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Soul Assassin · Dec 30, 2019

Robvd said:
Hi Guys, quick question, might not be the correct thread but I am hoping to get some advice, I need to replace my current gaming headset (corsair HS50) Looking to spend about R2500 max. Any suggestions? I have read that gaming headsets are not great and that a good headphone and mic combo is better, but I have no idea what to look for.

Philips SHP9500 and V-MODA BoomPro, both from Amazon.

ponder · Dec 30, 2019

^ This!

Georgios · Jan 2, 2020

Ncase M1 v6.1 received. This is small. Looking forward to build in it.

Barbarian Conan · Jan 2, 2020

Robvd said:
Hi Guys, quick question, might not be the correct thread but I am hoping to get some advice, I need to replace my current gaming headset (corsair HS50) Looking to spend about R2500 max. Any suggestions? I have read that gaming headsets are not great and that a good headphone and mic combo is better, but I have no idea what to look for.

Soul Assassin said:
Philips SHP9500 and V-MODA BoomPro, both from Amazon.

If you don't want to got the Amazon route to get that very highly rated combo, I got myself one of these (now also available from wootware for the same price of R2000):

Sennheiser GSP 500 Over-Ear Gaming Headphones with Microphone (Black and Red)

Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PS4 and Multi-Platform GSP 500 The GSP 500 gaming headset delivers high-fidelity sound with incredible spatiality for a truly immersive gaming experience. Its open acoustics and advanced ergonomics ensure superior wearing comfort, while the...

www.loot.co.za

My motherboard's on-board sound is a bit weak to drive them, so I play on about 80-90% volume most of the time, whereas with my GSP300s I typically play at around 30-50%.
For comparison, my cheapo sony in-ears are at 10% - 16% on my office laptop.

The GSP 300 is also good, being one of the best sub $100 gaming headsets. I can also recommend them:

Sennheiser EPOS GSP 300 Multi-Platform Black/Blue Wired Gaming Headset - Wootware

Buy Sennheiser EPOS GSP 300 Multi-Platform Black/Blue Wired Gaming Headset at Wootware with fast shipping & superb service.

www.wootware.co.za

The GSP 300 is closed back (you don't hear what's going on around you) whereas the GSP 500 is open back, where you can hear exactly what's going on in the outside world.

The GSP 500 is pretty much the open back version of the GSP 600, which is quite a bit more expensive at the moment.

GSP 300:

GSP 500:

The sound on the GSP500s really is amazing. It has nice boomy bass with good clarity. I don't like overly bassy sound, and this one is just right for me. Being a gaming headset, it isn't really tuned for a neutral frequency response like my Sennheiser HD555s, so depending on your tastes can be slightly worse for music listening. For gaming it is the best I've heard though.
I watched the new Top Gun trailer like 5 times with the GSP 500 headphones as I just couldn't get enough of it. This is the only time I really wished that they could go a bit louder.
The only other point of reference I have is my Logitech Z5500 speakers, which is of course nowhere near as good as these headphones, which is of course expected.

I prefer open back headphones as they offer a wider sound stage. My GSP300s felt "small" compared to the HD555s which are also open back.

Saba'a · Jan 4, 2020

I installed a new PSU in pc. Doesn't go on and feel electricity on case when plugged in?

Yet PSU screwed in, meaning grounded?

Zuner · Jan 4, 2020

Hey Forumites, need some help picking a new mouse. My CM Storm Sentinel is no longer with us after 9 years of use.
Haven't got much to spend. maybe around 400-500 bucks.
Brand doesn't concern me, neither does rgb.
Play most shooters, Counter strike, borderlands, COD, battlefield etc..
Liking the Clean look of the corsair M55, other than looks i don't know if its any good, or what the other options are. Grip type seems half way between palm and claw.

ponder · Jan 4, 2020

Zuner said:
Hey Forumites, need some help picking a new mouse. My CM Storm Sentinel is no longer with us after 9 years of use.

Have a look at the CM MasterMouse MM530, I've had mine for two years now.

Cooler Master - MasterMouse MM530 Optical Gaming Mouse

Visit the Raru Electronics shop and purchase the Cooler Master - MasterMouse MM530 Optical Gaming Mouse online. Check out prices of other Mice available

raru.co.za

UrBaN963 · Jan 4, 2020

adielk said:
I installed a new PSU in pc. Doesn't go on and feel electricity on case when plugged in?

Yet PSU screwed in, meaning grounded?

Sounds like a short somewhere. Check there are no metal items under the motherboard - sometimes screws fall in there, or unnecessary standoffs.

The Voice · Jan 4, 2020

ponder said:
Have a look at the CM MasterMouse MM530, I've had mine for two years now.

Cooler Master - MasterMouse MM530 Optical Gaming Mouse

Visit the Raru Electronics shop and purchase the Cooler Master - MasterMouse MM530 Optical Gaming Mouse online. Check out prices of other Mice available

raru.co.za

Reminds me of the Sensei.

ponder · Jan 5, 2020

The Voice said:
Reminds me of the Sensei.

