CSGO Peripherals

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

Hi, I’m getting more and more into CSGO with my friends and have a few $$$ to spend on stuff for my desktop setup. 

 

There are two main things I have in mind to upgrade, my keyboard and my headset.

 

Here is my current pair of headphones - https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/headphones/rebel-bt-on-ear-headphones.html

I use the built-in mic.

And my current keyboard - https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Digital-Media-Pro-Keyboard/dp/B0002CPBUK

 

My question is, are my current headphones OK for CSGO (hearing footsteps from behind) or at least comparable to something OK. And if so, should I get a mechanical keyboard (Red dragon k551 vara). Will a good keyboard make a difference? I have a Corsair Katar mouse.

 

Thanks!

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

Hi, I’m getting more and more into CSGO with my friends and have a few $$$ to spend on stuff for my desktop setup. 

 

There are two main things I have in mind to upgrade, my keyboard and my headset.

 

Here is my current pair of headphones - https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/headphones/rebel-bt-on-ear-headphones.html

I use the built-in mic.

And my current keyboard - https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Digital-Media-Pro-Keyboard/dp/B0002CPBUK

 

My question is, are my current headphones OK for CSGO (hearing footsteps from behind) or at least comparable to something OK. And if so, should I get a mechanical keyboard (Red dragon k551 vara). Will a good keyboard make a difference? I have a Corsair Katar mouse.

 

Thanks!

[Clockwork_princess]

its not like it will make you better at the game, but it might feel better when playing 

[rip]

game sense is more imporant/ 

 

what do u mean is ur current headphone ok? can u hear footsteps from behind? u r the one having it so why not answer it urself

 

and how much can u spend, thats important too

[Aidanlockett1]

not sure about headphones, that keyboard should last and mouse. I'm buying a set of corsair void pros refurbished/

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/void-stereo-gaming-headset-ww-refurbished

[ARikozuM]

I would put the money towards a better monitor before a KB. 

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

7 minutes ago, rip said:

game sense is more imporant/ 

 

what do u mean is ur current headphone ok? can u hear footsteps from behind? u r the one having it so why not answer it urself

 

and how much can u spend, thats important too

The headphones are ok ish. I can distinguish left and right, but it’s hard to tell front and back. I can spend around $50.

[rip]

Just now, SkylakeAlex6700k said:

The headphones are ok ish. I can distinguish left and right, but it’s hard to tell front and back. I can spend around $50.

Logitech g35

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

2 minutes ago, rip said:

Logitech g35

Tad out of my price range.  

[rip]

1 minute ago, SkylakeAlex6700k said:

Tad out of my price range.  

hyperx cloud stinger/core

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

Just now, rip said:

hyperx cloud stinger/core

So you’re saying to upgrade my headphones? Not keyboard? It sticks sometimes.

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

3 minutes ago, rip said:

hyperx cloud stinger/core

Should I look at some with virtual 7.1 or is that something I could do with software?

[Rmlk2ei]

16 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I would put the money towards a better monitor before a KB. 

100% Agreed. A new 144hz monitor, assuming you don't already have one, will have a bigger impact than say a new KB or headset.

 

If you want a KB still, I recommend red or brown switches. You want actuation to be smooth and relatively short so you can stutter step efficiently. People can do it just about any mechanical switch but since you're getting a brand new one might as well go for the mentioned switch types. I personally use the K70 with Cherry MX Speed switches and they're much better to use compared to my old Rosewill with Blue switches.

 

Headset wise I'm not too knowledgeable in this department so you're going to have to wait for someone who is better equipped to answer you about whether your headset is comparable to a decent headset. In the meantime, if you are looking to get a new headset, basically budget end would be the HyperX Cloud headsets and if you're looking to spend more then I would recommend the one I'm using now the BT 770 80 Ohm, only issue is that the BT's have no in build mic so you need have another solution either by buying a standalone table mic of some sort or the modmic.

[Froody129]

2 hours ago, SkylakeAlex6700k said:

Should I look at some with virtual 7.1 or is that something I could do with software?

Don’t bother with 7.1 on headphones, physical or software. It’s not worth it

[Cruorzy]

Gear doesn't matter as long you advertise with some trading site in your steam name.

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

6 hours ago, Froody129 said:

Don’t bother with 7.1 on headphones, physical or software. It’s not worth it

Do You think I should go with the hyper x cloud stingers or the Corsair Void Surround Hybrid?

[Froody129]

3 minutes ago, SkylakeAlex6700k said:

Do You think I should go with the hyper x cloud stingers or the Corsair Void Surround Hybrid?

Umm, I don’t have personal experience with either. I have tried the Cloud 2s and they’re amazing, so I’m assuming the stingers are a slightly dumbed down version of the same product. Personally I would get those since Voids don’t have the same rep for quality as the clouds.

