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[canadianultra]

Help,

 

I am looking to upgrade my Peripherals.

 

I need a headset, mouse, and keyboard, I'm not set on price but probably under $350-$375

 

I would like peripherals for general purposes, I play all types of games and I do lots of typing and editing.

 

I have been looking at the Logitech G series products (G930, G600, G700s, G710+), and the corsair m65. I also do not like cherry mx blue switches 

 

I know I'm being quite broad, but does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Thanks

  

[Ethnod]

Logitech have a new series of gaming mice and their stuff is reliable. Personally I bought a razor mamba but it was a silly self-indulgence (although no complaints, works like a dream)

mice... I'd go mechanical. As to what, not sure as I am not very knowledgeable there, but there will be a tonne of peeps who are coming soon :)

Headphones, Steelseries 5h or 7h (7h is better). They are relatively cheap and very good quality

Oh and linus has reviewed almost all these products so watch his unboxings so you can make your own mind up after all the advice

[BlackOutCrisis]

I could give alot more advice but since I'm lazy and in the middle of a game I'll just say to make sure you get a good stereo headset. 5.1 and 7.1 headsets physically don't work that well so you are better off with a nice set of stereo ones with huge drivers.

[joelthezombie15]

i would get razer peripherals they seem good. also when i first glanced at your name i thought it said Canadian nutella :)

[LIGISTX]

I had a Logitech G5, now have a G500 and LOVE the hell out of both of them. They are amazing. Couldn't use my computer without it. Also just recently got a G710+ after having a G15, best decision I have ever made. I really like the mx Browns (my roomate got a K90 with reds and I don't like them as much). I actually just wrote a user review about my G710+, but I really do love the browns.

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/13571-logitech-g710/

[jrchristian510]

I'm using the new Corsair K70.  Great keyboard and love the custom LED light features.  Well built and simplistic design.  It also looks great sitting next to the M65.

 

Headsets take a look at sennheiser offering.  Sennheiser makes really good headsets, but you pay for it.  Your going to blow your budge up if you get them.

[Denoxx]

Dont buy the G930.. I've had some problems with mine like you only hear sound on the right ear until you restart the logitech software

[Quaker]

For a headset, you might consider a Roccat Vire. It's designed like a smartphone headset - open ear with an inline mic. I find the sound quality to be more than adequate for games, and not bad for music (with the right EQ). The mic performance can vary depending upon the actual position it ends up in, but I haven't had any complaints from other gamers as far as noise or voice quality is concerned, although there are better mics, of course.

Btw - the cord is equipped with a 3-way 1/8" plug like is used on a smartphone, but it comes with adapters for use on systems with separate headphone and mic jacks.

(Also, btw, for some reason - probably impedance - it won't work with my Sony phone, but that's not what I bought it for anyway.)

[canadianultra]

Wow! thanks for all the responses guys. I'm new on the forum and I am pleasantly surprised with the community's knowledge and helpfulness 

 

keep it up!   

[t0wer]

elitekeyboards have some pretty nice keyboards, ~$100 for any cherry mx they offer

 

not an expert on mice

 

Forget the headset and get standalone headphone and mic

 

beyerdynamic DT770, shure srh-840, audiotechnica ad-700, sennheiser HD558

something like a $10 zalman clip on mic or a $30 modmic should do fine.

[Elliotf38]

Steelseries Siberia V2's are really comfortable. Sound quality is great. I haven't tried the 7h's, but I am very pleased with the Siberia's.

[mgsstar]

SteelSeries 7H, G710+ and the M65 would be a good bundle. I like the G710+ because of its Cherry MX Brown switches and its O-Rings that are included with it to avoid your keys from bottoming out. This keyboard has white backlight. The M65 is a nice mouse because it has a sniper button to lower dpi and it feels very solid. I recommend the 7H because Linus recommends them. The software for the Logitech keyboard and the Corsair mouse is very good imo :)

[canadianultra]

Thanks mgsstar, I think i'm going to follow your recommendations, in fact I just picked up the Logitech g 710+ and it is great. It feels very sturdy, it has a very handy volume wheel and I love the cherry mx brown switches with the o-rings. I am planing to order the rest of the components later.   

[LIGISTX]

The G500 is pretty baller tho. Best mouse ever imo! 

[mgsstar]

Thanks mgsstar, I think i'm going to follow your recommendations, in fact I just picked up the Logitech g 710+ and it is great. It feels very sturdy, it has a very handy volume wheel and I love the cherry mx brown switches with the o-rings. I am planing to order the rest of the components later.   

Yea the software is also very nice imo. Just curious, how bright did you set your backlight? I set mine at 50% because the backlight is so bright at 100%. Glad my recommendations helped you. :)

[canadianultra]

When I'm gaming I keep WASD at 100 and the rest at 25, but for general use I keep it at 25 or 50. When playing in the dark it's blinding at 100