would you say this overkill for general pc gaming or just right? im trying to step it up from my logitech orbit cam wich has a built in mic
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I wouldn't say it's overkill but I don't think it's the right tool for the job. The mic is permanently attached to the base which means that it has to sit on the desktop. Probably in front of your keyboard. You also have to pay attention to your position in front of the mic. It seems to reject off axis sound better than most condensers which is good for recording but may not be so great for gaming.
880061
I've only used it to create audio clips for mobile programming, but it is really easy to use and connected easily. If you think you may have other uses for a microphone, it's worth it. If you're only using it for gaming, I'm not so sure.
880062
Definitely not I use mine for Pro level gaming and it sits to the left of my monitors pointed toward me and when using it in directional mode it does a fantastic job of canceling out game noises allowing me to talk to my teammates without echo or any interference. That said I am a musician and this is also excellent for recording different instruments and mixing them in editing. one of the best mics I have used to date and I have spent everything from $60 to $500 on mics and to date none have been as good for mixed use scenarios, and still function far above the norm in each usage area.
880063
I definitely like it for pc gaming and i like it, but if you already have a mic i would try that out and see if it works well with your setup and it sounds nice before you go and buy another one. I would always rather have this over a headset though.
880064
Overkill for Gaming... I use it to record audio for PodCast and building training pages...
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Actualll now a friend of mine is sending me a webcam C615 HD rxcited yers w/mic built in should I keep this Amazon order being Im getting a webcam with Mic or return it Otherwise could hang onto it if not using my webcam? what's you thoughts
1437096
I'm using this for gaming. Perfomance of this headphone is nice but you will need microphone to use skype or something.I bought headphones because my laptop has a microphone.
200717
The fans get pretty loud when gaming. They must be doing their job because I have not had an overheat problem yet. I wear head phones most of the time so the fan noise is no problem. I usually play with every thing maxed out as much as possible with no problems yet. The only thing I would recommend is get an MSI with a larger SSD than 128 Gig, it fills up very fast with todays games and it would be worth it. That is the only thing I wish I had done, other than that this thing is awesome.
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I am using it for video editing..and it works ok..and I dont think its for high end video games...and I dont play or use for video games...but it works well with Alien Shooter and Trans Ascend
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I completely recommend against that. This is a good microphone, with great quality. However, It has a low sensitivity. I tried doing this myself as my in-game microphone(gamer) but unless the microphone is almost touching your lips, it wont pick up your voice.
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I got mine used' so Honestly it's logitech that has it priced so high they know people still refer to it as one of the best gaming mice for it's durability. Other sellers will put it up for around the same price as well. I'm okay with it so far it feels "not bad" in the hand is pretty responsive and is durable. but same as you I only spent around 30$ for a used model try shoping around a bit. As for a high performance model? No it's all the same hardware it's only people know what buyers have spent on it recently so why not jack up the price?... Bastards :(
1329587
It's ok. Lower end 720p performance. And the wide angle lens is unnecessary for laptop use. For the money it's worth it. But id save for the Logitech imo
446178
thankyou so much. there are so many headsets out there. Don't need all the gaming setups,just for chatroom use and skype. thanks again.
679575
I play video games.. so far so good with this. Of course you cant expect the highest setting for high-spec game such as Assassin's Creed : Unity, as it just provide about 20 fps. I think its a good for a budget pc setup :)
705067
Hey, I have had mine for about a week and it's the best PC I have ever owned... I stream at 60fps and play high graphic intensive games in 4k resolution. Oh did I also mention it's so quiet I do t even here it and it's on my desk behind my monitors about 3 ft from my head:) def worth the buy !!!
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If you are using it mostly for games, yes the on board card will be excellent. I love the quality I get out of my Logitech G930's!
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There is a built in microphone, whether the one I use for skype and other things is the same as that one would use for gaming, I don't know. But, you can just go to start and look for microphone and find it there.
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Austin, for me and simply, yes, it is worth more than $70. I am not a gamer, however, and just an old music fan and especially the multi channel sounds available with 5.1 or higher outputs. I have my 'sound room' (AKA our TV room) set to 5.1 but with about 20 different speakers in different locations around the room. In no instance can I replicate the output I receive from the Logitech G430. It captures every sound I normally hear and on certain playback sounds I have never heard before. If I were buying a headset for gaming I would attempt to find a cordless one first with no strong need for the G430 type of output. But, as I said I am not a gamer and I can see where a 7.1 output could be fantastic. At times the headset is well worth far more than $70 and if I had the same set in a cordless version I would be delighted if it works as well. Additionally, I have several sets of cheap headphones and one set that cost over $100. Not one of them matches the quality and performance of the G430. I hope my reply added a different dimension to your investigation and if you decide on this set I think you will get the same level of entertainment as I have. Good question and sorry for the bloviation, John
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I use it for PC gaming, mostly the moba and RTS genre. But I occasionally play CS. Works fine, but you have to sit pretty close. And it looks great too. No idea how it works with a console though.
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I've used skype with my headset on a laptop...it automatically set itself as default mic in my case. It's a pretty high tech little unit that I would have gladly paid $100.00 more for and still not been disappointed. I used it primarily for Team Speak however, which does not include video.
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You need a good bit of gain, no matter how you get it. I run mine through a 14 channel mackie mixer with sound gates, processors. etc. That's all optional, any mixer should provide enough gain. Do not use phantom power, will destroy mic. If you have a mixer with at least 60 gain you'll be straight. I've never run it through a PC, so I'm not sure in that end. You just need some gain bud. A beautiful mic. You'll enjoy it.