(Part 3) Best products from r/pcgaming

Fucking hell, I had a whole response written out and my browser crashed.

Rewriting, but paraphrasing this time.

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The CoolerMaster Storm Spawn is often recommended for claw grip users. It's cheap at $37, has a great sensor, is made of good quality materials, and is quite light and small. This mouse is for high sens players, if that means much to ya, heh.

An alternative is the Zowie EC2 eVo, quite a bit more expensive, but it has a flawless sensor, really nice rubber on it that doesn't make your hand sweat, a really light cable, no drivers to much with, large mouse feet for dat glide - also comes with a spare pair of mouse feet, and the scroll wheel is quite "notchy"/heavy which is nice in FPS games but not so great when web browsing. But this mouse will set you back $64, so it's up to you.

Keyboards...

I would watch /r/buildapcsales for deals on CoolerMaster mechanical keyboards, the good prices on those are between $50-75. The CM keyboards use a lot of the same components as in one of the top mechanical kb brands, Filco. However, if you don't want to wait for a sale on that, then I suggest Filco's rival, Leopold, which is tied with Filco in best quality for mech kb's under $150 - and they don't have the "gamer" look to them like the CM keyboards. I'd go with Cherry Red switches (they are nice and light, great for gaming). The Leopold boards are built like tanks, they will last forever.

Hope that helps.

edit - Oops, I forgot mousepads.

Personally, I would go with something big and cheap. The SteelSeries Qck+ has served myself and many others very well. But if you don't want cloth, and want something smaller with a harder surface maybe take a look at the SteelSeries 9HD or if you are a true high-sens baller the SteelSeries Experience I-2 (glass mouse pad...too bad they only have pink ones on Amazon now, lol).

>Are "good" expensive headphones, like Sennheisers for getting loud sound? Because doesn't an amp make things loud? Are good headphones worth it if I'm going to be listening quietly?

Well louder isn't technically the right word even though amplifier have that effect.

See headphones drivers in the earcups are what actually produce the sound, and the quality of those drivers is what determines the quality of the sound.

Inside the drivers you have something called the voice coil. As current is pushed through the coil, it creates a magnetic field, which reacts with another magnet inside the driver and finally produces sound. Now to simplify a bit, the thinner the coil is and the less air between individual wires, the better sound you generally have. The design is much less prone to distortion and produces more natural bass. However as other have said, the gains can be pretty marginal.

Now having longer and thinner coil, means that for certain physics reasons I'm not going to go into here, you'll need to push more power into that coil in order to produce a loud sound. This is generally referred to as headphone impedance. The higher the impedance the more power the headphones need, impedance is measured in ohms. For some comparisons;

• Apple earbuds (as well as most other earbuds) are around 32 ohms of impedance.
  
• HyperX Cloud II's are around 60 ohms.
  
• Sennheiser HD 600/650's are around 300 ohms.
  
  Personally I'd say that you'd want an amp at around 60-70 ohms, but that's just me.
  
  Now all of that aside, there are tons of great headphones out there that don't need an amp at all. Like the excellent Audio-Technica ATH-M50's or Sennheiser HD 598/599's.
  
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  However for desktop use you don't really want to get an amp by itself, you want to get a Digital Analog Converter as well. See the actual sound setup in most PC's is less than ideal. It's really easy o cut costs with motherboard audio while still making it sound at least decent. If you slap an amp on that, all the distortions and crap that your motheboard audio produces is going to be amplified by your amp and will ultimately make your new high end headphones sound like shit.
  
  So you want a DAC. A DAC takes the digital signal from your PC, does some fancy techno magic on it and outputs an analog signal that can be fed to your headphones. This completely bypasses the horrendously bad soundcard on your motherboard and gives you a lot better audio.
  
  For a simple and pretty cheap entry level DAC/Amp check out the FiiO E10K. It's a nice little piece of gear that's going to be enough to drive almost anything up until 250 ohms. Obviously there are a lot better options out there as well. But the E10k is a great entry level device that'll improve your sound significantly. Pair that with some Sennheiser HD 599's and you're set for a long time.
  
  Also if you want more advice check out /r/headphones/

I'd first like to start off by saying do some research on mechanical keyboards and see if you like the feeling, but for one of those you'll have to spend a bit more.

