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Hello all, I come once again with some questions relating to final parts to complete my PC build. I already have my eyes set on the nVidia GTX 680 GPU for internal parts as last but now I need to get 3 things to optimize its uses: gaming. I currently have a generic mouse and keyboard with a decent WiFi USB adapter but I want to make them amazing! So here's what's up:
Budget: $300-$500 (max)
Location: USA
Online: I will use Neweeg or something for best pricing.
WiFi Adapter: Current one is a Netgear N300 Wireless USB, but we just got 25-30Mbs from comcast and the adapter is acting finikey by dropping speeds wildly.
As for the keyboard and mouse, anything nice will do. I play a lot of hotkey games (mainly MMOs and MOBAs) and would like stuff to make things smoother. I hope to get this stuff prior to 8/28 so I can be ready for GW2! Thanks for the help in advance.
Edited:
I also play any other genres, I don't only play those.
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If you can, use a wired connection. Just do it. Please. Even if you have to drill holes in walls to run the Ethernet cable through, you won't regret it at all. Zero packet loss, no worries about 2.4GHz interference, and a generally more reliable connection. If you absolutely must use Wi-Fi, I reccomend the Alfa AWUS036NHR. When I had to use Wi-Fi, I had an older Alfa adapter and it was a massive improvement over my cheap Netgear adapter. If you want to further improve your signal, you can also get a high-gain antenna.
As far as a keyboard goes, that's all personal preference. The Logitech G510 is probably a good choice (albeit an expensive one). I personally don't like the feel of rubber dome keyboards, so if you're into mechanical keyboards, the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate 2013 is another good, though expensive, choice. I'll be honest though, this is one of the best keyboards I've ever used: LITE-ON SK-1788. That's right, an eight dollar keyboard. I still have it, and for a rubber dome keyboard it's surprisingly comfortable to type on and durable. I currently use a Razer BlackWidow, and even sometimes I find that that cheap LITE-ON keyboard is a bit more comfortable.
For mice, since you said you play a lot of hotkey games, you might like the Razer Naga. It's got 12 buttons on the side, so if that's not enough, I don't think you can be helped.
Please don't just go and buy something expensive in hopes that it will be nice. Do your research and if you can, try out some keyboards/mice to see how they feel, since that's the most important part.
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Thanks for the tips Zero. I would love to use a wired connection, however, I am on the second floor of my house so I don't wanna drill 10 holes to get a wired setup. I will look a bit more into the mouse and keyboards though. Again, thanks!
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please PLEASE don't buy a GTX 680
The GTX670 has the exact same fucking performance, yet just costs $100 less
The 680 only sees about a 10% performance increase over the 670.. it definitely doesn't justify the price increase.
Don't waste money.. just get the 670
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I wired an ethernet cable through two floors of my home (100ft cable) and it was the best decision I ever made. If you absolutely have to stick with WiFi though, the Alfa is a good decision but there are some quality budget options as well. I used to have a Netgear WPN111v2 that I'd use and it was one of the best network adapters I've ever had. The only problem is that it's so compact that it's very prone to overheating; I'd recommend draping it over a desk fan or some other form of ventilation.
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If I find it on sale for the same price as the 670, would it justify it?
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If you find it on sale for that kind of price, snatch it whilst you can
Agree x 2
