GIGABYTE Launches the Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Cristian_25H · Oct 18, 2012, 03:47 PM

GIGABYTE, the world's leading premium gaming hardware company, knows what gamers need and want of a mechanical keyboard. For gamers who emphasis on excellent tactile feedback, fast response and silent keystroke, the new gaming keyboard from GIGABYTE is definitely the best choice. GIGABYTE introduces you the whole new premium gaming keyboard, Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

The blue Platinum group metal "Osmium" is the heaviest element at normal conditions. It's hard, rare and noble nature represents ultra durability and luxury of Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. It not only features Cherry Red mechanical key-switches, but is also exclusive built with an USB 3.0 hub. Aivia Osmium is utilizing the revolutionary anti-ghosting matrix key-switch design, and innovatively features dynamic volume and backlit wheel controllers.

Silent Gaming-grade Mechanical Keys

Optimized 45g actuation force
Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard utilizes Cherry Red mechanical key-switches that provide the ultimate user experience during frenzied gaming sessions or prolonged multi-touch keyboarding. The keys provide superior tactile feedback and an optimized force of 45g. Reduced key actuation distance of 2 mm improves keyboard response time while remaining whisper silent during operation.

Ultra durability offering 50 million key press lifespan
GIGABYTE Aivia Osmium with superior materials and design improves key durability offering a staggering 50 million key press lifespan which is more than 10 times the amount of conventional keyboards.

Enjoy faster transmission with USB 3.0 extension port

Aivia Osmium is exclusive built with an USB 3.0 output which enables the ability to extend USB 3.0 Superspeed support from the motherboard. Now you can connect your USB 3.0 device simply through the keyboard. Independent USB3.0 signal transferring through motherboard ensures the full data transmission without any loss.

Great Features

Not only adapted with Cherry Red mechanical key-switches and the exclusive built-in USB3.0 output, Aivia Osmium also equipped with several gaming essence features.

Absolute anti-ghosting multi-Key press capability
Utilizing the revolutionary anti-ghosting matrix key-switch design, Aivia Osmium provides anti-Ghosting across all zones of the keyboard. Dominate the competition with the amazing advantage and versatility of being able to input multiple keystrokes at once. Never be hindered again on the battlefield as you twist, weave, and decimate your enemies through the unparalleled freedom of absolute anti-ghost technology.

Built-in GHOST Macro Engine
Aivia Osmium with GHOST macro engine which features intuitive interface allows you to pre-define and switch between macro keys easily for latest PC gaming titles. Especially designed for gamers, Aivia Osmium provides five individual macro keys and five different gaming profiles for a customized game experience.

Furthermore, Aivia Osmium innovatively features dynamic volume/ backlit wheel controllers, and attachable wrist rest. With these great features, obtaining victory during gaming battles is no sweat!

RejZoR · Oct 18, 2012, 04:05 PM

USB 3.0 part is lol. Yes, you need over 200MB/s of bandwidth for keyboard lol...

tehehe · Oct 18, 2012, 04:16 PM

I bet they are talking about usb3.0 hub integrated into keyboard for connecting external devices without going under the table.

naraku · Oct 18, 2012, 04:20 PM

Isn't this already out like months ago?

Irony · Oct 18, 2012, 04:29 PM

Now, does it come in red? I don't understand why all the awesome keyboards are blue!

[H]@RD5TUFF · Oct 18, 2012, 04:54 PM

Yeah I'm just going to lol at this one Gigabyte.

3870x2 · Oct 18, 2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RejZoR

USB 3.0 part is lol. Yes, you need over 200MB/s of bandwidth for keyboard lol...

Some people just type really fast.

Delta6326 · Oct 18, 2012, 05:14 PM

Dang I hate blue backlit, I wish you could do RGB...
I have eyes that makes it hard to see blue keys for real. I have a Saitek Eclipse II and when I'm on blue my eyes just cant focus, but if I switch to the Red or Purple then I can see the keys just fine.

cdawall · Oct 18, 2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3870x2

Some people just type really fast.

