Well my much loved and used G15 keyboard is getting very old and worned... I just loved that LCD display... and my razor mouse is pretty old... with a new system being built right now, fiquered I should also get new keyboard and mouse with it... my Q. any recommendations for both, pure gaming...best for?

thx

Can't comment on the keyboard, I like my chiclet style Asus which doesn't even have a regular numpad, so nothing special for gaming. Fits nicely to the side of my wheel so I don't have to take it down.
However, the best mouse I've had, by far, is my RAT 7. Better than my Logitech MX Revolution, (much) better than my MS X8 (sliders like sandpaper, horrible shape/size). Perfect shape, weight, adjustable dimensions, resolution changes on the fly, 3 mode switch, thumb and pinkie rests...just brilliant IMO. Buttons are extremely good, and although it doesn't have wheel tilt, the 2nd horizontal scroll wheel, nicely weighted, is even better. I had the RAT 9 at first, the wireless, but the battery life was terrible with just a day or two of life. Sold it off and got the RAT 7, which is the same mouse but wired and I couldn't be happier. Haven't liked a wired mouse in a very long time, but this one's worth it.

I have a Cyborg V5 keyboard and a Logitech G9x Mouse, I love being able to change my DPI on the fly, very useful for FPS's. No lcd screen on the Cyborg though, its backlit(adjustable), solid, and great to use for typing as well as gaming.

Get a keyboard that feels nice to type on. Note that I'm not concerned about extra frills like LCD screens or backlighting, just the feel of the keys...and I prefer mechanicals with tactility. N-key rollover (NKRO, often mistakenly termed as "anti-ghosting") would also be nice.

As for mice...it depends on what kind of grip you like. I'm a palm grip type who favors Logitech MX500-descended mice (currently using a G500), but if you like Razer, another Razer mouse would be a safe bet.

I love my Razor Copperhead mouse. I've had it for about 6 years now and it's going strong with no signs of wear.

However, I have one of the 1st gen Logitech G15 keyboards and it is starting to feel its age. The keys aren't as responsive, 1/3 of the back lighting is out and the black coating is starting to rub off the keys themselves. Though I've had that since it was released in 2005. It has been abused!

I'm going to get this when it's released:

Corsair Vengeance K90 Black/Metal USB Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard

No LCD screen But I love the idea of the smooth action mechanical keyboard, and it still has the Media controls, programmable keys and the switch to turn off the annoying Windows button. Plus, the casing is metal!

Keyboard (best buy): Sidewinder X4

Mouse (crazy high end): G700 or MIONIX NAOS 5000

Mouse (best buy): G400


NHF, but stay away from the crap called Razor.

Mechanical keyboard if you want / need them but don't forget they are loud.

Hi,

my old G15 died a few months ago. I replaced it with a G19, not cheap, but I love the color display (many possibilities there, I only scratched the surface yet). And the back-light, color can be freely chosen now.

It has less G-keys, but I didn`t use all of them anyway, so I think the smaller size is okay. Keys mussed be pressed harder though, but maybe I only was used to my old worn out G15.

Mouse is a G300, nothing special, but okay and good ergonomics for my taste.

The Cherry Red keys the K90 keyboard I mentioned above uses are less clicky, but they give no "bump", as in they are linear press.

Mouse: Razer Naga. Gotta love those 12 buttons on the side.

Thx all



Exact same problem. lol