Gaming Keyboard

AstaLaVista said:

I Game a lot when I get home but I also browse the internet and visit various forums (like S7) on a daily basis and I just don't know how much I like loosing Arrow Keys, DEL, Home, End, etc, etc, etc. Am I going to get used to not having them there?

Both my Ducky Shine and Topre are 104 key. My Filco is a TenKeyLess version which I use with my 'cockpit' and laptop due to space restraints.

I constantly go to press the keys that aren't there. They are great space savers, but if you have the space and are used to full sized keyboards, I'd stick with a full size deck.


To find a deck best suited - check out mechanical keyboard threads. User reviews/impressions are the way to go. They turned me onto good decks.


After reading those threads, this would make sense: Filco Ninja TKL with yellow PBT caps. (Model, size and has custom PBT material keycaps. Most keyboards use ABS material. PBT is longer lasting and more 'sheen' resistant. )



One thing I forgot to mention is customization. There are keycap replacements out there that will let you modify the looks of your deck. Like my ninja and Ducky. Others go to great lengths and have some wicked looking keyboards.

There are mech mouses, as in with a ball still?

Dude said:

I think the gaming keyboards are cool but I use a cheap $10 one. I tend to spill coffee or beer on them from time to time.

@Dude man are you my Twin lol that is my number one right there after a few crisp Bottles of Guinness I get kinda loose so you know what that means hahahaha

Lucky I havn't boo boo a spillage on my keyboard yet but I do have to air dust it from all the snack crumbs that fell in the cracks

I use a Microsoft Keyboard my Logitec wireless gave up the ghost and I use a regular Logitech mouse oh how the mighty keyboard and mouse have fallen

I feel better knowing I'm not the only one. Plain keyboard but I love my G500 mouse

Dude said:

I feel better knowing I'm not the only one. Plain keyboard but I love my G500 mouse

My first mouse was a G500 Really good mouse but as i have little girly hands it was too high for me and hurt my wrist's. I sold it to a mate for £20 and he's still loving it 2 years later.

Britton30 said:

There are mech mouses, as in with a ball still?

No mate. Luckily the ball shall never return :)


The 'mech/mechanical' part is the keyswtich. It's not feasible to put a mech switch in mice. yet...


The days of aesthetic mice are largely over, but luckily ergonomics are not. My Thermaltake Theron looks ugly and awkward, but is actually the most comfortable mouse I have ever used. There is a mouse for everyy hand. Finding the right one is the tricky part. One size and recommendation does not suit all.

And don't get me wrong folks, I'm not saying 'you're doin' it wrong' because you use membrane boards. I'm a strong advocate of it does the job, no need to replace. (Advice for others, not necessarily myself )

Some membrane keyboards are lucky that the rollover is not near WASD cluster and thus does not impact gaming etc.

However others (like I've had) have been deal breakers. It's down to the PCB (printed circuit board). I'd suggest a new mouse over a cheap, yet comfortable and working keyboard. Again though, if you are content with what you've got - enjoy it.

But - when you've upgraded everything else and are looking for a new avenue of improvement; have a look at mech boards :)

Tbh, when it comes to peripherals, ignorance is bliss.

I personally notice the differences most people don't. FPS latency, FPS over 30/60, micro-stutter, input polling rates, failed key registers, wireless lag etc

I can easily notice the difference between a polling rate of 125 vs 500. 1000 not so much. I can also notice the almost imperceptible lag a wireless mouse has over wired. Same goes for n key rollover. But if you're lucky enough not too notice, then I envy you.

I've spent far too much finding what suits me. But at least my findings can hopefully help others.

"I spend money so you don't have to"

AstaLaVista said:

So, you are saying that, Yes, they are ugly as sin but the ergos do work well... good to hear.

Yep :)

I can believe this as being true in the world of Multiplayer but, does it also hold water in the Solo Campaigns?

Yep. For me at any rate. I only play single player.

Anytime you get tired of all that testing and because I consider you a good efriend, I could sacrifice all that wasted time you do for us and help... you can keep spending the money, I will allow you to enjoy that part!

lol, appreciate the offer...