Jamin43

I've been gaming on my cheapo Microsoft Keyboard - and laser mouse - both of which I purchased on clearance at Office Depot. I have found it kindof frustrating switching between weapons in combat - to knife somebody - in close combat - or as situations / needs change quickly during game play.

What is the most important hardware ( if any ) that is needed for gameplay? Is it a gaming mouse iwth multiple buttons? Or is it more important to find a gaming keyboard with programmable keys. Or are both needed for good gameplay?

I had been looking at the G15 - is that good - or other recommendaitins?

I try to be careful with my budget outlay and spending on anything PC related - and don't want to spend a ton of money on keyboard - and new mouse - to find out - there really wasn't any need to spend more - that I just needed to practice more on using my keyboard in live gameplay.

Looking for anybody's thoughts / opinions / suggestions on the issue - based on your experience gaming on your PC. I want to know if I should be upgrading a few parts - or stay pat without wasting the money unnecessarily.

Thanks

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