(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best desk accessories & workspace organizers

>Or, you know, you just used the cables Apple provided, which they could be certain met the necessary safety standards, unlike some $1 cable that probably doesn't but who cares?

<laughs> You've got a lot of faith in a company that doesn't give a shit about you. Enough to spout nonsense you know nothing about, and called the bluff of the wrong person. The $1 cable I referred to is one I've bought many of, of various lengths, as I don't like messy cables. It's a C7, or C7P plug, and it, like C5 cables plugs, and virtually all other US lamps, largely use the same wire. So much so, it's called "lamp wire". It's a pair of 18awg cable. Now this is the part where your little indignance breaks down, and it's gonna involve numbers that aren't money, so stay with me. 18awg cable is capable of running 10 amps over 120v power, so long as it isn't over 50 feet. The Apple cable is required to provide enough to supply a Macbook with, at most, 85 watts of power. Watts are calculated by multiplying voltage by amperage. So the Apple cable is required to supply 85. My $1 cable you doubt so much is capable of supplying 1200.

Truth be told, the Apple cable is likely 18 as well, possibly 20awg, since they like making money. But at this point it's pretty clear you don't know what you're talking about, but are heavily, emotionally invested in your opinion, and may want to rethink your opinions on Apple and your discretionary income choices.

>Probably because quality and safety cost money, hence the USB power supplies from reputable brands, that won't burn your house down, aren't $1 from eBay.

As I've shown above: No. It's just cuz Apple likes overcharging people, and people who like Apple appear to like getting overcharged, then get very defensive when it's pointed out. I take safety very seriously--more so than I care to explain right now, and far more than you'd likely believe. The $1 cables aren't from Ebay, but they also weren't USB cables. Please try to follow along. USB has become a very convoluted standard that requires a great deal of research to ensure you're getting what you need. There are some dangerous cables out there, so you need to be aware of what you're getting. They're going to cost more than $1, but a 6ft cable isn't $30. That's just you buying an Apple executive another vacation home.

>You won't be buying the stand unless you're buying the monitor.
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>This isn't for your "gaming rig", it's for people that have the budgets to pay for it, where time is money, and don't want to waste time finding a cheaper alternative.

<googles "VESA compliant monitor mount"> Oh look. I found a cheaper alternative. It only took me <looks at non-existent watch> 10 seconds. At $970 savings, I'm saving almost $350,000 an hour! Boy, that certainly isn't worth "wasting time to find a cheaper alternative." Yeah, if I'm a business with a budget, it's certainly much better to just spend an extra $1,000 for every single one of these monitors we buy. That money clearly couldn't be better spent somewhere else.

But wait! There's more! True to Apple's philosophy of proprietary bullshit I explained earlier, they've made certain their monitor is not VESA compliant. Why, you ask? I'll tell you! This way if people come to their senses (as many have over this) and decide they don't want to pay Apple $1,000 for a ridiculously overpriced stand, they'll instead still be forced to pay Apple $200 for the adapter to that makes the monitor VESA compliant! Either way you go, Apple screws you over! :D

Noticing a pattern?

Oh, and their justification for this bullshit? It pivots between landscape and portrait, and has a magnet so you can disconnect it and take it with you. Now, the $30 option I showed also spins 360 degrees, so I guess they had to up their game to justify this nonsense by adding another feature that seems more like a solution looking for a problem than an innovation. I don't know why anyone needs to quickly disconnect and travel with a monitor that's the size of a small TV--it's not exactly convenient to transport something like that, but I give them points for the sheer audacity of suggesting this level of shit to justify another "innovation" they could use to rip people off even more. Bonus: If they encourage people to carry around a $5,000 monitor, there's a chance it'll get as destroyed just like an iPhone, requiring them to buy another!

Again, noticing a pattern?

Give if a month or so. Someone'll sell a better version of their VESA mount adapter for $50 on Amazon.

>By whinging about the cost of something you aren't required to buy. You don't even need to buy it even to use that monitor, you could of course find your own stand if you're willing to put in the time.

Ah, apparently you weren't aware of the $200 Sucker Tax. :) Yeah, the whole "Oh, but you're not required to buy it! We're doing you a favor!" line falls apart when everyone just realizes even Apple didn't think they could get away with charging an extra $1000 for the monitor by forcing people to buy the stand as well. That make it nearly double the cost of Dell's version, and they wanted to stay under Eizo and Sony. So, instead, it's a $5200 monitor, minimum. They're just milking the intended demographic, hoping they'll shell out more for overpriced nonsense because they're settling for the Apple XDR instead of getting a far more expensive reference monitor, but anyone in that same market is also going to look at others making similar products, so they still have to stay competitive. Brass tacks? You're the one who mentioned the monitor--I don't care about it. I said the stand is bullshit, because the ability to pivot, rotate and "easily disconnect" a 32" display does not justify a $1000 cost. Nor does a simple adapter for VESA compliance justify a $200 cost.

>I say this as someone who literally yesterday had to spend time filing down my new "VESA desk mount" to fit my expensive monitor

I'm hoping you're not saying it would be wiser to spend 1,000 USD than to spend a few minutes filing down a monitor mount. I'll stick with my middle-ground of buying VESA mounts that meet the typical 75 or 100mm standard, as I've never had any issues with them. It sounds like you got a low quality VESA mount, but the wonderful thing about standards is that you can measure both the monitor and the mount, and see who actually screwed up!

Hello Friend. I have the same setup, so here's a few tips that might help you:

Pencil/Case: You're going to need a place to put the pencil, and its great to have it always handy, so think about that when you buy a case. The apple case is super expensive and offers the least amount of protection because it exposes the entire back of the iPad. I wouldn't recommend it, there are better, cheaper options out there. I went through two different cases to find one that suited me best. In general there seems to be basically two styles of cases, bi-fold and tri-fold. It really it all comes down to preference as to how you're going to use/hold your iPad.

The first style of case (and the first case that I bought) was a bi-fold case. This case is best for holding the ipad flat (with the back folded over, or standing up on a table. I bought this one Ztotop Premium Leather Business Slim Folding Stand Fiolio Cover specifically because of the pencil holder. However, it turns out that it is somewhat thicker than I had hoped, and the style of case in general doesn't provide a good way to have the iPad raised at a low angle, which I preferred when using the iPad on the couch. Picture 1 - Closed, Picture 2 - Standing Up

The second case I bought (and the one I am currently using) is one that is made out of TPU, the same soft rubber material that a lot of phone cases are made out of, and has a tri-fold design similar to the official Apple case. The difference being it also protects the back of the iPad. After looking through a ton of similar looking cases, finally I settled on this one DTTO Smart Cover Case. It fits the iPad really well, its thin, and similar to what I have on my phone. Picture 1 - TPU Case
, Picture 2 - TPU Case Low Angle, Picture 3 - TPU Case High Angle, Picture 4 - TPU Case Closed

The only downside to this case is it has no place to put the pencil, so to solve this problem I bought these little guys: Leuchtturm 1917 - Black Pen Loops to stick to the back of the case. They fit the pencil extremely well and hold it tight. The problem with these is that the way the loop is oriented (and the side of the square that the adhesive is on) is the wrong way around. If I was to stick it on the back of the iPad with the adhesive, the pencil would actually "hang off the bottom" instead of sitting "up" against the side of the case. To solve this, I just used some black gorilla tape to attach it the correct way around. The other thing is found was when holding the iPad on the sides (with both hands) and the pencil in the loop, a single loop made the pencil wobble around when trying to hold it. I added a second loop for improved stability, and it feels excellent. I can understand if maybe the gorilla tape thing isn't your style, but it honestly doesn't look bad in real life and the usability and strength is top notch. Picture 1 - Back of Case
, Picture 2 - Strong Loops

Apps: Others have more to offer here, but here's my $0.02:

• Reddit Client - Apollo (will have more iPad functionality to come, but extremely promising
  
• Copying Files - Readdle Documents 6
  
• Ad-Blocker for Safari - There are many good options, but I use Adguard and have been happy with it
  
  Other usability things
  
  
• Be sure to add the battery widget to your widgets screen (left of home screen) so you can see the current battery % of the apple pencil
  
• If you don't already, learn to use the dock as much as possible, putting commonly used apps near each other. For example, for me it is common to flip between safari, Apollo, gmail, and messaging apps, and settings. These are all on my dock, and I can bring them up from inside any other apps with just a quick swipe. It is a "new" great feature on the iPad and makes multitasking much easier. Remember, you can also create folders on the dock.
  
• Unless you're doing color-accurate work, enable TrueTone, it makes colors look nice by adjusting the white balance of the display to match the ambient light in the room.
  
• Before using the apple pencil, wipe the tip off on your shirt or pants. It's a really quick thing to do and will make sure there's no small piece of dirt or sand on the tip which could scratch your screen. Some people like screen protectors, but personally I'm not a fan because they either degrade the image quality by causing rainbow effects or grainyness, reduce the contrast, or in the case of the tempered screen protectors, you lose the unique anti-reflective coating found on the iPad Pro. The 120hz screen on the iPad Pro is incredible, I recommend looking at it the way it was designed and just being careful about scratches, dirt, and pocket sand.
  
• You can move the keyboard up/down or split it to the sides for easier typing on the large screen. This ins't a new feature, but wasn't immediately apparent to my when I started using my iPad.
  
• When charging the Apple Pencil, you can stick the cap to the screen just above where the speakers are. The magnets in the speakers will hold it there.
  
• Also in regards to charging the pencil, the connector isn't solid as it may first appear. It actually does have a hinge on the pencil side to allow the pencil to bend slightly while it is plugged into the bottom of the iPad. So don't worry, it won't snap off.
  
  Cables: I bought a longer 6' cable so I could charge my iPad on the end table when I'm not using it.
  
  
• Anker makes good quality stuff, and this is the beefiest lightning cable I've come across: Anker PowerLine II. MFi Certified, cheaper than the official cable, built like a tank, and has a lifetime warranty.

Unfortunatley a console just isn't a competitvle platform for tons of reasons. If you want to actually get into competitive Fortnite, I wrote a guide on how to get into PC gaming for as cheap as possible with new hardware.


INTRODUCTION

You are probably wondering what qualifies me to hold these opinions on this topic. Well, I have been gaming on PC for nearly a decade since I started playing minecraft alpha on a potato HP laptop in the 6th grade. I built my first PC in the 8th grade, and since then I have helped build over a dozen systems for friends an family members and friends of family members and family members of friends. Building PCs is one of my favorite things to do, and I am always looking to help more people to make the switch in a cost effective manner.

