Gaming PC Build Mice Keyboards and Monitors - July 2015

Gaming PC Keyboards Mice and Monitors – July 2015

July 2015 – Gaming PC Keyboard, Mice and Monitor Suggestions

The following are the best PC gaming mice, keyboard and monitor suggestions for July 2015. This article is written to coincide with the July 2015 $600, $1000 and $1500 builds of the month, where the hardware for the gaming pc itself is suggested, however there are no peripherals included (gaming mice, keyboards & monitors). This article includes these peripheral suggestions for each and in the three separate budget categories of higher end, mid-range and basic peripheral sections. Each month I will update the following peripheral sections if anything needs changing or if there have been any new & notable additions to any of the categories.

For July 2015, the peripherals have stayed pretty much the same with the exception of some of the prices, so keep an eye out for that if you’ve been planning out your PC build over the last few months. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them below. Also, if you have any suggestions for some great peripherals that you’ve either tried or heard of, then feel free to let others know in the comments section below as well.

This is not a comprehensive list or meant to always be the best of the best for any particular use, but these are some of the best and new peripheral suggestions separated in their respective “higher end”, “mid-range” &  “basic” (keyboard, mouse or monitor) categories for gaming pc builds. Always keep in mind that as gamers, we play unique games and have a unique playing style, so take that into consideration when investing in your gaming arsenal.

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Gaming PC Build Mice Keyboards and Monitors - July 2015

Higher End Gaming PC Peripherals – July 2015

The “higher end” peripherals are meant to showcase some of the more popular higher end / gaming specific peripheral hardware that one might consider to have the top of the line gaming peripherals. Keep in mind, these are not the most expensive gaming hardware peripherals one can buy, but a collection of the higher quality / more popular hardware for gamers. If you play specific types of games (MMO’S vs high FPS) then you might want to look into specific gaming hardware geared for those games, either way the list below should still be relevant.

The keyboard included again is the Razer BlackWidow Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, with fully programmable keys and 5 additional gaming keys with on the fly macro recording. mechanical keys with distinct tactile feel and fast response and more [learn more at razerzone.com]; this is definitely one of the best overall gaming keyboards for most gaming styles and in addition you can customize it to appeal to your taste through customized chroma backlighting.

The included mouse is the Logitech G502 Proteus Core – a very comfortable all around gaming mouse with 11 large programmable buttons and easily one of the best mice out there, and is a great mouse for playing any time of PC game [learn more at gaming.logitech.com]. This mouse is a definite choice for any variety of gaming / gamers.

There are two monitors included below and each depends on what gaming resolution you might prefer. The first is probably the most popular higher resolution 2560X1440 monitors, the ASUS PG278Q ROG Swift gaming monitor. This a large 27 inch display with a very sharp image, a 144Hz refresh rate (provides super smooth motion performance) a 1ms response time and some additional gaming features (read more at asus.com).

The second monitor is the Acer XB280HK bprz, a large monitor providing smooth gameplay in a 28-inch 4K resolution display. I’ve included this monitor since the $1500 is more then capable or playing gaming at 4K Ultra HD resolutions, which includes the newer GTX 980 Ti graphics card. To learn more about the AcerXB280HK bprz monitor, please visit us.acer.com.

Hardware Link Price Image
Keyboard Razer BlackWidow Chroma Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $162.75
Mouse Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse with Fully Customizable Surface, Weight and Balance Tuning (910-004074) $60.95
Monitor (2560×1440)OR(3840×2160) / 4K Gaming ASUS PG278Q ROG Swift 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor (2K Gaming)OR


Acer XB280HK bprz 28-inch Display Ultra HD 4K2K NVIDIA G-SYNC (3840 x 2160) Widescreen Monitor (4K Gaming)

$748.99 (ASUS PG278Q)


 

$679.99 (Aver XB280HK)


 

Mid-Range PC Peripherals – July 2015

The mid-range category is perfect for those that want to have great gaming peripherals, but not necessarily the most expensive. The Mid Range peripherals are most likely geared more towards the $1500 and $600 build type users, such as those in the July 2015 gaming pc builds of the month.

