So, I'm about to buy a gayman keyboard and this Black Widow 2014 attracts me, it's 150$ and it's my first gayman keyboard, feels a bit pricey.
Are there 100$ keyboards that are worth it?
Which keyboard would you suggest me?
I got a Microsoft Sidewinder X4 for $50 a few years ago and it's still like brand new. But I think they might have discontinued it. I'm sure there's a new version out. It's not mechanical, but all the keys work well, it click clacks like a motherfucker and is sturdy.
Microsoft makes solid keyboards and mice.
gaymen keyboards are a rip off. although i just ordered a CM Storm QuickFire...dont spend over 70 OP
Get a damn mechanical keyboard you fuck
>>318349149
Why?
>paying more than $20 for a mouse or keyboard
These are probably the same idiots that laugh at people with gaming laptops.
>>318349783
Show me a $20 keyboard and I will show you a better $21 keyboard.
Filco
>>318348396
>Which keyboard would you suggest me?
Pro-tip: not Razer. They've become ultra-shitty recently. Try CM Storm QuickFire Ultimate. It's around 100$ on Amazon.
>>318348396
Razer is trash. Get Literally anything else.
>>318348396
My brother bought that exact keyboard when he made his first computer (he wanted everything to glow green for who the fuck knows reasons), he ultimately decided to get a better keyboard for (I shit you not) a mini screen that tells him the time so he just gave me he old Razer one (typing on it right now). Am I supposed to be angry with this keyboard? I'm literally having no problems with it and I'm quite happy. Why is it meme tier?
>>318348396
dont buy razer you dumbfuck
buy a corsair mechanical and stop being the kind of faggot that buys beats headphones for his xbox360
>>318348396
Das professional friend. you'll never need another keyboard as long as you dont pour water inside.
>>318350770
why?
>>318349769
Build quality. Feedback. That delicious clickity-clack as you slam down on the keys. Before the mid 90's, everyone used mechanical keyboards. They switched to shit rubber domes to save costs and most people don't even realize they are using an inferior product.
OP here, I'll get a cm storm CucKfire for 100$ and a 50$ 1TB HDD, you guys always help me maximizing my buys, thank you.
I hope you all go toparadisefor this.
How's this one? Is it good for its price range? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823848001
>>318348396
Logitech G710. It's 49.99 right now on Bestbuy.
Don't buy Razer shit.
>>318350730
build quality in razer products is typically lower than other comparable products because the marketing targets normies that want to go pro. They wont be none the wiser so Razer makes shitty/overpriced products and they lap it up without doing any research
>>318351176
What do you mean by build quality? I've had this keyboard for a little over a year and it shows no signs of wear. I mean I'm not disagreeing with you, but I wasn't going to turn down a free $130 dollar keyboard either and it works perfectly fine.
>>318350936
There are rubber dome keyboards that click clack and are really solid and don't cost nearly as much as a new mechanical keyboard.
No they're not exactly the same, but they're still great for video games and anything else you're using it for. Every young fuckboi that bought a mechanical keyboard can't shut up about how inferior everyone else's keyboard is.
I remember those Model M IBM keyboards, I had a few of them around the house over the years, I know. Mechanical keyboards are sweet, but please stop repeating what everyone else is saying about rubber dome keyboards.
>>318351398
they use cheaper switches (kailh vs cherry switches)
>>318351468
This.
I've been using rubber dome for 10 years and its great. Just literally bought a G710 because it was cheap and to see what the fuss is about.I did also buy a 12 button mouse for World of Shitcraft
>>318348396
Just buy a 360 controller for 20 bucks,
FPS and RTS are ass now anyway
>>318351468
I have no idea what people are saying about rubber dome keyboards. I used one for 15years. I still used one at work like a fucking pleb. I'm just talking from personal experience. Squish vs Clack. Feedback vs Smushy
>>318351398
compared to other products that are also 130 $, it will be made with lower quality parts or parts that are designed to not last as long.
>>318351468
Also, people are recommended all these 1337 elite gaymer keyboards in this thread between $50-$100. Why not just drop $65 and get a nice mechanical that will last for life?
If everyone here was talking about how a $30 Microsoft keyboard was the best, you would have a point, but so far this thread is full of expensive gaymer shit.
