Originally posted by Quizzical The key things for a keyboard are what special features you need (if any) and how comfortable the keyboard is to you. The latter is a matter of opinion, and the former is nearly so. For most people, I'd recommend getting a $20 keyboard and putting the money that could have been spent on a higher end keyboard elsewhere.
Well, I would say twice that amount if you find something comfy, but then again is my keyboard worth $20.
I put far more on my trackball, a good mouse or trackball makes far more difference when you game.
Most by far I put on my graphics card, if I die in games it shouldn't be because my computer lags.
Sir i already have my gaming mouse. A gift from a friend (Razer Naga hex). Anyway, Thank you sir for answering.
Originally posted by Quizzical The key things for a keyboard are what special features you need (if any) and how comfortable the keyboard is to you. The latter is a matter of opinion, and the former is nearly so. For most people, I'd recommend getting a $20 keyboard and putting the money that could have been spent on a higher end keyboard elsewhere.
I've tried everything from very expensive to cheap, and I find that I don't use most of the capabilties of the expensive ones. A relatively cheap one is what I would recommend unless you are into programming keys and such.
Same here. Haven't used the programming features in awhile. The only necessity for me is backlighting.
"We all do the best we can based on life experience, point of view, and our ability to believe in ourselves." - Naropa "We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." SR Covey
Thank you all for your wonderful advice and suggestions. Now i am quite confused on what brand and model should i get. But i made up my mind that i will go for brown keys instead of the keys that i planned to buy before.
Things im considering now before buying.
Brown Switch
Cost 100$ or less (budget is now less since i bought a new VC)
With additional programmable keys (for MMO)
With backlight (Optional)
With numpad (because some i saw from internet doesn't have numpad)
High durability (I probably using it for more than 6 hours a day)
Not razer (because my friend told me that it is not good to buy razer because of his own experience)
Not sure how Mech keyboards are priced in the US but here in the UK you would be asking a bitmuch for the money you are willing to put down. At that budget you would be looking to get a good backlit mech keyboard but you won't get one with "gaming" features, not that you'll need those if you have a decent mouse anyway.
Like previous poster before me I am not into buying huge expensive keyboards. I have various standard keyboards stored in my closet for emergencies a couple usb and ps/2 ones.
Has everything I need, illumination for night times, allows me a few macros and modes, is silent so it doesn't wake up the family with loud clicking noises and anti ghosting.
Simple and solid.
Bought it feb 2012 and I use it everyday more than a few hours a day and the keys are not worn and haven't had any issues past having to uninstall and reinstall the drivers once or twice due to a windows update which seemed to cause it some issues.
About the only thing I might want more is for it to have headphone jacks (playback/mic) on it.
Brenics ~ Just to point out I do believe Chris Roberts is going down as the man who cheated backers and took down crowdfunding for gaming.
Originally posted by Fusion Going on my MSwired @ 15€ ea. for some 7+ years now, no complaints.
I have a Saitek Cyborg II keyboard. I've removed the outer shell and painted it with a dimpled bronze paint and it looks pretty cool (to me). It doesn't have mechanical keys and if it has programmable keys I've never used them, but it has survived several rage fits and just keeps on working. Even all the LEDs are still lit.
I wouldn't put too much stock into needing any particular feature. The most important one is going to be how long the keyboard can last and whether or not you like looking at it. Mechanical keys are great, but non-mechanical keyboards can and most likely will last at least as long as your desire to use them.
I don't know if it's been mentioned, but two features that turn out to be more useful than you might think are audio outputs/inputs on the keyboard itself, and a USB hub on the keyboard. I think the USB ports have become pretty ubiquitous but I'm not sure about the audio connectors.
I can not remember winning or losing a single debate on the internet.
I use a Corsair K90 is been the best keyboard that i have ever owned. I broke my Razer keyboard after 4 months and have had this K90 for over a year and its great think i payed 120$ for it so it was a good price here is a link
Originally posted by Fusion Going on my MSwired @ 15€ ea. for some 7+ years now, no complaints.
I have a Saitek Cyborg II keyboard. I've removed the outer shell and painted it with a dimpled bronze paint and it looks pretty cool (to me). It doesn't have mechanical keys and if it has programmable keys I've never used them, but it has survived several rage fits and just keeps on working. Even all the LEDs are still lit.
