Gaming Keyboard

[Solarstarshines]

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"

Didn't you just hate that ,I mean you would have to open it up work off the rubber that built residue on the plastic side rollers Pain in the Arse
So glad that they came out with Laser mouses so much better only time I open up my mouse now is to change the Batteries

 

[Dude]

I still have a Trackball but I use my G500

 

[AstaLaVista]

I still have a Trackball

Dude... you're killing me! I also still have one I use a back-up

 

[AddRAM]

How about this one ?

Vengeance K95 Fully-Mechanical Keyboard


I love my Logitech Trackman Marble

 

[kruper]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I recently purchased a Roccat ISKU, Roccat Kone XTD and a set of Roccat Kave 5.1 headset. All are performing far better that I expected. The new model Isku has been released with one of the main differences is to be able to change the key back light colour.

 

[AddRAM]

I`m looking at this one.

ROCCAT ISKU ROC-12-701 Black Keyboard - Newegg.com

 

[kruper]

That is the same as mine. Have a look at ROCCAT STUDIOS V3.0 - PRODUCTS » Gaming Keyboards » ROCCAT Isku FX this is the new model.

http://www.roccat.org/Products/Gaming-Keyboards/ROCCAT-Isku-FX/

 

[smarteyeball]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I recently purchased a Roccat ISKU, Roccat Kone XTD and a set of Roccat Kave 5.1 headset. All are performing far better that I expected. The new model Isku has been released with one of the main differences is to be able to change the key back light colour.

Enjoy my friend, enjoy

 

[Faladu]

My current is a Logitech K310, it's washable, seriously..... Let dry overnight, done.

Cost if you can find it, around $40.

I have a Logitech G11 gaming keyboard, but haven't needed it since I quit playing MMOs.

 

[ganjiry]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I recently purchased a Roccat ISKU, Roccat Kone XTD and a set of Roccat Kave 5.1 headset. All are performing far better that I expected. The new model Isku has been released with one of the main differences is to be able to change the key back light colour.

Welcome! I also have the Roccat Kave's and would buy them again if /when they fail as they are such a good headset. I used to have Logitech G35's before and thought they were the muts nuts. The true 5.1 really works well and the sound quality is really good too

 

[JackALope52x]

I love my Logitech Trackman Marble

Haha how can you function with that thing? Trackballs drive me insane. I remember my mom had one for years and I always hated using her computer because of it. To reach their own I guess.

 

[AstaLaVista]

I was never able to play nice with a trackball like AddRam has... and I had to use it for a long long time too.

 

[Dude]

I have this one

 

[Victor S]

As for noise mech boards make, especially the 'clicky' boards - some have reported that blues can irritate picky people ie work mates, house mates. Conversely other people love the sound. My wife loved hearing me type - tappity-tappity-tap. The louder the better actually.

People react differently to the sounds. I've found it irritating to be around loud keyboards, especially with sporadic fast typists. Disturbs my thinking about which of my 2 fingers comes next. My ma was a "champion" typist, winning some competitions. I was always amazed when she brought work home and heard/watched her typing. That sounded real good, like some fantastic machine. I remember a story she told me about trying out for a typing job. Her and her "tester" kept getting interrupted by people in the office entering the room when they heard her typing. They were all coming in to see the new IBM Selectric they thought the office had purchased. Those were new then, and very expensive. Nope.
Just the same mechanical they were using at their desks.
Very interesting thread. I started playing Dayz, and keyboard strokes are really important in that game.
Think I'll upgrade my 25 buck Logitech 110 kb/mouse combo. Real good pointers here. Gonna cost me.

 

[Contrabardus]

I've got a G110 keyboard. Suits my needs, it's backlit, has 12 macro keys I don't use. It was only 20 something when I bought it, and at the time it was the cheapest backlit keyboard you could get. It's very nice even though I only use it like a regular keyboard. I keep it set so the keys are red, but you can adjust the color the keys light up. There's a setting for blue, and purple as well.

I do like having the talk, mute, and media player/volume controls on the keyboard.

I honestly only got it because the keys are backlit. I'm not sure why, since I can touch type and never really actually look at the keyboard anyway. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

At any rate, I don't get much use out it for gaming. I've also got a Razer Naga so I tend to set my hotkeys and other functions to that instead.

I used to use the keyboard for movement and a few assorted functions until I got a Razer Hydra.

