Looking for a budget-friendly upgrade? You can find decent headsets without spending much. :D
Looking for a budget-friendly upgrade? You can find decent headsets without spending much. :D
I have $50 to spend at GameStop (gift card) and want the best possible improvements for my budget. My main focus is a decent headset for Tarkov or similar games, since that’s where the biggest impact is. I’m also considering better keyboard and mouse upgrades. My current keyboard is a basic Amazon Basics model, but I own an older membrane one that works fine with a PS/2 adapter. The Razer Cynoza V2 might not be worth it, and my Logitech M170 is okay but lacks extra features. My mouse is a Logitech M170 with extra buttons, but wireless options at GameStop are pricey and not always reliable. My desk setup isn’t ideal for wireless use. I need to maximize value without overspending—either a little more or risking a waste of money.
When it comes to peripheral swaps, I strongly suggest this approach in terms of priority. Of course, it's not a strict guideline, just a practical guideline: For around $50, you could get a preowned G102 with a Razer Strider Large. I’d have considered a better audio setup, but there aren’t any that are truly high-quality—you’ll end up needing replacements soon, as they all fall short of your M20x standard. For microphones, the Seiren Mini is available for $28, though it’s not very durable. There are also CyberPowerPC OEM mechanical keyboards for just $17 on sale right now, brand new.
You've got a solid setup already. For your monitor, the CyberPowerPC keyboards sound like a strong choice. If you're comfortable with membrane switches, red linear ones could work well. Otherwise, it's hard to say definitively without trying them. Your mouse looks fine as is, and the Seiren Mini microphone seems solid too. Overall, a well-rounded configuration looks promising.