New keyboard?

Then you haven't tried one. The thermaltake has black mechanical switches... they are the best of the mech switches and mech switches are a load better than the rubber domes on most low end keyboards and logitechs.

Cherry black:
picture.php

Tactile: No
Clicky: No
Actuation Force: 60g (40g-80g overall) (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom

You can get cheaper ones, like the razer black widow: http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.211324200
But it has cherry blue switches.

Cherry Blue:
197802d1298910971-mechanical-keyboard-guide-cherry-mx-blue-animated.gif

Tactile: Yes, precise
Clicky: Yes
Actuation Force: 50g (60g Peak Force) (Force Diagram)
Key Travel: 2mm to actuation, 4mm to bottom
 
But that is what i tried to say there, is that i have not tried it and i also said that i just don't see how it could help my performance in games?
 
I would say the razer, going from what I've read/opinions from mates that use razer and since then swear by it. I'm yet to buy myself any nice gaming peripherals besides a gaming mouse. Any usb keyboard will do for pressing multiple keys, its the ps2 that is the problem. But seeing as you are spending the money, why not go for something a little flashier? Razer- good choice. It wont just 'do' for your small needs, but give you +5 sex appeal xD.
 
frank007 said:
But that is what i tried to say there, is that i have not tried it and i also said that i just don't see how it could help my performance in games?
Click to expand...

Yes i know. i guess i didn't answer the question :P

A dome switch requires you to push the dome down completely before it registers. Causing the need for a lot of wasted effort pushing the key down. Mechanical keys register the stroke earlier and feel completely smooth when pushed. A lot of people say it is just "preference", but i don't think that anyone that has tried mechanical keyboards will ever say that they prefer to use dome switches.
 
Ap0calyps3 said:
I would say the razer, going from what I've read/opinions from mates that use razer and since then swear by it. I'm yet to buy myself any nice gaming peripherals besides a gaming mouse. Any usb keyboard will do for pressing multiple keys, its the ps2 that is the problem. But seeing as you are spending the money, why not go for something a little flashier? Razer- good choice. It wont just 'do' for your small needs, but give you +5 sex appeal xD.
Click to expand...
unfortunately this is incorrect. The ps/2 interface is MUCH better. USB is the limitation and reason for "ghosting" or key rollover.
 
 
Last edited:
I can vouch for the Razer Lycosa, I've had mine for a few years and it really is good. The rubberised keys feel responsive and it's comfortable to use for hours, plus it's nice for typing quickly.
 
Razer Arctosa looks better than other one you linked, but haven't personally tried it. Only got a standard keyboard here :P.
 
Satarial said:
Dude give the microsoft x4 or x6 a try.
They are a lot cheaper than other gaming keyboards.
They have back lit keys and anti ghosting.
I think u can press like 10 buttons at once without the pc beeping at you :P
Click to expand...

I have the x6 and I'm pretty happy. At the end of the day tho as long as the keyboard has backlit keys you should do fine.
 
The X6 is good, the only thing is that i would give a mechanical ones a try, even though they aren't the full potential of mech at that price.
 
also a very happy X6 user, keys feel good, has all the bells and whistles I need (marco keys, volume adjustment etc.) and it's not too loud ( which for me was a plus).
 
Nemesis said:
Using the Razer Blackwidow mechanical keyboard and loving it.
Click to expand...

Agreed, mechanical keyboards are superior to their membrane based counterparts in almost every way, and ontop of that your mechanical keyboard will last you many years to come.

The only downside is that they tend to be a bit more pricey than your standard run of the mill gaming keyboards.
 
SLicK said:
Agreed, mechanical keyboards are superior to their membrane based counterparts in almost every way, and ontop of that your mechanical keyboard will last you many years to come.

The only downside is that they tend to be a bit more pricey than your standard run of the mill gaming keyboards.
Click to expand...

True, but if you're looking at gaming keyboards, they defs worth a look. I got the normal blackwidow without the bling and it actaully costs less than some of the other big name brand keyboards. Also, they not as noisy as many people might think they are. While you do hear a sound when typing, it's not that loud, and with me playing with a headset I don't even hear it. But the feel of typing on it is bliss.

And to compare, I had the G15, X6, Arctosa, Tarantula, Maruader keyboards before this. For me, the mech keyboard I have just feels better than all the previous ones. But to each his own :)
 
Nemesis said:
True, but if you're looking at gaming keyboards, they defs worth a look. I got the normal blackwidow without the bling and it actaully costs less than some of the other big name brand keyboards. Also, they not as noisy as many people might think they are. While you do hear a sound when typing, it's not that loud, and with me playing with a headset I don't even hear it. But the feel of typing on it is bliss.

And to compare, I had the G15, X6, Arctosa, Tarantula, Maruader keyboards before this. For me, the mech keyboard I have just feels better than all the previous ones. But to each his own :)
Click to expand...

Well what defines a "gaming keyboard" ?
Flashy lights?
Macro binds?
Multimedia keys?

A keyboard such as the Steelseries 6gv2 or 7g, or the Razer Black Widow are mechanical keyboards, yet they are classified as "gaming keyboards".

But as the OP mentioned he has a budget, and price is always an issue in SA :P
 
The black widow is under R500 if i remember correctly... and well worth it!

It doesn't have all the nice features like the toggles, etc of the X6.... but losing those is well worth the gain of mechanical keys.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top