My keyboard. I love it. The macro keys are nice, but to be honest I mostly use them for browsing, and not in game. The backlit keys are aesthetically pleasing in my opinion. It's a solid keyboard, but it ultimately has a bunch of unnecessary stuff. A simple mechanical keyboard would work just as well if not better.

My mouse. This is the best mouse I've ever used. Both interchangeable grips are amazing feeling, the weight adjustment is nice, and best of all being able to change my DPI on the fly is amazing. Crank it up in BF3 when using slower moving cannons, lower it while sniping so I can be a bit more steady. If this one breaks, or just feels worn out I'll absolutely buy another. If you have anymore questions for me just ask.

Definitely go with the mouse unless your keyboard is malfunctioning. Gaming keyboards are useful to have sometimes but not essential like a decent gaming mouse. Just make sure that the mouse you buy works well with how you play, the type of grip you use, palm or claw/fingertip.

In short, you either palm the mouse with your entire hand, moving your arm to move the mouse, or you "claw" it, grabbing it with your finger tips and moving it just with your wrist. Knowing which grip you prefer and getting a mouse that fits it well goes a long way to eliminate wrist pain and fatigue.

Personally, I claw grip and use the CM Storm Spawn. Best mouse I've ever used for my style of play due to its small size and design. (So good I bought a second one for my laptop.) It goes up to 3500 DPI but IMO the 1800 DPI preset is perfect for most all games. If I need more precision I take it down to the 800 DPI preset and if I need more look speed (i.e. BF3 vehicles) I go up to the 3500 DPI preset.

Other good options are the G500 and the Deathadder , both of which many people swear by. They're better for palm grip IMO though due to their size.

TL;DR Go with the mouse and pick one that fits your hand and style of play well.

Not sure if you saw this or not, but figured I would comment in case you missed it. I purchased THIS One for my three monitors. I have the same monitors as you have also. Works GREAT. :)

It will save you money also. Good luck!

I've never been an audio guy, so I don't know what is good and what isn't, but I have found these to be way way better than I expected them to be for the price: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-780-Headset-Surround/dp/B00B1KJK22/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1450142585&sr=8-10&keywords=plantronics+headset

Pretty comfy too. Like I say though, I'm not an audio guy so someone else will probably be able to say if these are any good or not, or if there is a better headset in that price range.

Those are some really shitty items. I thought there'd be a gem in there, but it's all junk.

The Raspberry Pi Zero is $5 (if you can find stock) and works as a great emulation system.

A USB sound device like this Sabrent one for $6 works great so solve a variety of audio issues like low mic volume or static/broken audio ports.

So many people in online games don't have mics. You can get one on eBay for $1. Please buy one if you play online games. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=clip+on+microphone

If you don't want to totally break the bank I'd recommend one of these http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-Flight-Playstation-3/dp/B001CXYMFS It also works with a few PS3 games. Kind of a nice extra. I've had one for a while and it's a pretty nice stick. It's 50 bucks.

BTW I'd recommended Freespace 2 for any combat flight fan. It's a masterwork. Plus the game's engine is open source and fans have made major graphical enhancements to the game. It has a lengthy single player campaign and a bunch of mods. It also has one of the best tutorial systems I've ever seen, which is very important in a game with a huge number of key bindings. Don't worry about the first game. It's not as good and fans have ported it to freespace 2's engine.

http://www.gog.com/game/freespace_2

You can get a cheap usb condenser mic. Not ideal over a more expensive xlr mic setup (watch the video I linked at the end, it explains a lot there), but for just gaming it's better than pretty much any headset. If you don't have room on the desk, there's the Antlion Modmic. Overpriced for the sound quality imo, but it should still be better than most headsets. I'm not sure if the a40s have a detachable cable, but if they do you can also get the V-moda boompro. I've used mine for a few years before upgrading to the ATR2500, and it sounds almost as good as the standalone mic and I like the sound signature much more than the Antlion. The only downside being some hiss that the condenser doesn't have, and it needs power from one of the channels for the mic to work, so you need to adjust the center for the headphones. Ideally if you're just using voice chat in games and in programs like Teamspeak, Discord, Mumble or whatever, the most you should be spending is around $50.

Here's a video if you wanna take the plunge and get something more professional for voice overs some time in the future.

On-ear is also an option. Koss Porta Pro is cheap and has a lifelong guarantee, and then you could just stick an AntLion ModMic on it. Both run you just about under 100$.