First off, here is some gameplay from a 1050ti and an i5 7400. These components are more than adequate to surpass 144fps at stretched res and low settings. His whole channel has game play vids of his hardware running popular pc games, and the 1050ti is a little powerhouse for its size. This PC can do much more than run fortnite. It is perfect for competitive CSGO too. Really, this pc will have no problems running competitive shooters and MOBAS at 144fps, and RPGs at 60fps.

While this pc might not be the fastest pc out there, the important part is that it is leagues better than a console. If not for the simple fact that you can turn off shadows and play stretched res, never mind that it averages 144 fps.

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Here is the pc part picker list. The 8100 i3 is 11% faster than the 7400 i5 in that video. If you are worried about actually building a PC, don't be. I built my first rig when I was in the 8th grade, and it took less than an hour and booted first time. This video is a great tutorial. Even though the components they are using are different, PC hardware is standardized and the build process is the exact same.

I would get that PC and worry about peripherials later, assuming you already have a computer monitor of some kind at home along with a shitty mouse and keyboard. And if you already game with headphones on your console, there are adapters you can use to plug your console headset into your pc.

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WHAT TO GET NEXT

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Everything after this point is non critical, but will make your experience so much better. I put them in order of importance to your game play experience.

MONITOR

The next purchase you should make after that is this AOC 144hz gsync compatible monitor. Its a great panel, and the gsync works great for eliminating micro stutter and screen tearing. "But /u/RedZaturn, why would you get 144hz when 240hz is a thing!?!?!?" Well timmy, a good 240hz adaptive sync monitor costs almost as much as this entire PC. And whats the point of spending $400 on a monitor that you PC can't even come close to properly utilizing? A build that can properly run fortnite at 240hz is gonna cost closer to $1000, and add in a $400 monitor and the price gets steep quick. Just get a 144hz monitor and stop worrying about it.

**MOUSE AND PAD*

After that, get a good mouse with a decent sensor. Optical mice are generally better than laser mice. The m65 is a good FPS style mouse and your scroll wheel click, scroll up, scroll down, thumb forward, and thumb backward are all assignable.A large mouse pad that takes up your entire desk is also a good thing to get. When playing shooters, you want your DPI to be much less sensitive than what your average non gamer has their mouse set to. This allows you to be much more accurate, and the lower your sens the more room you need to move your mouse.

MECHANICAL KEEB

After that, Get a mechanical keyboard with the switch of your choice. I prefer reds. Cherry MX switches are the most trusted out there, but any mechanical switch will be better than a membrane keyboard.

OPENING THE SAILS TO ACQUIRE A COPY OF WINDOWS

If you have an old windows pc lying around you can use the key off of the sticker on the case to activate pirated windows. If the activate windows watermark doesn't bother you, there is no point worrying about buying a legitimate copy.

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CONCLUSION**

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Basically, building a PC isn't a sprint. You don't have to buy all the top end gear to have a better experience than what you get on a console. Streamers like ninja and tfue have their crazy powerful systems because they make crazy amounts of money. But it is completely overkill for what they play. And upgrading components slowly over time is how I did it almost a decade ago. I stuffed a GPU into my super old and slow PC just to get 60fps in counter strike source. Played on a shitty mouse and keyboard that my school threw out and I snagged from the trash. Used an old plasma vga monitor from a PC my dad bought in 2003 that looked absolutely horrible. And I loved every second of it. If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments!

You can start with a SteelSeries QcK+, or QcK Heavy, depending on if you want the pad to be thicker. Personally I don't like these because they're pretty rough and give me friction burns on my wrist, so if you're worried about that happening to you there's other options like Glorious XL, Razer Gigantus, Zowie G-SR, HyperX Fury S (this one is also rough for me but not as bad as QcK), and there's many more but that's a few off the top of my head. Some are a bit pricey though. If you really want some good info and help from more people, make a post on /r/mousereview saying what games you play and what kind of features, if any, you're looking for. They help me out with mouse related stuff all the time, and I'm also pretty active there too haha.

More than likely the QcK+ will be plenty for you as long as it isn't too rough for you. Seems to be an uncommon problem, but I have talked to other people with the issue. Just try to find a pad that's at least 40cm (400mm) or 16in or so wide, that's the most important thing. Some people swear by the Allsop Raindrop XL even though it's a bit on the small side for me. If you're around 900-1000 eDPI you should be fine with this one, I like it a lot, just wish it had a couple more inches in each dimension.

I have this mousepad (the CompLexity team version) coming in tomorrow if you want to wait and see if I recommend it.

Apologies for the wall of text, I'm kind of into this stuff, probably too much haha.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor | $119.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard | $114.89 @ OutletPC
Memory | G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $52.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Intel - 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $84.99 @ Newegg
Video Card | Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8 GB PULSE Video Card | $174.99 @ Newegg
Case | Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ Newegg Business
Power Supply | Corsair - CXM V2 (2017) 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Newegg
Wireless Network Adapter | Asus - PCE-AC55BT B1 PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $34.89 @ OutletPC
Monitor | BenQ - GW2265HM 21.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor | $99.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $827.71
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $787.71
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-17 01:03 EDT-0400 |

CPU: This was probably the one part I had a bit of trouble deciding what to go with. Since I'm not familiar with what your workloads entail, I just went for the Ryzen 5 2600. It's the most powerful processor that fits the budget, and I doubt anything you do would require more that a 6 core 12 thread processor. Overkill, maybe, but it will last you a good long while

Motherboard: The B450 Tomahawk is one of the best B450 boards, not a ton to explain here.

RAM: Just a 16 GB kit of DDR4 3000 MHz RAM, nothing special

SSD: The cheapest 1 TB SSD, somehow, even though it is a very good drive. It's on sale on newegg for 10% off, make sure to grab it now.
GPU: It didn't sound like you were going to play any games that needed a ton of GPU power. Heck, even an RX 580 is probably overkill for you. Still, nearly any game can run at 1080p 60 FPS on it, so if you get a new game, you should be fine.

Case: I know you didn't want anything too flashy, and while this case does have a side window and LED fans, it shouldn't pop out too much. Besides, having 2 fans preinstalled takes care of airflow for the components.

PSU: Good, high-wattage PSU from a trusted brand with a 5 year warranty. Enough said.

WiFi/BT card: This is the cheapest ac WiFi card that also has bluetooth, and it has good reviews. Should do fine

Monitor: The cheapest 1080p 60FPS monitor with a VA or IPS panel and VESA mounting. (Also, here's a relatively cheap compatible VESA mount)

I have so many strong opinions about this topic!

• 3'x5' inset table from BoardGameTables.com
  
  
• Dice trays I made using these wooden plaques, wood stain, and some felt. I have enough of them so that they don't have to be passed around. Really keeps people from messing up board states but feels more rewarding than using a dice tower.
  
  
• This poker chip set and these chip trays have been my main replacement for paper currency for years now. They're heavy, have decent denomination range, feel amazing to fiddle with while playing a game, and make it super simple to count things out.
  
  
• I use these business card holders to hold multiple stacks of cards at once. Great for FFG games that go crazy with those little cards. Saves a ton of space and keeps the stacks from falling.
  
  
• At every opportunity, I use these stackable bead containers. I buy out the inventory whenever I see them at a craft store. The threading is slightly different in thickness between the ones sold at Michael's and Hobby Lobby, which Michael's seemingly better quality overall. They are absolutely vital for Le Havre, makes setup time like 30 seconds rather than ages.

I switched from console for better framerate since I didn't care about "next-gen" 4k graphics at 30fps. I quit controller cold turkey and never looked back. Unfortunately, there is a high barrier to entry so I like to help people switch and have a good experience instead of pure frustration and end up reverting back to using a controller.

1. After you've decided on your keybinds, watch a video on build techniques and practice the ones you want a few times each day. Then there are discords that host FFA game modes in creative to practice fighting others without having to queue, loot and farm, die, repeat. I actually think the latest storm wars maps are close to realistic and more fun than Champs arena games, so it's the only thing I've played outside of WC competitions lately. Kovaak's is a popular "game" on steam used to train your aim specifically.
   
   
2. I think you're right, blindly copying 1 person is not be the best strategy. But, changing muscle memory is hard and pyramid is considered one of the best builds in the current meta imo, so you should try to get used to using all 4 or it might become harder later. I use Q(wall), E(ramp), C(floor), V(roof) for my builds using my thumb C and V (this was hard to get used to but worth it imo). Consider turning on sprint by default and using left shit for edit. CTRL is crouch and R is reload in every single game I play. I also recommend getting a big mouse pad and setting your sensitivity low if you want to get truly good aim.
   
   This keybinding philosophy guide is pretty decent at describing the reasoning behind choosing certain keybinds over others.
   
   I also highly recommend using these scroll wheel keybinds many of which could definitely be considered unfair advantage.
   
   
3. This is a good segue into my final piece of advice. Unfortunately if you haven't noticed, Epic Games does not seem to care what happens to the "competitive" scene of Fortnite and they definitely don't care about optimizing the game for PC... So I doubt any of those features are coming anytime soon. I recommend also getting into another game like CSGO, Apex Legends, or Halo on PC when it launches to help practice general mnk mechanics as well. Public Fortnite matches will likely just frustrate you until you've built up some muscle memory (estimated 2-4 weeks to get back to your level on controller if you practice daily).
   
   Feel free to dm me if you have more questions.

whats your mouse? i dont know if training in this position is really....benefitial. Or maybe i am imaging it incorrect?! If you WANT to improve at this point then the casual mindset will be completely gone in a month or two...thats what happened with all of us. When i started i was like "oh yea i dont really care, my aim will be bad but it will be fun i guess" and now i train aim almost everyday and play on EU Supreme Elo, ESEA and in a Team...RIP :D

If there REALLY is no option for you to play on a table, then maybe the best option would be something like this: http://www.amazon.de/COUCHMASTER%C2%AE-Pro-PC-Gaming-integriertes-Kabelmanagement/dp/B00CCHRJ2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451049748&sr=8-1&keywords=COUCHMASTER%C2%AE+Pro

that would be a hard surface with a good mousepad and that is really important for decent aim.

Edit: before i get more downvotes on that while i just try to help: i am not suggesting to buy this...its the idea...you can also build something like that.

Great work!

I do agree, that the 'multi arm' approach is the way to go (EDIT: triple arm minimum, as I just did some testing and with only two arms there is really no way to effectively stabilize 'anything' that you are holding as the item tends to easily rotate out of control), unless you have access to a 3d printer and effectively free filament, etc.

The geared linear approach was done as a 'cheapest' first attempt to duplicate TempestVR's and tomotomox's work in linking a robot directly to VAM. After having done that, and then done the tcp/ip connection, I moved directly now to the multiple servo/axis approach. It is funny how much less printing will be required, lol.

