Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Gaming + Video Editing

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  [Deactivated] on 22/01/2018 - 12:00

  I wont recommend a brand as I use an overpriced Razer Naga I got half price as a mouse, but I will say, go wired for your mouse, go mech for your keyboard and invest in a good mousepad too for more precision, Steel Series do a good mousepad.

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    J4Jayden on 22/01/2018 - 12:06

    Thanks Stormii.

    Great tip. I didn't think about the mouse pad. Shouldn't be too hard to find a good one.

    IN terms of the keyboards, do you recommend Logitech G series at all?

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      [Deactivated] on 22/01/2018 - 12:11

      Logitech is always a good bang for buck brand. I havent had any experience with the G series, try to buy from a retailer with a good rep for after sales service like Officeworks and not a for experts store like MSY if you want to maintain your right of refund for it not working as expected or change of mind.

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  loke on 22/01/2018 - 12:32

  +1

  I reckon anything with PBT keycaps (or buy PBT keycaps separately, PBT is more durable, usually thicker contributes to a 'thockier' sound), you can look at https://www.pccasegear.com/category/113_1361/keyboards/ducky… for ideas, I use a ducky year of the goat at work replaced with PBT keycaps (make sure they are backlit compatible double-shots) but they have the Ducky One white RGBs with PBT now (Realforce topre come with pbt except for spacebar if you want the break the bank). Lighting isn't driven by software so will be less impressive than software driven stuff by corsair/razer - if you've seen the corsair K70/K95 etc they have a nice volume wheel, bottom rows have non-standard keycap sizing though but corsair sell their own PBT keysets now. Only downside is I have the kb a fair ways in on the desk and can't see the bloody caps lock indicator, maybe I'll get a little length of optical fibre cable.

  I use a Logitech G703, don't know whether it's possible to get it on the cheap anymore, no listing for the g703 on bing lee ebay anymore. Don't think I can do without wireless anymore. Anyhow, mice preference is tough, shape/grip may not suit you.

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    Rhubarb Jones on 22/01/2018 - 17:50

    +1

    Second the Ducky, I have one, it's awesome. For mouse I use the cheapie Logitech gaming one - G300S - I believe it's the entry model but I have found the additional button placement second to none - very intuitive and quick to develop a muscle memory for. It's on the small side but I also find that well suited to my grip and play style.

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  scrimshaw on 22/01/2018 - 12:34

  If you're buying a mechanical keyboard I recommend you visit a computer shop or showroom that has KB's on display. You can fondle and touch the various key types and work out what kind of feel you want.

  There are about 4 different types of switches you can pick from, but also 2-3 other types of spinoffs of each other that are similar.

  For keycaps, if you end up buying something that has lousy keycaps, you can head to eBay or Aliexpress and look for PBT double shot keycap replacements. They will cost you another $25 AUD though, so I think it's better to just buy a good mechanical keyboard to begin with rather than having to spend money upgrading it.

  I have two keyboards currently

  TT Meka G unit with Cherry MX Blacks. It's a good gaming KB with a large number of macro switches, but it's not entirely backlit and it also is terrible for typing or coding.

  Azio L80 Blue is my current typing or work KB. The only downside is the keys are not Cherry MX, but 'Kailh' which is a cheaper alternative that are slightly less consistent. This has less of a gamer look but it's also completely backlit and has a removable wrist rest. This KB is entirely driverless and doesn't require any special software to code the macro keys.

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    John Kimble on 22/01/2018 - 14:23

    Fondle? Oookay…