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u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

Okay. I have gained all of this knowledge from hours of research. I am not an audiophile, but a rising one. The AD700s are not for those that want pure enjoyment during gameplay. They are airy and do not provide that much bass. These headphones are good for competitive gameplay. i.e. if you you want to hear other players' footsteps and such. Otherwise, no, these are not good headphones for casual gaming.

The antlion modmic has some flawless reviews and each of them glorify it. Adding to that, it is a boom mic, it is easily attachable, easily adjustable, and does not pick up any unwanted sound. This is pretty hard to beat in my books. I have nothing against the zalman zm-mic1 in general, but for gaming it is not up to par with the antlion modmic. If I have yet to find anything better and more convenient than the antlion mic.

The headphones that I am targeting are miles ahead of any headset. The only headsets that I will recommend are the PC 360s or the Beyerdynamic MMX 300s. These are both great headsets, yet are quite expensive if you're on a tight budget. The headphones I am soon to recommend are professional audiophile-approved headphones. They are widely accepted in the audiophile community. Headsets besides the ones I recommended are nothing but a marketing scheme. They advertise 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, yet they are nothing but gimmicks with crappy drivers. Speakers are much better if you're looking into surround sound. For pc gaming, the closest you can get to in high-end audio quality are these headphones. The microphones are only a necessity if you treat them as one. When you pair these headphones with a decent sound card and/or amp and use Dolby Headphone software, they do wonders.

The Samsons are merely there for those on a tight budget. They are a wonderful set of cans and I have heard great things about them in the audiophile community. If you don't have much money to spend, I suggest you get them.

Burning-in may be a myth but many in the audiophile community see it as truth. The drivers loosen up after a period of time, allowing for more quality sound. Burn-in times vary from headset to headset. With the SR850s, the audio quality is supposed to be outstanding in general and close to godly considering their price range. They are not better than all of the headphones out there. I would call them mid-range headphones. They are however, better than any headSET that I have encountered.

The average person may not notice the difference between a brand new set of cans and one that has burn in time on its belt, yet in some headphones the change is noticeable. They will sound more crisp, clear, and in some cases have more refined bass. This is the case with the SR850s. Burning in for more than 100+ hours is the standard for most headphones, yet as I said before, times vary from headset to headset.

Since this is an enthusiast subreddit, focused on everything extreme, I was assuming that all of you here would want the very best. Audio is a crucial component of pc gaming and I am just telling you that there is a better option than the headsets that many have been glorifying as of late. If you have the money, I happily suggest these headphones: for competitive play: K701/2, Q701, ATH-AD700, DT 990, HD 598, Ultrasone Pro 900, Samson SR850. If you want to look into other headphones, I suggest looking at the link I posted above, as it denotes the best headphones, in order, for competitive gameplay and for enjoyment.

I highly recommend doing some research and finding the best headset for your budget. There are much better alternatives to what is being advertised for gaming. Although companies market these 'gaming headsets' that have outstanding reviews, I can say with utmost confidence, that headphones w/ attachable microphones are most definitely the better choice.

Thanks for reading and I thank you especially for questioning me :)


EDIT: These are not theories. These are facts that are widely accepted by the audiophile community.

u/swoledier · 6 pointsr/gamingpc

Since you didn't say, I'm going to assume you're a palm gripper...and just in case (since some people get it mixed up), low sens = using a lot of mouse movement to turn around, whereas high sens = just needs a few inches to do a 360.

Mice:

  • Razer Deathadder 2013 ($57): I haven't seen anything negative about this mouse's sensor, only praise...I'm assuming it's another Deathadder with a flawless sensor. You can't beat the Deathadder in design/ergonomics if you're a palm gripper - it has . Downside is having to use Synapse 2.0 drivers which I have heard are a pain in the ass...haven't used them myself though. Also, I feel that the braided cable is a downside too since it is much heavier and rigid than non-braided.