Also, in ref to the geared linear approach, I was working on modifying the gear for the 20kg amazon servo I had bought DS3218MG ( https://www.amazon.com/ANNIMOS-Digital-Waterproof-DS3218MG-Control/dp/B076CNKQX4) as seen here ( https://imgur.com/a/OMaqHPL ), and per the dimensions in the images for the servo, the arm has a stated furthest hole of 23.5mm, turns out I had to do a few prints of test gears as the hole was actually at 24.5mm! Not to mention, where the central 'hub' is, it is different from the MG995R, so, that then now threw off the 'gearing' being properly mated and so then there is play between the rack and pinion, lol! With a multiple servo/axis setup, that wouldn't be an issue at all! The only alignment issues are effectively those due to the proper synchronized control of the 2+ servos.

I looked into using the ram mount too, and like it, but I think I'm going to go with this https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Monitor-Adjustable-Articulating-STAND-V001/dp/B00B21TLQU/ , it is meant for holding up 22 pound monitors, so I think it shouldn't oscillate too much while the robot is in motion. In addition it can be mounted to a desk, to the side of a bed, and has a nice long articulating arm and 75 and 100mm VESA mounts which will be easy to 3d print something to attach to. A non-clamped version that you could 'sit around' is here https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/

So at this point, I'm currently printing the housing for the new multi axis robot for testing, it will be a 3-4 servo setup in the end, might have a few variants. Going to be using an adafruit servo hat https://www.amazon.com/2327-Raspberry-Servo-Development-Board/dp/B00SI1SPHS/ and a raspberry pi and the tcp/ip VAM connection.

Lastly, once I get the multiple axis setup, I will then move to the code/algorithms such that there can be a seemless transition from the VAM 'movements' to the new robot(s) based on it's features. The idea is to make all this as seemless and easy as possible for anyone to do themselves.

And all thanks to TempestVR for all his contributions, without him I wouldn't have done any of this!

If you want a TKL I have the Ducky Zero with reds for gaming and I'm very happy with it. Blue switches are probably nicer but we decided we're gonna go for the quieter ones for now (my partner has a Ducky Shine 3 with browns, those are really nice as well). If you don't need a number pad I would highly recommend a TKL, it's very comfortable and saves a surprising amount of space on your desk.

I would recommend this keyboard and this wrist pad - it comes a bit over £100 but it's well worth it. Or if OCUK has some deals running grab something else, the reviews are quite good there.

>Widowmaker is actually a viable option

She is still not great on PC.

>Besides seat time is there any useful tips you guys can give a recently converted?

Unlike a controller, where you were require to turn your sensitivity way up in order to turn around in a reasonable amount of time, you want to turn your mouse sensitivity way down for precise aiming. If you need to spin around quickly at lower sensitivity, you have the ability to swing your arm across your desk to do so.

Also, buy a good mousepad which is large enough for you to do that. I use a Razer Goliathus Speed Edition. It is pretty inexpensive and works great.

Other options:

[Zowie] (https://www.amazon.com/Zowie-Large-Gaming-Mouse-G-SR/dp/B00T56XWZU)

Steel Series


All three of those mousepads get used by professional Overwatch players.

I personally use an older design of the Goliathus with the same tracking surface but a different cosmetic pattern. Some of the new Razer graphics look like the Hulk jizzed on a roofing shingle and they may clash with your gear or sense of taste. They also make a "Control" edition with more texture, but I find it rough and distracting if my wrist touches it and it slows down my mouse slightly without really increasing my accuracy.

I have never used a SteelSeries mousepad, but they are known for good products. I own a keyboard made by them and it is great.

I have never heard of Zowie before checking what gear Overwatch Pros use, but I am interested in how basic it is while presumably having good enough quality for professional gaming. I really enjoy the understated look.

For me, the feel is good. A bit mushy for about a week, but afterwards, if you can touch type, I'd say its perfect. The bumps do help a TON with tactility. As a high school senior, I've only written a couple long session papers on this but from my experience its really awesome. If i have one recommendation for this board for typing, i'd say get a wrist rest since it sits high in my opinion. I got the Grifiti fat wristrest and now I can game and type for hours. (: About 3 months into this combination and i really like it.


edit: like this! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPDAU6Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-Mf5ybJMK5A67

I've never used the square ones from PC Gaming Race so I unfortunately don't have an opinion on that. I did buy a couple of the most popular ones on Amazon after reading reviews.

This one, Le Petit Mouse Cushion by Imak is my all-time favorite. It's the perfect size and height for my wrists when my arms are at the same height as my desk. It's has just enough support, but not too much. More importantly, two sides - one is a soft cloth that does a great job clinging to most mousepads, and the other side has very smooth bumps that let it glide everywhere which is perfect for when I'm playing games and moving my mouse everywhere.

The Handstands Add-A-Pad is my second favorite and the one I use at work. Be warned though, plenty of reviews were right - too many beads at first! I have smaller wrists and using it at first caused MORE pain since it would sit my wrist so high. After removing ~40% of the beads over the course of a couple times, I found exactly the amount of support I needed. Sewed it up and it's much better!

I upgraded many months ago to a Logitech G403 (wired version): https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-910-004796-Prodigy-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B01KUAMCV4

Its got a "top of the line" (according to Logitech) sensor, up to 1000hz polling rate and customizable DPI up to some ridiculously high number. Other than the specs, the size and shape of the mouse is perfect for my large hands.

Basically the way i went about choosing a mouse was I looked at what the pros use and chose the one I liked the best. Seagull uses the Logitech G Pro. So i went with the G403. Its the same exact specs as the G Pro, just with a larger and non ambidextrous design.

Why did I decide to spend more money on an expensive mouse? Smooth tracking/aim and no pixel skipping. IMO the difference between a fancy top of the line mouse and a basic shit tier mouse is night and day.

I also recommend buying a super big mousepad to go with a new mouse. I use 1600 dpi and 2.77 in game sens. My aim is super silky smooth and precise. Here's a link to my 18 x 16 inch mousepad that i love: https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Extended-Gaming-Mouse-Mat/dp/B00NOD04CY?th=1

As for keyboard i have an older Razer Black Widow Ultimate that I've used for many years. So i recommend a solid mechanical keyboard. However if you had to choose between upgrading your mouse or your keyboard, I think your mouse is a way more important upgrade since thats what you use to aim.

OP, the equipment (mouse + keyboard + hand rest) really matters. If you don't have a good mouse or keyboard and a hand rest you may want to really invest in these.

Also you can map your mouse buttons to the keyboard. Or you can map everything to your mouse if you decide to go that route. A good multi button mouse like the G600 (specifically meant for MMO gaming without using the KB much) can map all the keys needed for POE to the mouse. There are other mice you should look at, specifically look for a decent 5-7 button mouse. Gigabyte makes quite a good 5 button mouse you can get for like $20.

I HIGHLY recommend a good mouse pad and a wrist rest pad. I use this 3M wrist pad combined with a Steel Serise mouse pad. A good mouse pad makes a very noticeable difference in terms of how hard/easy it is to move the mouse.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor | $159.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI - B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard | $59.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Team - Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $69.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Kingston - A400 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $39.49 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $58.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card | MSI - Radeon RX 580 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card | $204.89 @ OutletPC
Case | Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case | $46.98 @ B&H
Power Supply | Corsair - CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $59.89 @ OutletPC
Wireless Network Adapter | Asus - PCE-AC51 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $29.89 @ OutletPC
Keyboard | Razer - Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard | $58.90 @ OutletPC
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $848.90
| Mail-in rebates | -$60.00
| Total | $788.90
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-21 00:15 EST-0500 |

Here is the monitor I recommend:

https://www.microcenter.com/product/508128/ha230-23-full-hd-75hz-vga-hdmi-freesync-led-monitor

Here is the mousepad I recommend:

https://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Extended-31-5×15-75×0-12-Computer-Water-Resistant/dp/B0794WBPHK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542777401&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gaming+mousepad

So this should all be plenty for his intentions.

AMD’s Ryzen lineup has more cores than intel and tends to be a much better “bang for the buck”

8GB of high speed ram

Instead of a GTX 1060 or 1070, I went with an RX580 to save money. It has very equivalent performance as the 1060, and even better in some areas.

I added a WiFi card to allow for wireless connectivity, which isn’t necessary if you plan to wire your connection.

A nice CherryMX Switch keyboard.

A 2TB Hard Drive for games and a 240GB SSD for Windows. (Allows for faster boot times and a smoother experience overall.)

A good looking case that has a glass side panel on one end.

And a 75hz monitor that is a steal at the moment. I actually have one of these myself and it is amazing for its price, I’m very satisfied. Only downside is it doesn’t ship with an HDMI cable, only VGA so make sure you have a spare.

And of course a large mousepad, not necessary but helps.

If your son plans on using a mic, he needs a USB splitter which is super cheap and you can get off of Amazon for ~$10.

https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-External-Headphone-Microphone-Desktops/dp/B01N905VOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542777817&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3.5mm+usb+splitter&dpPl=1&dpID=41zp99SXYrL&ref=plSrch

This build should get the job done for your son;)
I know it’s a little out of budget, but the extra money is worth it.

Edit: I also recommend purchasing another case fan for $5-10 as this only comes with 1 preinstalled.

I've had pain in my wrists, mostly from diablo-style action RPGs, but I ended up switching to much more ergonomic setups at both home and work.

I switched to an ergonomic keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Natural-Ergonomic-Keyboard-4000/dp/B000A6PPOK?th=1

An important note, a lot of keyboard have those little raising feet on the back. They are bad for your wrists. They are the result of putting feet on the front getting patented (which are good for your wrists) and keyboard companies deciding that those were cool selling points and putting the feet on the back to avoid the patent, regardless of how bad it was for the user... This microsoft keyboard avoids the patent by having a separate attachment that raises the front to create a neutral wrist position.

At work I use this mouse wrist rest because I have multiple monitors and need to move my hand to get across all of them. I also have a hard mousepad so that it slides effortlessly:
https://www.amazon.com/Allsop-29538-Assist-Ergonomic-ASP29538/dp/B000O77KKC/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1479519217&sr=8-53&keywords=wrist+rest

At home I use this wrist rest and high sensitivity so I barely have to move my hand to accomplish things:
https://www.amazon.com/HandStands-55510-Add-Wrist-Cushion/dp/B001CWI0XY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1479519188&sr=8-7&keywords=wrist+rest

It's all about avoiding twisting and bending your wrist and excessive strain on it. It made a huge difference for me, but I ended up buying like 4 different mouse wrist rests at the same time since they were all around $10 to find the ones that worked best for me.