Some games I use both controllers for, but the motion control mouse look isn't extremely accurate. It's better than a gamepad, just not quite as good as a mouse. It is more responsive and accurate than any of the console motion controllers. It's fun for a casual shooter or something like Fallout or Skyrim. However, any game needing speed and accuracy is best played with this mapped so that half of it is movement and a few things like reload, jump, crouch, melee, etc are mapped to the motion sensors, and various inventory and menus to the buttons, with the Naga for aiming and game function keys like use, and hotkeys.

I've yet to run into a FPS game or shooter I've needed more than my Hydra and Naga for. It gives me the precision of mouse aiming, and the movement benefits of an analogue stick. So the only thing I ever use my keyboard for is to quick save in gaming anymore and most games don't have that many keys that need binding so I often even do that without the keyboard.

I don't even use it for messaging in multiplayer because I've got a set of Beyerdynamic MMX 300 headphones with a microphone.

It's nice that my keyboard is backlit, but the only thing I really use it for is web browsing and typing messages like this one. When it finally dies, I'll probably just replace it with a cheap generic keyboard.

 

[Eblim]

I'm using Logitech G510 gaming keyboard and a Performance MX mouse. It's not a gaming mouse, but it performs and has the comfort as if it is one.

Slight modification on this keyboard in comparison to mine is that the enter key on mine is only above the right shift key and stretches nearly as long as the right shift key. The one in the picture is taller and replaces another key.

 

[Dude]

Good stuff there Contrabardus and Eblim.

 

[Stephanie]

I've got a G110 keyboard. Suits my needs, it's backlit, has 12 macro keys I don't use. It was only 20 something when I bought it, and at the time it was the cheapest backlit keyboard you could get. It's very nice even though I only use it like a regular keyboard. I keep it set so the keys are red, but you can adjust the color the keys light up. There's a setting for blue, and purple as well.

I do like having the talk, mute, and media player/volume controls on the keyboard.

I honestly only got it because the keys are backlit. I'm not sure why, since I can touch type and never really actually look at the keyboard anyway. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

At any rate, I don't get much use out it for gaming. I've also got a Razer Naga so I tend to set my hotkeys and other functions to that instead.

I used to use the keyboard for movement and a few assorted functions until I got a Razer Hydra.

Some games I use both controllers for, but the motion control mouse look isn't extremely accurate. It's better than a gamepad, just not quite as good as a mouse. It is more responsive and accurate than any of the console motion controllers. It's fun for a casual shooter or something like Fallout or Skyrim. However, any game needing speed and accuracy is best played with this mapped so that half of it is movement and a few things like reload, jump, crouch, melee, etc are mapped to the motion sensors, and various inventory and menus to the buttons, with the Naga for aiming and game function keys like use, and hotkeys.

I've yet to run into a FPS game or shooter I've needed more than my Hydra and Naga for. It gives me the precision of mouse aiming, and the movement benefits of an analogue stick. So the only thing I ever use my keyboard for is to quick save in gaming anymore and most games don't have that many keys that need binding so I often even do that without the keyboard.

I don't even use it for messaging in multiplayer because I've got a set of Beyerdynamic MMX 300 headphones with a microphone.

It's nice that my keyboard is backlit, but the only thing I really use it for is web browsing and typing messages like this one. When it finally dies, I'll probably just replace it with a cheap generic keyboard.

Nice Mouse Contrabardus

 

[smarteyeball]

People react differently to the sounds. I've found it irritating to be around loud keyboards, especially with sporadic fast typists. Disturbs my thinking about which of my 2 fingers comes next.

True Luckily I'm the only sporadic on around here. And ever since I went mech, I can use up to 3 fingers! lol.

My ma was a "champion" typist, winning some competitions. I was always amazed when she brought work home and heard/watched her typing. That sounded real good, like some fantastic machine.

There's nothing quite like the sound of a typewriter singing under competent hands.

I'm using Logitech G510 gaming keyboard and a Performance MX mouse. It's not a gaming mouse, but it performs and has the comfort as if it is one.

The main difference between 'gaming' mice and standard is typically the polling rate and the DPI of the laser.

Standard are usually 125hz with ~800 DPI. Gaming can do 125hz, 500hz, 100hz with DPI up to 4000.

Personally I found the polling rate more of an issue than DPI. Anything over 2000 DPI is uncontrollable for me.

Otherwise, it's all about what suits a persons hand.

 

[AddRAM]

I know it was mentioned, but this Logitech board is nice.


Logitech G510 Gaming Keyboard - USB, LCD, Programmable Keys, Backlit at TigerDirect.com