Best products from r/KillYourConsole
We found 21 comments on r/KillYourConsole discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 34 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Mad Catz R.A.T.3 Optical Gaming Mouse for PC and Mac
- Gaming-grade 3500 DPI Optical Sensor
- Set and Toggle 4 Custom DPI Settings per Profile
- 3 Programmable Macro Buttons (9 User-definable Commands via 3 Modes)
- Powerful Macro Programming Software
- Compatible with Windows 8 and Mountain Lion
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2. ASUS FX502VM-AH51 Gaming Laptop (Windows 10, Intel Core i5-6300HQ, 15.6" LCD Screen, Storage: 1024 GB, RAM: 16 GB) Black
13.3-Inch Full-HD Display with Windows 10 Pre-installedLatest 6th generation Intel i5-6300HQ 2.3 GHz Processor (Turbo to 3.2 GHz)Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB discrete graphicsLarge 1TB 7200RPM HDD with 16GB DDR4 RAMExtensive connectivity with HDMI/D-SUB/USB 3.0, 802.11a/c WiFi, and SD Card Reader
3. 2016 Acer Aspire E 15 15.6" Laptop, Intel Core i5 2.3 GHz, 4 GB DDR4 SDRAM 2133 MHz, 1 TB Hard Drive, WiFi-AC, USB 3.0, HDMI, Windows 10
- Chrome plated sleeve with a carbon steel body for long life
- Lock-n-Load system releases quickly for faster bit changes
- Patented jaw design holds bits securely on 6-flatted shanks, as well as ball detent bits
- 1/4" range now holds insert bits
- Magnetized extension holds bits securely during changes
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4. Intel I5-4440 Processor BX80646I54440
22nm Lithography with 4 cores/ 4 threads, and clock speed at 3.1 GHz, max turbo up to 3.3 GHz, 6MB cacheSupport up to 32GB memory size(DDR3-1333/1600)Intel HD Graphics 4600 with Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Wireless Display, and Intel Clear Video HD Technol...
5. Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3 Motherboard
- GA-B85M-HD3 - LGA1150, Intel B85 Express, 2 x DDR3 1600/1333MHz, Intel HD Graphics, 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, GbE LAN, UEFI DualBIOS, Micro ATX
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6. Logitech G300s Optical Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse – 9 Programmable Buttons, Onboard Memory
- Nine programmable controls: Move keyboard commands to mouse buttons that are in easy reach
- Symmetrical compact shape: Feels comfortable in either hand and perfect for gamers who don't want a large mouse
- Gaming-grade optical sensor: Tracks accurately on a wide variety of surfaces and is tunable to achieve the responsiveness you need
- Easy configuration software: Simply drag and drop commands to the buttons to setup the mouse exactly the way you want
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7. CM Storm QuickFire Rapid - Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with CHERRY MX Brown Switches
- Mechanical BROWN CHERRY MX Switches
- Windows keys disabled in Game mode
- Extra key caps bundled (with key puller)
- Laser-marked key caps
- Anti-Ghosting
- NKRO in PS/2 mode
- Removable braided USB cable with cable routing
- Compact design without numpad section provides extra space for your mouse and allows your shoulders to be comfortably positioned
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9. Cehensy Gaming Headset with Adjustable Mic Noise Cancellation Headphone Wired Earphones
Enhanced bass response with optimized driversReplaceable sound-isolating leatherette ear cushionsFlexible headband structure and snug-fit ear cups for extended comfortDetachable rubber sheathed audio cableDetachable inline microphone cable for voice communication any time
10. Logitech 981-000541 G230 Stereo Gaming Headset with Mic
- High Quality Stereo Sound for Gaming
- Soft and Durable Cloth Earpads, Lightweight Design. Headphone Frequency response-20Hz-20KHz. Microphone Frequency response-50-20KHz
- Folding, noise-cancelling boom mic: Reduces background noise for clear voice pick up and rotates up and out of the way
- On-cable sound controls: Volume dial and mute switch are close at hand for quick audio adjustments
- System Requirements - Windows 8, Windows 7, or Linux operating system, Headset and microphone inputs
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11. Sennheiser HMD280-XQ Dual-Sided Closed-Back Dynamic Headset with Supercardioid Boom Microphone
