Reddit reviews Cooler Master Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle (Blue Edition)
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Blue LED backlighting on keyboard and mouseSpecially designed keys for enhanced durability and tactile feedbackErgonomic, ultra-low profile keyboard and mouseLaser-etched and grip coated keycapsDedicated multimedia keys for controlling volume and music2,000 DPI mouse with 3 preset levels (1000, 1600, 2000)Rubber side pads for improved stabilitySystem Requirements: PC with USB port. Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DKXXAAQ?pc_redir=1404699366&robot_redir=1
Following is my configuration built 2 years back.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer SGC-1000-KWN1
Dell S2240L 21.5 inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor x 2(Got these two for a steal at the Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale)
Cooler Master Keybord & Mouse Devastator Combo SGB-3010-KKMF1-US
Right now playing SOMA.
CPU
Mother Board
GPU
8GB of RAM
1TB HDD for way more storage space then a console. You could drop the storage space to match a console and save a bit of money, but we won't do that.
PSU Cheaper/lower wattage for this build is possible, but it's better not to skimp
Disk drives are dying out and everything is going digital. Even consoles are showing massive growth in direct game purchases and downloads from PSN/XBL. But here it is if you want one.
Here's a few cases 1 2 3 4. Pick your case based on style, USB ports, whatever. All of those are 30 dollars or less and are mATX, meaning smaller form factor.
So now peripherals. Need a monitor? No you don't, plug it in to your TV. HDMI just like a console and consoles don't come with displays. You might have a monitor already.
Controller/input devices? PCs can use the old controllers you have laying around. Here's a keyboard and mouse recommendation anyway if you want one or don't already own them since most people own a computer for stuff outside gaming. That costs around half the price of an OEM console controller and KB+M is a more accurate input method. Controllers are a comfort thing and are best suited for driving games, but point and click with a high DPI sensor is much more intuitive and accurate than a controller with bad input filtering and clunky auto aim. Microsoft tried cross platform and keyboard and mouse destroyed gamepad/controller players. The only real cross platform right now is Rocket League because controllers are the better input method for driving so it's equal footing. But if you're playing Rocket League on PC, you load in faster. You'll be sitting on an empty field while you wait for other players to connect before the countdown and stuff starts, kinda neat. Also, that one I recommended has a button to change DPI/sensitivity on the fly, no need to bother with settings menus. Seamlessly go from sniping to roaming to driving. The keyboard is back lit and has a few color options.
Operating system? GNU/Linux is free and is getting more and more gaming support every day. It's not as hard as people make it out to be. Get a basic/user friendly distro like Ubuntu and all you really have to do is install. If you're a masochist, a developer, or a masochistic developer get a tougher distro like Gentoo. Funny thing as well, games with Linux support run better on Linux since it's such a great operating system on the software level. SteamOS is also free. Want Windows? Download the OS and put it on a disk or flash drive, install it on the new computer and enter the product key. Where do you get a product key? Don't buy it from a big box retail store for 100 bucks or likely more, you're getting gypped. You can buy 100% legit product keys online. r/microsoftsoftwareswap sells them for 20-25$ and the keys are straight from Microsoft
Also, all of those listings are from Amazon and are Amazon Prime eligible (for the other guy that replied to you that wants to complain about rebates/shipping/living next to a MicroCenter). You can find a lot of those parts cheaper and/or with free shipping. I recommend NewEgg. So you can do even better than the price I'm about to give you (which also means you can get better hardware for better performance):
Here's the itemized list with the prices: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QBVRNG
$448.51 total for a PC that is massively better than current gen consoles. Drop the unnecessary DVD drive and the keyboard+mouse combo and the PC itself comes in at $402.93.
So... brand new parts from a large online retailer with a great support system. You can get even better deals on the parts if you checked other great online retailers like NewEgg. Ten years ago consoles absolutely made sense, but now leaps in hardware design have made better hardware cheaper and the tables have turned.