You fucking idiot kek don't buy into the shitty razer meme. Buy this you idiot. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129024&cm_re=cm_storm-_-23-129-024-_-Product
saved you a lot of money and got you real switches
>>318352329
Thanks for the free offences, but I already made my choice >>318351021
>>318352329
Honestly, fuck spending so much money on peripherals, I'd recommend just getting the $30 CM Devastator keyboard/mouse set. It has raised keys that feel quasi-mechanical, backlighting, volume controls, DPI settings, basically everything that more expensive sets have. But anything Coolermaster is golden, one of the few companies that don't overprice their peripherals.
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Devastator-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B00LZVP71A/
Bought two 710s for home and office, and they're pretty neat.
>>318352750
the thing is those look retarded. and OP obviously wants to spend a fuckton of money. I'm just getting him a better deal.
>>318351691
No, Razer use their own switches last couple of years. Razer Green/Orange. Have no idea about its quality.
>>318348396
Razer keyboards are pretty universally regarded as garbage.
I had a black widow and after not even a year some of the switches started double registering and then a firmware update bricked it.
If you want a gaming keyboard, just get a nice simple mech one. The ones marketed as "gaming keyboards" are just fluff
>>318352831
>>318351068
Why logitech make such ugly keyboards?
Fnatic just recently bought func to make fnatic gear.
Buy the func kb-460. It's a great and solid mechanic al keyboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823848001
http://www.amazon.com/Backlight-Wired-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B00IBJBK6KKK
69 bucks
I'd recommend all of you plebs to know what you're buying. Don't buy retarded gamer gear.
http://www.amazon.com/WASD-6-Key-Cherry-Switch-Tester/dp/B00AZQKCD4
buy this or a tester similar and test which switch you like the most
Who /6gv2/ here?
Nice and compact, never had a problem with it
>>318352541
luckily thats exactly what i suggested.
what's a good mechanical keyboard with macro keys and with backlight?
No razer pls
>>318353695
what switches does it have?
>>318353984
Red or Black
>>318353151
This.
I got a g910 because I'm a lighting whore and it's ugly as shit and both wrist rests are uncomfortable as fuck
They prioritize SUPER COOL 1337 GAYMURR DESIGNS over actual aesthetics and ergonomics
>>318353917
CM Storm Trigger Z has macros and backlight.
>>318353917
Also Corsair K95/K95 RGB. But it's huge and this many macro keys always seem like overkill to me. And it's kinda expensive.
>>318348396
Get it. I got my Chroma recently for a little more than that. It's fucking tits. Keys and everything are really nice as light to press, but have a nice click and feel to them. I found myself typing so fast when I got it that I was making mistakes. Used to it now.
For gayming its the best. I like how I can fully customize the keyboard lights to whatever I want and it will automatically change the layout to whatever program or game I set it to.
I don't think i could ever go back to a lesser keyboard without custom light features like this.
>>318355342
And I noticed the keyboard you're talking about is different. Don't get it for that price! Get the Chroma. It's only a little more expensive and has all the bells and whistles.
>>318348396
Just get a das that will last you the rest of your life.
>>318350770
lol they both make good quality and arguably overpriced keyboards. I mean if you told him just to buy a regular keyboard that'd be one thing but the fact that you think there's an appreciable difference between razer and corsair is hilarious.
You're a marketing teams wet dream
>>318355342
Jeez, nigga, you could get Corsair RGB models for the same money and get much better quality.
>>318352750
That keyboard is ugly af senpai
>>318355732
>Jeez, nigga, you could get Corsair RGB models for the same money and get much better quality.
Read all the reviews. Most or all said the Chroma was better and that the customization of the buttons/colors was way better and waaaaay easier to do with the Chroma.
I liked the way it worked and it was a lot to drop on a keyboard, but I don't regret it. I use my computer a lot and recently started to game and would dread going back to something without custom lights like this.
>>318348396
Get a mechanical keyboard.
>>318351468
>I know. Mechanical keyboards are sweet, but please stop repeating what everyone else is saying about rubber dome keyboards.
I've been using an IBM membrane keyboard from the 90's, feels good.
Then again, not all membrane keyboards are the same and I can't buy a 90s keyboard anymore can I? Normal keyboards feel mushy like they have sponges on bellow every key, mechanical is the only way to go.
>>318348396
Who would want such an ugly matrix colored piece of shit?
Razer shit is terrible.
>>318356125
>tenkeyless
ROCCAT MAKES GOOD STUFF
>>318356125
>>tenkeyless
>>318356125
>tenkeyless
>$62 when $50 (need to go to a physical location) and $70 (online) ones with num keys has been posted on this thread
>>318348396
I got that same kb OP. For free of course. It does its job as a step up from regular keyboard but I would never pay more than $50 for it. Incredibly overpriced.
