Is this a good keyboard for the money?

[Willmo]

I am looking for a cheap but fairly decent gaming keyboard and mouse. I have looked and I do like the look of the Razer's but they are too expensive for me. I have found this ---> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Perixx-PX-2000-Programmable-Backlit-Keyboard/dp/B00AABCQJM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380386077&sr=1-3-fkmr0&keywords=anker+gaming+keyboard

Is this a good keyboard for the money. If not could you please recommend one for me. Also could you please recommend a mouse.
Thanks

 

[Christiaan Lourens]

Unfortunately I cannot help you as I am a Periphile 😀 just coined that word.

I love my expensive peripherals, Razer naga Molten, Mamba 2012, Tt eSport Black, Tt eSport Challanger. It's like heroine.

However they look good a 4* rating on Amazon usually is a good sign, go for it man.

My only suggestion is getting a fairly decent mouse though because they are important compared to how long you will use it wrist comfort is essential

These are on sale right now and I would seriously grab 1 of them if I were you (the best bargain you can afford)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Deathadder-Ergonomic-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B00ABS62C6/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380786567&sr=1-1&keywords=razer+death+adder

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Deathadder-Re-Spawn-3500DPI-Gaming/dp/B002RL9A2O/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380786567&sr=1-2&keywords=razer+death+adder

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Molten-Special-Addition-5600DPI/dp/B004EYSH5I/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380786591&sr=1-1&keywords=razer+naga

and if you can't afford any of those than here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Razer-Abyssus-3500DPI-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B002WV7C5Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1380786567&sr=1-4&keywords=razer+death+adder

Go on get a Razer mouse 😀

 

[ssddx]

perix-px-2000

from what i could read some cons..

-cheap plastic feel and flimsy (it bends when you push down on it)
-keys are stiff unlike some keyboards (making it uncomfortable to use)
-some of the leds are bright (which can be annoying)
-macro keys are in a bad area (meaning you press them accidentally)

keep in mind that you do not necessarily need a "gaming" keyboard and mouse. you can use "office" keyboards and mice as well. they normally have the same functions but with a reduced pricetag. i used such products for years.

if you want gaming products (well...any product) for cheap then realize its going to be very hit or miss with quality. you need to read all of the bad reviews to see what the flaws are.

i would definitely grab a razer deathadder for about $35-40. its a solid mouse and i've had mine for years. an alternative would be any of the gaming mice from logitech. good stuff and on ebay you can get them for a good deal off msrp.

as far as keyboards are concerned... a cheaper keyboard from logitech is always a good choice. the keys are typically quiet touch which are low resistance, low height keys which are easy to press (again i said typically.... read reviews).

you can really feed the difference between cheap and not cheap. i'm on a $9 replacement keyboard right now (my main keyboard broke and i cant budget a new one yet) and i can tell you that i hate it. you dont want to spend alot on a computer then cheap out on perepherals as they are your only input devices and are very important.