Does that "come close without cheating"?
Here's a few more kickers now that we have the hard price set:
AMD and Nvidia are about to launch a new line of GPUs, meaning current prices will drop (better performance at lower cost on that build I just gave you) and AMD is specifically focusing on lower/mid range market with higher performance and efficiency. It's going to be great for mainstream gaming rigs.
PC gaming is usually cheaper over time because Intel/Nvida/AMD don't charge development fees (they can't), neither can EVGA/ASUS or whoever makes the parts, neither can Microsoft. Steam takes a cut, but so do stores like GameStop. Stuff like that is why Steam can have massive sales consoles can only dream of and the developers can still profit from a sale. The only reason PC games are 60 dollars like their console equivalents is because it's the standard and they can "get away with it" (especially if you're Microsoft trying to expand Windows 10 and not alienate XBox), but they can make the same or more per sale at a lower cost.
PCs also have the largest game library of any platform and the massive free to play library that comes with it as well. And it's really free, not 'pay 50 a year for a subscription and get to play a game for a month' free
PC is, in theory, forever backwards compatible. Want to play CoD4? Don't shell out the money for Infinite Warfare, just install CoD4 and play on the servers PC still hosts. Games that came out upwards of 10 years ago can still be installed and run with no issue.
You don't have to double spend. No buying a console and a computer for work/school. Put your 300 dollar home computer and 400 dollar console prices together and you made a huge leap in budget to built a killer PC. You also get a much more versatile platform capable of running much more stuff and you get so much more control over your experience.
Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:
Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1
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But PC gaming is too expensive
That right there is about $610.
A system based around the new Pentium G3258 and an R7 260 or 750ti will cost around $400. A decent gaming keyboard and mouse combo costs about $30. That leaves you with about $180 left to go ham on steam sales. Not to mention there's no monthly fee for playing online on PC. Then you get Mod support
Praise GabeN.
Rubber domes underneath the housing of the Cooler Master Devastator keyboard.
I have the keyboard mouse combo from Cooler Master and this Razer Keyboard has similar housing based on what I saw when I removed a keycap on the Devastator.
I bought this, came in the mail today, so fucking awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lol its a backlit keyboard that's off since the computer is off, this is what it looks like when its on. I do agree it looks pretty cool when its off though
> without a disc drive
http://i.imgur.com/9bTj21k.jpg
>not including the Operating System
>not including decent peripherals
Silly me. I left out the pc build for you.
It's called the "Next-Gen Crusher"
Cooler master does some good cheap combos
If you're curious at what it looks like/if you want to buy it...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_l5Cfub0D6M3BK
Bought this about a month ago when it was $30. Haven't had any complaints about them yet. Pretty nice for the price
I've had a look at the devastator combo and it definitely looks interesting at that pricepoint. However, I would offer the following:
There are some really decent boards at reasonable pricepoints scattered all about. The immediate ones that come to mind are:
Granted, these are above the pricepoint mentioned for the devastator but if you're willing, the ergonomics and quality of these boards should vastly outweigh it.
As mentioned, have a look at /r/mechanicalkeyboards once you have a feel for what you want in a keyboard. If you spend significant amount of time behind a computer in the first place (gaming + work can easily soak up dozens of hours a week) then investing in quality kit seems like a good idea.
If you think the Devastator set looks awesome and fits your needs, by all means go for it. Be sure to post pics and your experience when you get it!
EDIT: For reference, have a quick look at the reviews being posted on Amazon. Though not the most reputable source, they do seem to highlight a number of concerns for this combo with build quality and polish. Most notably the fact that the scroll lock key is used to turn the LEDs on and off on the keyboard but simultaneously also turns that function on. This may be a problem if you use programs that respond to that key being on. In addition, it appears that a) the keys are not particularly well-finished and may have some chips in them and b) when the LEDs are off you can't see the writing on the keys. Not a problem if you're a touch typist but if you tend to look at the board while typing you may have issues.
