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"Battlefield 1" review: Successful reboot
by Philipp Rüegg
Gear up for "Battlefield 1" with our 12 product recommendations
9.11.2016
Translation: machine translated
If you really want to savour "Battlefield 1" and be at the forefront online, you need the right equipment. We have twelve product recommendations for both demanding and moderate players that will make the game even more fun.
"Battlefield 1" is a blast. Bombastic gameplay, a varied campaign and all wrapped up in graphics that will move you to tears. You can read my detailed raves here:
To get even more gaming fun out of "Battlefield 1", our product managers - the people who add all the great products to the range - have selected twelve products that will appeal to both casual gamers and the most demanding gamers.
The right PC for you.
The right PC
Recommended by Frédéric Müller, Product Manager PC Systems
For beginners
Games need more and more cores and are slowly utilising the additional threads of the i7 compared to the i5. In "Battlefield 1", i5 processors are at the limit, 100 per cent load and stuttering in the game means bottleneck. Frédéric therefore recommends opting for an i7 in order to be prepared for the future. An Nvidia GTX 1060 is perfectly adequate for the highest graphics settings at FullHD. Medium-high settings on a 2K monitor are also possible. The price-performance ratio of this PC is excellent and 16GB RAM is easily sufficient.
For enthusiasts
The fastest graphics card available (Titan X Pascal excluded), water cooling for quiet operation, large SSD so that the game loads quickly (maps otherwise take a long time to load in BF1), expandability for future upgrade projects and 32GB RAM to run additional programmes in parallel. Because with "Battlefield 1", the system quickly grabs 12GB RAM when it is available. The digitec Zenon Z3000 has been washed in all waters - literally. Thanks to the onsite guarantee, someone will even come to your home if there are any problems - for hardware problems, not if you don't hit anything in "Battlefield 1".
The right monitor
Recommended by Martin Kunz, Teamleader Peripherals
For beginners
Smooth gameplay with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it perfect for first-person shooters. The display is large enough at 27 inches and offers Full HD resolution. Various adjustment options for ergonomic preferences. Solid workmanship, many connection options and a good price-performance ratio. Some compromises have to be made with the TN panel. For gamers, the display is still a clear recommendation, says Martin.
For enthusiasts
34-inch display in 21:9 format. Experience "Battlefield 1" at the highest level. 100Hz and IPS display with slight curvature together with the vivid colours ensure a really intense experience. The monitor is height-adjustable and tiltable. It looks very solid and is well made. The monitor is also ideal for tasks other than gaming thanks to the large picture. Read here to find out why gaming with Ultra Wide is fun.
The right mouse
Recommended by Yves Sahli, Junior Product Manager Peripherals
For beginners
Whether left- or right-handed, the Zowie Gear FK1 suits everyone. It has a special coating for increased grip and does not slip even with sweaty hands. The sensor is great, but can't quite keep up with that of a Logitech G502, says Yves.
For enthusiasts
The Logitech G502 is the first choice for demanding gamers. The weight and therefore the handling can be customised with five 3.6 g tuning weights to suit every taste. Thanks to its extremely high sampling rate (up to 12,000 DPI), it is also suitable for the most experienced sniper. Finally, the RGB lighting is the icing on the cake.
The right keyboard
Recommended by Yves Sahli, Junior Product Manager Peripherals
For beginners
The Logitech G610 is simple and stylish. The lighting is only monochrome, but that's enough to help you find your way around in the dark. The MX Brown switches are known for their durability and thanks to the various media keys, the most important functions are just a finger's reach away. However, you have to make do without a palm rest, but that's not everyone's cup of tea anyway.
For enthusiasts
In the First World War, most things were still mechanical, so what could be more fitting than playing "Battlefield 1" with a mechanical keyboard? With the Corsair Gaming K70, you have faster key actuation and can even choose between different switches. The palm rest is easy on the joints and the RGB lighting creates a party atmosphere in your gaming room.
The right headset
Recommended by Dimitri Pfluger, Junior Product Manager
For beginners
The Cave XTD 5.1 offers true surround sound thanks to two driver units per ear cup. Simply plug in the USB cable, select Surround in the game settings and head into battle!
For enthusiasts
The Elite Pro is designed for hours of gaming in every respect and offers extremely good wearing comfort thanks to cooling ear pads.
The right mousepad
Recommended by Yves Sahli, Junior Product Manager Peripherals
For beginners
Because the opponents in "Battlefield 1" rarely stand still, the mouse is constantly on the move. You need a proper mouse pad for that crucial precision. The Steelseries QcK is made of fabric, is inexpensive and has a non-slip underside so that nothing slips even during hectic movements.
For enthusiasts
The Logitech G640 is also made of fabric, the underside is rubberised and therefore also non-slip. The huge surface is for all those who don't like to be restricted.
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chBeing the game and gadget geek that I am, working at digitec and Galaxus makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop – but it does take its toll on my wallet. I enjoy tinkering with my PC in Tim Taylor fashion and talking about games on my podcast http://www.onemorelevel.ch. To satisfy my need for speed, I get on my full suspension mountain bike and set out to find some nice trails. My thirst for culture is quenched by deep conversations over a couple of cold ones at the mostly frustrating games of FC Winterthur.
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