Btw, a Blue Yeti is decent and also usually doesn't cost 100$.

I also wear glasses, and decent headphones aren't going to be uncomfortable, they just cost more. It's an investment, but if you want something cheaper and portable I think the Koss are very decent.

ModMic: https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525683488&sr=8-4&keywords=AntLion+ModMic

Koss Porta Pro: https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Porta-Pro-Headphones-Silver/dp/B00001P4ZH/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525683534&sr=1-3&keywords=koss+portapro

Some other recommendations:

SoundMagic E10: https://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-Noise-Isolating-Earphones-Gunmetal/dp/B005HP3OB0/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525683563&sr=1-3&keywords=SoundMagic+E10

These will actually sound amazing depending on the hardware you run them on. The better the source, the better they sound. They can sound as good, if not better, than In-Ears that cost double as much! They're rather neutral.

Yeti Blue Snowball: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525683616&sr=1-3&keywords=Yeti+Snowball

(Actually only 50$ right now)

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Spawn-Optical-Switches/dp/B004RJJMBI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408996020&sr=8-2&keywords=cm+storm+mouse

I bought that CM storm spawn a few months ago and it's definitely one of my favorite I've played with. It's on the smaller side, so if you have large hands or tend to palm the mouse (rather than claw it) it might not be for you.

But it is a great mouse especially for the price. It also has on the fly DPI adjustments (basically changes the sensitivity) which is nice because I tend to like high sensitivity on my desktop and in certain RTS/City Builder games, and then I lower it a bit when I go into FPS games.

I just recently bought the Acer Predator XB271hu and after turning it on for the first time I did not notice any difference between the "feel" on it and the 60hz monitor I have sitting next to it that I've had for 5 years. It was very underwhelming at first, especially for the money I had just invested into it.

I suddenly remembered reading a post over at r/pcmasterrace for people to double check their monitor settings both on the monitor itself, and then also in the OS. Once I went into the OSD for the Predator, sure enough, it came out of the box set to 60hz! As soon as I told it to switch to 144hz it was like my eyes were opened and I almost shed a tear at how much better everything looked and felt!

I've also recently had 2 friends who just got 144hz monitors due to me regaling them about about the benefits for both gaming and general use. (one got the Dell S2716DG and the other got the Asus PG279Q) They both had the same experience as well. It's not really an issue, seeing as it's just a few button presses to correct it, just annoying when manufacturers don't send their monitors off at their ideal refresh rate.

It sends the signal over the power lines.

You plug them into electrical sockets. Some are better than others. You definitely want to do research before buying.

I use some that work flawlessly, except they disconnect every once in a while, and take a few minutes to reconnect. The signal is great over a pretty long distance, and the speeds are as advertised.

> You're overlooking one factor. There are some people who will come to this thread, misguided in the fact that adding a new soundcard will make a magical difference on their system no matter what. That's where I have the issue.
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It seems like you did not actually read any of my posts, or listen to the demo.

This is not an "audiophile" change where someone is claiming that a new DAC or a new amp will significantly improve your sound quality, when there was nothing wrong with what you had before. (no hiss or interference, and things played loud enough)

This is the difference between stereo audio and surround audio - which should be noticeable on all but the crappiest of headphones.

If anything it goes against what "audiophiles" recommend, since that's usually along the lines of: ditch the sound card and spend $200 on a Schiit Stack. (Magni+Modi)

A Sound Blaster Z is $77 on Amazon right now and has been as low as $55.

If you're happy with how your on-board audio sounds, and it's using a supported codec, X-Fi MB3 for $30 is also a potential option.

Additionally, a sound card can do exactly what you say above: "it won't make you magically able to hear the faintest of footsteps on crappy headphones."

That's what Creative's "recon mode" option does - though it's not a feature that I use.

