new harware help

Buck_O · 04-16-11, 07:18 PM

Hi all

I'm getting ready to upgrade my complete system that ive had since 2001...she's old. Anyway, I pretty much know what I'm getting for the computer, but I could use some advice on the extras like a good widescreen monitor 23-24", a good keyboard (nothing too fancy), and a good simple mouse. Ive been looking around at various sites and my head is spinning from too much info.

I recently watched "lets play Silent Hunter V" & I got such a kick out of the game I decided I must finally upgrade so I can play it. And there are some other upcoming titles I'd like to play, IL2 COD, A-10c, Armed Assault 2, and the likes..

Gerald · 04-16-11, 07:23 PM

There is a lot, just your "friend" can do it

kiwi_2005 · 04-17-11, 01:04 AM

I brought a ViewSonic 24" Wide LCD Full HD VX2439WM (with HDMI) nothing fancy and good enough for gaming and watching dvds cost me $300. For a mouse and keyboard any cheapo will do I use a Atec Laser mouse that comes with all these extra buttons on the side/tops for gaming that I never bothered to setup and configure since owning it. The Atec wasn't cheap though.

I wouldn't mind getting this mouse

Cyborg R.A.T 9 Gaming Mouse

Feuer Frei! · 04-17-11, 01:23 AM

That Cyborg mouse is one mean setup.
How much for that thing?

kiwi_2005 · 04-17-11, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

That Cyborg mouse is one mean setup.
How much for that thing?

Well don't go by our prices, just to give you a fare idea

Cyborg R.A.T 9 Gaming Mouse - $249NZD

Cyborg R.A.T 7 Gaming Mouse - $159NZD

Cyborg R.A.T 3 Gaming Mouse - $89

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/C...10337543/?nt=1

Buck_O · 04-17-11, 02:18 PM

Thanks so much kiwi

Ill look into that monitor. I imagine there are plenty of monitors that will surprise me, seeing that im presently on an old standard monitor that weights a ton! (no widescreen, no HD).

I'm really looking forward to all this.

That Cyborg mouse is one bad boy I imagine, however I'm looking for a more middle of the road nothing fancy mouse. I was pointed to a Logiteck MX518, at another web site. It looked about what I'm searching for. Havent made a final decision on anything yet.

FIREWALL · 04-17-11, 03:49 PM

TigerDirect is your friend. 24" HD LCD monitors starting at $149.00 + free shipping.

ps. No sales tax for us Calif. buyers.

Gerald · 04-17-11, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

TigerDirect is your friend. 24" HD LCD monitors starting at $149.00 + free shipping.

ps. No sales tax for us Calif. buyers.

It is well to move then, if the price should be the right,

Buck_O · 04-20-11, 09:34 PM

Logiteck G110

I've been looking at this keyboard seems simple, yet holding everything I believe I'll need. Any one have it care to put in there comments? pros vs cons

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126087

Arclight · 04-20-11, 11:03 PM

Excellent board, not exactly simple though. All I wanted was a decent backlit board, but there's simply not too many of those around.

Macro keys are easy to use and program. Handy to hold an e-mail address or password, if you feel comfortable programming a password into it.

Cons... I guess be carefull not to scrape anything on it: the paint can chip off, but that hasn't happened here yet and I've been using and moving it about a fair bit. And it lacks some of the hotkeys you find on simpler boards, to open a browser or media player for example. (does have prev/next, pause and stop for WindowsMP + volume control and mute button)

Bit overpriced considering you'll likely only use half of it (features that is, not keys

). Stuff like the build-in soundcard and ports for a headset, and I don't even use half of the macro keys. USB port goes unused as well; thing to note: it's low powered. Can run something like a mouse of it, but don't go plugging in a USB harddrive or something.

AVGWarhawk · 04-21-11, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck_O

Logiteck G110

I've been looking at this keyboard seems simple, yet holding everything I believe I'll need. Any one have it care to put in there comments? pros vs cons

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126087

Its a good board for gaming. The reason being is pressing two keys at the same time will allow certain movement of your character or vehicle. Basically, stick with gaming mouse and keyboard.

Buck_O · 04-23-11, 11:42 PM

I thought I should mention the GPU that I'll be using with this monitor is the GTX580 x 2.

Been looking at 1200 vs 1080, can anyone tell me if a higher pixel count of the 1200 will be an issue with the 580 graphics card? I want to be able to max out settings with my games & if the 1200 pixel monitor hinders that I'll go with the 1080.