>>318357225
>>318357004
>>318356513
>I want more space between my hands
the same time
Numeric keyboards belong to the left.
>>318352750
Currently using these. For $30 it's a great deal. Looking to upgrade eventually, but not bad for the time being
>>318348858
nice setup.
>>318350730
Well if you got it for free then its awesome.
>>318351691
Kailh is knock off cherry and may have been bad at one time, but judging by lots of reviews I've seen for the last two years no real problems with them. I don't know if Kailh is a dealbreaker really.
>>318352938
Own swtiches made by Kailh.
see http://www.anandtech.com/show/7911/razer-blackwidow-ultimate-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/3
For what its worth... I guess 89.99 at amazon is okay for a razor. i can't complain too much. I don't like the aesthetics. But 90 mechanical, plus you go to the store and get a price match and its not bad. I played around with one in walmart and it felt fine (their version of blues). But I was mainly interested in typing and giving this to someone who would only type on it. It was Christmas so I did it.
>>318352750
yuck. I got one of those when I ordered my computer. After using mechanical switches you will not want to go back. Gave it to my roommate who was using his laptop to type.
Mechanical keyboards aren't a meme when it comes to typing. Once you find the right switch for you you will fall in love.
My keyboard is so hipster barely anyone has it. I like both backlight colors and the fact they are not to bright, just bright enough to see in night.
>>318360659
It also has rubbery/gum shit you can attach to it but I don't use it since it forces me to rest hands on keyboard, while I usually rest my forearms on desk and keep hands floating above the keys.
>>318360659
Looks cool. What swtiches? I like symetrical keyboards though. Just my thing. can you detach the weird bump out/wrist wrest?
You live in Europe? Is that why you have ISO?
I actually like the 60% layout the most.
>>318351468
I agree with this as a mech user, not all rubber domes are equal. My friend had some logitech gay man keyboard that actually felt quite nice.
However, as for OP, if you're going to spend $100 go fucking mechanical and stop being a retard.
>>318361214
Yeah, I live in Poland. Keyboard is called Canyon Hazard CNS-SKB7.
>What switches?It's not mechanical. It uses weird system invented by the company, It's their author system, basically rubber dome that tries to give you mechanical feel. It doesn't work very good but it's still better than other rubbers. But you still get metal backplate, win lock, baclight and dpi control for 40 bucks.
>>318362358
Interesting. Well, as long as you like it.
Briefly-- when I moved from rubber domes to mechanical keyboard (MX brown) I wasn't "blown away" by the move. It definitely felt different and was nicer. But it didn't feel immediately compelling. I couldn't say "oh you must move to mechanical keyboards." But what happened was that I realized that typing on rubber domes felt disgusting and I didn't want to go back to them.
I like clears and greens more than browns. And I like buckling springs most of all. Unicomp Ultra Classic isn't for gaming but if you're gonna type, that's where its at. But its so loud.
have a kc60, hate it, inconsistency in how the keys feel ruins it
should have just spent the extra money and gotten a tenkeyless from leopold like I originally wanted to
>>318362694
The last time I used mechanical switches was on my old Amiga computer. I remember It being very nice, but I just can't see myself dropping over 100$ on peripherals.
>>318363956
most are <$100
>>318348396
I recently just bought the chroma version of this keyboard. So far I really like it. The color profiles are really cool. The keyboard is very, very responsive. And also very accurately responsive. The only bad thing I've experienced with this keyboard is sometimes when I boot my PC the keyboard doesn't work unless I unplug it and plug it back in. One other thing that's nice about it though is you can plug a usb device into it as well as a headset if you're into that sort of thing.
>>318350306
I agree that razer was shitty, but honestly I really think they're starting to come around. I was like you I even bought the same keyboard you mentioned. Which was nice for a while kind of but I really don't like it. I play a lot of music games with my keyboard, and while having that keyboard with red switches was good and responsive, it wasn't very accurate. Plus the whole reason I bought my blackwidow chroma was because my quickfire started double tapping keys. I also went through a couple of mice. I had a logitech g something that went to shit, after that I bought a steelseries which I hated, so much that I returned it. I saw the razer deathadder 2013 and thought ehh a razer product. But said fuck it and spent 5 extra dollars on it and I love it. It's seriously the best mouse i've ever owned and i'll buy another one if and when it stops working.
