Building a Pc for my kid

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Anybody know where i can buy one of these keyboards?

Unfortunately I think those are very much end of life. Have been for quite a while.
So the only place is Carb but even here I haven't seen one in the last year or so.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Unfortunately I think those are very much end of life. Have been for quite a while.
So the only place is Carb but even here I haven't seen in in the last year or so.

Doesnt necessarily have to be the same. I suppose Amazon would be my best option?

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Doesnt necessarily have to be the same. I suppose Amazon would be my best option?

I'm confused, what particulary is that you are after? The RGB backlight? The low-profile keys? The Razer name?

 

[Icemanbrfc]

I'm confused, what particulary is that you are after? The RGB backlight? The low-profile keys? The Razer name?

The green RGB Backlight [emoji4]

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

The green RGB Backlight [emoji4]

Ah....now that's tricky. Most of the cheap single colour keyboards come only with Red or Blue backlight. Of course the bigger fancier and pricier ones that do the whole rainbow can be configured to just run use green but that's not really an option here.

Umm...not sure what to tell you.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Ah....now that's tricky. Most of the cheap single colour keyboards come only with Red or Blue backlight. Of course the bigger fancier and pricier ones that do the whole rainbow can be configured to just run use green but that's not really an option here.

Umm...not sure what to tell you.

Yeh which is why i said i might look to import one, but then again the cost might not even be worth it

 

[Hobo Joe]

Yeh which is why i said i might look to import one, but then again the cost might not even be worth it

If it's just the colour you're after, there are plenty available on Aliexpress (Chinese brands of course) which are quite cheap. There are lots of "free shipping" options as well, however the wait time will be the only issue... I've had 4-5 orders arrive recently (2-3 month wait though ).

 

[Cookie]

Yeh which is why i said i might look to import one, but then again the cost might not even be worth it

Will be to expensive.

Look at trying to find a,

Coolermaster Octane keyboard and mouse combo LINK

Or

Redragon kayboard and mouse. (redragon make affordable keyboards and mice) LINK

 

[Icemanbrfc]

If it's just the colour you're after, there are plenty available on Aliexpress (Chinese brands of course) which are quite cheap. There are lots of "free shipping" options as well, however the wait time will be the only issue... I've had 4-5 orders arrive recently (2-3 month wait though ).

Yeh thats the only thing, shipping and maybe customs being a dick about it

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Yeh which is why i said i might look to import one, but then again the cost might not even be worth it

Hmm, the CoolerMaster Devastator does Red, Green and Blue.
I think that might be your best bet.

Specifications Product Name Devastator 3 Model Number SGB-3000-K...

I know someone already donated a mouse but choice is always good

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Hmm, the CoolerMaster Devastator does Red, Green and Blue.
I think that might be your best bet.

Specifications Product Name Devastator 3 Model Number SGB-3000-K...

I know someone already donated a mouse but choice is always good

Yep. I reckon if Maximums is building a good looking PC, Might as well have a good looking keyboard [emoji1745]‍[emoji3603] lol

Maximums, still waiting on address to send you the SSD

 

[Hobo Joe]

Yeh thats the only thing, shipping and maybe customs being a dick about it

Customs hasn't been an issue for me personally (though the value of a single item has not been over R600). I've only had to pay the ~R25 handling fee per package that SAPO charge now.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Customs hasn't been an issue for me personally (though the value of a single item has not been over R600). I've only had to pay the ~R25 handling fee per package that SAPO charge now.

Aah you went the SAPO Route. Lol they scare me

 

[Sola Scriptura]

Yes also just wanted to recommend the CoolerMaster Devastator - also maybe chek those coolermaster mem-chanical kbs out. Or best is to put in a wanted ad on carb with what you want.

 

[Hobo Joe]

Aah you went the SAPO Route. Lol they scare me

Yeah lol, most of the items i've gotten are very low value so in every case the dedicated courier options were more than the actual item (hence SAPO).

 

[Hobo Joe]

The green RGB Backlight [emoji4]

Here you go... Green LED KB, mouse and mouse pad for under R800: Click Me!

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Yes also just wanted to recommend the CoolerMaster Devastator - also maybe chek those coolermaster mem-chanical kbs out. Or best is to put in a wanted ad on carb with what you want.

Just have to be careful, I believe the earlier iterations of the Davastator were blue backlight only.

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Here you go... Green LED KB, mouse and mouse pad for under R800: Click Me!

Dude, that thing has black switches, don't do that to a 9 year old. Needs to be a bigger and older and have more finger strength first.

Also the Avior is definitely too big a mouse.

 

[Cookie]

Here you go... Green LED KB, mouse and mouse pad for under R800: Click Me!

NICE! Mechanical keyboard with usb hub and audio/mic

 

[Sola Scriptura]

Just have to be careful, I believe the earlier iterations of the Davastator were blue backlight only.

I think they had 3 models, a red one and a green one and blue, I may be wrong though.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Dude, that thing has black switches, don't do that to a 9 year old. Needs to be a bigger and older and have more finger strength first.

[emoji23]

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Good set of Speakers? Suggestions?

 

[Andrew_Smith]

Creative A250.

Bought mine on special for R400.

Great bang for your buck!

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Creative A250.

Bought mine on special for R400.

Great bang for your buck!

Thanks.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

What would an ideal size monitor be for such a project? I know somebody offered a 19 inch, but best all round size for animation stuff, gaming and Media consumption?

I was thinking of finding one of those LG ultra wide ones if i can get it for under R2k

 

[Inkwe]

Good set of Speakers? Suggestions?

@Icemanbrfc, if you have not bought yet, I have a set of Creative 4.1 speakers that I need to find a home for soon. I'll donate them to this project if you want. I'll check the model number later but can tell you now it is an old set from around mid 2005. Still works well though.

 

[Icemanbrfc]

@Icemanbrfc, if you have not bought yet, I have a set of Creative 4.1 speakers that I need to find a home for soon. I'll donate them to this project if you want. I'll check the model number later but can tell you now it is an old set from around mid 2005. Still works well though.

Beggars cant be choosers [emoji4] thanks bro

 

[Inkwe]

Beggars cant be choosers [emoji4] thanks bro

Drop me a PM then we can maybe arrange something over the weekend. I haven't checked where you're based but I'm in Pretoria East. Will ship if needed.

 

[Sola Scriptura]

What would an ideal size monitor be for such a project? I know somebody offered a 19 inch, but best all round size for animation stuff, gaming and Media consumption?

I was thinking of finding one of those LG ultra wide ones if i can get it for under R2k

Do not buy a ultra wide (21:9) if you do you will prob end up with a 25" one if you can only spend 2k, that monitor will be bad for productivity. for 21:9 you want like a 29" minimum to make up for the vertical real-estate you lose with that aspect ratio, Just get a 24" 16:9 monitor.
Visual TV Size Comparison : 24 inch 16x9 display vs 25 inch 21x9 display

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Do not buy a ultra wide (21:9) if you do you will prob end up with a 25" one if you can only spend 2k, that monitor will be bad for productivity. for 21:9 you want like a 29" minimum to make up for the vertical real-estate you lose with that aspect ratio, Just get a 24" 16:9 monitor.
Visual TV Size Comparison : 24 inch 16x9 display vs 25 inch 21x9 display

Thanks, so ideally what would you recommend. This is looking ahead, not necessarily right now.