(Part 3) Top products from r/joinsquad

My current audio setup for gaming very similar to yours. I love this setup and have no interest in getting anything else and will be using this for years to come, or until something dies. The USB DAC separates it from the computer and there is zero feedback or noise and its bliss. I would definitely recommend an outside dac over onboard or in case sound card.

Sennheiser HD 598, open and closed back

Mod Mic 5

USB DAC + AMP

USB sound card to plug in the mic if needed

Total: $324.81

lol that music.

loved your first ep, so this should be good

(also no offence but maybe look into eventually getting a better mic if you're going to be podcasting. these are all excellent.

https://www.amazon.com/Floureon-BM-800-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B00Q4RGQHY/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467856010&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=fleureon+condenser

https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1467820949&sr=8-18&keywords=usb+microphone

https://www.amazon.com/CAD-U37-Condenser-Recording-Microphone/dp/B001AIQGUO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B006DIA77E/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1467820854&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+microphone)

Yes, you can buy a pair on amazon for like $35. being able to hear conversations next to you while remaining hearing-safe is a great safety feature. they block sound 100% of the time and have battery microphones that pick up sound so even if they dont have power they still protect you.

https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Amplification-Electronic-R-01526/dp/B001T7QJ9O

$32.

I use the mix amp but I wear a pair of Audio Technica ATX-M50x. They're better headphones without getting into the audiophile sperg out range. They are a bit expensive at $150 however: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500426112&sr=8-3&keywords=audio+technica

Now if that's out of your budget, or if you have problems with headphones being uncomfortable, I highly recommend HyperX Cloud IIs:https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Gaming-Headset-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1500426247&sr=1-3&keywords=hyperx
You can wear those all day and never get uncomfortable. They don't sound QUITE as good at the ATH but they're $50 cheaper and feel like they're made with the same quality.

I've heard good things! I just finished my copy of The Great Gamble and am working my way through The Bear Went Over the Mountain.

Not 100% sure about the 8pin port but I think it's in ok. Never seem to have GPU problems.
As for the memory, pretty sure it's this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10-Vengeance-Performance-Memory-Black/dp/B005T63BJM/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=corsair+vengeance+8gb&qid=1562021891&s=gateway&sr=8-6
My PSU is a CX 600.

Best mic for proper headphones with detachable 3,5 jack cable:
V-MODA BoomPro

How do you play with only two thumb buttons? ;)

I play with a Perdition Redragon . 12 thumb buttons, only six are really accessable. All my comms are on the mouse. Local, Squad, Command, Discord.

Anyone who's ever played with me knows... I always mix up my comms.

To command: "Sorry squad, it looks like we'll have to take this point by ourselves. Squad 1 is busy standing beside their mortars. " Also to command: "Sorry, wrong comms."

(SL1 usually doesn't say anything for the rest of the game)

1.) Yes. <--Perioid

I can tell you though, even a low cost headset will work, I used to use this and sound is fine/mic is fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-LifeChat-LX-3000-Headset-JUG-00013/dp/B00906E03I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483052209&sr=8-1&keywords=microsoft+headset



2.) http://squad.gamepedia.com/Squad_Wiki

Not really no. I have these headsets.
I dont use any of that razer software stuff so.. that might be your issue?

I know the difference between the two, here's my PSU: https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Modular-Lengthened-SX500-LG/dp/B00SD9IORQ

I use Hifiman HE-400i's and they are fantastic. I have an Antlion Modmic attached to that. Setup is killer for squad.

EDIT: $500 headphones on sale right now for $185 (https://smile.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-HE-400I-Full-size-Magnetic-Headphones/dp/B00MULH672/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539835247&sr=8-3&keywords=Hifiman+HE-400i)

With your graphics card you probably want to stick to 1080p :). A huge TV will get low FPS and screen tearing and most likely a low refresh rate and just all around bad experience. It's a good idea to invest in a monitor.

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0

This is a link to your basic FPS gaming monitor that a ton of ppl have. 144hz is absolute lifechanging man, don't skip it.

...I just did a surround sound test (on youtube) and... you're right. I didn't realize the microphone on my headset can swivel to be on the left or right. I've always worn it on my right and assumed that it was meant to be on that side. Even the picture shows it on the left...

I feel really dumb right now, and it explains why the game has felt really slow to me (unable to locate enemies by sound).