I have very large hands and have used a few high(er) end mice over the last couple years. I would also recommend a wrist pad, either as part of the mousepad or something like this.

My favorite mouse for every day use is the SteelSeries Rival 300 (I have the original rival which appears to be the same as the 300). It is quite large and has grippy rubber on either side. You can also disable the lighting easily with the software and it won't scream "gaming mouse". I have used it at work for a the better part of 4 years now and have no complaints, the rubber under my thumb has worn quite a bit but otherwise it is just fine.

For home I have the logitech g502 which I like quite a bit but it is distinctly a gaming mouse. It is pretty big but still a lot smaller than the Rival, I have to claw grip it still. I am actually considering replacing it with another Rival.

The g502 replaced a Corsair m65 for me which I never loved, it was solid but was a bit too small and never felt quite right for me.

The m65 had replaced my old Logitech g9x which I loved but was discontinued and demands too much for a good condition one these days.

Hi! I also have chronic pain/am disabled. I play Steam games with an Xbox One controller with the Windows 10 wireless adapter. (I tried the Steam Controller but it was bulky, not intuitive, and I basically hated it. lol. YMMV.)

I have my tower sitting in this cabinet, which I covered with this film to keep everything hidden. My husband cut out the back of the cabinet to install a fan / make room for the cables to come out of the back.

We used these cord covers to keep everything neat.

I use this wall-mounted swing arm from Amazon for my monitor. I push it toward the wall when I am done. (I put my chair/station in the corner for this to work.)

I sit in an IKEA Poang chair with ottoman, using this lower lumbar cushion and this coccyx cushion.

I use this mouse arm on the Poang chair, these cushions for my elbows, and a beanbag rest for my wrist (for when I have to use the mouse).

My keyboard sits on a shelf beside me and I pull it onto a lap desk (stored under my chair) for when I need to use it.

I also have a wall mount for my Xbox One controller.

I hope that helps! It took me a long time to get something together that keeps my living room still looking like a living room. :)

Some other options if you're looking for "deskpads" would be:

This pad, for $14, with the advantage of 50% more depth (18 inches vs the 12 in the OP), but the disadvantage of having it say "TECKNET" and cost an extra $2. It's the one I'm using right now, so I can vouch for it. Like the OP, it includes stitched edges.

Also, for $10.40 (slightly cheaper than OP), you can get this map mousepad which is also around 35% more depth than the OP at ~16 inches. Upsides also include the picture if you're into that, and being slightly cheaper. The same page also has other designs if you want a pad with a picture. Like the OP, it includes stitched edges.

However, if you just want a clean black pad, and 12" depth is fine for you, the pad in the OP looks nice. I mainly appreciate the lack of branding, although I do wish they offered a larger size. If I could get a pad that would cover my entire desk, I would. Having that + no branding + stitched edges would be sweet.

S Pro looks awesome. I have a model down from that, the QuickFire Rapid with brown switches. Amazing keyboard.

I would highly recommend getting a grifiti wrist rest for it. It fits perfectly with this keyboard form factor and makes typing a lot more comfortable.

For the most part I'm really happy with it. Dead accurate, very smooth, and the "self-cleaning" ball just works. You hold it differently from a mouse, and it doesn't pretend to be a mouse like other trackballs. It's very, very large in comparison to most devices (probably not good for small hands) and you need to hold your hand very far forward to work the buttons and the scroll wheel right. It's always comfortable but it takes a month or two to fully adapt until it feels "natural" and you stop thinking about it. I do recommend a wrist rest since you hold it so far forward. If you let your wrist "kink" as it meets the desk I think you will get real sore.

It's my personal bet to try and stave off carpal tunnel syndrome - I think moving my fingers/hand to roll the ball is less likely to cause problems than a thumb-control trackball (moving your thumb while your hand is clenched is not a natural movement) or a mouse. I've never had problems with CT Syndrome, but given that I work at a desk I do worry about the potential for it.

There are a few things I don't like about the LaserTRAC - the combo to toggle sensor resolution (middle+right mouse button) is easier to hit accidentally than I'd like particularly in gaming, there are only 3 buttons, and as far as I know there are no "real" add-on buttons available, just things that people have ghetto'd up with Legos and stuff. The only one I've ever seen that looked good was a modded dictation foot-pedal - but at that point you might as well just get a USB dictation foot-pedal and forget about the LaserTRAC's expansion ports. I got the jacks because they were only like $5 or $10 extra on Massdrop... but it's pretty much wasted money.

Personal opinion here but the casing's "top slope" is not quite right somehow and I think that's where some of the learning curve comes from. I use a wrist rest to get my hand farther up on the device and it works fine, but really I think they could stand to lop off the closest 3/4" or 1" of the body casing so that you are not tempted to rest your hand too low on it. Or maybe just embrace the fact that it's an enormous honking trackball and have a less aggressive downward curve to force your wrist higher up into a horizontal position.

• Zowie - EC2, EC1, or Mico if on budget or small hands.
  
  
  
  
• Razor Deathadder 4.0, maybe the Naga if you need many buttons
  
  
  
  
  
• Logitech G400s
  
  
  I used a G400 / G400s for years and years and was highly successful in competitive CS, Tribes, etc (went a full year undefeated in 1v1 Tribes duels). I am currently using a Zowie EC1 and love it.
  
  
  That being said, unless you are tryhard comp / pro player, a corsair mouse is fine for the most part. Mouse pads have a far greater effect on mouse feel / performance once you have any 'gaming' mouse.
  
  
  The Allsop Raindropper XL is an extremely good mousepad, and it's 10 bucks w/ amazon prime. I use my Allsop League of Legends / non-FPSs.
  
  
  That being said, if you truly want to spoil your fingers, I'd recommend an Artisan pad. I have an Hien and Zero, and I absolutely love them. Their build quality, feel, texture, etc, are a step above the rest - it's like going from a Quickfire mech to a HHKB. Here is a good review guide. Artisans come in many different textures and densities / squishyness (softer the pad, the more apparent friction they have). They're a bit pricey, especially with shipping (check amazon - some are shipped from the States) from japan, but it's 100% worth it.

Hey, diamond Widowmaker with around 270h there! There seem to be some confusion, let me enlighten you as much as I can on the topic.

The sensitivity of your mouse is expressed in dpi (Dots per Inch).
The Windows settings do not matter, Overwatch uses the mouse raw inputs.

Overwatch has then four sensitivity settings when it comes to Widowmaker:

• Global sensitivity
  
• Horizontal sensitivity
  
• Vertical sensitivity
  
• Scope sensitivity
  
  A sensitivity of 400 dpi and 16 Global sensitivity is exactly the same as a sensitivity of 800 dpi and 8 Global sensitivity. The Global sensitivity is a simple factor.
  
  I personally changed the horizontal and vertical sensitivity to perfectly match the distance per pixel ratio. My screen is a 16/9 screen, my horizontal/vertical sensitivity are 32/18.
  
  Scope sensitivity is a factor applied to the Global sensitivity. 100% means 1xGlobal sensitivity, 30% means 0.3xGlobal sensitivity.
  
  All pro gamers play with extremely low sensitivity. The most popular seem to be 800dpi and 8 Global sensitivity.
  
  When I started playing Overwatch I had not play a FPS for a long time, so I copied the settings of Kephrii, #1 Widowmaker on Overbuff.com: 400dpi, 8 sens, 35 scope sens. I got use to it and now stick with it. However it required me to buy a bigger mousepad.
  
  The mouse you are using is not a gaming mouse, I highly encourage you to look for a gaming mouse (mouse with better sensor, cable and settable dpi).

That's what I have right now (because my cat had recently kneaded too much on my previous one, and I was at Best Buy). I've also used an Allsop XL, and some Xtrac and Razers, over the years. As long as it is woven cloth on top, thick enough to be comfortable for the part of my arm resting on the table, and is big enough to never accidentally reach the edge of, I'm good. The thick Allsop XL was definitely my favorite, though, being made of thick rubber, and I may buy another to have around, for future cat issues (I'd get 5-10 years from them each, if they weren't cat-friendly :)).

This is the one I use, and it's honestly one of the best things I've bought for my setup, absolutely love it, and $20 is super cheap as far as upgrading your battlestation goes. There's a bunch of options though, just search 'XXL mouse mat' on Amazon and check em out. IIRC there's even a PCMR one on there.

A deathadder would be perfect for your needs. Its programmmable and on sale:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/New-Razer-DeathAdder-3500-DPI-Gaming-Mouse-Blue-Light-Right-Hand/693870082?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=11110&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9033305&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117088756&wl11=online&wl12=693870082&wl13=&veh=sem

I've bought 2 and I love it, great mouse.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YKGJG64/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazing pad.

It depends on your hand. I bought two different kinds

This one

https://www.amazon.com/Handstands-55510-Beaded-Ergonomic-Cushion/dp/B001CWI0XY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=handstands&qid=1550930572&s=gateway&sr=8-3

And this one

https://www.amazon.de/wristee-Handauflage-Handgelenkauflage-Handballenauflage-ergonomisch/dp/B00795LVMK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550930629&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=wristee

The first one gives more height than i need so i am not using it all.

The second one levels my wrist completely. Its ergonomic heaven for my case at least. If your hand is small i recommend the second one. It isn't gel type but it has like beans inside i think buckwheat which feels better for my wrist. Its a try and error process until you find the one with the best results

Most of the old-device-only stuff has to do with accessories. Throwing away two old connectors in one go was not the way to go for convincing me to "upgrade".

1: Get a flash drive if you think you could use it. I use mine a lot, second gen iXpand. With the Files integration possible now, it's very nice.

2: Logi Base is expensive but very nice.

3: Get a pen loop: https://www.amazon.com/LEUCHTTURM1917-304637-Leuchtturm-Loop-Black/dp/B002CWMAPW

4: Gamevice is very nice, whether for local games or streaming.

5: 29W charger is very nice.

Oh my god yes the Klipsch sound system is incredible! Since my board also has a integrated sound card they sound absolutely insane I was really impressed as I was looking for sound systems to buy online when my friend offered to sell me the Klipsch. As for the keyboard great choice! That was actually my first keyboard and I absolutely loved it! Mx browns are by far the best all round switch there is, it has the tactile feedback that blues do but not so clicky. Since the TK doesnt have a wristpad go with one of these! - http://www.amazon.com/Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Keyboards-Steelseries-Notebooks/dp/B00FPDAU6Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409531997&sr=8-2&keywords=grifiti+fat+wrist+pad

Also if you're interested here's where I got my Trigger-Z - http://www.cmstore-usa.com/cm-storm-trigger-z-fully-backlit-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-cherry-mx-brown-keyswitches/

I'm a big fan of using card stands/holders for tableaus so that they can be passed around easily rather than everyone having to stand up and hover over them.

