[fray`HuT]

Question for everyone, what gaming gear do you use?

I'm on a Logitech G19 keyboard and a wireless optical mouse by Logitech while I wait to afford a Razer Mamba.

What about you guys?

[nirvAnA]

im using some microsoft wireless mouse keyboard set atm, not really geared for competitive gaming lol.

back when i was playing sc1/roc i really liked the logitech mx300

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simon:

mx300 mouse of gosus

[SiZeMaTTeRs]

Im currently using Logitech G110 keyboard and Logitech MX518 mouse.

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nirvAnA:

test

[Mezza]

I just bought a Filco Majestouch Keyboard with Cherry MX blue switches (just imagine razer blackwidow, but better) because I dig mechanical keyboards, didn't buy it for gaming, but once you've used a mechanical keyboard, you will never want to use any others again. Strongly recommend to all old school keyboard purists who miss the IBM clicky keyboards who are built to last many many years and never become sticky or easily fail.

I'm still using a Razer Diamondback Limited Edition Plasma Blue mouse from like ages ago.

I also have the Steelseries 5VH/2 headset, I bought for leading WOW raids and Guild Wars guild battles, now used to shoutcast The mic sucks though, heh.

and oh, i'm using the old razer exactmat, the metallic mousepad cos i can put cold drinks on it too and i use the speed surface. lawl.

[mOOnGLaDe]

steelseries 7g keyboard, razor krait mouse, func 1030 mousepad !!!!

[wOOt]

Razer Lycosa, Razer Lacheisis, Razer Carcharias

[DFM]

omg I was just thinking about makeing a thread like this lol

Using a steelseries 6gV2, mechanical keyboard. It has the cherry mx black switches which require more force to press down, so I'm thinking about getting a filco keyboard with different switches instead, but then again I've gotten use to this one, so probably not going to happen haha
Still using a relatively old razer krait with steelseries qck+ mousepad. Razer megalodon headset.

[Mezza]

dude, you should totally try a filco, i asked the guy at tecdrome in simlim if he'd pay 50 bucks more for a filco compared to the cool looking razer, he said yes. and honestly, some people say cherry MX blacks are better for gaming, but blues are just fine

for everyday use, its a tossup between blue and brown, blue noisier, so if you're living alone or have the room to yourself, pamper yourself and go cherry MX blue, where the trigger point is personally, at the sweet spot, tactile keys are much much MUCH better than linear keys, i've tried both, and razer's blackwidow feels totally different from the filco's cherry mx blue. the shopkeeper said its some bastardized version, you can try both keybaords, but filcos go really fast. and they only have very few pieces in singapore, so move quick

[DFM]

The switches are mostly up to preference. I've gotten quite used to having to use more force on this keyboard and because I've only recently bought it, I'm not so keen on splurging more money on another keyboard when I can only use one lol
I'm really tempted to get a filco regardless because I like the look haha
Where did you buy yours? I so far have only checked out funan and only found boards with black switches as the others were out of stock >.<
And how much did it cost you?

EDIT: For those looking to get a mechanical keyboard, yet are not quite willing to pay the high price of a filco or smiliar brand: Razer seems to be offering the cheapest mechanical board on the market, the blackwidow. Doesn't seem as crappy as most people expected apparently, review on tl.net http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=158928

[nirvAnA]

btw what products do you guys think would be great as prizes?

http://ap.razerzone.com/store/

some feedback would be great

[Mezza]

@nirvAnA personally i'd want the mamba, heh
but for the general gamer, i think the blackwidow would be awesome, its not the best mechanical keyboard out there but still its mechanical nonetheless, somesay its a bastardized version of the cherry mx blue switch, but hmm, its still higher quality than the rubber dome cap keyboards and i hope it lasts much much longer.

@DFM i bought my keyboard from tecdrome in simlim, level 5. they had very few pieces of it left, it cost me ~190. yes, insane to pay for a keyboard but i think its frigging worth it, but then that's me.

[DFM]

@nirvana
Blackwidow would be nice, no need for the ultimate version though XP
I think the abyssus would be quite nice for rts, simple and not too big size, although that is up to preference. Other than that i guess mousepads? lol haven't used razer mousepads before though can't comment on the quality

@Mezza
Thanks for the info =]

[deL]

Razer Krait just like mOOnGLaDe I am a progamer now.

[dtarchon]

Mouse wise - i am planning to get the Razer spectre mouse.
Keyboard - You will NOT go wrong with a Filco Keyboard. I got the Majestouch Tenkeyless Tactile Click (Blue Cherry MX switches) recently..and honestly speaking one of the best purchases i ever made to enhance my gaming/computing experience.

[mOOnGLaDe]

mmm id love to try 1 of those filco keyboards, apparently steelseries 7g is similar with the keys, and i absolutely love it but i am soooo tempted to just buy a filco

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Junho:

What? i've seen you using the pink filco majestouch

[Mezza]

@glade

the 7g series are cherry mx "black" switches, as in they are 'linear' in force without a sudden 'give' when you press them so you won't hear where the actuation of the key begins, but generally its around 1/2 of the depth of the keypress ~2mm. mx blacks are reportedly the best for increasing effective apm. apparently, which won't be apparent at non-pro-gamer level

the MX blues give you a tactile feel when they trigger, along with an audible click

the MX browns give you a tactile feel but are much softer and don't give you an audible click.

so filco has all of these configs, if you like the steelseries 7g, go for a filco with a black switch. just go get one man, you won't regret it, its superbly good.

[kellyMILKIES]

Steelseries Xai Mouse, Microsoft personalized sticker-ed keyboard of mine, Sennheiser pc165 headsets, and eXactmat from razer. :0

[IrisNavi]

Where abouts did ya buy yoor Filco from, Mezza?

I really need a new keyboard :\ I got the one I'm using now for less than $20 NZD and after what I've read about mechanical keyboards, I really want one

I had a look about ordering from their website but I don't think I can afford paying $54 USD shipping on top of the actual keyboard price :[ !

Edit: Lol nvm I should've read yoor earilier post on the 2nd page :P

[FaNaTic]

May I ask which site is the best for gaming gears ?
Am interested in steelseries Headset

[Mezza]

@Navi

I picked up my filco at this shop called TecDrome in Sim Lim Square, that's in Singapore, where I live I get most of my stuff from there because the guy who owns the shop is this old dude who's wayyy cool and knocks a couple of dollars off for me everytime he sees me.

Assuming you're residing in NZ, not too sure where you can pick one up, try your local computer/tech heavy areas/districts, you gotta go look in the specialist shops. Your regular shops aren't gonna carry Filcos.