I currently use a K60 Keyboard from Corsair and G500 from Logitech and absolutely love them! Right now I think you can get these from amazon for $150 total. Although I love this keyboard I would recommend the new K70 which is only $30 more

Corsair K70 -$130

Corsair K60 - $100

Logitech G500 - $50

It's possible it is your router, or it could be a congestion issue from your ISP. If you do want to replace your router, these days you would probably want to look for features such as:

1. Gigabit Ethernet
   
   
   
2. 802.11ac Wi-fi
   
3. Simultaneous Dual-Band Wi-fi (supports 2.4 GHz and 5.0 Ghz broadcasting at the same time)
   
4. Good routing SOC (Good processing and DSP hardware etc from a good company like Broadcom).
   
   One possibility is something like the Asus RT-68U (a good mid-priced option): https://www.amazon.com/Dual-band-Wireless-AC1900-Gigabit-Router-RT-AC68U/dp/B00FB45SI4?th=1
   
   But I really don't know how much you want to spend, the sky is the limit when it comes to networking hardware :).

personally, i just picked up this monitor and love it. looks great, feels amazing

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IOO4SGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm not that good with monitors, but people usually go for something that has IPS. Something in the $200-250 range would probably be good. 23 inches is fine tho (make sure the resolution matches up to the size if you go bigger though)


Personally I like the Dell Ultrasharp

You can try asking over at /r/monitors

Yeah I ended up getting the Bose QC35ii and a Blue Yeti. I was intrigued by the Astro’s mix amp tho and how it could improve audio quality. It’s $170 cad for the pro mix amp but I saw something similar on amazon for $89 https://www.amazon.ca/FiiO-Olympus-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543183124&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dac&dpPl=1&dpID=41Taa5DTsKL&ref=plSrch
I just wonder how much it will improve the quality and if it’s worth it

Hi all. New to this sub. So I have an XPS 8700 (please don't make fun of me) and these items are being shipped to me: ASUS Monitor and a 1050 Ti graphics card Im assuming the monitor is fairly easy to hook up, but what about the graphics card. Anything I need to take care of before I open the computer? Thank you@

I really don't think you are going to get a good 120hz monitor for under $400. If you don't have the hardware to run new games at frame rates of a constant 120fps there isn't much reason to get it anyways. I think you would be better suited with a nice 60hz IPS 1080p monitor for the price range. That being said, I'll just go ahead and copy a comment of mine from another thread:

Asus VS247H-P http://www.amazon.com/Asus-VS247H-P-24-Inch-Full-HD-LED-Lit/dp/B005BZNDS0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1371283146&sr=1-2&keywords=ips+monitor

ASUS VS239H-P http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236288

LG 23EA53V-P http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005409

Dell UltraSharp U2312HM http://
www.amazon.com/Dell-UltraSharp-U2312HM-IPS-Monitor/dp/tech-data/B005LN1JEC/ref=de_a_smtd

Dell S2340L http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260105

Acer H236HLbid http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009483

Out of these, I think I would prefer the Dell UltraSharp U2312HM myself.

That thing's pretty expensive. You can get a simple Air Mattress Pump for much cheaper and it works great. Even has attachments. It's what I use.

I just a got the black widow ultimate edition for $100 a couple months ago and its fully mechanical besides the 5 macro keys and its backlit in badass blue. I absolutely love it. The backlighting is customizable, it has a gaming mode which disables windows keys and well as other possible things, and you can record macros. If you want to more features just check amazon or the razer site, but the 2013 edition just came out and its backlit in green instead of blue. To be clear, the ultimate edition is backlit, while the standard editions including the 2013 are not backlit.
-amazon link

I HIGHLY recommend this monitor. I've purchased about 4 of them for various builds I've done and it's the best bang for the buck https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2417DG-YNY1D-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B01IOO4SGK

World:
War Thunder is free on Steam
DCS World is free on Steam (ridiculously priced DLC).
Coming soon: IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad([more info] (http://themittani.com/features/il2-battle-stalingrad-preview))

Space:
Coming soon: Star Citizen
Coming soon: EVE Valkyrie
Elite: Dangerous

Joysticks: Link
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Less expensive than the Warhog, but better (supports upgrades) more info on the Black Mamba.

Okay, maybe some of Razer's other peripherals are overpriced, I don't know because I haven't looked into them before. But this post is about the keyboard specifically, which you elsewhere claimed costs 10x what it is worth.

So, here is a BlackWidow for ~$70. What would be the best alternative to that in terms of cost and quality.

I have two of the 24 inch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058UUR6E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

but in monitor terms I guess they'd be considered old. Does the job though and the colors are great

After some research, I found that a lot of people praise the ASUS RT-AC68U (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4). The price rests at about $136.

Would this be a good choice, or is there a better router I could get for $150 or less?