  • Zowie EC1 eVo ($62): (Just got mine yesterday, I've used the Mamba (wireless Deathadder) for quite a while before this) Huge mouse feet for dat glide, non-braided cable, mouse is so freaking light that it feels wireless (especially with a cable bungee), absolutely no drivers - you just hold down certain buttons while plugging in the USB if you want to change settings. Flawless sensor and great for low sens gaming due to its lightness and optical sensor. Oh yeah, and it comes with a spare pair of mice feet, how can ya not love that?

    A wireless Mamba is gunna set you back $105 for the mouse alone, so I don't suggest that, even though this mouse has served me well.

    Keyboards:

    At that price ($110) for that Cooler Master board, it's just not worth it. Leopold is a better choice at that price range. Don't get me wrong, CM makes good stuff, but their niche is in the sub $70 range...that's when they are really good buys, but you'd have to wait for a sale, and who knows when the next one would be.

  • Leopold: Mechanical keyboards are absolutely worth it and these guys make some of the best keyboards on the market (in our price range). You're going to have to decide what switches you want though. I went with red, they are incredibly light, but if I got to choose again I'd probably go with blacks (they are a little heavier to press). It all depends on what you mostly do...gaming or typing? If you type more than game then you'd probably be better off with browns or blues. These things are built like tanks though, really sturdy and heavy, also it's nice that there is a groove to route the cable to the left or right on the back, if you need that. This keyboard will literally last you forever.

    Mousepad:

  • SteelSeries Qck Heavy ($21) or Qck+ ($17): The most popular low-sens mousepads around. The Heavy has a 6mm thickness and is good if your desk has an uneven surface. The Qck+ is just a skinny version of the same thing at 2mm thickness. I have a Qck+ but looking to buy a Heavy just because I want something thicker; the Qck+ does its job very well though. Btw, the Zowie glides amazingly on this pad.

  • Xtrac Ripper XXL ($30): If you want something ungodly in size so that you can put your keyboard and mouse on it, then look no further than this desk pad.

    I don't know how you feel about cable drag, but it makes me want to do terrible things to innocent creatures. I mentioned earlier that I am using a mouse bungee ($17) from Razer and it works well enough. The Zowie's cable is a bit too thick to fit in the last clip closest to the base, but it fits in the other two just fine and does its job of no-drag. But, if you've got enough space for the cable to stretch out...Zowie's cable is so light that you might not feel it anyway.

    I went as close to the budget as I could/went over it a bit (depending on what you choose). If you're going to be dropping this much money on peripherals then you might as well get the best that will last you for years to come.

    Let me know if there is anything else...





u/JammySTB · 14 pointsr/gamingpc

Here's my copy/pasted response to this sort of question because it comes up so damn often.

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Get a pair of headphones and a mic.

If you want surround sound with your headphones, go for the Asus Xonar DG($24) as your sound card. It is very inexpensive and offers Dolby Headphone(ie, it allows you to have virtual surround sound on any pair of headphones - certain headphones work better with this than others, check out this thread at Head-Fi for a plethora of headphones reviewed with Dolby Headphone in mind).

As for the microphone, the common choice is the Zalman zm-mic1($9). Another great choice if you want a better microphone is the Antlion ModMic($33).

As for the headphones, this is a very personal thing. Do you want to be able to accurately pinpoint the location of footsteps in first person shooters? Go for something that is reviewed well by Mad Lust Envy in his thread. Good choices would be the Audio Technica ATH-AD700, the AKG K701/K702/Q701, the Sennheiser HD558/HD598. All of these are open headphones, which tend to be better if you want positional accuracy, but if you'd prefer a closed pair, the Beyerdynamic DT770/DT880(partially open) are rather good. Keep in mind that the Beyers and the AKGs should not be used without an external amp. The other ones should be fine to run off the sound card.

If you don't need pristine positional accuracy in first person shooters, you could go for a huge number of different headphones to suit your tastes. Here is a great thread on Head-Fi comparing many different headphones.

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Also,

>USB if possible.

You win all of my why for the day.

u/extra_ · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

The bass is definitely still there, but because they are open-air you get much better mid and high range with somewhat subdued bass. You can still adjust your EQ and bump up lower frequencies if you desire though.

