Recommendations for CD/DVD/Keyboard/Mouse?

[EROEIone2one]

Getting a conroe-based rig together, estimated about $200 left for said components.

What brands/models are preferred for these accessories? Post if you've had good experience with one or bad experience with another.

Nothing too fancy, just what works.

 

[ubercaffeinated]

mouse logitech g5 45 bucks ish
dvd any combo dvd writer around 40 bucks pref NEC or liteon

 

[Kinnetic]

I second the NEC drive and the G5 mouse, but I also recommend the Microsoft intellitype Pro keyboard ($50 CND). Microsoft may suxorz at a lot of things, but they are great at making keyboards.

 

[acegazda]

Originally posted by: makoto00
mouse logitech g5 45 bucks ish
dvd any combo dvd writer around 40 bucks pref NEC or liteon

the benq 1655 is better than the liteon. The g5 is VG and can be had for $50 shipped. As for a keyboard, the saiteck eclipse is nice, but any kewboard will do really. To me it doesn't matter.

 

[Pens1566]

NEC 3550 or equivalent
Logitech g15
Logitech mx-518

 

[acegazda]

seriously, you can get the superior g5for $15 more, and unless you are the MOST HARDCORE GAMER EVER!!!!!!! you don't need the g15. The mx518 is actually great i you need more buttons, but the g5 is better overall. The nec is decent as well for $35.

 

[Zepper]

I always recommend taking a look at Plextor for your burner. The PX-716A is still excellent and the PX-760A is the latest. My 712 started out at around $190 - the new models are much more reasonable, but still higher priced than most. IMO, they are worth the extra money. Other brands have come and gone - Plextor remains.

.bh.

 

[Pens1566]

Originally posted by: acegazda
seriously, you can get the superior g5for $15 more, and unless you are the MOST HARDCORE GAMER EVER!!!!!!! you don't need the g15. The mx518 is actually great i you need more buttons, but the g5 is better overall. The nec is decent as well for $35.

OP asked for recs for a gaming computer. Most gamers like wired mice, mx518 is one of the best. G15 is a gaming keyboard, that lots of people use and like. And all well within his budget. Just my opinion.

 

[d2arcturus]

Originally posted by: acegazda
and unless you are the MOST HARDCORE GAMER EVER!!!!!!! you don't need the g15.

I don't game all that much and I am very happy with my G15. Just the programmable buttons and display (especially ID3 info) is worth the extra cost if you ask me.