Noise-compensation microphone with extremely low handling noiseMicrophone can be worn on either left or right hand sideEasily replaceable, single-sided coiled cableVery good attenuation of background noiseNominal headphone impedance 300ohm
12. Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler with 2X NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fans (Brown)
- State-of-the-art dual-tower design with 6 heatpipes and 2 fans provides class-leading cooling performance for overclocking or near-silent systems
- Successor of the classic NH-D14; more than 250 awards and recommendations from leading international hardware websites and magazines
- 2 highly optimised NF-A15 140mm fans with PWM support and Low-Noise Adaptors for automatic speed control and ultra-quiet operation
- Includes high-end NT-H1 thermal paste and SecuFirm2 mounting system for easy installation on Intel LGA1700 (LGA17xx family) LGA1200, LGA115x, LGA2011, LGA2066 and AMD AM4 & AM5
- Renowned Noctua quality backed up by 6-year manufacturer’s warranty, deluxe choice for Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3 (e.g. 12900K, 12700K, 12600K) and AMD Ryzen (e.g. 5800X3D, 5700X, 5600, 5500)
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13. ASUS Dual-Fan Radeon Rx 480 4GB OC Edition AMD Gaming Graphics Card with DP 1.4 HDMI 2.0 (DUAL-RX480-O4G)
- AMD Radeon VR ready premium with Dual HDMI 2.0 Ports to simultaneously connect headset & monitor
- Dual-fan cooling provides doubled airflow for 3x quieter gameplay
- GPU Tweak II makes monitoring performance and streaming easier than ever, featuring game booster and xsplit Gamecaster, all via an intuitive interface and 1-click overclocking
- Auto-extreme manufacturing technology delivers premium quality and reliability with aerospace-grade Super alloy power II components
- Supports AMD Crossfire multi-GPU technology
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14. Belkin WaveRest Gel Mouse Pad, Black (F8E262-BLK)
Ergonomic mouse pad with wrist rest offers added comfort and supportReduces wrist stress that can lead to repetitive motion disordersDurable polyurethane surface provides exceptional trackingNonslip rubber base keeps mouse pad firmly in placeLightweight, durable design endures years of use
15. Grifiti Fat Wrist Pad 17 in Black is a 4 Inch Wide Wrist Rest for Standard Keyboards and Mechanical Keyboards New Materials
- Grfiti Fat Wrist Pad 17 is a 4 x 17 x 0.75 inch wrist rest for standard length keyboards and mechanical keyboards. Compatible with Filco, Ducky, Steelseries, Logitech, Microsoft, Dell, HP, HHK and other 17" keyboards.
- Non-skid base, squish rubber interior for comfort, washable nylon surface (soap and water and air dry!)
- Choose from a variety of colors...black, royal blue, red, purple, pink, aqua green and more to come!
- Grifiti Fat Wrist Pads come in 8, 12, 14, and 17 inch lengths, Big-Ass Wrist Pad 17 is 8 x 17 x 0.75 inches (awesome product!), Sliim Wrist Pads are 0.25 inches thick and come in 5, 12, and 17 inch lengths so you can get what you need for different keyboards, trackpads, mice and laptops
- See Also: Grifiti Deck Keyboard and Laptop Platforms in 13,15,17 and 27 inches great for you new Fat Wrist Pad and keyboard or laptop. Dootle iPad Cases, Big-ass bands, Nootle iPad mounts and tripods, and Chiton Laptop Sleeves.
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16. Kensington Wrist Pillow Keyboard Pad -Black
Pillow foam for soft, durable supportNonskid base keeps wrist rest firmly in placeRest provides comfortable support that's wide enough for any keyboard and numeric padSuper-Soft cushion and secondary support layer help distribute pressure more evenly for ultimate comfort while working.This wrist pil...
17. Tronsmart Mars G01 2.4G Wireless Game Controller Gamepad for Android Cell Phone/PS3/Android Tablet PC/MINI PC/Android TV BOX
18. Supermicro Motherboard Mini ITX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 X10SLV-Q-O
CPU: LGA1150Memory: 2x 204pin DDR3-1600/ 1333/ 1066 SODIMM Slots, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, Max Capacity? Of 16GBSlots: 1x PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Slot, 1x Mini PCI-Express Slot?(w/ mSATA)SATA: 4x SATA3 PortsPorts: 2x USB 3.0 Ports, 5x USB 2.0 Ports (2 rear,?2?via header, 1 Type A), 1x?DVI-I Port, 1x?HDMI Po...