Just to show you guys what the controllers you're talking about actually look like:

Razer Onza:
http://www.razerzone.com/minisite/onza - 39.99$

Hori:
http://www.amazon.com/Hori-Controller-EX-Turbo-Xbox-360/dp/B000HS0Y6K - 30.00$

Microsoft xbox controller:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wired-Controller-Black/dp/B003ZSN600 - 30.00$

There's a couple more types of controllers but these are the main ones. Hope this helps!

Honestly an Ethernet cord isn't a terrible idea if you can run a cable thru vents or in the walls. Barring that, two other options: Wi-fi, which might be hard given the range, and powerline, which varies house to house. Something like this might work.

My advice is to buy some inexpensive audiophile headphones ($100) or mid-range audiophile headphones ($150) and a decent clip on mic ($55) (a less expensive alternative ($30)).

For around the same price as a overpriced gaming headsets ($200), you'll get all the comfort, durability, and audio quality of nice headphones, plus you can chat with buddies while gaming! Plus, you can actually use them for music and stuff besides gaming.

I've been using this one:
[Ergotech Triple Horizontal LCD Monitor Arm Desk Stand (100-D16-B03)]
(http://amzn.com/B001NPEC5A)

Very solid, frees up a heap of desk space. Have not had any complaints. Check out the Amazon reviews for more info.

Somewhat relevant! Good cheap solution if you ever want sound back and have an open USB port.

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=zg_bs_3015427011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=78ZX18HR7GGW2Y2699T6

Perfect! This one?

If you're short on the cash, this is one of the best for the price http://www.amazon.com/Thrustmaster-T-Flight-Hotas-Flight-Playstation-3/dp/B001CXYMFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451751722&sr=8-1&keywords=thrustmaster+x. I use it and i'm only about 2 buttons short

Just got a Gamecom 780 and I love it: http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-GameCom-780-Surround-Headset/dp/B00B1KJK22

Here you have a 1080p 144Hz TN panel for US$250.

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496405547&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+monitor+144hz

Cheapest G-sync 1440p for US$400 :

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2417DG-YNY1D-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B01IOO4SGK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496405777&sr=1-1&keywords=monitor+1440+gsync

GTX 1070 is around US$400.

Your monitor seem fantastic for the price. However it is not G-sync/freesync, is it ?

So it seems that, not including G-sync/freesync, 1080p 144Hz, is about the same cost as 1440p 60Hz. That's up to people to figure out if they prefer resolution over framerate, I guess.

I'm currently looking at getting an Asus VS248H-P. It's got great reviews and is a decent price.

The mouse OP linked to is $20, the G700s is listed at $70. Totally worth it, though. And if OP can tolerate wired, the G500s is another good option at $50.

Microsoft Sidewinder, cant really say anything about it, but its cleaper then what I bought and most of MS's hardware usually works well.

I have this logitech, but its an older model they still sell It has a Red backlit keys as well.

You would be hard pressed to find a mechanical backlit for under 50 used.

> IPS Swift
I think he ment this one but i have read a lot of people do like the back light bleed.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236677
Been eyeing a dell for a few months.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=37ROAZZLT532W&coliid=I5W7C56MH0DLE&psc=1

Does it have to be IPS? I currently use this monitor and i am extremely happy with it, especially for that price.

I have pretty big hands and use a logitech g500. It's definitely my favorite mouse ever. The g500s (link) is almost identical but half the price.

Logitech G500, I started with the G5 back in 2006 and have stayed with the series forever, my tried and tested champion.

This it?

You could always buy a wired Xbox 360 controller.

*Edit, Nevermind, I read the reviews. You would think they would get rid of the "Microsoft" link under the title. Well it looks like your only alternative is getting a wired controller or a knock off, sorry mate. I can't find anything official, unless you want to go find one used.

Been using the Plantronics 780 for about six months now, no complaints. 5.1 sound. Comfortable, sounds great.

I've been using this for about 2-3 years now: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NPEC5A/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
is the company website: http://www.ergotechgroup.com/ they are very friendly people, emailed the company to ask some questions and they even sent me a link to the cheapest resaler.

Do you need them to be on the headset itself? If you do, I'd suggest you look at the Astro a40.

If having the headphones and mic separate don't bother you, get sennheiser 558's and a proper DAC like this one with a separate mic.

