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Burgo · 06-04-2013 09:43PM

Gbear wrote: »

What'd a good gaming mouse be?

Preferably under 50 quid, wired, fairly big (I have big hands).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-G400-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00573Y2RC/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365281012&sr=1-1&keywords=g400

anything else is terrible.

BloodBath · 06-04-2013 09:49PM

anything else is terrible

Really? You've tested every mouse on the market personally then?

While I'm a big fan of logitech mice, they aren't big and the design is quite old and has been improved on in a lot of mice.

Sarz91 · 06-04-2013 09:54PM

I have the fireglider which is the one just under the Drakonia. It's a fantastic mouse but the decal on it is rubbish. It picks up any sweat from your hands. I don't have sweaty hands at all and it's always dirty. Never happened with any other mouse I've used. I'm not sure if the Drakonia has the same kind of paint job but it looks like it does. Aside from that, the Fireglider is a great mouse. I can only assume the Drakonia is too.

VenomIreland · 07-04-2013 01:05AM

Burgo wrote: »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-G400-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00573Y2RC/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365281012&sr=1-1&keywords=g400

anything else is terrible.

The Zowie AM/FK and the new Deathadder are supposedly perfect as well.

Gbear · 07-04-2013 02:17AM

BloodBath wrote: »

This is great for the money. I don't own one but the reviews everywhere seem to be positive and it's quite large. Going to get one myself. Go with amazon seller so the delivery is free. I couldn't link it directly.

I dunno... that name is pretty terrible...:pac:

N64 · 07-04-2013 02:38AM

I have a Razer deathadder and even though I have big hands, find it really comfy to use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Deathadder-Black-Edition-Gaming/dp/B004MR3QY4/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1365298686&sr=1-2&keywords=razer+deathadder

About ~57€ delivered

Gbear · 07-04-2013 12:32PM

BloodBath wrote: »

This is great for the money. I don't own one but the reviews everywhere seem to be positive and it's quite large. Going to get one myself. Go with amazon seller so the delivery is free. I couldn't link it directly.

Ordered this.

Amazon's currency exchange is a bit weird.
If I pay in € it's 32.50 but if I pay in sterling it works out at only 30.

Thanks.

BloodBath · 07-04-2013 01:03PM

Nice 1, give us on update on how it is. Might order mine next week.

Lu Tze · 07-04-2013 03:56PM

Moved my PC from the living room to the bedroom recently and waiting on some powerline adapters to be delivered - however have discovered my phone is an excellent wireless adapter in the meantime! Streaming TG4 (football match) at the moment no hassle! Made sure to turn off 3g data just incase i got landed with a huge bill!

Squaredude · 07-04-2013 08:18PM

Any recommendations for a good headset.preferably 7.1?Currently have tritton ax pros but they're on the way out.

Sarz91 · 07-04-2013 08:30PM

Squaredude wrote: »

Any recommendations for a good headset.preferably 7.1?Currently have tritton ax pros but they're on the way out.

Whats your budget and do you make use of a sound card? I probably won't be able to answer your question but I'm guessing someone who can would do better with the information.

Snowie · 07-04-2013 08:37PM

can any one recomend a good keyboard for gaming with?

Squaredude · 07-04-2013 08:40PM

Sarz91 wrote: »

Whats your budget and do you make use of a sound card? I probably won't be able to answer your question but I'm guessing someone who can would do better with the information.

I'll be purchasing a sound card at some stage in the not too distant.My budget is around €200 for the headset.

gavmcg92 · 07-04-2013 08:41PM

Lu Tze wrote: »

Moved my PC from the living room to the bedroom recently and waiting on some powerline adapters to be delivered - however have discovered my phone is an excellent wireless adapter in the meantime! Streaming TG4 (football match) at the moment no hassle! Made sure to turn off 3g data just incase i got landed with a huge bill!

Are those powerline adapters any good? The original location where I was going to put my new PC is no longer viable so I'm going to have to move it upstairs. Are these things an option?

Headshot · 07-04-2013 08:42PM

Headphones FTW

Brian · 07-04-2013 08:45PM

Get 2.0 headphones.

Squaredude · 07-04-2013 08:57PM

Brian wrote: »

Get 2.0 headphones.

Kind of have the heart set on a surround sound set.

gavmcg92 wrote: »

Are those powerline adapters any good? The original location where I was going to put my new PC is no longer viable so I'm going to have to move it upstairs. Are these things an option?