Alternatively business card racks are super handy for that type of thing as well.

Also, +1 for silicone cupcake liners being awesome.

Wow, you're not wasting any time, are you :D. There's also a nice Glorious one, which fits the width of the G810 even better

https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Gaming-Wrist-Pad-Rest/dp/B00V5AXPTW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1550240478&sr=8-3&keywords=glorious+wrist+rest

This one is textile, I think, not leatherette.

Grifiti Fat Wrist Pad

It's the perfect size for my board. Thank you, on the caps! The board is a poker3 rgb. When I was looking around for caps, I had seen a photo someone posted here, from about a year ago, of the translucent pudding keycaps on their poker3, and I thought it looked great, so I bought some myself. They especially look good with the white plate under the caps that come on the board.

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The caps are from FlashQuark

Will the Master Mouse L, MM520 and MM530 receive the same treatment? Would love to see someone implement this approach with large and/or ergo mice. Also have you considered ceramic feet like Lexip Mo42 or Metal feet like Hori Edge 101 or the Bloody Gaming Mice series. They don't wear and maintain their glide mutch better over time.

Cooler Master SGM-4006-KFOA1 MasterMouse Pro L Gaming Mouse with Customizable Top Covers and RGB for Multiple Lighting Effects https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHFB2AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fim7Cb07KCE1X

Ceramic mouse pads Mo42 Lexip - Compatible laser and optical mouse https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW5XJ8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wkm7Cb11QQ4GF

Video showing various types of feet metal, ceramic, ptfe, stock
https://youtu.be/z9SZU505yfQ

Mouse sens is all around how much real-estate you have. Overall the rule for PC shooters is the lower sens you can get away with, the better off you'll be.

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Ideally you want your middle poa (point of aim) to your left and right edges of your real estate to reflect a 180 in each direction.

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Call of duty being a bit of a faster title you may have to over rotate some times so maybe give yourself a little more of a buffer zone. That being said though this is a basic idea ive applied to every shooter for the last 10 years and it's worked great.

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My mousepad - as a PC gamer. I'm not sure as a console user what sort of space you have to work with so use your judgement when figuring all that out. Good luck OP!

http://www.amazon.com/Perixx-MX-1800B-Programmable-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00ESESQAA

$20. Metal frame, interchangeable side panels. It uses the ADNS-3090 optical sensor, which is somewhat older than current high end optical sensors, but still miles better than laser. Here's a video from Logitech talking about Optical vs. Laser sensors.

http://www.amazon.com/Allsop-Mouse-Pad-Raindrop-Blue/dp/B000XUW8IY

with this mousepad for $10, you should be able to lower your sensitivity enough to take advantage of the extra space.


>Even lower than 800 DPI? I imagine turning quickly enough becomes an issue...I'm not doubting your reputability but play styles certainly vary.

DPI isn't how sensitivity is measured, nor does high dpi equate to more accurate tracking. (long video from a Logitech engineer explaining why is here) Most sensors have a native dpi that they perform the best at. Sensitivity is calculated as a function of mouse dpi combined with in-game sensitivity, and is measured in centimeters for a 360 turn. For example, my hipfire is ~28cm while my ADS is ~44cm. You can calculate this at www.mouse-sensitivity.com.

Turning isn't an issue as you get used to it. An overwhelming majority of high skill/competitive FPS players use low mouse sensitivity. Here's some over the shoulder footage of cypher, a pro Quake player. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEwfFBaCEio

Not OP, but it's the Reflex Lab Gaming Pad. I have one as well and it's absolutely amazing. Thick, heavy (doesn't slide), and all edges are stitched to keep the surface from peeling up. I've even run mine through the washer/dryer 3 times now with no ill effects.

http://www.amazon.com/Reflex-Lab-Stitched-Waterproof-Smooth-36/dp/B00WY1BMDM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

EDIT: 700+ reviews on Amazon and it has a 4.9/5 star rating. Pretty impressive.

>I decided I'd rather have one with MX-Blues or Browns

Browns and Blues are very different as they are tactile(browns) and clicky(Blues) not linear like reds, they are both pretty light switches as well, are you sure you don't want something slightly stiff like clears(tactile) or blacks(linear) because if you get browns or blues you might continue to accidentally holding down keys. .

>I want a full size keyboard, preferably tkl

Full size and tkl are different things, this is full size, and this is tkl

> I need it to be backlit

why?

>I want it to have a wrist rest like the corsair k-series does.

You can buy wrist rests separately for a low cost like this or this or even this if you need it to be 1337

Hm.. Looks nice but is 43 cm... Bit too short

Would you recommend me that over this one?

http://www.amazon.com/TeckNet-XXL-Gaming-Mouse-Special-Textured/dp/B00YKGJG64?ie=UTF8

It seems to have better reviews, is larger, and the borders seem better.

I currently have a large desk-size mousepad Glorious 3XL , but the mousepad I used when I played CS a lot with my ZA I just had a normal Zowie GS-R (Linked here ) Both work great, I'm sure you don't need a large 3XL that I use. A mousepad is also obviously just preference.

I've had good luck with VIVO brand - I currently use the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Monitor-Mount-Adjustable-Screens/dp/B00B1D03GQ/

Easy to assemble, sturdy design, maximum adjustability in all directions. However, I don't know if they have a three-wide one that supports 27 inch displays - their three-wide seems to only support 24's:

http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Monitor-Mount-Adjustable-Screens/dp/B009S7ALH8/

I haven't used that one specifically, but I have been using this one recently, and I like it pretty well. I had one of those generic gel ones before, and it also worked well.

This is the mousepad i currently use. I've had it for around a year or so as of now, no fraying, its washable, and pretty nice.
https://www.amazon.com/Cmhoo-Professional-Large-Computer-35-4x15-7x0-1IN/dp/B01F0XHA5E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519945838&sr=8-4&keywords=mouse+pad+large

The headphones i currently use are the ATH m40x's
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1519945928&sr=8-1&keywords=ath+m40x
I've had them for about the same amount of time, and they are suuuuper fuckin comfy. I can wear them all day, and no complaints. I usually am an in-ear guy, and these are definitely one of the few i enjoy that are over ear. Sound quality is great, the only thing they lack is just a bit on the bass. All in all wonderful headphones

If I were on a first date, I... Who am I kidding? All I'd do is talk about my daughter and how amazing she is, and brag that I made something ridiculously smart AND beautiful AND have the willfullness to make it as far as she wants to go in life.

this please if I win! myself!

This is my WIP setup. Totally open to all questions, suggestions, and criticism. Below are some additions coming.

The goal is to be this guy.




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Things to come.
All of the below is shipping to me right now, in a week I will add them.

• Monitor mount: VIVO Triple LCD Monitor Desk Mount
  
  
• Microphone: AT2020USB+ | Aokeo AK-35 mic stand | Shock mount and pop filter
  
  
• Keyboard: Pok3r (aka WASD WP3 61-key)
  
  
• Wrist rest: Glorius wood
  
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  Other things I want to purchase
  
  
  
• Large desktop mat
  
• Nice webcam
  
• audio mixer
  
• Longer desk and/or L desk. Going to go for 74"L x ~30"W for the main desk.
  
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  Couple of the products you see
  
  
• Monitors: dell s2716DG & ASUS VE247H
  
• Mouse: Anker vertical mouse
  
• Keyboard: Das Keyboard V3, (model S)?
  
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  Edit: Ohya forgot to mention - this is my first post here! Lurking for a long time. This community is awesome, and thanks for the inspiration!

This is affordable and pretty good quality if you have the space.

https://www.amazon.com/Extended-Computer-Keyboard-Mousepad-Non-slip/dp/B00YKGJG64

However, if you mean blue and black together... Here's another I own...

https://www.amazon.com/Extended-Non-Slip-Keyboard-Computers-Size-28x12x0-1/dp/B07D9K7RYZ

This is another option that looks interesting, but there are no reviews:

https://www.amazon.com/Extended-Non-Slip-Keyboard-Computers-Size-28x12x0-1/dp/B07D9K7RYZ

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EDIT:

This is an old image with one of my setups, but I changed the look of this desk area. I love blue and black colors. They're two of my favorites.

https://i.imgur.com/BpSXl1S.jpg

I ended up buying it from Amazon. The layout is US, and the top row of keys have some kind of scratch in the same place almost like when you twist plastic from plastic when building model kits? But either way the keyboard is amazing and it was £20 cheaper than the other ones listed in the UK Layout.

I also bought this Wrist Rest made by Grifiti and its perfect!

Here's the mount I use, it clamps directly on the desk. It's a really solid clamp. I was a bit nervous since I have a lot of weight on top but it seems to be holding really well, super sturdy.

If you have any questions let me know. The top two screens are 23" and the bottom is 27"

I used this keyboard for a while till something got spilled on it :(. Very good keyboard especially when you use This wrist rest. Hope that helps! also I prefer brown switches. come check out /r/MechanicalKeyboards ! Its a good community.

Vaultz Locking Utility Box with Combination Lock, Black on Black (VZ00192)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KWN5VZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Mmhryb879V2VG

I use this personally. I have a much larger safe at home but use this for my take homes. Works perfectly and at least at my clinic they accept it even though it's a dial lock and not a key

Every time I go to a Dollar Tree, I check to see if they have a pack of these rectangular containers. Tiny, and perfect to hold just about anything, and it will fit in most board game boxes. The round ones are pretty useless, which is why I haven't just bought a case yet (you get them assorted in a case). And 10 of them for $1. You can't beat that. Food safe, so I use them for packed lunches as well (like bringing a tablespoon or two of sour cream or something).

I've also heard of someone using a business card rack like this for setting up cards in Arkham Horror. Haven't tried it myself, but I like the idea.

I've also "made" some custom boxes for Munchkin using those wooden boxes from Hobby Lobby (with that 40% off coupon, of course), a piece of balsa wood, and some coffee (for a natural stain).

I use this case that includes a pen loop that's covered in the case: BENTOBEN iPad Pro Folio Case https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B076BBVGNM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_jZxdAbNX5BNKG

You can also get a Leuchtturm1917 Pen Loop https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002CWMAPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_CZxdAbJ2M3MY0

Or Apple Pencil Cap, Pencil Tip Cover, Lightning Cable Adapter Tether https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06XJJ2PQB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_11xdAbCSZYMZN

These are things I've tried out (those exact brands) and worked for me.