I definitely weigh having the increased clarity of hearing things like footsteps/gunshots over the lack of a booming bass that you would have in closed or earbud setups.


As for my mic setup, I opted for a Samson Go mic, which stands or clips onto my desk and has excellent clarity.

I can't compare the quality with the A40s, but if it seems to be similar and those are more in your $$$ range or the A40s have more bass that you'd want then go with those. But the AD700s definitely get my vote.

u/Conpen · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

You would definitely need to get a better PSU if yours is 500w, I would recommend a quality brand 650w PSU, like the Corsair TX650 (If you order from there make sure it's the enthusiast option). A good, brand name PSU will last a long time and will keep your components safer from power surges and fluctuation.

As for your CPU, you can still get around a .2 bump in Ghz with the stock cooler. If you want a good air cooler for cheap then the Hyper 212 can get you to around 4 -- 4.2 Ghz easily. There are bigger and better air coolers and all-in-one water coolers that can take you to 4.5 Ghz for around $80.


What games and resolutions do you plan on using the 770 for? It may be a bit of an overkill for your situation, unless your 550 Ti is really struggling with your monitor resolutions.

u/leachlife4 · 5 pointsr/gamingpc

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1

These are extremely good speakers for pretty much anything. They are also a pretty damn good value. You could probably find them cheaper elsewhere if you shopped around. I have them and love them. Pretty much the next step up is a receiver and speakers (nice ones, not the $30 store brand ones) for a lot more money.

More reviews at newegg

u/GokuDude · 8 pointsr/gamingpc

Definitely look into a Headphone + Attachable Mic Combo

I recommend the JVC HARX900's With a Zalman mic that you can clip on the headphones

If you do end up pushing your budget, I don't really recommend the G35's like the other guy (No offense, really) I do on the other hand recommend the Audio Technica AD-700's, if you get these for gaming they will last you a lifetime, they are built very well too, I love Audio-Technica for that

u/PrometheusSmith · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

I realize that you made this a few days ago, however I ordered some of the LED strip lights from Amazon to provide extra lighting above my keyboard and behind my desk. you can order these strip lights in many different colors and splice them as you see fit, or you could just buy the color changing kit found here:

http://www.amazon.com/Changing-LED-Strip-Controller-Ledwholesalers/dp/B0040FJ27S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335810586&sr=8-1

Since it is remote controlled you can apparently choose any color you wish from anywhere in the room. It also has the benefit of being quite cheap, yet seems to have reviewed very well.

I just ordered a single color kit in daylight white to provide a bit of extra desk light. It should be coming in sometime this week. If you have any questions about how easy it is to install message me and I'd be happy to detail my experience to you.

u/frankle · 9 pointsr/gamingpc

Get an EVGA with one of these suffixes: -A1, -A2, -A3, -A4, -AR, -AX, -CR, -CX, -DX, -FR, -FX, -SG, -SX. Those models have a limited lifetime warranty.

This one has a 3-year warranty, and it's a pretty good deal.

Here is a nice one with a twin-fan design.

Although, at that price range, I would go with a 6950, with 2 GB of VRAM. It is probably more flexible, will do better on BF3, and will handle multiple monitors.

u/m3ta1head · 1 pointr/gamingpc

Yeah, the drives are in the optical bays. I used the NZXT white led kit, I would definitely recommend it: http://www.amazon.com/Sleeved-Light-White-Meter-CB-LED20-WT/dp/B0046Y5Z92/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334431945&sr=8-1

I also got all my sleeved extensions from NZXT and they are absolutely fantastic. Extremely affordable, too...I can't believe people pay $200+ for MDPC sleeving!

u/cocquyt · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I use a SteelSeries QcK Heavy and it's relatively huge. 40x45cm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SteelSeries-Surface-QcK-Heavy-PC/dp/B000V7ARAU/

And a pic for comparison with my Steelseries 6Gv2 and Logitech G400. It's as big as a full size keyboard.