You could try using a Powerline Adaptor instead of having a new drop installed. Converts Ethernet over your house's power circuits. My pair has worked perfectly with router upstairs/computer downstairs.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AWRUICG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475275082&sr=1-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=powerline+network+adapters&dpPl=1&dpID=31IYBNuPwFL&ref=plSrch

> I've seen several games where it's as simple as clicking on "use xbox 360 controller", so I thought I would just do that.

Not only do many games support it "out of the box", requiring no setup or re-mapping, they will often change the UI for you, showing button prompts correctly with the icons for the 360 controls. This is why I normally recommend the 360 controller over the PS3 controller.

360 controller also works natively with Steam's big picture mode.

That said, don't get a off brand. they're terrible. I guess you could save a couple bucks and get one used, but, eww. The real deal is 34$ on Amazon right now.

Yes, this is the monitor I'm running. (I didn't pay $599 for it)

Dell Gaming S2716DG 27.0" Screen LED-Lit Monitor with G-SYNC

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_K7OszbDZ9ECEW

the wired xbox 360 controller is almost always the go-to reccomendation because:

1 it'll last a long time

2 it needs no drivers on windows computers (but if it does they are easy drivers to get)

3 it's comfortable to hold

you can buy a wireless controller too if you want but you also have to buy a reciever for it (which costs around 15 bucks or so)

I got the Dell S2716DG from Amazon for $500.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0149QBOF0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Absolute steal, and a great monitor.

Try a USB soundcard like this one

Get something like this

This is what I use and it works lovely. It's not third party, so you have that. It works with every game I've tried it on. I use it for platformers and racing games. You mentioned Assassin's Creed which I use it for quite a bit, but you also mentioned cod and BF3. Cod and BF3 shouldn't be used. You won't have a very good response time or accuracy. Chances are you will get trashed by KBM setups on those games.

I returned mine. It felt cheap and gimmicky, especially for the price. I went with a Logitech G500. Don't fall for the customization hype if all you want is a solid, well-designed mouse.

If you are dead set on a headset rather than going for a pair of headphones and a microphone, I would recommend the Plantronics GameCom 780 Headset. They should last you quite some time and are very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Gaming-S2716DG-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B0149QBOF0 $510, 1440p 144Hz gsync. It's TN and still pricy, but damn I want it lol

I'd argue that these would work better because these include the thrust controls and aren't much more expensive.

if you want an xbox looking controller.. get an xbox controller. (wired for PC

https://www.amazon.com/Antlion-Audio-ModMic-Attachable-Microphone/dp/B00R98JVVU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498820095&sr=1-1&keywords=modmic

https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1498820061&sr=1-1&keywords=vmoda+boom+pro

Then look into dells 27" 1440p 144hz gsync monitor.

Link

You could always buy this one.

USB. it shows up as a separate device.

http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2

You don't have to: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Gaming-S2716DG-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B0149QBOF0

It's close to $700 but I suppose the price fluctuates. I bought mine for $590.

I know it's not the same for those who prefer the PS3 controller, but the Xbox 360 controller is plug-and-play with Windows 7/8, and is generally cheaper(Goes on sale a LOT) if you don't already own one.

heres the link to the stand http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JG9RQ2/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the acer http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009167
the asus 1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058UUR6E/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and the other asus http://www.amazon.com/VH238H-23-Inch-Monitor-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B004J6BIJ8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1396131888&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+vh232h

Found a 7$ one https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/ref=zg_bs_3015427011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M4WX1F5G8C0ADYTBX0H2

http://www.amazon.com/Razer-BlackWidow-Ultimate-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B003ZJ5B4I

The monitor OP bought is literally the same price as a 1070...

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2417DG-YNY1D-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B01IOO4SGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485436625&sr=8-1&keywords=Dell+gsync

I have this mouse and personally would not recommend it to anyone because of the offset sensor. Look at the bottom of the mouse in the pictures here to see what I mean.

G500s is the updated model, half the price too.

Also for OP, I got the G400 a couple years ago and have had no complaints other than I wish it had a braided cable.

Zowies for palm grip, CM Storm Spawn for claw or fingertip grip.

(Don't get the black one, it's a cheaper model with an inferior sensor.)

My bad - https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2417DG-YNY1D-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B01IOO4SGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485436625&sr=8-1&keywords=Dell+gsync