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K1ngD1mond · Sep 7, 2012, 11:09 PM

i've been looking to get a keyboard for gaming. but havent able to get a hold of one.
http://www.eio.com/p-26221-logitech-...and-mouse.aspx
ive been looking at this one.. but im wondering if there are better ones out there.
any suggestions?

eidairaman1 · Sep 7, 2012, 11:17 PM

Keyboards with Mechanical Switches are the ultimate ones for gaming, dome type switches are for everything pretty much but tend to be slower in feedback for gaming plus dont support 6 key or N Key rollover

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erixx · Sep 7, 2012, 11:27 PM

Seriously, what is a "gaming" keyboard" marketing and PR singing aside?

MasterInvader · Sep 7, 2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erixx

Seriously, what is a "gaming" keyboard" marketing and PR singing aside?

This; SteelSeries Merc Stealth
http://steelseries.com/products/keyb...s-merc-stealth

erixx · Sep 7, 2012, 11:49 PM

LOL, that is a "niche" product for weird gamers.

INSTG8R · Sep 8, 2012, 12:12 AM

Real Gamers use WIRES!!.

This one caught my attention but I SWEAR last time I checked on it it was NOT that expensive.

erixx · Sep 8, 2012, 04:19 PM

Wires, yeah.
Expensive but nice that one, yeah!
Mechanical keys are traditionally favorited by WRITERS.

eidairaman1 · Sep 8, 2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erixx

Wires, yeah.
Expensive but nice that one, yeah!
Mechanical keys are traditionally favorited by WRITERS.

depends on what mechanical switch used, some are touch typists which require very little pressure and travel to actuate commands.

http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/me...e#post_6009482

http://www.pcworld.com/article/24203...ht_switch.html

Aleksander · Sep 8, 2012, 07:45 PM

If i wanted to spend a lot of money on a keyboard, i would have bought this:
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyb...alker-ultimate

MxPhenom 216 · Sep 8, 2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidairaman1

Keyboards with Mechanical Switches are the ultimate ones for gaming, dome type switches are for everything pretty much but tend to be slower in feedback for gaming plus dont support 6 key or N Key rollover

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Mechanical Keyboards are the best for anything. Typing, Gaming, etc. Rollover also depends on which connection your using. PS2 or USB. With my DAS Professional Mechanical if I use USB it gets like 8 key roll over while with PS2 I get full.

Don't even bother with Logitech keyboards. They suck really bad.

Millennium · Sep 8, 2012, 07:54 PM

Really happy with my Corsair K90, didn't pay retail at all though...

Jetster · Sep 8, 2012, 08:48 PM

Corsair Vengeance K60 Black/Metal USB Wired Gamin...

Will do nicely......The K90 doesn't come with the angled WASD keys

AsRock · Sep 8, 2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetster

Corsair Vengeance K60 Black/Metal USB Wired Gamin...

Will do nicely......The K90 doesn't come with the angled WASD keys

http://img.techpowerup.org/120908/Capture001.jpg

Nice keyboard shame they did not put more effort in for lefty's too.. Look nice and easy to clean although looks like the keys are higher than normal ?.

tacosRcool · Sep 9, 2012, 01:24 PM

I bought a "gaming" keyboard since not many keyboards had back lighting. I got this:
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Marauder...W6?ref=prid-20

Pioneer.twelve · Sep 10, 2012, 12:13 PM

I find that my DAS Keyboard solves any and all of my typing needs be it writing, gaming or simple everyday use.

Fourstaff · Sep 10, 2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetster

Corsair Vengeance K60 Black/Metal USB Wired Gamin...

K60 doesn't come with full mechanical keyset, some of the keys like Esc are not mechanical I believe. Worth looking up first before committing.

newconroer · Sep 10, 2012, 01:04 PM

I always say this...gaming keyboards are a gimmick.
They all have to have the a-typical layout otherwise they're no longer a keyboard (which is for typing..)

Razer Naga + Ideazon(Steel Series now) Fang was the best combination.
You might get lucky and find the Fang on ebay somewhere as it's discontinued.

There are a few more products out there like that but the Fang was the best.

