Killa!!!! where the fuck you at!!!!!!!!  Do i Have to buy you another Video card you monkey? I would if it came down to it, just let us know what your deal is. Me and pacer have extar video cards to get you going if needed too.

mouse: logitech MX518

keyboard: Alienware (Microsoft)

headset: cheap crap

mouse pad: 1X2 piece of galvanized sheet metal

monitors: 1 X 22" Acer LCD(main), 1 X 19" Samsung LCD

Here's my desk at home:

I have a 24" Gateway HDMI/DVI monitor, ergonomic keyboard, the Fang game pad, Logitech G5 mouse, Razer eXactMat mouse pad, Logitech Z-5500 5.1 surround speakers, Somy MDR-V600 headphones, a cheap desktop mic, a clip-on fan to cool my mouse hand, and empty beer bottles.  My chair is a Hag Capisco saddle seat (the most expensive thing in my whole setup) and the desk itself is actually a mini-bar that I converted to a computer desk.

hah, Pacer I'm sitting in that same chair, here at work.  Very comfortable.  We also have some designed by Porsche, which are about $1500.

NewEgg is having a sale on the Logitech G13 USB Advanced Gamepad:

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx

 just ordered the razer megalodon headset :) 

Logitech g18 keyboard

The lcd is my favorite part of the keyboard, it has a ventrilo plug-in so i can see who is in vent and switch channels and stuff. I got it used on craigslist for $50... pretty damn durable and the logi software for it is great.

Logi mx518 mouse

Pretty popular among fps gamers, i know a few "pro" players who use it. Only downside is that it doesnt have weights to adjust according to your preference, so may not be good for those who like heavier mice. The extra button positioning is great, have some weapons keybound to it for fast switching.

Logi G35 headphones

Most expensive gaming equipment i own... but definitely worth the premium. Sound is fantastic, microphone is stellar, and the software for it is loads of fun. Also great for movies. The buttons and the volume control on the set itself are handy. Extra long cord is great, its braided so it doesnt tangle. I googled around and read reviews on loads of headphones and ended up settling on these. Only downside may be that they are usb only... so you can't use with an ipod or stereo.

heres mine, yes im a noob that doesn't use a mouse pad

I keep the side of my case open cause its right next to my ac :)

my mouse Microsoft sidewinder. Has weights and different slider feet that you can change.

Keyboard: http://bigbytepc.net/images/New_Dell_104_Key_PS_2_Quietkey_Keyboard_Black.jpg

Mouse: http://www.directdial.com/dd2/img/item/300x300W/9/910-001672.jpg

Mousepad: http://ii.alatest.com/product/600x400/3/3/Staples-Mouse-Pad-Black-0.jpg

I had a kb like salsa's but I sold it to a friend.  Hated the backlit keys. 

Headset: Some random razer headset.

nice mouse pad! Staples ftw :)  i recently got the razer goliathus pad.. tried it out once but it felt like sandpaper.. so i switched back to my staples mouse pad  

Headset: Razer Carcharias

Keyboard: Logitech G15

Mouse: Logitech G500

Monitor: ASUS MT276HE (27" LCD)

Video Card: EVGA GTX 480 HC FTW (OC to 940core and 2k mem)

CPU: AMD Phenom II 940 (3ghz Quad)

Mobo: ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe/HDMI

Ram: OCZ RPR DDR2-1066 2x2Gb (4gb)

OS: Vista x64

HDD: WD Velociraptor 600Gb & WD Caviar Black 2Tb

Case: NZXT Tempest

Power Supply: PCP&C 750 Silencer

Video Cooler: Fester triple rad 360 (3x120mm)

Pump: Swiftech MCP655

CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212+

Don't hate the staples mouse pad.  I love it.  Maybe I'll ship one to umz.

I upgraded my monitor to a 120 Hz gaming monitor:

It is a 3D Vision compatible monitor but I got it without the 3D kit because I only care about fps. After messing around for a couple of hours in ut3, here's my report:

IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

I have never seen anything quite like it. Online, the game is actually drawing at 90 fps all the time. Offline, it can usually maintain over 120 fps. It may actually be more than my brain can handle. Movement is silky smooth. It makes every map play like a HOLP map... but even better because all the little animations like gun recoil and ground shaking are super-smooth and hyper-active.

Will it make a significant difference in my game play... probably not since I'm not super skilled. Will it make a significant difference in my enjoyment of games... I definitely think so.

Highly recommended if you've got the scratch.

AnandTech Review

NewEgg

P.S. I hear BenQ is coming out with an LED backlit one soon.  Also, Viewsonic has one that, according to one review, has consistently lower input lag.

Damn your making me want to get one of these! Is this pretty much the sickest monitor out right now? How much is the 3d kit and whats included?

If you get the monitor + 3D Vision kit bundled it is $500.  The 3D vision kit comes with active shutter 3D glasses and a usb transmitter that keeps the glasses in sync with the monitor.