Cadveca?

semantics · Oct 18, 2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta6326

Dang I hate blue backlit, I wish you could do RGB...
I have eyes that makes it hard to see blue keys for real. I have a Saitek Eclipse II and when I'm on blue my eyes just cant focus, but if I switch to the Red or Purple then I can see the keys just fine.

Cherry mech switches do not support leds quite enough for that though.

sneekypeet · Oct 18, 2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semantics

Cherry mech switches do not support leds quite enough for that though.

All they have to do is change the LEDs in the switches

Yes this board has been out a while already!

naraku · Oct 18, 2012, 06:11 PM

^Isn't this the same keyboard you sold on your wts thread? haha

sneekypeet · Oct 18, 2012, 06:12 PM

yup and it sat there for a month or so too before it sold.

Hilux SSRG · Oct 18, 2012, 07:16 PM

So why did Gigabyte choose to locate the USB and audio/mic connections to the right of the keyboard, as opposed to the back? Oh I know, when testing the keyboard NO ONE testing it had a mousepad/mouse to the right of their keyboard. Genius!

xBruce88x · Oct 19, 2012, 12:43 AM

yea I was wondering about that too...

Oct 18, 2012, 03:47 PM	#1
Cristian_25H Staff Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Still on the East Side Posts: 41 (0.08/day) Thanks: 9 Thanked 962 Times in 486 Posts	GIGABYTE Launches the Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard GIGABYTE, the world's leading premium gaming hardware company, knows what gamers need and want of a mechanical keyboard. For gamers who emphasis on excellent tactile feedback, fast response and silent keystroke, the new gaming keyboard from GIGABYTE is definitely the best choice. GIGABYTE introduces you the whole new premium gaming keyboard, Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The blue Platinum group metal "Osmium" is the heaviest element at normal conditions. It's hard, rare and noble nature represents ultra durability and luxury of Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. It not only features Cherry Red mechanical key-switches, but is also exclusive built with an USB 3.0 hub. Aivia Osmium is utilizing the revolutionary anti-ghosting matrix key-switch design, and innovatively features dynamic volume and backlit wheel controllers. Silent Gaming-grade Mechanical Keys Optimized 45g actuation force Aivia Osmium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard utilizes Cherry Red mechanical key-switches that provide the ultimate user experience during frenzied gaming sessions or prolonged multi-touch keyboarding. The keys provide superior tactile feedback and an optimized force of 45g. Reduced key actuation distance of 2 mm improves keyboard response time while remaining whisper silent during operation. Ultra durability offering 50 million key press lifespan GIGABYTE Aivia Osmium with superior materials and design improves key durability offering a staggering 50 million key press lifespan which is more than 10 times the amount of conventional keyboards. Enjoy faster transmission with USB 3.0 extension port Aivia Osmium is exclusive built with an USB 3.0 output which enables the ability to extend USB 3.0 Superspeed support from the motherboard. Now you can connect your USB 3.0 device simply through the keyboard. Independent USB3.0 signal transferring through motherboard ensures the full data transmission without any loss. Great Features Not only adapted with Cherry Red mechanical key-switches and the exclusive built-in USB3.0 output, Aivia Osmium also equipped with several gaming essence features. Absolute anti-ghosting multi-Key press capability Utilizing the revolutionary anti-ghosting matrix key-switch design, Aivia Osmium provides anti-Ghosting across all zones of the keyboard. Dominate the competition with the amazing advantage and versatility of being able to input multiple keystrokes at once. Never be hindered again on the battlefield as you twist, weave, and decimate your enemies through the unparalleled freedom of absolute anti-ghost technology. Built-in GHOST Macro Engine Aivia Osmium with GHOST macro engine which features intuitive interface allows you to pre-define and switch between macro keys easily for latest PC gaming titles. Especially designed for gamers, Aivia Osmium provides five individual macro keys and five different gaming profiles for a customized game experience. Furthermore, Aivia Osmium innovatively features dynamic volume/ backlit wheel controllers, and attachable wrist rest. With these great features, obtaining victory during gaming battles is no sweat! Last edited by Cristian_25H; Oct 18, 2012 at 04:58 PM.

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tehehe Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 20 (0.04/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I bet they are talking about usb3.0 hub integrated into keyboard for connecting external devices without going under the table.

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