Good riddance crappy gaming accessories.. keyboard/mouse

[Madvillain]

Love getting new hardware.

 

So I got a new keyboard ~ 2 months ago and it already crapped out on me. Basically my experience with my last 4 keyboards (2 models in total) I will never be buying Razer Keyboards again...

 

I went through 3 Razer Lycosa's, http://www.newegg.co...N82E16823114005 , and they all had the same issue where a key stroke would "stick" resulting in me having to plug and unplug they keyboard in the middle of a game to reset it. Exchanged them all under MFG warranty, which is why I had 3. I went through 3 different OS loads and 3 different MoBos so I know it wasn't the result of other hardware failing. Two months ago is when I got the Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 Mechanical keyboard, http://www.newegg.co...N82E16823114026 , and as of a week ago half of the keyboard no longer responded to keystrokes. I brought it back under MFG warranty and left Razer behind for my keyboard needs...

 

Today I received my new Corsair Vengeance K90, http://www.newegg.co...k=vengeance k90 , so far so good. The keystrokes register with barely any force and the thing feels so solid that you could do damage to someone if you were in need of a weapon. I love the aluminum volume knob, its a roller that lets me increase volume ever so slightly and its solid. I don't plan on using too many of the G keys, perhaps some in the future. I just wanted a solid mechanical keyboard and this seemed to fit the bill.

 

Now to the audio. I purchased the Logitech G930 wireless gaming headset ~August of 2012, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104399 , and by November the audio would drop connection every 15 munutes or so. Ok fine I got a lemon, Logitech has always been a solid product, so I exchanged them under the MFG warranty for anothe pair. By mid Februaury the new pair were starting to drop signal and reconnect just as often as the other pair... time to throw in the towel.

 

Did a little research and found these, http://www.newegg.co...N82E16826249083 , the Steel Series Siberia V2. They weren't going to break the bank but all the reviews I found across multiple websites were great. They seem to have the best audio range for the money and are super comfortable for my large cranium.

 

Hooking up/testing both new products today. Hope all goes well in performance.

 

Edit - Forgot a link.

Edited March 13, 2013 by Madvillain

[Flitterkill]

If it doesn't work out for the keyboard than this:

 

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-illuminated-keyboard-k800?crid=26

[JackieChan]

I'm never going to get any other headset other than a Steel Series Siberia. They're the only headset that never slips off my head, always comfortable to wear, and has terrific sound quality. I've been using their headsets for years and none have ever crapped out on me...although I do have 2 of them (1 older model which isn't the V2 that has one of the padding on the ear cups losing it's adhesive...yeah, they're separate parts that look like they're slapped on with glue or something), but the V2 is the best because it uses the leather ear cups rather than the other kind that attracts dirt and pet hair constantly. I got it around the time Diablo 3 came out and they still look brand new.

 

That keyboard isn't going to make you suck any less at L4D btw...

[Madvillain]

That keyboard isn't going to make you suck any less at L4D btw...

 

At least I can blame it on the keyboard for a bit... these keys are all shifted...... yeah....

[Animal]

I use the Astro A50 gaming headset. Great sound quality, wireless, comfy, and sturdy, but it's REALLY expensive for headphones. http://www.astrogaming.com/a50-wireless-system

 

In case your keyboard craps out on you, the sidwinder x4 is really reliable, pretty cheap, the keys light up, and it has 18 programmable macros. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109191

Edited March 14, 2013 by Animal

[Madvillain]

The Astro headphones are nice, they don't feel as comfortable on my large head though... They are a bit overpriced for headphones but they were going to be my next stop if these Siberias don't pan out.

Thanks for the heads up on the gear.

[Tirtul]

razer makes good mice, but as for keyboards I have always used logitech, still rocking my g15. as far as headsets go, I have had plenty I like but chick seems to go through them (dropping them and what not) so cant really help you there lol

[stutters]

If it doesn't work out for the keyboard than this:

 

http://www.logitech....rd-k800?crid=26

if that doesn't work out for you, try this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823830007

[Madvillain]

Thought about the Das keyboard but I got this guy for $89 and still loving it so far.

[stutters]

Thought about the Das keyboard but I got this guy for $89 and still loving it so far.

can't argue with that logic.

[Clueless]

Love this keyboard....I have always felt a bit cramped using a standard key layout. This my 2nd one in about 5 years, maybe more. I only bought this one because it's illuminated and has a USB hub built in....old original one still works great

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823239006