Keyboard and Mouse for Gaming?

dja2k · 08-25-06, 04:09 PM

Which is the best keyboard and mouse combo for gaming? I heard that wireless keyboards and mouse are not good for gaming, is that true? I am using an old wireless keybaord and mouse from logitech MX700. Mouse kinda sucks in gaming. Keyboard is okay though, but rather replace both at once now.

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BossBorot · 08-25-06, 04:21 PM

g15 or saitech for the keyboard
g5, g7, or copperhead for the mouse

which you choose depends largely on personal preference.

Also logitech is creating a new version of the g15 called the g11 that is the same thing but it doesn't have the lcd display, and they are also making a g3 which is a differently shapped g5 with less buttons. Both new versions will be cheaper then their counterparts.

Adragontattoo · 08-25-06, 04:28 PM

Saitek over G15!! I opwn both and am not impressed with the g15 honestly

blink922 · 08-25-06, 04:28 PM

I'd go with the Logitech G5 mouse and G15 keyboard. That's what I'm currently using and I love them.

Wolverine690 · 08-25-06, 04:30 PM

I dont' know about the best but I am using a Microsoft Wireless Desktop 6000 and am loving it. I love the color & look and the mouse & keyboard work great. Wireless Laser Mice also don't eat through batteries weekly like the intillieye ones did.

I play lots of games...mainly WoW but many others as well and this set has never failed me yet

blink922 · 08-25-06, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Adragontattoo

Saitek over G15!! I opwn both and am not impressed with the g15 honestly

really? I'm not a big fan of the Saitek, the layout just feels weird to me.

telexen · 08-25-06, 04:34 PM

I'm going to be buying a G7 (black, if I can find a store with it in stock), and an Enermax Aurora keyboard.

Not sure how well that keyboard will be for gaming...but I think it's just what I'm looking for

blink922 · 08-25-06, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by telexen

I'm going to be buying a G7 (black, if I can find a store with it in stock), and an Enermax Aurora keyboard.

Not sure how well that keyboard will be for gaming...but I think it's just what I'm looking for

The Aurora looks pretty sweet and stylish, but I'm not sure why it has such a high price tag? There doesn't seem to be anything special about it...

telexen · 08-25-06, 04:38 PM

Probably the brushed aluminum...I can't say that the integrated USB hub and audio ports really add value - from the reviews I've read the audio ports are very cheap - and the USB hub is only 1.1.

It appears to use "laptop style" keys though.

jivetrky · 08-25-06, 04:45 PM

I use a Saitek Eclipse and Logitech G7 and am Quite happy with both.

telexen · 08-25-06, 05:05 PM

I just want one that's sleek and looks good...not any of this "ZOMG LOOK AT MY UBER 1337 LIGHTED GAMING KEYBOARD"

I know one thing for sure though, I won't get another wireless keyboard (I have Cordless MX Duo right now - MX700 is great though)...this keyboard I have lags behind me close to a half second sometimes...I get a full word ahead out before I have any idea that I've made a typo.

lemings · 08-25-06, 05:06 PM

I use Saitek/G5 and its pretty good combo from my experience. Also to add... unless you dedicate loads of money into getting the top of the line keyboard/mouse you really are not going to notice much of a performance decrease if you choose different brands... Logitech keyboard (wired that is) are just as good as the Saitek ones... Razor mouses are just as good as the Logitech mouses. It really comes down to what you have experience with, and your preference as far as looks go. Other than that you will see relatively no performance drop in anything you get if you stay intune with the main brands in each department.

telexen · 08-25-06, 05:09 PM

Mice, not mouses

Razor is funny because they gloat they use up to 2000dpi on some mice, and claim their competitors use much less. The G7 uses the same. When you get into the quality levels of these mice ... it's about comfort.

redrumy3 · 08-25-06, 05:11 PM

Love my Logitech G15 + Logitech G5 for gaming

It's great keyboard is awesome as well, shows time, shows how much ram n cpu usage is being taking up, shows xfire on it, other games, songs that play, mail, lots of goodies

blink922 · 08-25-06, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redrumy3

Love my Logitech G15 + Logitech G5 for gaming

It's great keyboard is awesome as well, shows time, shows how much ram n cpu usage is being taking up, shows xfire on it, other games, songs that play, mail, lots of goodies

Yes my favorite part is the sweet LCD screen on it. Soon they'll be updating software for it to make it display more things, such as game scoreboards and such.

Karbon · 08-25-06, 05:42 PM

great idea, its not like theres already 490 threads on the same topic

the keyboard really shouldn't matter, just see what is comfortable. Most people I play with use a logitech (wired) mouse. Start with something in the mx500 series

blink922 · 08-25-06, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Karbon

great idea, its not like theres already 490 threads on the same topic

the keyboard really shouldn't matter, just see what is comfortable. Most people I play with use a logitech (wired) mouse. Start with something in the mx500 series

I used the mx510 for a while until I upgraded to my G5, but it was a great mouse. You're right though, mouse and keyboard choices depend on what you're comfortable using.

johneva · 08-25-06, 05:52 PM

I have the G15 and the G7 and am well happy with both.

hainer36 · 08-25-06, 06:03 PM

G15 and MX700....