Here are some of the monitors Im looking at

DellTM UltraSharpTM U2311H 23”W Monitor

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-9270&~ck=baynoteSearch&baynote_bnrank=1&baynote_ir rank=0

ViewSonic 24" Wide LCD Full HD VX2439WM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116447

HP Compaq LA2405wg 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1920 x 1200

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...686&CatId=2318

Arclight · 04-24-11, 12:55 AM

Are you kidding? SLI gives better returns on higher resolutions.

* might wanna read up on the pros and cons before you get into it.

04-16-11, 07:18 PM	#1
Buck_O Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 110 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	new harware help Hi all I'm getting ready to upgrade my complete system that ive had since 2001...she's old. Anyway, I pretty much know what I'm getting for the computer, but I could use some advice on the extras like a good widescreen monitor 23-24", a good keyboard (nothing too fancy), and a good simple mouse. Ive been looking around at various sites and my head is spinning from too much info. I recently watched "lets play Silent Hunter V" & I got such a kick out of the game I decided I must finally upgrade so I can play it. And there are some other upcoming titles I'd like to play, IL2 COD, A-10c, Armed Assault 2, and the likes..

04-16-11, 07:23 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	There is a lot, just your "friend" can do it __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

04-17-11, 01:04 AM	#3
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I brought a ViewSonic 24" Wide LCD Full HD VX2439WM (with HDMI) nothing fancy and good enough for gaming and watching dvds cost me $300. For a mouse and keyboard any cheapo will do I use a Atec Laser mouse that comes with all these extra buttons on the side/tops for gaming that I never bothered to setup and configure since owning it. The Atec wasn't cheap though. I wouldn't mind getting this mouse Cyborg R.A.T 9 Gaming Mouse __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

04-17-11, 01:23 AM	#4
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	That Cyborg mouse is one mean setup. How much for that thing? __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

04-17-11, 03:49 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	TigerDirect is your friend. 24" HD LCD monitors starting at $149.00 + free shipping. ps. No sales tax for us Calif. buyers. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-17-11, 02:18 PM	#6
Buck_O Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 110 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Thanks so much kiwi Ill look into that monitor. I imagine there are plenty of monitors that will surprise me, seeing that im presently on an old standard monitor that weights a ton! (no widescreen, no HD). I'm really looking forward to all this. That Cyborg mouse is one bad boy I imagine, however I'm looking for a more middle of the road nothing fancy mouse. I was pointed to a Logiteck MX518, at another web site. It looked about what I'm searching for. Havent made a final decision on anything yet.

04-20-11, 09:34 PM	#9
Buck_O Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 110 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Logiteck G110 I've been looking at this keyboard seems simple, yet holding everything I believe I'll need. Any one have it care to put in there comments? pros vs cons http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126087

04-20-11, 11:03 PM	#10
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Excellent board, not exactly simple though. All I wanted was a decent backlit board, but there's simply not too many of those around. Macro keys are easy to use and program. Handy to hold an e-mail address or password, if you feel comfortable programming a password into it. Cons... I guess be carefull not to scrape anything on it: the paint can chip off, but that hasn't happened here yet and I've been using and moving it about a fair bit. And it lacks some of the hotkeys you find on simpler boards, to open a browser or media player for example. (does have prev/next, pause and stop for WindowsMP + volume control and mute button) Bit overpriced considering you'll likely only use half of it (features that is, not keys ). Stuff like the build-in soundcard and ports for a headset, and I don't even use half of the macro keys. USB port goes unused as well; thing to note: it's low powered. Can run something like a mouse of it, but don't go plugging in a USB harddrive or something. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

04-23-11, 11:42 PM	#12
Buck_O Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 110 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	I thought I should mention the GPU that I'll be using with this monitor is the GTX580 x 2. Been looking at 1200 vs 1080, can anyone tell me if a higher pixel count of the 1200 will be an issue with the 580 graphics card? I want to be able to max out settings with my games & if the 1200 pixel monitor hinders that I'll go with the 1080. Here are some of the monitors Im looking at DellTM UltraSharpTM U2311H 23”W Monitor http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-9270&~ck=baynoteSearch&baynote_bnrank=1&baynote_ir rank=0 ViewSonic 24" Wide LCD Full HD VX2439WM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116447 HP Compaq LA2405wg 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 1920 x 1200 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...686&CatId=2318 Last edited by Buck_O; 04-24-11 at 12:35 AM.

04-24-11, 12:55 AM	#13
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Are you kidding? SLI gives better returns on higher resolutions. * might wanna read up on the pros and cons before you get into it. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.