http://imgur.com/gSgpJ

It's a cloth top and quite comfortable to use and the adjustable DPI on the mouse makes it easy to take advantage of the size when needed. The G400 is a lighter mouse without the addable weights of the G500.

u/Markus_Antonius · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

Sapphire makes quality cards at very nice price levels. Of all the cards I've looked at personally I found them to be the best value. A quick look around gave me higher prices on every other brand and I find their alternative cooling solutions to be unconvincing especially if they charge over $50 extra. Best deal I could find on the Sapphire 6970 is on Amazon, actually cheaper than NewEgg (on a lot of things lately by the way). Here you go :-)

Be sure to have a look around yourself but don't get taken in by all the superior cooling crap. The Sapphire won't melt ;-)

u/Gemeraldine · 8 pointsr/gamingpc

The Best Video Cards For Your Money: November 2011:

>Best Video Card for $700:


>Two Radeon HD 6970 2GB in Crossfire


>Offering performance close to two Geforce GTX 580 in SLI, while consuming close to 250W less at load, two Radeon HD 6970 in Crossfire are an excellent alternative to two Geforce GTX 580 in SLI.


>Best of all? Two Radeon HD 6970 will set you back $700, compared to $1000 for two Geforce GTX 580 in SLI.


Microstuttering is still an issue, but its less likely to be seen the better the video card. nvidia cards appear to be better at dealing it with it (sacrificing frame rates for smoother playback).

Take a look at this TechReport Article. It suggests measuring fps may not be the best way to compare the performance of video cards, especially in multi-gpu setups where stuttering can be an issue. But it also goes on to say that the 'stutters' seen in the measured frame time data isn't really noticed by the end user.

u/athrix · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I've previously owned a wide variety of headsets and in the end have given up on them.

  • Cheaper logitech sets: broke in various ways

  • Razer carcharias: mic started cutting out, then left earcup, then the thin cord split

  • Tritton set (can't remember which, $50): Cracked bridge with light use

  • The G930s burned batteries so fast, then after a few months the right earcup started cutting out.

    Overall the headsets build quality was low, across all the brands. Finally decided on a pair of JVC HARX-900 cans and this Zalman clip-on mic. The wires can be annoying but the difference in sound/build quality was pretty staggering. I started hearing details in games that I never heard before, on any headset, for me it added a new level of detail to games. I've been using this pair for about a year and had no issues at all. Total cost is about $65 + shipping, wish I would have just done that from the start =(

    As far as your cord fetish, the JVC cans have a pretty thick cord that would be very difficult to pinch. The mic is thin but it's only $9 so if you have to buy one a year I still think you're coming out on the winning side.
u/Aytrydez · 1 pointr/gamingpc

You're probably not going to find what you're looking for on such a budget; however take a look at monoprice maybe one or two of those could be configured to suit your needs.


What you're really looking for is something like Ergotron however at $260 that's probably a lot more than you're willing to spend. What I will say in regards to this stand though, having just bought one: it is worth every penny, the build quality is insane and the freedom of movement/adjustment with the arms is incredible.

u/gunkers · 1 pointr/gamingpc

Backlit keys on a mechanical is very difficult to find with the exception to the Black Widow Line.

Leopold $120

Filco $150

Das $120

those are just some of the popular and larger brands of mechanical keyboards.


One of the major pros of Tenkeyless is that transition between mouse and hand are faster as well as a more "natural" posture because of the space it saves between your mouse and keyboard.

u/diggow · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I'm using this microphone but then the 3,5mm jack version of it http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Microphone-Black-Silver/dp/B00009EHJV/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348398915&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+microphone+desktop

And the Panasonic HTF 600 is a very good headphone, if you're looking for Bass you can buy a Sony MDR XB 500 or 700.

u/LynkDead · 0 pointsr/gamingpc

http://www.amazon.com/XArmor-U9W-wireless-mechanical-keyboard/dp/B004S862FW

This is what I found quickly, it's got Cherry Browns which should be fine. It's kind of silly to ask for 'cheap as possible' when asking for 2 features (mechanical and wireless) that drive up the price considerably.

