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Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« on: July 29, 2011, 11:28:10 AM »
So.... , my parents, being as awesome as they are... decided to pitch in a bit with my computer because they felt bad for buying my sister two new laptops while I always bought my own.

So... My budget has increased. 

I need....

New keyboard, new mouse, new monitor, new soundsystem.

I don't know if I'll be getting all of these but I'd like to take a look.

I found a nice monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236049

Opinions, better deals, and other ideas are exceptionally appreciated.


BTW, New machine runs fantastic. It's gorgeous.

Thanks all!

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Re: Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 03:29:38 PM »
Monitor:
Anything above 21.5" is usually 1080p

Mouse:
Personal preference is Logitech G500. Simple adapation on the G5.

If you want fanciness, the SideWinder X8 is nice. Swappable mice feet for quick/fast or slow/steady movement. Primarily wireless. The docking system is a bit bulky but holds your mice feet and tether.

Sound:
Most SoundBlaster cards work well paired with Saitek/Creative/Logitech headsets taking the load off your CPU.

Keyboard:
I use those keyboards that come with PCs. They all work fine. The more expensive ones are just fancier.
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Re: Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 04:03:32 PM »
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009255  LED backlit 23 incher.

Mouse: Agree with KC Logitech mouses kick ass I personally run the g500(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104318) also. using 5 1.7g weights and a single 4.5g

Sound - Logitech makes good sound systems also.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121048

Keyboards - Eh.... I mean I personally use a Razer Arctosa, works great for me. I've tried the ThermalTake Challenger Pro, I wasn't such a big fan of it. I couldn't get used to the feel of it. Im not really gonna give a reccomendation here as its all opinionated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126087 - Logitech has always made good stuff, Once I had a Logitech mouse. I haven't went back. I've even used logitech wireless mouses and whooped ass with it.

 I had the MX Revolution for a long time. and then I always got into fights with people about optical vs laser and wired vs wireless and My proof was that I was kicking their asses with a wireless laser mouse.
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Re: Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 04:19:17 PM »
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Re: Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2011, 05:32:05 PM »
i don't want to go wireless for mice purely because I don't intend to use that feature.... when i use my computer, i will be sitting at it.

I'm currently using stock mouse/keyboard from dell (4 years ago lol)

i'm going to go with the monitor in my first post,

is a sound card worth it? working with older machines i see them all the time but not too much on new machines.
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Re: Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2011, 05:37:15 PM »
The soundcard would depend on the speakers you get. Basic speakers won't need super awesome sound. Better speakers will make use of a soundcard.  I know IBA knows a lot about sound systems, so hopeully he can elaborate on something affordable for you.
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Re: Drummers new MISC STUFF TOPIC
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2011, 07:04:46 PM »
Drummer, if you get a sound card look to creative for sound cards. I have a creative x-fi xtreme gamer for my rig, and i wasnt saying get a wireless mouse i was just sayin logitech makes good stuff.

New machines i mean they can have sound cards in them but some boards have good enough onboard audio that it isnt an issue and a card isnt required. I still notice a difference between my onboard and my card.

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