Linky: http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
Do consoles come with Speakers or a monitor? You don't need a headset, you can use a tv as a monitor. You can get a free OS or one for $20 max at /r/softwareswap. Keyboard and mouse here for $30
I found a similar keyboard on Amazon made by HP and I used that to base measurements off of. I do not know what you use your computer for but unfortunately most backlit keyboards are geared to gamers. I've never used any of these keyboards but they are from respected manufactures. If I were you I'd read through a couple reviews on each to get a better understanding of what to expect from the keyboard.
Cooler Master Storm Devastator w/ mouse $29.99
This one is .2" longer, .4" narrower, .4" taller than your current keyboard
Corsair Raptor k30 $39.99
This one is .9" longer, .9" wider, .4" taller.
If you were to up your budget $10.
SteelSeries Apex Raw $49.99
2.97" longer, 2.5" wider, 1.05" taller.
I have used this one and I can say that I didn't care for the keys but I do use a mechanical board so take that with a grain of salt.
If you were to up your budget $25-30. (At this point it might be better to start looking at low end mechanicals.)
Corsair Raptor k40 $59.99
1.8" longer, 2.5" wider, .8" taller
Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin $59.99
I don't think the dimensions for this one are right because Amazon says it's 3 inches tall but it's sold as an ultrathin keyboard?
Microsoft SideWinder x4 $68.80
2.1" longer, 2.4" wider, 1.4" taller
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419376619&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
If you meant the 30 dollar combo and not the one I'm using
Slightly over your budget (why only $20?) but I use this coolmaster keyboard that I paid $29.16 for (after tax) back in 2016. Some family members liked it so much they bought their own as well.
Model number this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1396644738&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005BZNDS0/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1396644767&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
try this one
How is this a deal when you can get a better product cheaper on Amazon for regular price from a reputable company (iRocks vs Cooler Master)?
www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/
If you're on a budget like I was, Coolermaster peripherals are amazing. I recently upgraded from a really sketchy $20 chinese kb/m set to the $30 CM Storm Devastator kb/m combo, it's fantastic. I love how the keys are raised, almost like a mechanical style. And the backlighting on such an inexpensive set is impressive. I could never really justify myself spending hundreds of dollars on peripherals so I definitely appreciate CM's offering.
comes with the cooler master devastator combo mouse and keyboard pack. http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452916583&sr=8-1&keywords=cooler+master+devastator
Oh. Sorry mate. It's really not feasible to get a decent gaming rig for less, so this is gonna be a bit over budget. For the monitor, I'd go with this one: http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-GW2255-21-5-Inch-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B00AX9Z6MU
For the keyboard/mouse, you can't beat this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451177590&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Cooler+master+Devastator&dpPl=1&dpID=41rw%2BHIOJoL&ref=plSrch
congrats on the setup completion! The curvature on that mouse is sexyyy. good luck streaming!
I would be interested in the Xsplit license! I believe mine is set to expire some time this year, a little extra extension would be nice. :)
My current keyboard/mouse setup is the Cooler Master Devastator combo pack, blue. I got it when i built my PC last year and had a budget to stick to, so just got a combo. It definitely works fine and the lights are cool! blue is my favorite color too. im content with it, but of course could always be better.
I would definitely love to eventually upgrade. I have my eyes set on the Razer BlackWidow Chroma Stealth Silent RGB keyboard and the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum mouse. so expensive. eventually, eventually. T___T
.05 cents under m9 :D
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
nice, would you like to answer some more questions?
i have a keyboard and mouse right now but would this be a good budget combo? im going for a black and blue vibe for my build
The keyboard is This
If you need a mouse as well, the CM Storm Devastator combo on amazon is pretty good for the price.
Link
Looking at a gaming mouse. I bought the CM Storm Devastator keyboard & mouse set a while ago. I'm wondering how much better is something like a Logitech G502?