It's a great mouse for the price, it was ranked #15 on RJNs list when he reviewed it.

GlassMirror · Jan 21, 2020

So I want your opinions, after recently getting a new system with a GTX 1660 Super and seeing the review below of the new RX 5600 XT. I want to know what are your opinions on this card and also if it would be worth the upgrade once it eventually reaches our shores.

Disclaimer: I do not want to upgrade as I'm quite happy with my card, just wanted to know what you guys think of it.

Neoprod · Jan 21, 2020

There you go.

I don't have an opinion...not looking at graphics card at the moment.

UrBaN963 · Jan 22, 2020

So... new PC build for a 13 year old who mostly plays Fortnite. Budget is R30k. Streaming may happen at a later stage.

As it stands now:

Ryzen 9 3900X
B450 Tomahawk
16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 - R12,499 (Evetech)

WD Blue 4TB - R1,739 (Evetech)
Antec VP650W PSU - R799 (Evetech)
Mushkin MKNSSDHL250GB-D8 Helix - 250GB NVME SSD - R719 (Wootware)
XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc III - R7,499 (Wootware) -
Still undecided on this one. The Thicc II wasn't good, the Thicc III Ultra is revised and has better cooling, and beats the 2060 Super is many games.
D-Link DWA-582 Wireless AC1200 - R538 (Wootware)

Phanteks Eclipse P400A DigitaL RGB - R1,279 (Wootware)

Gamdias Zelus E1 Gaming Chair - R2,299 (Evetech)
Samsung SF350 27" Thin Bezel - R2,699 (Evetech)

Total Cost
Wootware - R10,221 (incl Delivery)
Evetech - R20,034.98 (Free delivery / I'll collect)

TOTAL - R30,255.98

Suggestions / recommendations?

DrJohnZoidberg · Jan 22, 2020

UrBaN963 said:
So... new PC build for a 13 year old who mostly plays Fortnite. Budget is R30k. Streaming may happen at a later stage.

XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc III - R7,499 (Wootware) -
Still undecided on this one. The Thicc II wasn't good, the Thicc III Ultra is revised and has better cooling, and beats the 2060 Super is many games.

Nvidia cards perform better in Fortnite though, so there's that to consider too.

Lupus · Jan 22, 2020

UrBaN963 said:
So... new PC build for a 13 year old who mostly plays Fortnite. Budget is R30k. Streaming may happen at a later stage.

As it stands now:

Ryzen 9 3900X
B450 Tomahawk
16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200 - R12,499 (Evetech)

WD Blue 4TB - R1,739 (Evetech)
Antec VP650W PSU - R799 (Evetech)
Mushkin MKNSSDHL250GB-D8 Helix - 250GB NVME SSD - R719 (Wootware)
XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc III - R7,499 (Wootware) -
Still undecided on this one. The Thicc II wasn't good, the Thicc III Ultra is revised and has better cooling, and beats the 2060 Super is many games.
D-Link DWA-582 Wireless AC1200 - R538 (Wootware)

Phanteks Eclipse P400A DigitaL RGB - R1,279 (Wootware)

Gamdias Zelus E1 Gaming Chair - R2,299 (Evetech)
Samsung SF350 27" Thin Bezel - R2,699 (Evetech)

Total Cost
Wootware - R10,221 (incl Delivery)
Evetech - R20,034.98 (Free delivery / I'll collect)

TOTAL - R30,255.98

Suggestions / recommendations?

Why the hell are you building that for Fortnite? Fortnite can run on a potato. Skip gaming chairs they aren't any better than a decent office chair, a decent office chair would be cheaper but better

UrBaN963 · Jan 22, 2020

Lupus said:
Why the hell are you building that for Fortnite? Fortnite can run on a potato.

If daddy says you can have R30k for a new PC, are you going to say no thanks I’d rather have a potato?

UrBaN963 · Jan 22, 2020

DrJohnZoidberg said:
Nvidia cards perform better in Fortnite though, so there's that to consider too.

I saw that. But the 5700XT is faster just about everywhere else and the motherboard combo comes with two additional games (Outer Worlds and Breakpoint). Ideally he will start playing real games at some point

Lupus · Jan 22, 2020

UrBaN963 said:
If daddy says you can have R30k for a new PC, are you going to say no thanks I’d rather have a potato?

Add the gaming chair fee in for a better monitor, see my edit.

UrBaN963 · Jan 22, 2020

Lupus said:
Add the gaming chair fee in for a better monitor, see my edit.

Gaming chair was a necessity but not strictly part of the budget. Could maybe go 1440p if there’s something decently priced, didn’t look actually.

Soul Assassin · Jan 22, 2020

Not a 60Hz monitor is my first suggestion.

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