What kind of CPU/GPU will you be using in your PC? I mean, it might make sense to spend most of your budget on a nice 1440p panel, and then get a cheap kb/mouse combo, or it might make more sense to get a nice mech keyboard, and a nice mouse with a 1080p panel. Or, do you have any preferences for this?

Regardless, HyperX Clouds is what I'd recommend for headset.

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With the monitor, PC specs would help.

I'd completely avoid 1080p in all honesty, unless you're going to be running an entry level GPU. Even with a mid ranged GPU, you can play at 1440p fairly well, and you can pick up a nice 1440p panel for about $250 now.

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You'd have to get a mouse outside the $400 budget, but 1440p panel, mech keyboard and HyperX Cloud headset. This is definitely what I'd aim for, but again, components and your preferences will obviously make a difference.

Sanctorum wrote I'd completely avoid 1080p in all honesty, unless you're going to be running an entry level GPU. Even with a mid ranged GPU, you can play at 1440p fairly well, and you can pick up a nice 1440p panel for about $250 now.

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You'd have to get a mouse outside the $400 budget, but 1440p panel, mech keyboard and HyperX Cloud headset. This is definitely what I'd aim for, but again, components and your preferences will obviously make a difference.

I was thinking of spending 1k on my pc, but I'll update the thread when I have that kind of money. I'll check this and dinklebergs out for sure thanks!

For $1k, you could easily get a 1440p capable rig. The AOC panel suggested is your best bet for 1080p, but I'd definitely be looking at 1440p. Is there a reason you're buying peripherals now if you haven't got the PC already? If you don't need the peripherals yet, I'd just suggest saving up until you have a figure you're comfortable with, then buy the PC and peripherals all at the same time.

Sanctorum wrote For $1k, you could easily get a 1440p capable rig. The AOC panel suggested is your best bet for 1080p, but I'd definitely be looking at 1440p. Is there a reason you're buying peripherals now if you haven't got the PC already? If you don't need the peripherals yet, I'd just suggest saving up until you have a figure you're comfortable with, then buy the PC and peripherals all at the same time.

Not really I just wanted to get everything set up before I buy my pc parts so I could use it as fast as possible. I guess I'll save up to buy everything. Thanks for the help.

Last bump, looking for a little more suggestions before I close in on what I want. I have pm'd you as well sanctorum, you could post it here if you would like.