19. GORITE USB - HDMI-CEC Adapter
- USB - HDMI-CEC Adapter - Control your TV, Amplifier and/or Blu-ray Player P8-USBCECv1
- GORITE PN# P8-USBCECv1
- Authentic only if sold by Micro SATA Cables.
- Categories: GORITE, Intel NUC Products, HDMI-CEC Adapters, HDMI-CEC Adapters
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20. SilverStone Technology 2.4G Wireless Remote Computer Power/Reset Switch Components RL-ES01-PCIE, Silver
- Control your computer from anywhere in the room using 2.4GHz RF remote
- 2.4GHz receiver PCI or PCI-E card included
- Works as far away as twenty meter
- Includes power / reset switch Y cable
- Includes optional low profile expansion slot cover
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My advice would be to go with 8GB of RAM, rather than 4GB. It'd give you a lot more scope for gaming, especially with newer titles.
Best to go with 2x 4GB sticks, rather than a single 8GB stick.
As for motherboard brand, I don't see a problem with ASRock. We could list our preferences for brands, but the best thing to do is to look at what you aim to do with your PC and then look at the Mobo specs (and any reviews describing it's reliability).
If you're looking for a basic gaming machine, then it is worth considering these when looking for a motherboard:
Other than that, you appear to have a good build there! As for peripherals, anything will do. It's a matter of preference and what you can afford. You'll definitely want to find a good value 1080p monitor but as for the rest, I cannot really say. Good gaming gear is great, and really helps! But it's not always necessary, and it's easy to pick up better peripherals a little later down the line. I personally use this mouse on my gaming PC it's great value and it's served me well. Being able to change mouse sensitivity on the go by simply pressing the middle button is very useful.
I'm sorry, but $500 is a pretty hard limit to deal with for any gaming laptop. Laptops in general tend to be way more expensive for the power you get due to things like miniaturization, thermal management, built in screen, charging systems, and battery regulation systems, etc. A touchscreen will easily add ~$100 as well.
If you must, however, something like this is probably your best bet and should play most games today nicely at at least low settings:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-GE62-Apache-Pro-004-15-6-i7-6700HQ-2-60-GHz-16GB-1TB-256GB-GTX-960M-W10-/282275541250
You really don't want any graphics card worse than a 960M right now, but if you must, try something like this with a 950M:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834315423
Integrated graphics are getting better but are still terrible for gaming and can't hold a candle to a 360/PS3.
Something like this might be able to play games from 2014 at low settings:
https://smile.amazon.com/Newest-Acer-Aspire-WiFi-AC-Windows/dp/B01IOOBX3G/
FYI, this is an incredible tool for comparing laptop graphics cards and seeing which games can run on what graphics:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Computer-Games-on-Laptop-Graphics-Cards.13849.0.html
If you could splurge, this is actually amazing for the price and I've seen it even lower before Thanksgiving week. It'll play anything today at high settings, pretty much.
https://smile.amazon.com/FX502VM-Gaming-Laptop-NVIDIA-i5-6300HQ/dp/B01LXO0PO2/
Actually it seems to have sold out over the weekend... Most laptops with a 1060 graphics card sell for $1200 or more.
To preface, I'd like to point out that, while it's an entirely valid option, small costs. Generally a small form factor build will perform significantly worse than a standard-sized one of equal cost, unless you were unduly lucky with sales or extremely efficient with your parts choices. That's not a criticism, but I wanted to make sure you were aware.
That out of the way, I have a few questions:
CPU | Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor | $174.29 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock H81M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard | $53.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $64.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk | $72.58 @ Adorama
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $54.99 @ NCIX US
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card | $489.99 @ NCIX US
Case | Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case | $44.99 @ Mwave
Power Supply | SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.99 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1045.81
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-11 09:33 EDT-0400 |
OP lose the Razer stuff, if you want a mechanical keyboard they can be had for significantly less Exhibit A
You can also get a good enough mouse for cheaper, but if you really want a nice mouse $50 isnt too bad, but a good gaming mouse can be found for cheaper as well: see here
Also save some cash on the monitor, with something like this
use that money that you saved and get a better GPU, just wait a few months and get something like the RX 480.