Right now, the best two 120 Hz gaming monitors are the ASUS and the Viewsonic.  The Acer and Samsung are a step down from what I've seen although they're not bad either if you're using them primarily for 120 Hz as opposed to 3D.

I occasionally use the 3D Vision stuff at work for stereoscopic 3D video production.  It works but I've only played the Burnout Paradise 3D demo.  I think you need a really beefy graphics card to maintain 60 fps at 1920x1080... and 60 fps is the most you'll ever get in 3D so it would be fun for more casual games but not ideal for competative/challenging games.

For sure 120 Hz is a luxury item right now... hopefully prices will come down.

Belkin n52 tournament edition gaming pad $30 today only. Its the same thing as the razer nostromo pad.

http://www.woot.com/

after using the Logitech G9x over a year now i can say it's the best Logitech mouse ever! i can't even touch those other Logitech mice... they are poopoo compared to this... as far as quality and comfort. i love the "claw grip" design... i can't imagine using anything else. also the price has dropped to $70 :) 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261

i'm also liking the Razer Goliathus Control Edition mouse pad. just got a second one as a backup while i try to clean the other ;)
http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_GB/pd/productID.169417000/parentCategoryID.35208900/categoryId.40856500

I like my G500 it's similar to the g9 but it doesnt have removable parts.....

i actually got a G500 too... it's garbage compared to the G9x. it just feels so cheap after using the G9x for so long. 

i like the G5 more than the G500. the G5 has better design as far as the thumb and dpi buttons. although the G500 has some redeeming features....
3 thumb buttons, 2 scrolling modes, and dpi can be set to 5700. 

still... the G9x is way better than both. the quality can't be beat :p

I haven't played with the G5, but it is older than the 500 isn't it? i didn't like the removable parts of the g9x when i read the reviews and saw it, i drop my mouse alot.. only about a foot onto a carpet floor, but still removable parts would most likely go flying.
true the dpi buttons are inconveniently placed, but i never use them anyways and the thumb buttons are just rite for my hand so i can't complain there.
also the same buttons and scroll modes and dpi i use only 800 & i don't need/want any more.

yeah the G5 is older. i only use the textured grip with the G9x and have never had any problems with it popping off. it has a release button on the backside... it's kind of convenient for cleaning. 

dpi placement is a big thing for me.. since i never change my dpi, i bind those buttons to useful actions in game. sniper and shock for UT ;) 

i love the free scrolling mode... i use it when i'm not gaming. i'll never buy a mouse without this feature. the G500 and G9x do have the same scroll features but there's a huge difference in quality of the mouse wheels (and most of the other parts for that matter).      

gonna post your new specs n00t? ;p

iM STILL UNDECIDED ON WHAT i WANT TO GET BECAUSE THERES SO MANY CHOICES OUT THERE. If anyone wants to help me I would really appreciate it. I just need direction on whats the best bang for my buck. Im willing to spend $1500-2000 on something but I want to make sure its the best for my money. I installed 7 last night but battlefield would barely run and the graphics looked terrible at the settings i need it at. Oh well I guess ill just have to wait

noot, have you decided what new pc u want yet? hit me up in steam and we can chat it up in vent until you have made up your mind

ok ill be on tonight to chat phillip

a single gtx 580 will power BF3 on a 1080p monitor everything maxxed out no problem, however if you want to do 3x 1080 displays, you'll want 2x 580's

also if you have a mega rez 30" monitor you'll want 2x 580's

for the best gaming cpu today it's the i7 2600k hands down

if you are going with the 2500k or 2600k processor get a z68 motherboard

Get at least 8Gb of RAM - DDR3 - 1333 ram is probably plenty, but 1600 seems to be quite popular.

okay so i kind of narrowed it down to what im getting but you know me I always second guess EVERYTHING! So please if you know anything about anything please let me know your suggestions or if I'm spot on for the money Im spending $2500. The only thing Im using out of my current comp is my audio card and my 10000 rpm 300gb velociraptor

Case:  Thermaltake Level 10 GT

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133188

Power Supply: SILVERSTONE Strider Gold ST1200w

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817256069

MOBO: ASUS Maximus IV Extreme

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131760 

Graphics Card: Evga GTX 590

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130693

SSD: OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706

CPU: Intel Core i7-2700K Sandy Bridge 3.5GHz

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115095

Memory: G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 12GB (3 x 4GB)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231465

Memory Fan:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835236002

the Sandy Bridge Chips (all of them) because the memory controler is inside the processor, and the processor outputs volts at 1.5 volts, more voltage required by the memory may cause computer instability if the processor does not provide the proper voltage required by the memory. therefore the recommended memory for Sandy Bridge chips is 1.5volts.

memory sugestion:

non-OC

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231402

for OC 1600

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233219