Yeah I have my PC upstairs and my router downstairs and I'm using the power line adapters and I find them great. I've had no trouble with them.

Burgo · 07-04-2013 09:01PM

Brian wrote: »

Get 2.0 headphones.

couldn't agree more!

Here's what im currently using:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/beyerdynamic_dt770_pro80_ohm.htm

Brian · 07-04-2013 09:04PM

Squaredude wrote: »

Kind of have the heart set on a surround sound set.

Surround sound headphones are bunk. With a competent soundcard you will get a better effect on 2.0.

Squaredude · 07-04-2013 09:09PM

Brian wrote: »

Surround sound headphones are bunk. With a competent soundcard you will get a better effect on 2.0.

Really?I must go do some more research before I go buying anything so.The surround sound set I currently have sound quite good excluding the buzzing noise being caused by the mic.

gavmcg92 · 07-04-2013 09:12PM

Squaredude wrote: »

Yeah I have my PC upstairs and my router downstairs and I'm using the power line adapters and I find them great. I've had no trouble with them.

You don't get your full speed do you? What sort of figure are we looking at 1/2 speed? 1/4? Also what model do you have in your house?
Need to look into all these things now :rolleyes:

Squaredude · 07-04-2013 09:18PM

gavmcg92 wrote: »

You don't get your full speed do you? What sort of figure are we looking at 1/2 speed? 1/4? Also what model do you have in your house?
Need to look into all these things now :rolleyes:

Its a dlink of some description.I'll check the model when I get home from work.I get full speed as far as I can tell.Haven't noticed a speed difference between using wireless and the adapters

Squaredude · 07-04-2013 09:18PM

Double post

Bazzo · 07-04-2013 10:49PM

BloodBath wrote: »

This is great for the money. I don't own one but the reviews everywhere seem to be positive and it's quite large. Going to get one myself. Go with amazon seller so the delivery is free. I couldn't link it directly.

I picked one up 5-6 months ago because of how cheap it is and how much my previous mouse was beginning to annoy me. I have to say I was surprised at how much I like it, it's got pretty much all the features of more expensive mice just at a better price.

The one thing that's against it, I suppose, is that some people may not like its looks, but then again that's true for most gaming mice.

Squaredude · 08-04-2013 02:06AM

gavmcg92 wrote: »

You don't get your full speed do you? What sort of figure are we looking at 1/2 speed? 1/4? Also what model do you have in your house?
Need to look into all these things now :rolleyes:

These are the set I got,got them on one of the lightning deals for €40
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004FJSSP6/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Snowie · 08-04-2013 05:10PM

Apparently my stuff will be here tomorrow the tracking number says its in Tamworth england since saturday should i ring ups to see if theres a problem?

gavmcg92 · 08-04-2013 05:27PM

Snowie wrote: »

Apparently my stuff will be here tomorrow the tracking number says its in Tamworth england since saturday should i ring ups to see if theres a problem?

I had the same problem with mine. It left tamworth at 5am on a Friday and didn't get the import scan until Tuesday afternoon. That was mainly because of the bank holiday. I think they leave all the parcels in Dublin (not scanned) until they are ready to send them out for delivery.
Guys in the call centre will tell you the same thing as it says on your tracking info.

BloodBath · 08-04-2013 05:30PM

Snowie wrote: »

Apparently my stuff will be here tomorrow the tracking number says its in Tamworth england since saturday should i ring ups to see if theres a problem?

Nope just have patience. It will be with you soon

Snowie · 08-04-2013 05:41PM

gavmcg92 wrote: »

I had the same problem with mine. It left tamworth at 5am on a Friday and didn't get the import scan until Tuesday afternoon. That was mainly because of the bank holiday. I think they leave all the parcels in Dublin (not scanned) until they are ready to send them out for delivery.
Guys in the call centre will tell you the same thing as it says on your tracking info.

well thanks for that i was going to phone them

..
Ill check whats happening, hopefully HWS have put my house phone number on the box so they can find me ...

BloodBath wrote: »

Nope just have patience. It will be with you soon

man its killing me I've got my keyboard here and my mouse and all im waiting on is everything else, I was going to try down load all the windows 7 service packs and stuff is that even possible? just so I dont have to wait so long.

BloodBath · 08-04-2013 06:05PM

Download your mainboard and graphics drivers and all the software you will need for a fresh windows install, browsers, anti virus ect.

Might as well have them all ready to go. I'm not sure about service packs.

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