PCStats Recommended Products
A computer isn't fully functional once you finish the build.
Peripherals are required to make it usuable to some extent.
Here you can find our recommended peripherals that you might
need to complete your setup.
Choose a peripheral!
Keyboard
The keyboard is an input device that is used to enter charcters and functions into a computer system by pressing the buttoms/keys. Typing is the most common use of the keyboard.
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Mice
The mouse is the most popular pointer device used on computers. It is basically essential unless you want to use commands and arrow keys to navigate through your computer.
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Monitor
The monitor ultimately makes the computer system usable. It takes information from the computer and prints it on the screen for you to see. Any screen with an input port can technically be used as a monitor.
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Audio
Most content that you consume today, requires you to hear sound. When doing everday task like watching videos or listening to music, you will need either headphones or speakers to hear.
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Keyboards
When choosing a keyboard, there are two choices. Either a membrane keyboard, or a mechanical keyboard. Mechanical keyboards are far superior over membrane keyboards and you can even purchase some for affordable prices. Mechanical boards will be a well worth investment as we already spend so much time on our computers during this pandemic. Our recommended keyboard is the HyperX Alloy Origins Core. The board starts at an affordable price of $100 for which you are getting a Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard. The switch options include their HyperX Red (linear), Blue (clicky), and Aqua (tactile) switches. Each switch option has a different and unique feel, making some better from certain tasks and environments. The Alloy Origins Core has a very sleak and minimal case making it a perfect fit on any desk. For those who need it, the Alloy Origins Core also offers RGB backlighting. Overall, the Alloy Origins Core is a great keyboard to pair with your desktop for gaming, working, and even completing everday tasks.
Mice
Mice come in wireless or wired options. Wireless mice are usually more expensive than wired mice because of the intigrated wireless technology. This means that wired mice will be the budget option for those looking for a basic pointer tool. Both wired mice and wireless mice do have their pros, so we wil providing a recommendation for both. Your perfect mouse will be different from your friends as the grip and size of your hands can influnece your experience when using the mouse. For the wired mouse we recommend the Razer Viper Mini starting at $50. The mouse is light-weight making it great for taking it on the go, and the cable is also a special anti-kinking material. The mouse is also stock fitted with PTFE slides on the bottom to make it very smooth when moving on your desk. For gamers the mouse also sports a 8500 DPI sensor to pickup all movements and has Razer's signature RGB logo and underglow. For the wireless mouse we recommend the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed starting at $65. The Basilisk is one of the more bang for you buck mice. For $65 you are getting a full wirless low latency mouse, with the ability to switch to bluetooth on the go too. The mouse also has 6 programmable buttons and a 16k DPI sensor. The main drawback of the mouse is that it runs on phyiscal batteries that you need to install after the included one dies. Also unlike other more expensive wireless mice you can not use the mouse in wired mode if you want to.
Monitors
The type of monitor you choose depends heavily on the use of your computer, and the specifications of your computer. For recreational use, and media consumption, a 1080p 60hz monitor will be a great fit. However, if you have a powerful computer and you plan to do colour toning and video editing, you will want something with a higher resolution and higher colour accuracy. Our recommended monitor will try to tackle everything from gaming to video editing, and media consumption. Our recommended choice is the LG 24GN600 starting at $250. The monitors is FHD (Full High Definition) 24 inch 1080p panel. It is great for media consumption as the size is great for watching your favourite shows on. It also features 99% SRGB making it very colour accurate for video and photo editers. Most importantly, the monitor has a 144hz and 1ms response time making it amazing for gamers looking to max their potential. Overall, this monitor is one of the best for it's price and even if you computer won't be pushing 144 FPS in games, it is still a great choice for media consumption and other visual tasks.
Audio
When it comes to audio, the main choices are between speakers and headphones. High quality speakers system are usually more expensive than high quality headphones. Speakers are also unpractical because they can not be used outside of the workspace and they can disrupt others living in the proximity. We will only be giving a headphones recommendation, as the speakers are really only worth it if you are able to make ambiant noise and need it for audio production. Our recommended headphones are the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT starting at $280. It may seem like a steep price, but keep in mind that these headphones also have bluetooth making them great for a grab and go situation outside of home. The ATH-M50xBT has 45mm drivers that pack great sound quality and bass for anyone type of music or games you may be listening into. These headphones can also be used in wired mode.