Alternatively, (and this is an exception to my ruling above), Steel Series still make a version of the 'MERC' keyboard which is the same thing as an Ideazon fang, but attached to the side of a normal keyboard.

I'd provide some pictures, but browser playing up at work.

Fourstaff · Sep 10, 2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newconroer

I always say this...gaming keyboards are a gimmick.
They all have to have the a-typical layout otherwise they're no longer a keyboard (which is for typing..)

Not all gaming keyboards have atypical layout, for example most of the gaming oriented mechanical keyboards. Yes, gaming keyboards can be a bit gimmicky, but on the other hand, most other luxury goods are gimmicky anyway, so its no different. After owning the G11 I believe that the most important difference between keyboards are whether the switches are mechanical or not: I can perform just as well using a cheapo HP/Dell.

erixx · Sep 10, 2012, 01:19 PM

I would compile it like this:
- Macro keys = not gaming. I use my G19 macros for work

- Backlight = not gaming. This is an allround feature.
- Mech keys = not gaming.
- headphones plugs = not gaming
- USB ports = not gaming
- LCD display (G15/G19, etc) = allround feature (I at least never use it for games, but for monitoring, pictures and news wire...

- Keys' aspect changes to suit specific games, removing letters, adding icons... = gaming
- More or less revolutionary Layout changes to make WASD'ing easier (like Fang) = gaming
- Spaceship, mechwarrior or submachinegun looks etc = gaming

If I was a gamer only, and not an allround computer user, I would get something like a Fang+mouse+SMALLEST POSSIBLE KEYBOARD (only for login and mail purposes).

Of course it totally depends of WHAT kind of games, Formula 1, flight sim, BF3 and role playing have totally different needs. So we return to the beginning: Can we call a keyboard a "gaming" one?

AsRock · Sep 10, 2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erixx

I would compile it like this:
- Macro keys = not gaming. I use my G19 macros for work

- Backlight = not gaming. This is an allround feature.
- Mech keys = not gaming.
- headphones plugs = not gaming
- USB ports = not gaming
- LCD display (G15/G19, etc) = allround feature (I at least never use it for games, but for monitoring, pictures and news wire...

- Keys' aspect changes to suit specific games, removing letters, adding icons... = gaming
- More or less revolutionary Layout changes to make WASD'ing easier (like Fang) = gaming
- Spaceship, mechwarrior or submachinegun looks etc = gaming

If I was a gamer only, and not an allround computer user, I would get something like a Fang+mouse+SMALLEST POSSIBLE KEYBOARD (only for login and mail purposes).

Of course it totally depends of WHAT kind of games, Formula 1, flight sim, BF3 and role playing have totally different needs. So we return to the beginning: Can we call a keyboard a "gaming" one?

Sorry the fang sucked ass.. Crappy spongy rubbish with 1/2 the keys in the wrong places. What annoyed me the most about the fang was while gaming i had to use the keyboard as well as i found there was way to many keys above the hand.

And being able to change the key layout for gaming is a must for a gaming keyboard even more so for a lefty as a lot of games come with fixed key settings.

As for back lighting it's nice but yes it's not a requirement but is nice to have if your in to dark type games Like Skyrim Fallout 3.

Depth · Sep 10, 2012, 02:41 PM

I have a Steelseries 6GV2, no fancy gimmicks basically just a big black brick with mechanical buttons on it.

erixx · Sep 10, 2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsRock

Sorry the fang sucked ass.. Crappy spongy rubbish with 1/2 the keys in the wrong places. What annoyed me the most about the fang was while gaming i had to use the keyboard as well as i found there was way to many keys above the hand.

And being able to change the key layout for gaming is a must for a gaming keyboard even more so for a lefty as a lot of games come with fixed key settings.

As for back lighting it's nice but yes it's not a requirement but is nice to have if your in to dark type games Like Skyrim Fallout 3.

I have seen a Fang only once on photo, it is just an example, but good to know it sucks, as expected.