I know the G502 is one of the best (if not the best) on the market, but I'm just wondering how much better it is than what I have and is it worth spending $70 on it when I already have a mouse.
Okay, here are two budget keyboard + mouse combos that probably exceed standard consumer hardware in performance even if they are a little dodgy compared to better brands:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
http://www.amazon.com/eSPORTS-COMMANDER-Ilumination-Keyboard-KB-CMC-PLBLUS-01/dp/B00VEU6LYE
They each cost around $30 which is $10-20 less than the cost of a controller (yes I'm aware that you don't need a 2nd one but seriously, who owns a console and doesn't have at least 2 controllers?)
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
Cooler master devastator. The keyboard is the best membrane keyboard I've used, and the mouse is relatively decent too.
I have this keyboard/mouse combo: http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/
The keyboard is nice. can also come in green or red if you want. the mouse died on me once, but I opened it up to look for any faults, didnt see anything wrong, closed it, and it has been magically working since.
You don't necessarily have to upgrade the motherboard. socket 775 processors are dirt cheap now: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-E8400-3-0GHz-Processor-EU80570PJ0806M/dp/B0019NKGR4/
But then again it looks like you'll have to stick with it for a few years cause I dont remember anything at all from when I was 3. I know I got a gameboy color for my 4th birthday bundled with pokemon yellow. The party was at mcdonalds too. fun times
The CM Storm Devastator is a mouse/keyboard combo, backlit, and on sale now for under $30.
I was planning on spending $220 for mech keyboard and nice mouse when building but ended up buying the Cooler Master Storm Devastator keyboard/mouse set for $30.
The money I saved there allowed me to not cut corners on anything else while giving me ample time to consider if I really needed a top end keyboard while playing just fine with this one.
They come in red or blue LED and I bought mine from Amazon on sale for $30 but it's now $40 there. This link has it for $28.62 and I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better bang for buck. I'm no pro but it works just fine for me.
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=85648&vpn=SGB-3010-KKMF1-US&manufacture=COOLERMASTER
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/?tag=pcpapi-20
You could get the coolermaster cm storm devastator gaming bundle, $50 for mouse and keyboard but you can probably find it cheaper somewhere. http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397268264&sr=8-1&keywords=Cooler+master+cm+storm+bundle
This is amazing. I was going to update it to include that the 700 was without the monitor so this works out. I just have a few questions about the build:
I'm not sure what the big differences are or if there are any. I think that the HP aesthetically looks nicer
EDIT: Aesthetically
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
I had this keyboard when i first started pc gaming and it was great for me, comes with a mouse too. Not flat keys though.
CM Storm Devastator
is pretty good from my uses. Cheap and efficient.
so we got £240 for a monitor, keyboard and mouse. I can work very well with this. I will give you a few options. Going from low end of the budget to the higher end. You have all kinds of options.
But first! Peripherals are all very hard to suggest, if we don't have enough information. So I picked the ones that I find will work in most cases.
But there are a lot of things we need to know before we can suggest the right setup. But anyway, here is the list. No I won't explain to much why I picked them. I did went for these because I think they will work for "most" people. But if you got the time to answer the questions, I will have a better idea if my suggestion will work for you.
1:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Monitor | Dell P2214H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | £78.00 @ Amazon UK
Other| SteelSeries QcK Mass Mousepad| £14.00
Other| CoolerMaster Storm Devastor Gaming bundle (blue LEDs)| £30.00
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £122.00
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 22:08 BST+0100 |
2:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Monitor | Dell P2214H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | £78.00 @ Amazon UK
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard | £69.99 @ Ebuyer
Other| SteelSeries QcK Mass Mousepad| £14.00
Other| Logitech G400s| £29.00
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £190.99
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 22:10 BST+0100 |
3:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
Monitor | Dell U2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor | £167.94 @ Aria PC
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard | £69.99 @ Ebuyer
Other| SteelSeries QcK Mass Mousepad| £14.00
Other| Logitech G400s| £29.00
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | £280.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 22:14 BST+0100 |
I just got negative feedback from other users for suggestion the Dell P2214H in a £1400 setup. But I highly doubt that ANY of those guys did any research about this monitor. I got the P2314H myself and it's an outstanding monitor. Here is a short review about the monitor and my god it's so awesome. The stand alone is such a winner for me.
