Trying to decide on an RGB KB&M set...

[lexluthermiester]

My Logitech illuminated KB recently died and I've been trying to decide what kit to go for. My requirements are as follows;
1. Must be white(preferred), gold or silver chassis. Black is not acceptable.
2. RGB much have a setting that allows solid red & solid white and a dimming setting.
3. Keys must be shine through to illuminate the function of the key.
4. KB must have Volume +&- and a mute button.
5. Volume controls must be direct action, no holding down the "FN" key.
6. KB must be full size, with 10key.
7. Mouse must be of reasonable size to accommodate my large hands.
8. Mouse must not have too many buttons. Maximum of 3 or 4 extra.
9. Set must be corded. Wireless is not acceptable.

I've narrowed the choices down to the following.

Klomax K3

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098SRXMCK

V9000

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HCR26NQ

I'm leaning toward the V9000 as I like the idea of the volume knob.

Any thoughts?

Am interested in other opinions so long as they meet the above requirements

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Price point is wow
I down to owning all G710+ one used off ebay for 60.us and mice with like 15 buttons I love so we may not see eye to eye

I do like the volume wheels to.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I down to owning all G710+

I did see one of those, like it, but they don't make it in any colour other than black..

EDIT;
Took at look at this one, which has a gunmetal finish, but I really want a light coloured keyboard.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-K100-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B08HR74WV4

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Hard pass on corsair stuff icue

Logitech has bad ones to though
I got rid/ dumped for 35.us a G910

Black but white lights and no driver needed

 

[Udyr]

Keyboard:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5S24BP

As for mouse: I use relatively cheap units that last a decent amount of time (3-5 years) before they start showing signs of wear, but maybe you'd like this one?

...or this one (from the brand I currently use)

 

[lexluthermiester]

icue

Yeah, that was a problem for me too. I want the lighting controls built into the KB and directly controlled by same.

Keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5S24BP

Ohh! Never saw that one. I like it.

but maybe you'd like this one?

That mouse is in my wish list.

...or this one (from the brand I currently use)

Redragons are good. I've used them before.

I've got a matching KB in my list as well;

Amazon.com

 

[Udyr]

Yeah, that was a problem for me too. I want the lighting controls built into the KB and directly controlled by same.


Ohh! Never saw that one. I like it.

That mouse is in my wish list.

Redragons are good. I've used them before.

I've got a matching KB in my list as well;

Amazon.com

The Redragon KB looks good too. The black one might be worth considering if it's still in production if/when my K55 decides to retire.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Found this one too..

https://www.amazon.com/TEWELL-Mechanical-Customizable-Anti-ghosting-Quick-Response/dp/B07QKNFLS6

 

[ThrashZone]

Found this one too..

https://www.amazon.com/TEWELL-Mechanical-Customizable-Anti-ghosting-Quick-Response/dp/B07QKNFLS6

Hi,
That ones pretty

 

[lexluthermiester]

Hi,
That ones pretty

My only complaint is the mechanical switches. I prefer my keyboards to be quiet. However, that aspect is not a deal-breaker.

EDIT;
I take that back, the black switches seem to be the silent ones. Very strongly leaning toward this one now..

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
I've added o-rings before clear ones don't block lighting
That one looks pretty easy to do.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I did find this one growing on me..

https://www.amazon.com/AULA-S2096-Mechanical-Multimedia-Programmable/dp/B08RZ4M23R

 

[Sybaris_Caesar]

Just buy any of the QMK/VIA supported keyboards.

Supported Keyboards (caniusevia.com)

Aww it's a budget buy? Nvm then.

This is my entry for the contest.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Just buy any of the QMK/VIA supported keyboards.

Supported Keyboards (caniusevia.com)

Aww it's a budget buy? Nvm then.

This is my entry for the contest.

No 10key. That's why I leaned toward the K3 set above. Good choice otherwise!

 

[Sybaris_Caesar]

No 10key. That's why I leaned toward the K3 set above. Good choice otherwise!

Amazon.com : keyboard numpad white

 

[ThrashZone]

I did find this one growing on me..

https://www.amazon.com/AULA-S2096-Mechanical-Multimedia-Programmable/dp/B08RZ4M23R

Hi,
Looks a lot like the other one
But yeah easy push button to change colors
Best of all think both were free returns.

 

[dgianstefani]

Razer Huntsman + Viper Elite.

Optical switches, lowest latency against the competition.

Nice dock for the mouse so it's always charged.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Today the mouse arrived, decided on a Redragon Griffin on Amazon. $25 shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MR2XHY2
The keyboard will arrive tomorrow. Ended up going with the V9000 set posted in the OP.

This mouse is excellent. It's VERY comfortable for my large hands! It remembers DPI and LED settings when unplugged, which is really nifty. Nylon braided cord as well. Wasn't expecting that(though it was in the item description on the Amazon page).
Photo's below..

Some of the nicest packaging I've ever seen.

Blame the camera for this washed out photo. The thing look beautiful in person!! This mouse kicks the crap out of my Logitech M510.

 

[ThaiTaffy]

I was looking for a skyloong keyboard that fits your requirements as I'm a big fan of them and this popped up in my search

Any father Ted fans here will appreciate the brand.

No volume knob though

 

[eidairaman1]

Look at Roccat maybe?

 

[lexluthermiester]

No volume knob though

Yeah, that's a dealbreaker for me. I want volume controls on keyboard and not triggered by an "FN" key.

Look at Roccat maybe?

I already decided on the V9000 kit in the OP. Will post pictures tomorrow after it arrives...

Razer Huntsman + Viper Elite.

Optical switches, lowest latency against the competition.

Nice dock for the mouse so it's always charged.

Um..

9. Set must be corded. Wireless is not acceptable.

Thus..

 

[Udyr]

Today the mouse, decided on a Redragon Griffin on Amazon. $25 shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MR2XHY2
The keyboard will arrive tomorrow. Ended up going with the V9000 set posted in the OP.

This mouse is excellent. It's VERY comfortable for my large hands! It remember DPI and LED settings when unplugged as well, which is really nifty. Nylon braided cord as well. Wasn't expecting that.
Photo's below..
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Some of the nicest packaging I've ever seen.

View attachment 239789
Blame the camera for this washed out photo. The thing look beautiful in person!! This mouse kicks the crap out of my Logitech M510.

Very nice indeed. I still got mine stored

 

[lexluthermiester]

Very nice indeed. I still got mine storedView attachment 239800

Oh heck ya, I'm keeping mine too. It's too nice to throw away. Up on the shelf it goes.

 

[ThaiTaffy]

Horders!!! I use boxes like that for electronics projects

My pocket knife came in this one.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Horders!!! I use boxes like that for electronics projects

View attachment 239803
My pocket knife came in this one.

I'm someone who tries to be as green as practical & possible, I'm all about reusing and repurposing. So I say bravo!