I'm not sure which brand to go with for this last one as I haven't gotten one of these, but have heard of others who've liked this solution also: Apple Pencil Sleeve https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01EHSMF1W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_y3xdAb8GQR5HH


I feel like any of these might work better than a lanyard as that might get in the way when youre using the pencil. I also haven't seen anyone using one/being sold anywhere so you might have to make your own if you end up going with that still.

Can't recommend it at all. Material felt cheap and it didn't last long.

http://www.amazon.de/SteelSeries-4HD-Gaming-Mauspad-schwarz/dp/B002J9G5AE/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1463994284&sr=1-2&keywords=steelseries+mousepad

This one is pretty nice. You won't be using the wrist rest anyway (restricts movement) that you'd get with the other one, so all in all you save money and get a more responsive mousepad that will last you longer.

Pretty sure this is the culprit right here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1D03GQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the kind words :)

if you talking about for my legs under the desk, then yes i would agree, i usually end up resting my feet on my subwoofer, i may just get rid of the PC that's under there since i only use it maybe once or twice every 3 months.

For the mounts i use a VIVO Triple monitor mount they works pretty well for my 2x 27" monitors and would recommend it. The worst part was putting it together, granted i never have put anything like that together before.

I use a normal mouse and keyboard, but I do use a wrist support for the mouse.

I use this thing and I love it: https://www.amazon.com/Handstands-55510-Beaded-Ergonomic-Cushion/dp/B001CWI0XY

These pencil cases: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWN5VZ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fit one volca perfectly and are pretty cheap

Sure thing. I would look into getting a cheap larger mouse pad if you’re committed. This one is 12 bucks on amazonVicTsing Extended Gaming Mouse... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794WBPHK?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf is the first one I got and it works great. I ended up getting the enormous one from glorious for my whole desk but tbh it’s completely overkill.

Employing your whole arm will make it much easier to make those minute flicks. Instead of trying to only move your mouse half centimeter you have 3 or more to work with.

I hightly recommend the CM Quickfire Rapid to anyone knew to the mechanical keyboard world. They are built very well. They don't go for the 'Gamer' look and just offer a solid keyboard. They are available from most big retailers (most high level mechs are not). They offer a lot of the perks of premium mech boards, without the higher price as you can often find them for pretty cheap ($50 - $80). The only real downside to them, is the key caps. They are pretty cheap, but odds are if you're buying a mechanical keyboard, you plan on customizing them anyways. Which the QFR lends itself very well to. Some keyboards (like the K65) have some keys that are not standard size. This makes it a little more difficult to customize.


Need a wrist wrest? Look no further than the Griffiti Tenkeyless. It may fray a little, but support is very good and it's comfy. As opposed to other brands that offer cheap plasic ones.

I like the Gritifi Fat. Pretty cheap, and comfortable. I'd say it's about the right height for my Pro S as well.

I don't like the idea of the full hand case. I figure with the Classic case I can add wrist rests if I want them. Like these

I absolutely love mine, I can't stand normal staggered keyboard layouts at all anymore. Benefit to the classic case is my ergo hook is way more portable for traveling.

I will say I don't like the layered sheets style case at all. I would prefer an injection molded case for it to be more compact. If I ever get a 3D printer the first thing I'm doing with it is a compact case for my ergo dox.

I’ve toyed with the idea of going for an S4. Currently got an A4 at the moment.
I had hopes for the new Asus monitors or virtual link being able to power an older usb-c like the AOC 16ifux(?) an APU build might work these days, I think I saw someone saying they got decent frames out of one recently. That and TB3 on an X570 board.

Personally I’m on the lookout for a portable non-portable monitor that’s readily available in the UK with a vesa mount.

https://youtu.be/-WABu-1VIjE
One thing missing from that packing is the stand.

Something like this would be good as it looks like it’ll break down to be flat & allows for adjustability.
https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8

The bigger the better. It isn't strictly necessary with a laser mouse, but it helps to demonstrate the optimal configuration.

Also, the 2 feet part isn't strictly necessary for MWO, since it limits pitch so much already, but it helps tremendously for other games that require more vertical movement.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794WBPHK/ (yes, I know this item isn't quite 2'x3', I may have been exaggerating slightly.)

np. I don't see any sale right now for the mm300, but going by the past trend, there will probably be another soon.
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-MM300-Anti-Fray-Extended/dp/B01798VS4C
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1K64CW2479
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-mm300-antifray-cloth-gaming-mouse-mat-gray-black/4800702.p?skuId=4800702
reflex lab https://www.amazon.com/Reflex-Lab-Stitched-Waterproof-Smooth-36/dp/B00WY1BMDM
oh reflex lab does have even larger versions, https://www.reflexlab.net/
and search 'glorious gaming mouse pad' on amazon.

Cloth pads are great. I think 99% of fps pros use them. They can range from high to very low friction and they're easier to move. Here's a pretty cheap and semi-large one, highly recommended.

http://www.amazon.com/Allsop-Mouse-Pad--Raindrop-Blue/dp/B000XUW8IY/ref=sr_1_6?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1417224654&sr=1-6&keywords=allsop

after about a couple months or so of use you can see the surface layer peeling on the bottom left of the pic, so if you want something you can use a long, long time probably not for you, but they're relatively cheap so getting one every 4 months or so wouldn't dig into the wallet too bad. I just flip it to the other side when I use it, I reoriented just for the pic.

performance-wise, it's awesome, doesn't make my hands sweaty, stay still really well, elevates the wrists to a good height; typing without it is uncomfortable now

1. https://www.amazon.com/Source-Desktop-Acrylic-Business-BC-8P/dp/B002YTO3JE/ref=sr_1_27?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1488301537&sr=1-27&keywords=business+card+holder !!!!! - this or something like it is essential. i bought mine at office max, fwiw.
   
   
2. don't keep separate discard piles
   
   
3. keep things like gate tokens on the board
   
   
4. put the asset deck on top of the space that describes how to take a loan
   
   
5. plano box for all the bits and bobs you need during gameplay

A lot of the reviews say you will need to remove beads for regular profile comfort, but I found these to be quite nice given the angle of the tent, these pair nicely: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CWI0XY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A extended mousepad would look great with your setup. I could recommend you that: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YKGJG64/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1450210474&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=tecknet+mouse+pad

But anyways nice setup!

Looks like one of the flavors of this stand: https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Monitor-Adjustable-Screens-STAND-V003T/dp/B00B1D03GQ/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1539739704&sr=8-19&keywords=2%2B1+monitor+clamp+stand

Just has the single monitor mount on bottom with the dual arm up top.

Boom arm for the mic is mounted is either mounted to the wall, a hole is drilled out of the top plastic cap on the mount's pole and sits in there, or the clamp can mount to the pole with the plastic cap removed or to the pole itself. My money is more on a drilled hole in the plastic or one of those boom arm mounts that require drilling into a desk that perfectly fits in the tube.

I have this Victsing at home and its soft and comfy

Victsing

However, I use a Logitech G440 Hard Surface Pad at work and it's like a miracle. With my Logitech G602 mouse, it honestly feels comparable to sliding around an Air Hockey Puck.

Logitech G440

As always your milage may vary!

I've never had a setup like this but I'd imagine you could combine or buy a dual monitor arm with a single monitor mount also attached to it and tilt as needed then retighten the bracket.

Something like this might work. Make sure it will support the measurements and weight of your monitors though.

Oh god, please don't get a QcK. It's just a regular, generic mousepad with a logo.

Get an Allsop XL, it's much better and will save you some money.

https://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/glorious-gaming-keyboard-wrist-rest-padded

Or

https://www.amazon.com/Grifiti-Mechanical-Keyboards-MacBooks-Notebooks/dp/B004DANDN4/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=60%25+keyboard+wrist+rest&qid=1567055541&s=gateway&sprefix=60%25+keyboard+&sr=8-11

I have 2 of the Grifiti wrist rests and enjoy them, nice size and easy to clean. My only complaint is my second one came with a logo on it, the first one had nothing which I prefer.

Anything this size or larger should be good. It’s extremely nice to have lots of mouse space. The rgb version will add to the bling


VicTsing Extended Gaming Mouse Pad, Thick Large (31.5×15.75×0.12 Inch) Computer Keyboard Mousepad Mouse Mat, Water-Resistant, Non-Slip Base, Durable Stitched Edges, Ideal For Both Gaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794WBPHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ULYrDb5MY97PY

lol amazon i think. Pretty sure they are VERY common.

link: https://www.amazon.com/Cmhoo-Professional-Large-Computer-35-4x15-7x0-1IN/dp/B01F0XHA5E/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=world+mouse+pad&qid=1569718952&s=gateway&sr=8-5

The Leuchtturm pen loop is a "stick-on" that you've mentioned, but they are sized to hold a pencil or skinny ballpoint. Should stretch enough to accommodate an E95s.

Then you have the Midori leather and plastic options, both offering different color choices. These are made to hold their own Midori pocket pens, which I believe are of a similar size to the elite.

Another type of loop is a springy expandable one. They are made of stainless steel and sized to fit ballpoints and pencils, as well. Though I have had initial concerns of these scratching the pen, they usually come rather smooth and harmless in my experience.

Other than these loops, there are options of elastic bound pen holders. These typically hold 1-2 pen, depending on the size of your pen and the pouch you choose. They go around either the front/back cover, or around your entire notebook (depending on your preference). They can be made of felt or leather. And similar economical versions, with a zippered pouch can also be widely found.

/u/Vault_75 posted it earlier http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboards-MacBooks-Notebooks-Neoprene/dp/B004DANDN4/ref=sr_1_11?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1377035435&sr=1-11 he was correct. it's great for typing, doesn't cover the arrow keys though as it is too short. love it though.

I use lexip feet on my croad m325 feels awesome it fits perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-mouse-pads-Lexip-PC-Mac/dp/B07MW5XJ8G

Why is your DPI so high?

For the mousepad I am using a Corsair MM300 Extended which I got for $15 (currently $20) from amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/CORSAIR-MM300-Anti-Fray-High-Performance-Optimized/dp/B01798VS4C/

I would highly recommend getting any extended mousepad with a stitched edge (to prevent fraying). This one has some really good reviews, is completely huge, and scores an A on fakespot for $11.

https://smile.amazon.com/VicTsing-Extended-31-5%C3%9715-75%C3%970-12-Computer-Water-Resistant/dp/B0794WBPHK/

I actually just had a look around online and found some good deals on Extended Mouse Mats. Ended up purchasing this one as it got very good reviews for the price. Thanks!

Link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Keyboards-MacBooks-Notebooks-Neoprene/dp/B004DANDN4/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1380959759&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=griffiti+keyboard+wrest

I have the Grifiti and I love it. It is a bit shorter than a tenkeyless but it works great for my on my QFR.