The 8ms response time is not noticeable at all when playing games, not even in shooters. No motion blur was seen on my side. Of course I sadly can not really say this about the P2214H, but it's the same series so I assume that they are pretty simulair.
For the mouse/keyboard I would love to get the above questions answered before I tell you why I went with these products. I do know that in my keyboard part I only talk about mechanical. So if you think you don't like that, well then we have to go membrame. But do give me feedback about tenkeyless and macro keys. Thanks!
uhhhh... at this price range:
mouse & keyboard
monitor
If you don't care about the color, this case is unusually cheap right now, so I would recommend that you get that.
For the keyboard, this keyboard and mouse combo is amazing for the price. It's not actually a mech keyboard though - if you really want one, I'd recommend you go over to /r/MechanicalKeyboards and search around there a little bit for something cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1418163040&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40 This shows up when in search for mechanical keyboards on Amazon. Is it one?
Changed just a couple things, motherboard and memory.
The i5 should be alright with the 970, though it's definitely on the verge of bottlenecking.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $169.98 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | ASRock H81M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $50.59 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $54.99 @ Newegg
Storage | PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card | $334.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case | $39.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | $34.98 @ NCIX US
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $84.15 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan | Aerocool DS 140mm Blue 93.4 CFM 140mm Fan | $11.85 @ NCIX US
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $29.95 @ Amazon
Headphones | Logitech G230 Headset | $34.99 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $986.44
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 18:15 EST-0500 |
I would recomend this keyboard/ mouse set up over the one you have selected. Its a bit more money but definitely worth it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Maybe it's simply broken? Also the Amazon page mentions it only supports Windows.
> I understand that you have to have access to "ScrollLock" but for some reason all it does is turn my brightness down.
I don't understand what you mean by that.
>Other necessary items such as a legal copy of Windows
I'll assume they want windows and a legal copy for that matter /r/microsoftsoftwareswap
>a good M+KB or controller
Assuming they don't already have some lying around, you can pick up cheap M+KB pairs, here or here or like this or like this or cheaper or slightly more expensive ones like this or this.
Or (if you can) go to your local shop and pick up a cheap pair for $5 each (and that's here in Australia).
And all of that's also assuming you want it brand new.
A controller isn't necessary, but if they really want them, assuming you want new and analog sticks, this or this would suffice.
>Even miscellaneous things like cables, filters
They come with the gear you buy, GPU's come with the needed output cable (whether that be DVI/VGA/HDMI/DP) even then, local shops have them for a couple dollars...except DP which is expensive for some reason. PSU always comes with it's own cables and filters come with the case as well.
>mouse-pad
You can pick up a nice cheap one for a dollar (or less if you're that desperate)
>thermal paste, zip-ties
Already on your CPU fan, which comes with your cpu, unless you buy it second hand or buy a (very expensive) high end one. Zip-ties are an unnecessary optional item (cases these days have notches etc for cables and even then you don't "need" them) that cost a dollar for 100.
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425997216&sr=8-1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard
Thoughts? I'm totally ok with combo sets
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394907863&sr=8-1&keywords=cm+storm+devastator
This is a great combo under 40 dollars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW1hDJZIbwM
Review
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422327115&sr=8-1&keywords=cmstorm+devastator+keyboard
Just a CM Storm Devastator keyboard. It was part of a combo, but the mouse sucked.... So I got a Razer DeathAdder. Eventually I'd like to get a Corsair K70, but I like this keyboard fine, especially for the price.
This Is the build that I will be using in a bit.
It may also work for you.