Also, wired is better. Sorry, I know you don't want to hear it, but it is 100% true.

u/Acknown3 · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I have AD900's and an ASUS Xonar Essence STX, both upgrades from what you have. I have also owned the Zalman, but to be honest, the audio quality was awful and it never stayed slipped to the cord (thicker than the AD700 cord). I suggest a Logitech Desktop Microphone, which not only alleviates you of another cord running down your side, but can be turned on and off quite easily. The only thing that you need to remember is that when you first plug it in, Windows defaults it to 9% volume, so you have to turn that up.

u/myniqqas · 1 pointr/gamingpc

Heres the led strip:
https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Color-Changing-2034RGB-R2-3369-3208/dp/B0040FJ27S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482794085&sr=8-2&keywords=ledwholesalers

I used corsair's CUE software to link the colors of my keyboard and mouse to be the same. (K65 lux RGB keyboard, M65 rgb mouse).

The LED strip came with a remote which I use to change the colors and brightness as well as the mode (it has pulsing/breathing mode and a strobe mode). I usually set the color as violet, to match my keyboard, mouse and computer.

Heres my computer: http://imgur.com/a/3o235

u/talkstogoats · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

For mousepad if your a low sensitivity gamer and need a large surface area I would get the mionix sargas 460, it's a little bit bigger than the steelseries qck+ and just a little bit thicker. For mouse I would go with the logitech G700, its $70 on amazon right now. For keyboard I am not quite sure, I could only find one wireless but people seem to like it. It's the xarmor u9w by ione.

u/Shock900 · 10 pointsr/gamingpc

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor | $194.67 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $33.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI 990FXA-GD80V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $171.13 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $58.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $58.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $94.32 @ Amazon
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card | $289.99 @ Newegg
Case | Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case | $155.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | SeaSonic X Series 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply | $176.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive | Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer | $23.98 @ Newegg
Other| NZXT CB-8P 250mm Individually Sleeved 8-Pin Motherboard Power Extension Premium Cable| $8.65 @ Amazon
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1267.67
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-16 13:20 EDT-0400 |

u/thehybridfrog · 1 pointr/gamingpc

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-MMX-300-Premium-Microphone/dp/B001BYMZ5W

The Beyerdynamic MMX-300 is basically the "top tier" of gaming headsets.

It is essentially a Beyerdynamic DT770 audiophile headphone with a mic. You get overcharged out the ass for it, but whatever, it's top tier right?

u/tempmike · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I actually wouldn't get one at $20. My criteria is on-the fly dpi adjustment which is why I have a Logitech G9x (its very nice).

However, on a lower price end I might go for the Logitech G300 at $40.

That said, my office mouse is an OEM dell mouse with adjustable dpi (up to 1600), laser optics, and by tweaking the /etc/modules file I can increase the poll rate (if I actually wanted to).

u/manirelli · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

As far as I am aware, this is one of the only, if not the only wireless mech:

http://www.amazon.com/XArmor-U9W-wireless-mechanical-keyboard/dp/B004S862FW

Backlights eat power which means shorter time wireless. Unless you mod you won't find one. Check out /r/mechanicalkeyboards

u/warcraftecon · 1 pointr/gamingpc

I just purchased one of these. It's a dual monitor mount that clamps onto the desk. The arms are fully adjustable in almost every way possible.

u/Azurphax · 1 pointr/gamingpc

Ultra Fine!

I almost went with one of those. Then I decided an MX Anywhere and a cheapo wrist rest.

u/DCbusy · 5 pointsr/gamingpc

this is what i use its very thin plus it has back lighting. I'd say its decently silent, comparable to a laptop keyboard.

u/TheSnooter · 3 pointsr/gamingpc

I just got these Klipsch Speakers and I am blown away by them. Figuratively and literally.

u/akifbayram · 2 pointsr/gamingpc

Amazon currently has the H60 for a lower price than the H40.