It's a fantastic rest and it's super cheap. Here it is on Amazon. :D

It's a Vaultz brand pencil box like this one. I got a couple of the clear ones, and they make an awesome display, although I'm not in the habit of displaying silver.

Each one holds four 3D printed inserts for either bars or rounds/coins.

This one.

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Its a bit cheap, but so far holding up alright. The stitching on the edges is definitely going to give soon. Not sure I can recommend it for the long term, but for $16 10-15 bucks, I'll be OK if it lasts a few months and then needs replacing.

Which MKB did you acquire? Mine's a 60% MKB, the wrist rest will definitely work well for you and your wrists will thank you for it.

This is the one I purchased, remember don't get the nylon one since it frays easily. Grifiti Fat 12 Neoprene wrist rest

I have the same board. It's pretty decent! If you're itching to upgrade some things, I recommend these purchases:

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017OIGDYC (Originative carbon keycaps - SO much better than the super thin/cheap ones this board ships with)
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HPQQLXM (O-rings to dampen some of the sound and impact discomfort from bottoming out the keys)
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPDAU6Q (Wrist pad. Doesn't seem like it should be that important, but it changes the angle of my hands and avoids a lot of wrist discomfort/damage. $15 is a lot cheaper than wrist surgery!)
  
  I also hacked in a USB port to make transporting the keyboard a bit easier (I travel quite a bit for work). Pics here: http://imgur.com/a/hXi6p The only part you have to buy is https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLDPZVU and you'll likely need the ability to 3d print some standoffs (or find some other kind of non-conductive spacers to hold up the breakout board).

I posted right after my initial build. There were a lot of great suggestions so I made them and thought I'd post the progress.

• Second Monitor (1920x1080 60hz)
  
• Monitor Mount (Mount-It! Dual Monitor)
  
• Mousepad (BenQ ZOWIE G-SR)
  
• PBT Keycaps & o-rings (Vortex)
  
• Headphones (Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X)
  

Honestly I can't remember. Bought on Amazon a while back, I'll see if I can find the link. It's supposed to be longer, but I cut a good 7-8 inches of so it would fit in my old desks keyboard tray.

Edit: [Found it!] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WY1BMDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OJWgzbP4JDBDB)

>I can't rest the top of my writst/start of palm on anything

Get a wrist rest, there's all sorts of options out there.

>The keys feel like they got a sort of chrome(?) finish to them. It's a really strange feeling and sometimes when I type my fingers make a tiny squeaking noise because I move my fingers from one key to another before the first key is back all the way up.

That's probably just the stock UV coated keycaps. They're the cheapest to manufacture but also don't feel all that great. You might look into buying some aftermarket non-coated ABS or PBT keycaps.

The answer to this will not be the same for everyone. Ergonomics of each mouse will feel different for each person due to differing hand sizes, grip, etc. Personally I used to favor big mice with lots of buttons for RPGs and Mobas… such as a Naga and then a Logitech G502. But then I started getting into FPS games and wound up wanting something lighter/smaller and never looked back (currently use a Logitech G-Pro). I still use this for RPGs just fine.. the two buttons on the side plus mousewheel button are more than sufficient for me as those 3 buttons alone can account for 12 binds when you consider ctrl, shift, and alt modifiers should you choose to use them... then you have scroll up/down and modifiers for those as well, to me anything more than that is overkill since you can realistically fit all binds on a keyboard anyhow.

Edit for mousepads I prefer large ones, the one I've bought twice now has been this one,
https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-Zowie-G-SR-Sports-Gaming/dp/B00T56XWZU/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Zowie+extra+large+mouse+pad&qid=1555096337&s=electronics&sr=1-3

Hi,

I have one of those Intuos tablets with a pen strap attached to it (and also a Cintiq with the same solution), it works well.

Just as a suggestion:

You could try the same on any device I think (I´m not sure the glue is made to come off):

https://www.amazon.com/LEUCHTTURM1917-304637-Leuchtturm-Loop-Black/dp/B002CWMAPW

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It´s a bit tighter than the non-flexible Wacom uses but it works with one hand with the Pro Pen 2, and I need to wiggle a bit with the Intuos Small pen (which doesnt taper). The piece that attaches is tough quality plastic.

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It sticks very well, so you might have to work a bit if you want it off again.

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Things LEUCHTTURM1917 makes is a bit expensive, but it´s decent stuff (think Moleskine upgrade)

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I'd actually recommend you get a separate wrist rest, that way you have your choice of material(such as wood or foam ones), and separate wrist rests are usually better than the ones on stock keyboards like the K70. I've had one before and the wrist rest was kinda meh.

Yeah, you can buy separate wrist wrests. A popular and inexpensive one would be the Grifiti Fat 14 (generally around $15).

Do you need dedicated media keys? As many TKLs use media keys built into other keys and are accessible through key combinations (like my QFR/Novatouch use Fn+F5-F12 for volume and media).

I got the lua because I didn't want to spend $50 on a mouse but if you have the money, I've heard very good things about the deathadder, I got a really big cheap mousepad off amazon for $8 or something.
http://www.amazon.com/Allsop-28766-Raindrop-Mouse-Pad/dp/B000XUW8IY/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406137259&sr=8-3-fkmr1&keywords=allsop+mousepad+big
I cant seem to find the black one on amazon any more but this one's good.

All i can do is list the peripherals

Here are some options that match your Description:

Keyboards: Redragon K502 price: $24

Keyboards: AUKEY Mechanical price: $28

Headphones: TRN V80 price: $25

Headphones: VJJB K4 K4S price: $25

Headphones: CCA C10 price: $25

Headphones: Symphonized XTC 2.0 price: $26

Mousepads: VicTsing Extended price: $15

Mousepads: BUANIIH Pad price: $14

Mousepads: iLeadon MousePad price: $14

Mousepads: AliBli Large price: $17

Mousepads: Razer Sphex V2 price: $19

Mouse: Perixx Perimice-718R price: $25

Mouse: Motospeed V60 price: $26

Mouse: Corsair M55 RGB price: $28

Mouse: Redragon M901 price: $30

Mouse: Corsair M65 Pro price: $30

if you choose one from each category the cost will be around a $100

You have $600 left to spend on a pc.

Source: BudgetSet

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Unless you already have one I'd suggest getting a wrist rest, they saved my hands. https://smile.amazon.com/Grifiti-Mechanical-Keyboards-MacBooks-Notebooks/dp/B004DANDN4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1499478863&sr=8-5&keywords=grifiti%2Bwrist%2Bpad&th=1

It's one of the best $12 I've spent

Glorious PC Gaming Race brand. Amazon Link I recommend them!

Maybe a Vaultz lock box? They sell them at Walmart, if you live near one, so you could check them out in person. I'm pretty happy with the brand, personally.

Just food for thought here. Why don't you stick to controller until you get a bigger mouse pad? Mouse pads are not that expensive anyway.

This is the same size Shroud uses for instance: https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Gaming-Mouse-Mat-Pad/dp/B00NOD04CY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543602777&sr=8-3&keywords=glorious+xl+mouse+pad

Your sensitivity is so incredibly high I couldn't imagine controlling that thing. My sensitivity I use which is quite popular (same as Gigz and Kraftyy) is 800 DPI @ 5 sens but I use a .7 ADS modifier.
My eDPI for look sensitivity is 4000 while yours is 36000. 9 times faster than my sens and I don't even consider my sens slow. I know people who use 800 DPI 3-4 sens.

Btw picking up your mouse is just something you have to do anyway, in all games. Watch this vid of a former CSGO pro explaining arm vs wrist aiming and having to pick up your mouse. Notice his large mouse pad but still requiring having to pick up your mouse over and over again. It is a skill in itself knowing when to reset your hand as you turn so that you don't fall off/hit your keyboard whatever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLvBQx1g1qA

its a little expensive but seems to be the best option

I got mine from Amazon It's a great looking mat, I just wish it was thicker

Here you go! Amazon.com link. I don't own it myself, but I've only read good things about it so far. I'm planning to get one soon.

Great review! I've been seriously considering an FC660M with clears from Qtan's shop, especially since I sold my MX Brown board a few weeks ago. I just feel guilty spending all my money on keyboards recently, haha...

I can't say for sure, I use a foam one with my GMMK full size and I like the feel of it. I haven't tried the wood one yet but I am interested.

There is a full size non "slim" model as well that is cheaper, which is what I have.
https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Gaming-Wrist-Pad-Rest/dp/B00V5AXPTW/ref=pd_sim_229_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00V5AXEZ2&pd_rd_r=2b7bbc67-c0f5-11e8-84cf-113039059690&pd_rd_w=WXyH2&pd_rd_wg=oMsky&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=56838e6b-66d4-41e0-a762-743f1a1a628a&pf_rd_r=E44KYEP4HZYYBS8F1DN3&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=E44KYEP4HZYYBS8F1DN3&th=1

Wrist rests for keyboard and mouse. I like my Glorious Gaming brand ones

https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Gaming-Wrist-Pad-Rest/dp/B00V5AXPTW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1519312205&sr=8-4&keywords=glorious+gaming+wrist+pad

Awesome! Just to be sure, these are the mouse feet you used?

https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-mouse-pads-Lexip-PC-Mac/dp/B07MW5XJ8G

More like
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WY1BMDM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The super big ones aren't expensive and I literally never hit the edge now.

Just curious, why didn't you just buy a stand like this:

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Computer-Free-Standing-Adjustable-STAND-V001H/dp/B01FE2BCR8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2CMHQ8ITMJDYI&keywords=vesa+height+adjustable+monitor+stand&qid=1563153345&s=gateway&sprefix=vesa+height+adjustable+moni%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-3

Just ordered my Pixio PX275h and may get something like that.

The QCK limited editions are very slick, and much faster than the regular QCK.

If you want a mousepad that is similar to the regular QCK, but is stitched, take a look at the Glorious Pads. https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Heavy-Gaming-Mouse-Mat/dp/B00NOD04CY?th=1

Congrats on your internship!

Working all day at a computer means it would be nice to have a wrist pad in the office.

I personally use this and I love it! Steelseries makes pretty good pads.

For those that game on their PC, these two simple items will make a world of difference:

High DPI gaming mouse http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00AAQRNQ8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_qjmYtb1MTCV3X

And a mat to get the best out of your mouse http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002J9G5AE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ohmYtb182T30D

You'd be surprised how much difference they make.

I'd suggest one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Grifiti-Tenkeyless-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboards/dp/B00FPDAU6Q

I have the tenkeyless version and it's amazing. I'm going to be taking the original wrist rest off my K70 and get the larger grifiti pad to use instead.