Edit: Forgot the Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard: [CM Storm Devastator] (http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ#customerReviews)
Mouse: [Razer Abyssus] (http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Abyssus-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002XLR0JI)
Good Luck!
TL;DR won't make you game better (debatable) but feels smoother and will make you never want to use regular keyboards.
The feel from a mechanical and non is extremely different. Not even just for gaming but for typing and everyday use. Trust me, once you've used a mechanical keyboard regular keyboards will seem dumb and you'll find them hard to use or you'll just think they are dumb.
This was the first keyboard that was mechanical like that I bought (It's not 100% mechanical but it has the feel) and the difference from a non gamer experience wasn't much different. At first I couldn't see the hype and felt dumb for spending the money to buy it. Not even a month later I used a regular keyboard at work and it felt horrible. It didn't feel as responsive as the CM Storm even though it was but it just felt wrong.
Check out the Cooler Master. I know it's a bundle, but I'm fairly certain you can get it without the mouse.
What do you mean by don't burn it out rendering anything? Well the End All build would last you a bit longer since it has overclocking capabilities for the CPU. Though you'd have to save up for a monitor (I'd suggest a Free Sync monitor) plus the Keyboard/Mouse Combo.
CM Storm?
For cheap gaming Keyboard/Mice while you save up: Look at the CmStorm Devastator
The LAN Arcade a mile from my place uses these. They're comfy. Especially for the cost.
As for monitors, if you have a 1080p TV lying around, you can use the HDMI output for that.
Just looked it up, and read some stuff. You're right; it wasn't mechanical. :P
Here's the link, though, for anyone interested:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
Still a damn nice keyboard, and the tactility is damn good for 30 USD.
Keyboard & Mouse $30
Mouse comes with mouse 4&5 and changeable DPI. The keyboard looks solid and has good reviews too.
Case has solid reviews, a USB 3.0 port, has 7 expansion slots (2 SSD and 5 HDD)(so you can upgrade later), 3 fans (1 top, 1 rear, 1 front) and looks sik as.
It's also $50
This comes to a total of $80
Had my Razer Abyssus which I admit is one of their cheapest (think I spent... $40 on it? can't remember) and it lasted roughly 3 years.
The scroll wheel ended up breaking completely one day while using it but everything else still works. Just can't use a mouse without a scroll wheel.
I went ahead and bought this to use until I get around to buying both a mouse and keyboard that are high quality.
Cooler Master Devastator Combo
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418439005&sr=1-1&keywords=cm+storm+devastator
I did not think of that, valid point but you can get some cheap bundles. Even so it would cost you extra.
Fantastic mouse:
http://www.amazon.com/E-3lue-E-Blue-2-4GHz-Wireless-Optical/dp/B00DPC015E/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419836317&sr=1-6&keywords=mouse
Fantastic keyboard:
http://www.amazon.com/Redragon-Karura-Keyboard-Switchable-Backlight/dp/B00LSGKEC4/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419836351&sr=1-9&keywords=keyboard
Heres a good combo if you want it:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1419836351&sr=1-5&keywords=keyboard
https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ they're fairly bright. decent keyboard would recommend
1.) I'm on a bit of a budget, and I saw the deal about the XFX R9 290X that comes with a lifetime warranty. I currently use a Radeon HD 7870 card, and while it's served me just fine for the past year, with the upcoming next-gen games, I was considering an upgrade.
But since I'm on a budget, would you guys recommend getting the price dropped R9 290X, or just stick to my 7870 for now? What I'm worried about is an offer like this disappearing, and/or my 7870 not being able to run the latest games at the highest settings with decent FPS.
2.) When it comes to gaming mice, I am not too anal about sensitivity or DPI a lot. The only game I play competitively is League of Legends, not CS:GO, so what do you guys think about this bundle? Is it worth it for someone on a budget like me? I've been currently operating with a measly non-gaming mice, which has served me okay, but it's time for an actual gaming mouse.
I created a separate topic, but I'm posting here as well.
