Keyboard and Mice

[Imp]

My decade-ish old Logitech G5 is still kicking. Been meaning to get the newer version with a forward button, but too cheap -- funny because I just bought a $40 Marble trackball for work and $15 for a USB hub to connect it to.

Keyboard is a Logitech K120. Decided the smaller, cheaper, and simpler, the better.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

I wrote up a big thing about the G502 and how much I love it and that I use a blackwidow stealth and orbweaver stealth, but aparently I didn't post it : ( So I'll just say Mouse = awesome keyboard/pad = good really like the stealth keys over loud clicky keys.

I used an MS sidewinder mouse (original not the shitty x series ones) for 7 or 8 years and loved it. First one switches went bad (double click issue) after a little under 3 years and they sent me a new one no questions asked which lasted me until this day. Only switched to the G502 because I wanted more buttons.

 

[HitAnyKey]

I have the same set that I use for work - never thought to test it out for gaming. It seems a bit flimsy to me. I have a really old original MS Trackball for gaming. Maybe I should trade.. hmmm...

And I did have a second generation G15 that I loved gaming with until I spilled Beer on it and ruined it

Using a G710+ now. I still miss my G15 tho.

 

[AMD64Blondie]

Currently using a PS/2 1991 IBM Model M and a Gigabyte GM M-8000 mouse.

 

[biostud]

Corsair K70 cherry MX red + Logitech G500s

 

[DigDog]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2389714
Deathadder black; tried the G400s recently but i went back to the DA. CODE cherry mx clear, tenkeyless all the way. Goliathus control, moving to a goliathus speed soon.

 

[futurefields]

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Key.../dp/B009QFKFWS

tried like 8 difference gaming mice and keep coming back to old reliable ^

 

[Gunslinger08]

Keyboard (yes, PS/2): http://dobrochan.ru/src/jpg/1001/Logitech_UltraX_Keyboard.jpg
Mouse: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/optical-gaming-mouse-g400?osid=14&bit=64

 

[AdamantC]

I've been using a Logitech Ultra-X keyboard and MX518 mouse for about nine years now.

 

[Gunslinger08]

I've been using a Logitech Ultra-X keyboard and MX518 mouse for about nine years now.

Same on the keyboard. It's the best one I've found. I greatly prefer the notebook style short-throw keys, but I like the old Ultra better than the newer notebook style Logitech keyboards.

 

[BrightCandle]

Keyboard: Corsair K70 with Cherry Red keys
Mouse: Zowie Evo EC1 CL

I previously had a G15 keyboard (the old one) and moved to the mechanical keyboard. It certainly improved my typing speed and has reduced the amount of mistakes I make when typing. I really like the mechanical keyboard for typing. Don't feel it makes any real difference in games, if anything its sometimes a problem as I occasionally ride a key half way down and I sometimes activate when I don't want to or too early. But I also find I don't bottom out the keys as much which reduces fatigue.

For mice I only ever consider flawless sensor mice designed for low sensitivity (FPS mainly) gaming suitable for a part claw part palm gripper. The Zowie range of mice all have flawless sensors and low lift off distances and zero problems of acceleration or snapping. So basically I have gone through a few to get the right shape and size that I like and the EC1 Evo CL is the best of them. Its big enough for a palm grip but I can claw it when BF4 tap firing and the enhanced speed wheel makes changing weapons a bit snappier and browsing the web a bit easier as well. Buttons are all nice, but the rubberised coating isn't going to last more than about 6-12 months by the looks of things since its cracking. But I will definitely be buying this mouse again, the best mouse I have used in 5 years. I really do recommend people start using flawless sensor mice, all these rubbish Logitech mice and laser mice etc have some serious and obvious problems.

 

[AdamantC]

I greatly prefer the notebook style short-throw keys

Exactly! I find the low profile really help when your quickly moving about the keyboard, or doing crazy hotkey combos in MMORPGs. I highly recommend people try a laptop style board for gaming before you splurge on one of those crazy gaming boards like the Razer Orbweaver.

 

[NekoRinChi]

Keyboard: Corsair K70 with Cherry Red keys
Mouse: Zowie Evo EC1 CL

I previously had a G15 keyboard (the old one) and moved to the mechanical keyboard. It certainly improved my typing speed and has reduced the amount of mistakes I make when typing. I really like the mechanical keyboard for typing. Don't feel it makes any real difference in games, if anything its sometimes a problem as I occasionally ride a key half way down and I sometimes activate when I don't want to or too early. But I also find I don't bottom out the keys as much which reduces fatigue.

I moved from the G15 > Vengeance K70 as well. I like it a lot better. With the G15 I'd always hit the Gkeys instead of escape. So I programmed all the buttons except the top one so it didn't trigger anything on accident. Overall the K70 imo is a lot smoother, but you're right, not a huge different in games.

 

[Stuka87]

I just upgraded my stuff. I am using a Razer Imperator mouse and a Razer 2014 Black Widow Ultimate Stealth keyboard.

The mouse took a bit of adjustment to tune in (it has adjustable on the fly DPI settings). The keyboard is the best keyboard I have ever used. I absolutely love it. its quiet for a mechnical keyboard, key weighting is great, movement is smooth, and the keyboard has a good heft so it doesnt move around.

 

[werepossum]

I play almost only shooters and use a Logitech Marble Mouse for aiming and a Logitech Extreme 3D Pro for shooting, moving, and pretty much everything else. I find it more fun and it also uses different muscle motions from my work setup of mouse and keyboard, which helps protect against carpal tunnel problems. However, as a righty aiming with his left hand I would not be competitive online.

 

[KentState]

Logitech G9X mouse
Razer 2013 Blackwidow Ultimate keyboard

Happy with both. Pretty accustomed to playing with both so I won't be getting anything until they show their age.