Honestly OP to each his own. If you like it and you see that most of the reviews are good, go for it. Is it overpriced? Maybe a little. But honestly with anything you get what you pay for. I paid 70 for my quickfire and it starting going to shit 7 months later. I haven't owned my blackwidow long enough to tell but i like it a hell of a lot more than my quickfire.
Whats a good full featured mechanical keyboard with lighted switches?
Holy shit /v/ is really contrarian reddit. The 2014 blackwidow is widely considered to be best mechanical keyboard in its price range yet I'm still reading retarded posts how they're "widely disregarded" while having highest ratings and selling like hot cakes on amazon and newegg. Btw save yourself $60 and buy the tournament edition without useless numpad.
>>318348396
Go for a SteelSeries, they're not that expensive and they don't have so much rice on them.
>>318364351
This seriously what the fuck is wrong with all of you. Stop jumping on the razer hate bandwagon and open a new tab and research something before you spout your bullshit
Not OP, but what are some great mice that aren't too overpriced? or do mice not really matter when it comes to quality?
>>318360659
>just bright enough to see in night.
Why do you need to see your keyboard while you type?
Can't touchtype?
>>318364571
If you choose to care about the mouse you're buying, go Zowie.
Pic related cost me 50€ and it's the best mouse I've ever used.
>>318364532
Tbh razer products were shit b4 2014. Same applies to DeathAdder and Naga that had loads of faulty LMBs, however since 2014 I've only heard good shit about them. Also I find it hilarious how /v/ tries to bash and avoid edgy "mlg" products with stupid names like "Deathadder" while they keep playing weeb games and watching anime.
>>318348396
> razar
Nope. That shit is physical drm.
>>318364571
Oh a good mouse matters. Well at least if you play shooters it does. I always recommend to use whatever feels comfortable. This is about the only time I recommend going to a best buy to look at mice to at least get a feel for something before you buy it. I own a razer deathadder 2013. I paid 70 bucks for it, but it's seriously the best mouse I've ever owned. It's a pretty basic 5 button mouse, but it's very smooth and responsive. Also feels really nice in my hand. Other mice after hours of gaming my hand would start to cramp and that doesn't happen for me with this mouse.
>>318364532
I'm going to have to agree with the razor hate and suggest OP not get a Blackwidow 2014. I just spilled stuff all over my last keyboard about 2 days ago and had to get another one. I'm using that exact one, and there are so many problems I'm having with it. Shift keys don't work, driver software is broken (the updated app won't open), Personally I hate how loud the clacking sound is of it and there's a few keys that repeat strokes that I have to go back and delete. It sucks when playing a game and having that happen.
Years ago, I had a Razer Barracuda headset and sound card. I really liked it. Now, it seems to be gimmicks all over.
I mean, fitness bands for gamers? 4 hour battery lifetime 'gaming' tablet? nah
>>318364661
Yeah I'm with you. Idk maybe they remade them by the time I bought it? I bought my deathadder in late 2014. I've used it constantly and had zero issues
>>318355732
>Corsair
>Quality anything
Their psu are absolute garbage. Also I love how /v/ is full of brand retards that keep arguing about whose product made in China is a little bit less Chinese when it comes to quality.
I got a return z720+ for 60 from Newegg, it's great.
>>318364351
>not looking tenkey
fag
>>318365015
It sounds like you got a defective keyboard. I'm not defending razer or anything so nobody jump down my throat, but that can happen with any company. As far as the software goes I haven't had any issues with it. Though one weird thing it does is sync your razer device settings to the cloud which is pretty stupid. Why that information can't be stored locally is beyond me.
![g710-mechanical-gaming-keyboard[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/XpDo5UF.png "g710-mechanical-gaming-keyboard[1].png")
>>318348396
http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g710-mechanical-gaming-keyboard
50 bucks at best buy I got
I would rather buy an old ibm keyboard, those thi gs sound nice, but i would say gwt what is comfortable, and i may be wrong but gaming labeled keyboard generally seem overpriced. If youre going for esthetics just get the nicest most durable one, i wouldnt pay much but thats just me
Went for $50 DeathAdder and $50 Blackwidow on amazon this friday. No regrets so far. I always been spending lot on mouses and decided to went jew on my last one, the performance in games is actually stunning. In a month I managed to drop from MGE to MG1. Got to test Deathadder at skills show in Birmingham and I was amazed by its smoothness, happy so far.
gaming keyboards r gey
>>318365253
That's a nice keyboard. One thing I like about logitech that a lot of other companies seem to not care about, as I get older in age and my wrists hurt more and more, wrist rests are the shit. Why so many gaming keyboards lack this I will never understand.