WarhammerTX · Sep 10, 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Depth

I have a Steelseries 6GV2, no fancy gimmicks basically just a big black brick with mechanical buttons on it.

http://www.gamereactor.no/media/55/s...ing_205555.jpg

I bought one of these also about a month ago replacing a g19 love it

johnnyfiive · Sep 12, 2012, 03:55 PM

Get a GOOD mechanical keyboard.

http://www.amazon.com/Filco-Majestou...uch+tenkeyless

AhokZYashA · Sep 12, 2012, 04:16 PM

how about the cm storm quick fire rapid?

Sep 7, 2012, 11:09 PM	#1
K1ngD1mond Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	good keyboard i've been looking to get a keyboard for gaming. but havent able to get a hold of one. http://www.eio.com/p-26221-logitech-...and-mouse.aspx ive been looking at this one.. but im wondering if there are better ones out there. any suggestions?

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Sep 7, 2012, 11:49 PM	#5
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Sep 8, 2012, 04:19 PM	#7
erixx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Moorsoldaten barracks Posts: 2,183 (1.90/day) Thanks: 708 Thanked 312 Times in 250 Posts System Specs	Wires, yeah. Expensive but nice that one, yeah! Mechanical keys are traditionally favorited by WRITERS. __________________ "Where's Carmack when you need him?" by cadaveca

Sep 8, 2012, 07:45 PM	#9
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Sep 10, 2012, 01:04 PM	#17
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Sep 10, 2012, 01:19 PM	#19
erixx Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Moorsoldaten barracks Posts: 2,183 (1.90/day) Thanks: 708 Thanked 312 Times in 250 Posts System Specs	I would compile it like this: - Macro keys = not gaming. I use my G19 macros for work - Backlight = not gaming. This is an allround feature. - Mech keys = not gaming. - headphones plugs = not gaming - USB ports = not gaming - LCD display (G15/G19, etc) = allround feature (I at least never use it for games, but for monitoring, pictures and news wire... - Keys' aspect changes to suit specific games, removing letters, adding icons... = gaming - More or less revolutionary Layout changes to make WASD'ing easier (like Fang) = gaming - Spaceship, mechwarrior or submachinegun looks etc = gaming If I was a gamer only, and not an allround computer user, I would get something like a Fang+mouse+SMALLEST POSSIBLE KEYBOARD (only for login and mail purposes). Of course it totally depends of WHAT kind of games, Formula 1, flight sim, BF3 and role playing have totally different needs. So we return to the beginning: Can we call a keyboard a "gaming" one? __________________ "Where's Carmack when you need him?" by cadaveca

Sep 10, 2012, 02:41 PM	#21
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Sep 12, 2012, 03:55 PM	#24
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Sep 12, 2012, 04:16 PM	#25
AhokZYashA Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 703 (0.44/day) Thanks: 197 Thanked 138 Times in 130 Posts System Specs	how about the cm storm quick fire rapid? __________________ siggy thanks to PVTCaboose1337 Cans : Etymotic ER4P, DT770/80, Sennheiser HD600 Setup : iPod Classic 6th 80GB > Etymotic ER4P "When a Pettanko hugs you, she's holding you closer to her heart"

System Name:	Hakase / home PC
Processor:	Core i7 2630QM 2GHz turbo 2.9GHz / Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 @ 3.5GHz
Motherboard:	Dell Motherboard / ASUS P5KPL-AM
Cooling:	single fan HSF / Xigmatek HDT-S1284
Memory:	2x4GB DDR3-1333 / 3GB DDR2-800
Video Card:	GT540M @ 750/1500/2000 / 9600GT @ stock
Hard Disk:	Corsair Force GT 120GB + 4x2TB external / 500GB Hitachi
Optical Drive:	Blu-Ray reader+DVD-RW combo drive / Samsung DRD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	AUO 1920x1080 B+RGLED 15.6" / LG TV
Case:	aluminium slate / NZXT Source 210
Sound Card:	SB X-Fi MB + JBL 2.1 onboard speaker > Sennheiser HD600, Etymotic ER4P / Philips compo
PSU:	130W Power Brick / Xigmatek Touro 400W
Software:	Win 7 Home Premium 64-bit / Win 7 Ultimate 32
Benchmarks:	not benching anymore...

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