Hello!
I am looking to get a fairly okay mouse and keyboard set for my first PC build. My budget is around 40€ for the set, so a mechanical keyboard is probably out of the question. I've been looking at the Cooler Master Devastator combo, but some negative reviews about the mouse wheel getting squeaky within a month turned me away from that. I was also looking at the Thermaltake Commander combo, which seems decent, although the 'gamer' aesthetic is what I dislike a bit about that.
Maybe it would be reasonable to go for separate products and not a kb+m combo, but the selection is just so damn wide that I have trouble choosing anything, especially since you can't touch stuff and see how they feel in your hands over the internet.
So, can anybody recommend me a decent combo or two separate products for about 40€? Thanks in advance!
You can get this bad boy i got it about a week ago and i highly recommend it.
I've seen the CM Storm Devastator Bundle recommended several times on here.
[These]
(http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405572306&sr=8-1&keywords=cm+storm) may not be the best, but they are very nice and affordable
I usually recommend this CM Devastator bundle. Comes with red or blue backlights.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LZVP71A/?tag=pcpapi-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/?tag=pcpapi-20
It's cheap, but it's designed for gaming and will tide you over till you can get a good mechanical keyboard and a nice mouse.
Price is too low for mechanical. The cheapest option that I would go is this.
Total : $505
You may not get the HOTAS with it, but for $500 you can get pretty close to OPs setup. Not as fancy, but definitely plenty good enough for a highly immersive VR experience. ;)
Hey i had a look at this one and it looks AWESOME! i'm thinking about getting all these parts.
Second: is available in Australia?
Third: is it really necessary to get this video card?
And last i got a monitor from my friend and looking at This key board and mouse what do you recommend?
Thanks in advance.
CM Storm Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle (Blue Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_AsP.tb1XEPTV6
Here's one I'm looking at
Razer DeathStalker Expert Gaming Keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SJR28W/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2tP.tb1R9ZEHD
The other one
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD 5350 2.05Ghz Quad-Core Processor | $59.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock AM1H-ITX Mini ITX AM1 Motherboard | $58.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $83.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $57.98 @ OutletPC
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card | $75.98 @ Newegg
Case | Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case | $34.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $24.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $16.97 @ OutletPC
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $402.88
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 17:44 EDT-0400 |
This should be able to max out League of Legends, I do not know about Dota because I don't play it. It should also be fine with any game you throw at it really. You can take the price down by getting a lower Watt PSU if you want, or you can go with 4GB's of ram instead of 8. I also went with a CM Elite 130 because it has USB 3 support and you said you would like your case to be smaller, also, you won't be able to really do much photo editing(assuming you will be using programs such as photoshop) I think the lowest end CPU you would want for that is the Athlon X4 760k. Also, you should try and confirm with someone if the Video Card will fit into this case. I hope this helps you into building a PC!
(This is if you can reuse your HDD and Ram)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor | $89.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard | $98.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card | $75.98 @ Newegg
Case | Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case | $34.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $24.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $16.97 @ OutletPC
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $323.91
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-01 17:51 EDT-0400 |
Edit: Forgot the keyboard, here is a link to the one I would recommend for this price http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406930105&sr=1-1&keywords=cm+storm+devastator It is only $30 and it comes with a mouse.
Thank you for your input.
The reasoning behind the keyboard is I tend to be a bit heavy handed and have messed up my fair share of keyboards. The logitech was the cheapest mechanical I found, and from what I understand they tend to be a bit more durable than normal keyboards.
Edit. found this cheaper keyboard, anyone used it before? http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409768860&sr=8-1&keywords=mechanical+keyboard
If you do decide that you want to go with a used card the only place I would suggest throwing that money is into a better processor. The performance jump wouldn't be as big of a jump as throwing it into a graphics card though. That extra 100 into graphics is a huge jump.
All that being said, don't forget how important peripherals are.