, never gonna switch, booting from mouse is the best, and i would lose it with a G5 or G7 so...

and they are both awesome for gaming

bobthemoo · 08-25-06, 07:23 PM

G5 and G15 = killer combo.

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BossBorot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SCU Santa Clara CA	g15 or saitech for the keyboard g5, g7, or copperhead for the mouse which you choose depends largely on personal preference. Also logitech is creating a new version of the g15 called the g11 that is the same thing but it doesn't have the lcd display, and they are also making a g3 which is a differently shapped g5 with less buttons. Both new versions will be cheaper then their counterparts. __________________ Heatware Last edited by BossBorot; 08-25-06 at 04:27 PM.
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blink922 Member Join Date: Aug 2006	I'd go with the Logitech G5 mouse and G15 keyboard. That's what I'm currently using and I love them.
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Wolverine690 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho	I dont' know about the best but I am using a Microsoft Wireless Desktop 6000 and am loving it. I love the color & look and the mouse & keyboard work great. Wireless Laser Mice also don't eat through batteries weekly like the intillieye ones did. I play lots of games...mainly WoW but many others as well and this set has never failed me yet __________________ AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (OC @ 3.82GHz) G.SKILL Ripjaws 8GB DDR3 1333 Memory GIGABYTE GA-890XA-UD3 Motherboard 2xWD 750GB 7200RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s HD's in RAID 0 EVGA GeForce GTX 570HD Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional SILVERSTONE 1000W ATX PSU Thermaltake ArmorPlus VH6000BWS Case Win 7 Pro 64bit ASUS VE248Q 24" LED LCD Monitor
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telexen Member Join Date: Jun 2003	I'm going to be buying a G7 (black, if I can find a store with it in stock), and an Enermax Aurora keyboard. Not sure how well that keyboard will be for gaming...but I think it's just what I'm looking for
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08-25-06, 04:38 PM	#9
telexen Member Join Date: Jun 2003	Probably the brushed aluminum...I can't say that the integrated USB hub and audio ports really add value - from the reviews I've read the audio ports are very cheap - and the USB hub is only 1.1. It appears to use "laptop style" keys though.
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telexen Member Join Date: Jun 2003	I just want one that's sleek and looks good...not any of this "ZOMG LOOK AT MY UBER 1337 LIGHTED GAMING KEYBOARD" I know one thing for sure though, I won't get another wireless keyboard (I have Cordless MX Duo right now - MX700 is great though)...this keyboard I have lags behind me close to a half second sometimes...I get a full word ahead out before I have any idea that I've made a typo.
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lemings Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas	I use Saitek/G5 and its pretty good combo from my experience. Also to add... unless you dedicate loads of money into getting the top of the line keyboard/mouse you really are not going to notice much of a performance decrease if you choose different brands... Logitech keyboard (wired that is) are just as good as the Saitek ones... Razor mouses are just as good as the Logitech mouses. It really comes down to what you have experience with, and your preference as far as looks go. Other than that you will see relatively no performance drop in anything you get if you stay intune with the main brands in each department. __________________ i7 920\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Razer Lachesis XFX GTX285\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Wacom Intus2 6x8 6GB G.Skill\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Logitech Illum WD Cav x2/Raptor/T7k250\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Dell 2209WAx2 GA-EX58-UD5\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Asus Xonar Essence STX PC Power & Cooling 600watt\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|Sennheiser HD280
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telexen Member Join Date: Jun 2003	Mice, not mouses Razor is funny because they gloat they use up to 2000dpi on some mice, and claim their competitors use much less. The G7 uses the same. When you get into the quality levels of these mice ... it's about comfort.
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redrumy3 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York	Love my Logitech G15 + Logitech G5 for gaming It's great keyboard is awesome as well, shows time, shows how much ram n cpu usage is being taking up, shows xfire on it, other games, songs that play, mail, lots of goodies __________________ Corsair H80 i5 2500K 4.5Ghz 1.33v GSkill Sniper DDR3-1600 1.25v Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3P F7 2 x Seagate 7200.12 500GB Raid 0 Corsair 750TX \| Asus Xonar Essence STX Adata S599 60GB SSD OS \| XFX 6970 2GB Sennheiser HD-555 Mod \| Asus VH242HL Logitech G9x \| Logitech G15v2 \| Corsair C70 Windows 7 SP1 64-Bit Heat Steam
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Karbon Member Join Date: Oct 2003	great idea, its not like theres already 490 threads on the same topic the keyboard really shouldn't matter, just see what is comfortable. Most people I play with use a logitech (wired) mouse. Start with something in the mx500 series __________________ Please support our other teams! Start here
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hainer36 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Niagara, ON	G15 and MX700...., never gonna switch, booting from mouse is the best, and i would lose it with a G5 or G7 so... and they are both awesome for gaming __________________ ________________________________Heat _______________________Shipping to Canada? READ THIS!
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