Oh thanks! The mousepad is a BenQ ZOWIE G-SR, I really like it

Thanks!

No reason in particular I just kind of liked it over there.

As for the desk mat I got it off amazon World Map Desk Mat its actually a lot nicer than I thought it was going to be.

You could always get just a keyboard and also one of these.

Massdrop have the CM Storm Quick Fire Stealth for pretty cheap right now, it's a great board and together with the wrist rest it should cost you about $100 depending on shipping.

Thanks. Good quality for price, I just wanted something larger in size.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0XHA5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4sHWCb5FMW8AQ

http://www.amazon.com/Allsop-Mouse-Pad-Raindrop-Blue/dp/B000XUW8IY

that one? i guess a larger pad is better so a xl might be good.

A popular one seems to be the Grifiti fat wrist pad, I don't know myself because I use a towel as my wrist pad :)

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This pad is fantastic, it's huge, thick (5mm thick!), movement feels very smooth, and the logo is minimal and out of the way.

It also comes in black, blue, green, and white border colors. Tough to beat for $20.

I have one of these and I love it. Plenty big enough for most players and it's very solid. It might be very similar to the XXL though, I'm not sure as I've never tried a Steelseries mousepad.

It really is great! They have some arriving on the 17th if your from America

https://www.amazon.com/Zowie-Large-Gaming-Mouse-G-SR/dp/B00T56XWZU/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1479064642&sr=8-13&keywords=zowie

Is that a Grifiti Fat wrist pad? Is it worth the $15 on amazon? How do you like it?

Where'd you hear that? I think the only real concern with them is how they impact your LOD and that they might be a little too fast.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW5XJ8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nSvBCbKTC4J7B

I think if you are looking for speed and have a high lod and 22 bucks, it's worth a shot. Perfect for plastic pad speed demons.

If you got the scratch: https://www.amazon.com/COUCHMASTER-Ergonomic-Couch-Gaming-Cushions-Mousepad/dp/B00CCHRJ2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550169710&sr=8-1&keywords=couchmaster

I love that thing. Got a hub built in, comes with a heavy duty long USB 3.0 extension too.

Friend of mine has the same one.


Reflex Lab Huge Gaming Mouse Pad, Stitched Edges, Waterproof, Ultra Thick 5mm, Silky Smooth-36"x12" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WY1BMDM/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_dCq7wbEXVMQEM

This is the one I use and I absolutely love it.

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And link for Wrist Pads listing as well:
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CamelCamelCamel for the mouse mats and the wrist pads.

We have not had a sale on our products at Amazon for a while, so here is a chance for you guys to grab one at sale :). Sale ends by midnight on Prime day.

Thanks! So I went back two years on my purchase history to when I bought it on amazon.. the manufacturer replaced it with a similar item, so i have no guarantee that it will be the same. Mine has two clamps at the bottom where this one only has one, which I do not like.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1D03GQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I remember a post over in /r/battlestations and someone had a couple of these.

I think it looks better and serves the same purpose, while having the option of moving them to your optimal position.

EDIT: Also check out the sidebar.

We love Eldritch Horror, but for the first few months we had it, our table space was very limited. As such we grabbed two of these to reduce the footprint of all of the decks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YTO3JE/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_kMLCI6PtTWjJT.

With two of them you can hold all of the location, expedition, other world, mythos, clue, mystery, all conditions, and artifact decks. And they take up maybe a foot of space? Best investment ever.

If you're seeking a cheap wrist rest, I suggest a Grifiti wrist rest. If you're in no hurry you could try buying a larger one + mouse rest in Massdrop's current group buy, or wait for the mini wrist rest to come around again.

I have a used blue mini wrist rest I'm willing to sell but it's got dust marks from my wrists from use. Still in good condition besides dust. PM me if you want it.

Seconded. Love my G500. Bought a second one for work. Also use this wrist support.

These work perfectly.

http://www.amazon.com/Source-Desktop-Acrylic-Business-BC-8P/dp/B002YTO3JE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450868732&sr=8-3&keywords=8+card+holder

It's the Glorious XL pad.

Edit: http://i.imgur.com/hIH30Rg.jpg

http://www.pcgamingrace.com/products/glorious-xl-gaming-mouse-mat

I bought it from Amazon in case you wanna know.

Get this one. You'll love it.
ZOWIE G-SR mousepad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T56XWZU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_.p0MAbJ0NZV6G

See a doctor, make sure your hands are below your shoulders not above. Sit with good posture, don't slouch. Stretch your wrists, fingers and hands between games. Unless you are a pro gamer I also recommend a wrist pad, it's kept me from ever getting a gaming injury. I use this one!

Leuchtturm1917 has a pen loop that works great with my Jinhao x750.

You can always just put this stand on the Alienware monitor. I use this one on the Alienware and it’s been great for RB6 and Overwatch.

First question, she's not a joint account holder to your checking account is she?

If not, you need to find a way to prevent her from getting your financial card. Maybe get a cheap safe/lock box off amazon? Assuming she's not willing to go as far as steal/breaking the safe, here's some options:
https://www.amazon.com/Vaultz-Locking-Utility-Combination-VZ00192/dp/B00KWN5VZ4
https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Dictionary-Diversion-Book-Combination/dp/B01DKINC4E

If, like me, you prefer a hard mouse pad instead of a cloth one... this one is good: https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-4HD-Professional-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002J9G5AE/

Damn dude. What a story about the snake.

Regarding your setup- rad.

I'd suggest grabbing an extended mousepad. I'll recommend this one, got the white edged one and I love it. I could never go back.

I've never used a hard mouse pad so these are just my findings:

The 9HD is 12.6" x 10.6" x 0.08"
Razer Destructror 2 13.98" x 10.04" x 0.09"
Logitech G440 13.39" x 11.02" x 0.12"
CORSAIR MM400 13.9" x 10.9" x 0.1"
GP3 HEATON 16.54 x 13.78 x 0.08 in But its ~88$
Fnatic Gear Boost Control Pro 15.75" x 12.01" x 0.07"
Theres also Aluminum mouse pads if you're into that
example: RAZER Manticor Aluminum 13.98" x 10.04" x 0.09"

For comparison one of the most used soft pads, BenQ ZOWIE G-SR Large, is 18.9" x 15.7" x 0.14"

It seems like they stopped making a lot of the actually large hard pads since most people use soft.

That's exactely what I got it for! I purchased mine at Best Buy here locally, but Amazon has them.

The armrests on the my current chair had a lot to be desired also. I used this gel pad since its a nice 4" wide. They have 8" and 17.5" slim and thick versions. I just used 3M contact adhesive to mount them.

https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Gaming-Mouse-Wrist-Rest/dp/B00V5AXPTW

It's called the Reflex Lab Huge Gaming Mouse Pad got it on amazon for 20 bucks and worth every penny. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WY1BMDM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01

Something I've learned after playing this for two years:

1. Find out the "flow" of the base. By flow, figure out where most players will be and position your self accordingly that will put you in a good place (be mindful of cover if you're infantry)
   
   
2. Try to limit 1v1's vs a heavy if you can. You will more than likely lose.
   
   
3. As with 2, try to always break the line of sight with the enemy. If they can't see you, they can't shoot you.
   
   
4. A good mouse + mouse pad will make a world of difference. I use a Logitech G500 and this Steel series mouse pad.
   
   
5. ALWAYS be mindful of the mini map in the bottom left. If you're playing with a competent team, they should always be putting down darts, radar, etc. will generally let you know where the enemy is located.
   
   
6. Get your self a good pair of head phones. Sound plays a critical role in this game as well.
   
   
7. This website is great for fine tuning your mouse.
   
   
8. Try not to hold down the mouse button when trying to kill people (there are exceptions to the rule of course. Extreme CQC, SMG's and shot guns are what come to mind). Accuracy + head shots is what will get you quick kills.
   
   
9. Try to get a "feel" for the recoil of weapons. That way, you'll get a handle of the COF and the recoil pattern.
   
   Good luck out there.

I used to have a SteelSeries QcK and never figured out why cloth mousepads are a thing again. It felt marginally better than the cloth mousepads I had in the 90s.

I switched to a SteelSeries 4HD: http://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Professional-Gaming-Mouse-Black/dp/B002J9G5AE/

It's hard plastic but it's much more slick than the cloth pad. I like it much more than the cloth one. I use a Logitech g602 mouse.

Get this thing instead
https://www.amazon.com/Allsop-Xl-Raindrop-Mouse-Pad/dp/B000XUW8IY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479485144&sr=8-1&keywords=allsop+raindrop

Amazing surface and price

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B002J9G5AE/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1483835902&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=steelseries+mouse+pad&dpPl=1&dpID=41n0lW295pL&ref=plSrch

I've owned my 4HD from steel series for over 6 years and it is amazing.

I have this one from Amazon for my mouse wrist, the 7inch option.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016OV5MQ/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is pretty nice, more solid than squishy but has some give to it, and is very durable construction. its 0.8 inches thick so it might not be thick enough for you.

It's very slim (the ball is only about a mm above the table, so it couldn't actually get any smaller), but I still use it with one of these, which makes it even easier on my wrist:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016OV5MQ

It's this guy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CWI0XY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Worth every penny. It takes a little getting used to, but once you are, it's like resting your wrist on a cloud.

Moleskine has a reasonable sized notebook that you can use. So does Field notes. Do kee in mind that there will be some ghosting.

For attaching your pen to the book: here it’s a pen loop you can attach to any book. There are off brand ones you can use as well.

A slight alternative might be a traveler’s notebook. It’s a small book of leather where there is a loop of elastic instead of a book, so you can replace the notebook to your heart’s content while still having the same shell that is easy to find and grab in a bag.

Mini pen: expensive but there’s the kaweco Liliput. I can’t think of any other small pens off the top of my head.

I don't know what you mean by 5cm/360, but I play on low sensitivity, high dpi, and on this mousepad. My mouse feet do look like they are wearing a little bit.

I bought several of these when they were on sale for $6.99 they are $10.99 currently. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F0XHA5E/

They are 900mm x 400mm x 2mm (35.4 x 15.7 x 0.1). Stiched edges, good quality.

Yes, it has a map of the world on it but, now I can tell people "I can see Russia from my mouse.". I also use one under my dogs food and water dishes, that one gets washed probably once a week. So far it still looks good as new and none of the stiching has come loose.

https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-mouse-pads-Mo42-Lexip-Compatible/dp/B07MW5XJ8G bought these works perfect on logitech g pro


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they're slighty thicker than the corepads i have on so i didn't need to remove them, using a hardpard.


inlove with them really would say that they have almost double the glide of corepad.