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Best Bluetooth mice for gaming

Gaming experiences are often defined by the components that create them. For many console gamers, a wireless controller is a necessity in creating the ultimate gaming experience. When it comes to gaming with a mouse and keyboard, there are two ways to achieve that wireless experience: wireless 2.4GHz USB adapters and Bluetooth.  Bluetooth is often frowned upon by gamers because of the amount of latency it introduces between player inputs and the PC. In short, when you move your Bluetooth mouse to the right, your computer will respond about 10

Best deals on gaming desks

Gaming desks are an essential part of a setup; they accommodate your monitors, keyboards, other peripherals, and your snacks. A quality gaming desk also helps keep cables organized, has enough room for your mouse to glide, and can support the weight of a gaming PC. Proper ergonomics is another factor that should influence your decision, along with price and aesthetics. Since there are many factors to consider when buying a gaming desk, we gathered a list of the best gaming desk deals with varying features and forms. Image Eureka via

Best RGB strips for PC

Lighting up your PC with RGB strips is an easy way to add personality to your rig without breaking the bank. As simple as sticking a strip of LED lights onto a tower might seem, choosing the right product for the right hardware is actually a more involved process than expected.  RGB lighting is a PC building luxury that can be a difficult field to navigate. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that RGB-focused builds are a relatively new trend that’s only become popular in the last decade, which

The best white gaming desks of 2021

As RGB computer peripherals continue to become more popular, gamers have become more specific about all aspects of their gaming setup. One of the major parts of any gaming setup is going to be the desk. This will be used every time the player chooses to game and can make or break the aesthetic they are trying to achieve. While there are many fantastic gaming desks on the market, most of these are only available in black since that is the most popular color and will complement the majority of

Reliable performance in need of polish: Dark Matter Collider TKL keyboard review

Monoprice has been in the consumer electronics business since 2002. The company supplies customers with everything from ethernet cables to headphones and gaming peripherals. In June, Monoprice launched Dark Matter, its new gaming peripheral division. The Collider TKL keyboard is Dark Matter’s attempt to break into the competitive tenkeyless market.  Dark Matter’s Collider TKL is a reliable but plain keyboard. The Collider TKL seems worth its mid-range price tag at one moment, and the next, it doesn’t.  Keep it simple Photo via Colton Deck The Collider is a standard plug-and-play

Lacking confidence: Dark Matter Hyper-K Ultralight mouse review

Monoprice formed in 2002, providing consumers with various electronics from HDMI cables to 3D printers and everything in between. Since then, Monoprice built several sub-brands like Monolith, Pure Outdoor, and Stitch.  The company is now bringing the Dark Matter sub-brand into the fold to provide high-end gaming peripherals for less. The Hyper-K Ultralight mouse stands as a pillar of the new sub-brand.  Dark Matter’s Hyper-K has a comfortable shape and standard performance but fails to arm the player with much confidence thanks to inconsistent mouse buttons and lesser build quality.

The lightest gaming mouse | 2021’s lightest mice for gaming

Ultralight gaming mice took off after the Finalmouse Air58 Ninja launched in 2018, and most manufacturers now have ultralight mice in their lineups. These lightweight mice are easier and faster to maneuver, making them ideal for fast-paced competitive games where players need any edge they can find.  One of the most common ways companies reduce the weight of their mice is by using a honeycomb design. The cutouts lower the amount of material used, bringing down the mouse’s weight considerably. Other common weight reduction methods include making the mouse smaller

Striker’s Overwatch streaming setup: Headset, mouse, keyboard, and more

Nam-joo “Striker” Kwon is a former professional Overwatch player previously playing for San Francisco Shock. Although his streams are infrequent, he has a Twitch following of over 21,000 followers. Striker is known for his DPS skills and has won over five major tournaments since he began playing Overwatch professionally in 2016. Striker recently stepped back from the Overwatch competitive scene, and his future in professional play is uncertain.  Striker’s setup is tailored for FPS games to help him perform at his best. Because Striker isn’t currently on a team, his setup is subject to