 

NOTE: I may be entirely wrong and this is my opinion, there will usually be lots of reviews on these kinds of products

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

56 minutes ago, Froody129 said:

Umm, I don’t have personal experience with either. I have tried the Cloud 2s and they’re amazing, so I’m assuming the stingers are a slightly dumbed down version of the same product. Personally I would get those since Voids don’t have the same rep for quality as the clouds.

 

NOTE: I may be entirely wrong and this is my opinion, there will usually be lots of reviews on these kinds of products

Ok, that's cool. Thank You all so much!

[SansVarnic]

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[Not_Sean]

18 hours ago, SlayerL0rd said:

100% Agreed. A new 144hz monitor, assuming you don't already have one, will have a bigger impact than say a new KB or headset.

 

If you want a KB still, I recommend red or brown switches. You want actuation to be smooth and relatively short so you can stutter step efficiently. People can do it just about any mechanical switch but since you're getting a brand new one might as well go for the mentioned switch types. I personally use the K70 with Cherry MX Speed switches and they're much better to use compared to my old Rosewill with Blue switches.

Yes agree a screen will make the biggest difference. 

 

With switches its completely personal I got reds on my first one as everyone said they the best for CSGO and I'm now typing on that keyboard at the office, I can't stand it for CSGO, doesn't make the switch bad just not for me, and thats the point switches are personal there is no better than the other switch and thats including KHAL and Razer switches. 

@OP try play on someones to see how you like reds,blues or browns. Mouse wise you good.

19 hours ago, SkylakeAlex6700k said:

Should I look at some with virtual 7.1 or is that something I could do with software?

don't bother its a waste of time. 

I'd take the stingers over the Voids anyday, I've had nothing but amazing experience with my Clouds and my mates gone through two sets of Voids as he wants everything corsair. 

Otherwise honestly a decent set of in-ears is also a very solid option I use the razer ones at tournaments as it kills the noise beautiful with my clouds on top. you just playing in your room so you'll be good, and I ran a webcam as my mic for a long time as I hate having shit in front of my face and even during the ESL leauge there was no issues with my mic quality during the online games. 

truth be told again the screen will make the biggest difference hands down, and a nice big mouse pad is vital. after that its just practice and dialing in a mouse sensitivity that works for you. 

Also watch pro games, you'll be amazed at how much you learn from them. 

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

2 hours ago, SansVarnic said:

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I know, I didn't know how to delete a post. Sorry.

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

2 hours ago, Not_Sean said:

Yes agree a screen will make the biggest difference. 

 

With switches its completely personal I got reds on my first one as everyone said they the best for CSGO and I'm now typing on that keyboard at the office, I can't stand it for CSGO, doesn't make the switch bad just not for me, and thats the point switches are personal there is no better than the other switch and thats including KHAL and Razer switches. 

@OP try play on someones to see how you like reds,blues or browns. Mouse wise you good.

don't bother its a waste of time. 

I'd take the stingers over the Voids anyday, I've had nothing but amazing experience with my Clouds and my mates gone through two sets of Voids as he wants everything corsair. 

Otherwise honestly a decent set of in-ears is also a very solid option I use the razer ones at tournaments as it kills the noise beautiful with my clouds on top. you just playing in your room so you'll be good, and I ran a webcam as my mic for a long time as I hate having shit in front of my face and even during the ESL leauge there was no issues with my mic quality during the online games. 

truth be told again the screen will make the biggest difference hands down, and a nice big mouse pad is vital. after that its just practice and dialing in a mouse sensitivity that works for you. 

Also watch pro games, you'll be amazed at how much you learn from them. 

I got the Stingers than thank you soo much!

[SansVarnic]

2 minutes ago, SkylakeAlex6700k said:

I know, I didn't know how to delete a post. Sorry.

You can always report your own post if posted in the wrong place and Moderators can move it, if you double post by accident we can can also delete that post by request.

[SkylakeAlex6700k]

4 minutes ago, SansVarnic said:

You can always report your own post if posted in the wrong place and Moderators can move it, if you double post by accident we can can also delete that post by request.

ok, is there not an option to remove your own post?

[sun2]

On ‎24‎-‎10‎-‎2017 at 3:59 PM, Froody129 said:

Umm, I don’t have personal experience with either. I have tried the Cloud 2s and they’re amazing, so I’m assuming the stingers are a slightly dumbed down version of the same product. Personally I would get those since Voids don’t have the same rep for quality as the clouds.

 

NOTE: I may be entirely wrong and this is my opinion, there will usually be lots of reviews on these kinds of products

 

Yeah Cloud II are really good for CSGO. Sound and surround are very nice, no complaints there. The only problem is the mic, only way to fix that is people tuning up your volume.