    WOW, its only as if kingston (hyperX) took a decent pair of comfy and good sounding headphones and slapped a mic onto it and re branded it as their own while everyone else made crappy headphones!
     
     
    Heed my words, dont get a gaming headset, get a separate headphone and mic. You can also wear the headphones around without the mic and not look like a...............
     
     
    if you are restricted, get the kingston's hyperX headset from above. You can also just use your headphones/apple earpods and get a surprisingly well sony clip on mic or a cheap decent zalmon mic.
     
     
     
    I own the SHP9500s and a vmoda boompro. No complaints, really comfy and convenient . $80 USD total.
     
     
    feel free to AMA.
     
     
     
     
     
    *** i made this long article for a response to a recent post and decided to share it. Also  i didnt get the chance to double check my spelling and stuff so ill do that tomorrow, its getting late here******
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