Headset, mouse, and keyboard recommendations? Help!

hi

I guess I need some help with a few things... 1. PC headphones that I might also use outdoors, so maybe something without a mic that picks up too much background noise
2. A mouse and keyboard, preferably wired, though wireless is okay if the battery life is decent enough

For the headphones, my limit is about $100, and for the mouse and keyboard together, maybe around $167. I'm just looking for the best quality I can get for those prices, I suppose...

Any suggestions? Thanks

Here is a suggestion:
headphones: CLICK
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Hey, I'm actually looking for similar stuff too, so I figured I'd weigh in. I personally lean toward peripherals with wireless setups, so my take might differ from the post above:

Mouse and keyboard - In my book, Logitech is the way to go. I've been using their gear for a long time and they're solid. Back when I was a student, I picked up a budget MK120 set (K120 keyboard and M90 mouse) about two or three years ago. Honestly, I'm pretty happy with them, especially considering the price ($40maybe even a bit less today), but they're great for basic use.

If you want something a step up from standard keyboards, you have wired options like the K290 (for comfort) and the K310 (which is spill-resistant). Prices usually run between $15 and $117 depending on where you look, though the K290 is a little harder to find right now. Oh, if backlighting is a dealbreaker, you’ll probably have to shell out $30-$$200 for a model like the K740, just so you know.

As for mice, I grabbed an optical M105 because it was easy to find and Linux compatible. It replaced my old M90 from the MK120 set for general daily use. The M105 is a bit smaller, but it feels good in the hand, and you can find it in shops for around $10-$$30. If you want something slightly more premium, laser mice start around $33, like the LS1 model. There's also the M500 which is about twice the price at around $67, but it has extra buttons and a more ergonomic design. It's worth noting that the M105 and LS1 come in different colors if that matters to you, though laser models are getting a bit harder to track down lately.

Headphones - I'm actually hunting for these myself right now. I think I'm going to go with the Sony V55 model because they look durable and high-quality, and the sound should be decent. They might push your budget by about ten bucks, since you can find them for roughly $25-$$143. Anyway, here is a rough idea of what's out there—I did this search for myself, but it might help you see what brands are available in the US within that price range: Best Buy

If you don't mind a bit of extra plastic or a slightly loose build, there are plenty of choices with good sound quality. Then again, if you consider yourself an audiophile, some people on other forums will tell you that you need to spend well over $500, but I think that's overkill for my wallet... even if people claim the sound is significantly better.

Keeping this in the current thread rather than starting a new one.
My old and my new mice are both failing me on this PC(...) so I'm looking for a replacement. Ideally something for gaming with a budget of up to $100 $250, though I'd prefer to stay in the $150-$250 range. Thanks. 🙂

IMPORTANT: Please, no Razer. I've had four different models break on me over the last year—even with the replacements they sent—and now my current rig won't even recognize them.

Douglas Price88 said:I didn't want to start a whole new thread.
My old mouse stopped working on my current PC(...) so I need a new one. Ideally for gaming, with a budget of up to $100 maybe $250, though I'd prefer staying in the $150-$250 range. Thanks. 🙂

PLEASE! Avoid Havit at all costs. It broke four times in a single year, and even though I got a new one every single time, my current computer won't even recognize this latest one...

Havit isn't terrible, per se, but you get what you pay for with their products. If you ask me, just go with Logitech, though there are plenty of other solid brands out there.

Check this out—there's actually a sale over at Instar for a gaming mouse right in your price range:

They're cheaper than the other places I've looked, and they offer free shipping to your door. That's a huge win since average shipping usually runs about $35-$17, which makes small orders barely worth it otherwise. I've bought from them online before and can vouch for them. Still, take a look at their other gaming mice and standard options too... see what fits your style best.