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Which mouse and keyboard?

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avatar_raq   11-08-2009 at 11:17:04 PM

Hi everyone.
I need to buy a new mouse and keyboard (not necessarily a combo) :
1. Both must have blue LEDs, the keyboard letters should be back-lit ( I sometimes type in the dark).
2. Both are for my gaming PC, therefore I appreciate gaming features, the mouse must be 5 click.
3. I must be able to set the mouse DPI to 1200, and preferably it can reach 2000 .
4. The keyboard must be full size (not mini) and have multimedia (especially volume control) buttons.
5. Here's where I need your experience the most: Both must have a solid reputation to last years of aggressive gaming and typing.
6. Budget: Preferably around than USD 120 or less.
7. Both are preferably wired, No matter USB or PS2.
Any advices are appreciated.

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chef7734   11-10-2009 at 08:57:13 PM
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For keyboard you are pretty limited on blue backlight. You should look at the logitech g19 or g11 and a razer keyboard. In your budget it only allows the g11 or the razer. You could look at a razer or logitech g5 or g500 for a mouse.

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aford10   11-11-2009 at 10:31:22 PM
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This is a great keyboard. I have the red backlit version
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product

Mice suggested above are decent.

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jamezrp   11-16-2009 at 08:23:50 PM
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Is a blue backlight required? If so, then you're pretty limited in what you can get.

Assuming that's not really a requirement, I'd suggest the Microsoft Sidewinder X6 and X8 combo. The Sidewinder X6 keyboard is great and pretty inexpensive as far as gaming keyboards go. It's got media functions, a red backlight that isn't hard on the eyes in the dark, and plenty of programmable keys. The X8 is a wireless mouse, and while I don't currently use it, it's a 5-button, also fairly inexpensive, and it's got a good 25 hour battery life.

If a combo isn't required, I'd say look for the Logitech G9x or G500, or perhaps the Razer Deathadder. All meet your requirements, besides for the blue LED.

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