The keyboard chosen is the SteelSeries Apex, which has a ton of programmable controls with four independent custom lighting zones. There is also a tactile anchoring on the W key, additional arrow keys and an extra large space bar all for a relatively cheap cost [Learn more at steelseries.com].

The mid range gaming mouse chosen this month is theLogitech G302 Daedalus Prime MOBA Gaming Mouse gaming mouse. This mouse is built to withstand high speed clicking for hours, a metal spring tensioning system that keeps the buttons precisely tensioned for improved response, six programmable buttons, 4-DPI settings (240DPI – 4000DPI) and a lightweight design [learn more at logitech.com].

The mid range monitor this month is the LG Electronics 24GM77 24 inch monitor. This monitor is even cheaper this month and is really a fantastic gaming monitor for those gaming at 1920×1080 with super fast response times and refresh rates; highly recommended. This monitor has some of the best motion blur reduction. This LG monitor has Dynamic Action Sync, which reduces input lag by up to half.

Hardware Link Price Image
Keyboard SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard $76.56  
Mouse Logitech G302 Daedalus Prime MOBA Gaming Mouse $40.31  
Monitor (1920×1080) LG Electronics Gaming 24GM77 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor $279.99

Basic PC Peripherals – July 2015

The “basic” peripherals are meant to showcase some of the more popular peripherals that are generally more affordable. Just because these are labelled “basic” doesn’t mean they are cheap or not good, but instead cheaper alternatives.

The keyboard this month again is the Logitech G105 gaming keyboard – this keyboard has long life LED backlighting, six programmable G-keys, multi key input and more. For what this keyboard offers, it’s a great choice for a budget gaming keyboard at a very good price. To learn more about the G105 keyboard please visit gaming.logitech.com.

For a budget mouse, we have a basic affordable, comfortable ambidextrous gaming mouse call the ROCCAT LUA Gaming Mouse, which has some of the customizations of a gaming mouse (DPI button, precise scroll wheel, button customization), yet won’t break the bank [Learn more at roccat.org]. This mouse has been included for the last four months and will provide to be a quality ouse for most at a decent price.

The monitor you see below is actually really good even though it is categorized into the budget category – the BenQ RL2455HM 24-inch with 1920×1080 resolution and quick 1ms response times [Learn more at gaming.benq.com]. This monitor is 24 inches and priced quite well considering its specifications. I have included this monitor for another month is it really is well worth its cost, especially considering it has went down even further to $187.93.

Hardware Link Price Image
Keyboard Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard with Backlighting $39.99
Mouse ROCCAT LUA Tri-Button Gaming Mouse, Black $27.99  
Monitor (1920×1080) BenQ Gaming Monitor RL2455HM (24-Inch LED) $187.93

Operating System Options

If you don’t already have an operating system for your new gaming pc build, they you are going to need one. Below of some typical option with your choice of Windows 8.1 or Window 7, along with some free alternatives.

The following are some operating systems you can consider installing upon putting your Gaming PC build together. The first two will cost you and are either Windows 7 or 8.1 – I have no opinions here so I’ll leave the purchase of these up to the discretion of yourself. I have also included two other operating systems that are both currently free. Ubuntu is a Linux based operating system. The last OS is SteamOS, which is also a Linux OS being developed by Valve Corporation and is being made to be used for a Steam Machine game console. The official release of SteamOS has not been announced, however you can try out the beta.

OS Link Price Image
Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 System Builder OEM DVD 64-Bit $89.99  
Windows 7 Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit, System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (New Packaging) $94.99  
Ubuntu Ubuntu – Desktop Free Ubuntu Logo
SteamOS SteamOS Beta “Build your own Steam Machine” Free Steam Operating System OS

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  1. Do you have any suggestions for a mid-performance Dell monitor? I have a discount with their company so I’d like to purchase one from them if possible.

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