I wouldn't put too much stock into needing any particular feature. The most important one is going to be how long the keyboard can last and whether or not you like looking at it. Mechanical keys are great, but non-mechanical keyboards can and most likely will last at least as long as your desire to use them.
I don't know if it's been mentioned, but two features that turn out to be more useful than you might think are audio outputs/inputs on the keyboard itself, and a USB hub on the keyboard. I think the USB ports have become pretty ubiquitous but I'm not sure about the audio connectors.
I have also used the Saitek line of keyboards before. I loved the feel of when I pressed them. I use Blender and I press a couple keys a few thousand times a week. With the Eclipse I the [alt] key went out after 4 years. I replaced it with an Eclipse II where the [ctrl] key went out after 3 years. I replaced it with the Eclipse III, but learned Saitek was bought up by Mad Catz. I have only gotten shit from Mad Catz. The RAT 7 I got does not track properly. The Eclipse III was not working when I got it and they replaced it with another Eclipse III that does not work. For me having 3 for 3 failures is a no go.
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This Looks nice, ill add this to my list. Btw sir, what is the exact model of this one?
Sir i already have my gaming mouse. A gift from a friend (Razer Naga hex). Anyway, Thank you sir for answering.
Same here. Haven't used the programming features in awhile. The only necessity for me is backlighting.
"We all do the best we can based on life experience, point of view, and our ability to believe in ourselves." - Naropa "We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." SR Covey
Not sure how Mech keyboards are priced in the US but here in the UK you would be asking a bitmuch for the money you are willing to put down. At that budget you would be looking to get a good backlit mech keyboard but you won't get one with "gaming" features, not that you'll need those if you have a decent mouse anyway.
Like previous poster before me I am not into buying huge expensive keyboards. I have various standard keyboards stored in my closet for emergencies a couple usb and ps/2 ones.
My super luxury KB is this sidewinder x4:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109191
Has everything I need, illumination for night times, allows me a few macros and modes, is silent so it doesn't wake up the family with loud clicking noises and anti ghosting.
Simple and solid.
Bought it feb 2012 and I use it everyday more than a few hours a day and the keys are not worn and haven't had any issues past having to uninstall and reinstall the drivers once or twice due to a windows update which seemed to cause it some issues.
About the only thing I might want more is for it to have headphone jacks (playback/mic) on it.
Brenics ~ Just to point out I do believe Chris Roberts is going down as the man who cheated backers and took down crowdfunding for gaming.
I have a Saitek Cyborg II keyboard. I've removed the outer shell and painted it with a dimpled bronze paint and it looks pretty cool (to me). It doesn't have mechanical keys and if it has programmable keys I've never used them, but it has survived several rage fits and just keeps on working. Even all the LEDs are still lit.
I wouldn't put too much stock into needing any particular feature. The most important one is going to be how long the keyboard can last and whether or not you like looking at it. Mechanical keys are great, but non-mechanical keyboards can and most likely will last at least as long as your desire to use them.
I don't know if it's been mentioned, but two features that turn out to be more useful than you might think are audio outputs/inputs on the keyboard itself, and a USB hub on the keyboard. I think the USB ports have become pretty ubiquitous but I'm not sure about the audio connectors.
I can not remember winning or losing a single debate on the internet.
I use a Corsair K90 is been the best keyboard that i have ever owned. I broke my Razer keyboard after 4 months and have had this K90 for over a year and its great think i payed 120$ for it so it was a good price here is a link
http://www.corsair.com/en/vengeance-k90-performance-mmo-mechanical-gaming-keyboard
I have also used the Saitek line of keyboards before. I loved the feel of when I pressed them. I use Blender and I press a couple keys a few thousand times a week. With the Eclipse I the [alt] key went out after 4 years. I replaced it with an Eclipse II where the [ctrl] key went out after 3 years. I replaced it with the Eclipse III, but learned Saitek was bought up by Mad Catz. I have only gotten shit from Mad Catz. The RAT 7 I got does not track properly. The Eclipse III was not working when I got it and they replaced it with another Eclipse III that does not work. For me having 3 for 3 failures is a no go.