A good gaming computer is only half the experience. The other half is the accessories you have right under your hands. The right mouse, keyboard or headset can significantly improve gaming and results. Let us go through what to focus on when choosing.

Gaming mouse

The mouse is the most important accessory in gaming, because you aim with it. Watch for:

  • Sensor and precision. A quality sensor faithfully translates movement, which you appreciate especially in action games.
  • Weight and shape. The mouse must fit your hand, a lighter one is handled more nimbly.
  • Extra buttons that can be assigned to functions in the game.
  • Wired versus wireless. The differences and latency are discussed in the article on a wired versus wireless mouse.

Mousepad

Often underrated, but important. A larger pad gives the mouse room and an even surface, which improves aiming precision. A larger cloth pad is suitable for gaming.

Gaming keyboard

With a keyboard, the type of switches and comfort decide:

  • Mechanical switches offer a more precise and faster press, popular in gaming.
  • Response and pressing several keys at once (anti-ghosting).
  • Size and layout. Smaller keyboards free up room for mouse movement.
  • The general article on how to choose a keyboard and mouse also helps.

Gaming headset

Sound is more important in games than it seems. By sound you hear an opponent before you see them.

  • Surround sound helps determine direction.
  • A microphone for team communication.
  • Comfort for long gaming, the headset must not press.
  • More in the article on how to choose a headset.

Gaming monitor

The monitor decides the smoothness of the picture:

  • Refresh rate (Hz). Higher (144 Hz and more) means a smoother picture, which you feel when gaming. This relates to the article on smooth gaming and FPS.
  • Response time (ms). Lower is better, the picture does not blur.
  • Resolution and size. More in the article on how to choose a monitor.

Controller and other accessories

Where paying extra is worth it and where not

  • Worth it: the mouse and monitor, because they directly affect precision and smoothness.
  • Middle ground: the keyboard and headset, where solid quality is enough.
  • No need to overdo: RGB lighting and accessories that look flashy but have no effect on performance.

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