After My experience with Cyborg mice I wouldn't touch those things with a ten foot pole, but with that being said a friend of mine has had his for about a year now and loves the thing. Mine the sensor went out after 3 Months and customer support was slow and really poor. So I just shelled out a few bucks and got a Zowie, although more expensive than that Cyborg, they are most defiantly worth the price. The tracking is flawless with 0 accel. Perfect for FPS games especially ! EDIT: Link to a great ZOWIE Mouse
Air cooled stuff then but keep in mind it would be good to blow it out every once in a while with an air can to clear that dust out, as that's a good thing to do even if you own a console (or other electronics, I blow my monitor vents every so often too for example) keeps things cool and whatnot. Noctua this is by a quick search really good but expensive otherwise the Evo 212 is good too and way cheaper.
slap this on there,
if you wanna spend some more, i wouldnt recommend even going above a rx 480 which is about 20 bucks more or so.
480
theres the geforce 1050 which is the cheapest of them.
formatting is weird, but i have a 480, and im satisfied. have fun with your builds. that 470 is the best price of them all, after rebates.
To add about the wrist pad, get one that's about the height of your keyboard so your wrists won't fall into a weird angle causing stress, which I've noticed a lot of the stock wristpads that come with keyboards do cause your wrists to do.This one is pretty good. I got it on sale for about $6.
Another good one is this. They both sit about as high as a standard keyboard so you won't be causing any strain on your wrists.
A mouse-pad with a cushion may also help you, like this. It all comes down to preference though, as I like flat, large mousepads, but these can help reduce strain and keep your wrist straight.
I bought one of these controllers for the android box in my bedroom and found that it worked great with my PC too so I bought a second one. It's pretty much plug and play and works just like an Xbox 360 controller. I love it.
Before that, I tried using a PS4 controller with a bluetooth USB dongle, but figuring out the additional software and making sure that it was running properly every time I wanted to use a controller was just too much work.
Theoretically, they have similar hardware so you could do anything that you could do on a console, on a PC. As for answering your precise questions:
There are loads of options when it comes to cases, these may be annoying to build though - here's a link https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cases-and-modding/pc-cases/micro-itx-nuc/mini-itx-cases
I don't know about starting up the PC with a controller or booting into big picture but you could just leave the PC on with the controller(s) connected - have the monitor enter standby when the PC isn't being used and then just put it back on with the controller. Another option is using SteamOS, you could even dual boot it with windows if you want to use windows from time to time.
Very little PC equipment is CEC capable. Assuming your television is capable, you'd want an HDMI-CEC to USB bridge. Like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulse-Eight-P8-USBCECv1-USB-CEC-Adapter/dp/B005JU6LWM
You can pull out the CPU (it's socketed in), the HDD, and memory (SO-DIMM). So you could buy a compatible heatsink/fan, motherboard, power supply, and case. Then buy a GPU card.
The CPU is an older LGA1150 package, so you will need a motherboard that supports that package (Z87, Z97, etc.). The memory is an SO-DIMM form factor used mostly by laptops. There are a few mini ITX motherboards that do use SO-DIMMs, but you will need to check the motherboard specs.
A motherboard like the one below might work. But beware the limitations on the PCIe slot power. GPU cards tend to burn a LOT more power than 25W.
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-SO-DIMM-DualBIOS-Motherboard-GA-H87TN/dp/B00FU85LRY
Supermicro also has some motherboards that would work, but they're not cheap (~$175):
https://www.amazon.com/Supermicro-Motherboard-Mini-DDR3-X10SLV-Q-O/dp/B00GIZHLD0/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480872512&sr=1-6&keywords=lga1150+so-dimm
Overall, it's not clear to me this is worth it. You might be better off getting a whole new machine (especially if you are not familiar with messing around with PC guts).
by the look of it if you want to upgraded you GPU you would have to start from scratch since almost all the that computer is custom. The only thing you could bring is the CPU and maybe the ram.
Edit: There one motherboard which is let you bring the CPU and Ram Supermicro Motherboard Mini ITX DDR3 1600 LGA 1150 X10SLV-Q-O