You're spending so much for a pc, but the tools you use for input are relatively cheap. I'd say get a gaming mouse and maybe a mechanical keyboard. You probably wont get both of those for $100, but you can definitely do better. The difference between what you chose and even something like this is drastic.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor | $117.76 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $51.98 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $29.98 @ Newegg
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card | $114.99 @ Newegg
Case | Zalman T2 Plus MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $29.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $39.99 @ Amazon
Monitor | AOC i2369V 23.0" 60Hz Monitor | $99.99 @ Best Buy
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $549.67
| Mail-in rebates | -$15.00
| Total | $534.67
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-10 10:38 EDT-0400 |
for keyboard & mouse. if yours really aren't any good you could look into cheap combo like this for now: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ?ie=UTF8&tag=pcpapi-20
A wild 1440p build appeared! Peasants scramble into thier huts at the sight of it!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $229.96 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $29.98 @ OutletPC
Motherboard | Asus H87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $109.49 @ Newegg
Memory | A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $68.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.00 @ Amazon
Video Card | Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card | $491.98 @ SuperBiiz
Case | BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case | $39.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply | Thermaltake SMART 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Microcenter
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1073.38
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-04 14:54 EST-0500 |
[$300 on ebay 1440p monitor]
(http://www.amazon.com/QNIX-QX2710-Evolution-LED-Monitor/dp/B00BUI44US)
$30 gaming KB/M combo from cooler master
Same build can be cut down to a 1080p/gtx 770 build and youll save $500. I recommend 1440p for ultimate badassery though
Cooler Master Devastator - LED Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Bundle (Blue Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_x45KxbPJCW5AV
just a quick glance led me to this http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=gaming%20keyboard&qid=1465276010&ref_=sr_1_9&s=pc&sr=1-9 in your price range.
at least a reputable brand and a mouse to boot.
Somebody posted this set earlier. It has good reviews and comes with a 2 year warranty.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129030
Same price on amazon with prime for free fast shipping if you have it.
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
Not red, but cheap!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Get it in whatever LED you like, all under 30 USD
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418507177&sr=1-1&keywords=cm+storm+devastator&pebp=1418507184082
You didn't list your budget, but since you said you have a Lycosa, I'm going to assume you know what it feels like to throw money at a keyboard.
Gaming keyboards (well, keyboards in general) can range from very budget friendly, to ridiculous.
Sticking with Razer and going for a more "solid" feel, the new Blackwidow line with the Razer custom switches may be what you're looking for. The versions with the Razer orange switches may be quiet enough that your roommate won't mind. The Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth has all the lights and other bells and whistles. The Logitech G710+ should feel and sound about the same.
If you want to dump the mechanical switch types all together, the Logitech G19 and the Corsair K50 are all-around good boards, but they'll have the same feel and heft of your Lycosa.
Your most solid built keyboards are going to be the mechanical ones - if even for the simple fact that the 104+ individual Cherry switches will weigh more than a single sheet of rubber membrane. If you get the chance, I'd suggest trying out a brown, red, or black Cherry switch. They don't have the telltale click, but if you're a key-basher, they can still be loud. If you find you hate'em or they're too loud, there's not too many membrane keyboards that have the "tanky" feeling of a mech. You might already be at the top of the heap with the Lycosa.
Get this: http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ
You can get it at Fry's electronics too.
Well there is this, though it's a combo deal:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Keyboard-Edition/dp/B00DKXXAAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407907447&sr=8-3&keywords=mechanical+keyboard
Then there is also this one for $40:
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-Keyboard-Raptor-K30/dp/B00F0DCH9Y/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1407907447&sr=8-9&keywords=mechanical+keyboard
And this one: http://www.amazon.com/Perixx-PX-1000-Backlit-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B0083AWDP4/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1407907607&sr=8-28&keywords=mechanical+keyboard
Mostly I say $30 because the last time I shopped around for one I got a wireless board and mouse for $30 and that's just the price I remember. I see that most of them are still more than that.