>>318348396
>buying Razer products
Just no, anon.
>>318365251
I looked into the problem about the sticky keys and the keys not even working. It seems to be common with several forum posts looking for solutions beyond RMA. Those who did RMA, most came back sharing similar problems with the new keyboard. The only other real solution was to buy new keys separately.
I might have to get a RMA, but chances are I'll just get another brand.
>>318365621
Oh that sucks sorry dude. Can't say that I blame you though.
My first mechboard is the Razer Blackwidow Stealth. Still functions great after more than a year of heavy use.
>>318365058
>gaming anything
>>318348396
I play pro tetris and use a $30 logitech keyboard; the only reason to get anything else is macros for mmos or because you're a living walking meme who thinks mechanical keyboards make you cool
Keyboards are all the same.
>>318365925
A gaymen mouse is a must if you're playing WoW and aren't a complete pve trash. I agree with headsets though, sound like shit and are completely overpriced.
>>318365925
Fuck yea, i love my Takstar headphones
>>318366013
>keyboards are all the same
I've been playing music games such as stepmania for over a decade. You are very, very wrong.
>>318365925
>Headsets
Never again, those things always fucking break and then you have to buy both a new mic and headphones or be forced into another headset, it's an endless cycle.
>>318348396
I have pic related, it's chinkshit but not bad so far. satisfying to type on
white backlights are black switches (tighter throw, more resistance) and the red backlights are red switches (smoother throw, more sensitive)
http://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/henry-butt/tesoro-durandal-g1nl-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/all/1/
>>318366317
keyboards are pretty much the same for gaming
mechanical and other factors are just bells and whistles. You won't play better.
Unless you have some serious key rollover problems or something
>>318366175
you notice inferior keyboards; but you can get a regular one for $30 easy
also my keyboard game > your keyboard game
>>318366013
https://youtu.be/QHnMcFGkGcA?t=48
>abloobloo i can't afford a mechanical keyboard so i must shit on them ;~;
>>318366331
Is there any benefit using mixed switches?
>>318366510
the difference is tactile; response time is the same
What type of switches do you prefer, anons?
MX Brown at home for gayming and MX Blue for work here.
>>318366507
Well right sure. But a lot of times its just easier to buy a little more expensive of a keyboard then it is to try and pick and choose the cheap ones to see what works best. Anti-ghosting is super important and not all keyboards are actually very accurate. Even some cheap end mechanical keyboards i've used arent very accurate. But it's stupid because at the same time i'll use an old dell quietkey keyboard that only has a ps/2 connector and it works perfect, with the exception of anti-ghosting.
>>318366669
Never even knew that was a thing, but no probably not. The switches are all about preference man. They really don't make a difference.
>>318365431
wrist rests are godtier
I never knew what I was missing until I got a mechanical keyboard that had them
>>318365925
mechanical keyboards aren't that much more expensive than good regular ones if you're not buying one with riced out shit
>>318367818
I have nothing against mechanical keyboards, theres no reason to get a gaming mechanical keyboard if you can touchtype though.
>>318368048
of course, I'm not paying $130+ for a "gaming" mechanical keyboard when I could get a fully functional mechanical one with cherry switches for $70 (and that's with no sales)
>>318364589
I can, but when I reposition my hands I need a glance to hover hands over proper keys, I can live without it, but it's helpful.
>>318369538
>when I reposition my hands
No excuse.
If you genuinely need something for gaming, get one of these and pair it with an MMO gaming mouse. You'll have all the buttons you need and they're very comfortably located.
If you want a mechanical keyboard for various other keyboarding, just grab a nice mechanical with official cherry keys like the Ducky Shine. But for gaming keypads will do you best.
Is this ugly thing any good if I can get it for a decent price?
I figure if I'm going to get a mouse with extra buttons, might as well get a bunch
>>318370480
Yes, it's good. Quite comfy actually, despite aggressive gaymer look.
>ctrl+f
>no K70
Get the fuck out with your plastic shit plz.
>>318370885
Alrighty then.
I was thinking about gettin that and maybe the mech. keyboard in >>318365253 if I can find em for a decent amount
Figured it time to start upgrading my stuff. I'm still running off a pretty beastly laptop that is now approaching 5 yrs. old (about 4 & 1/2 now), and as I can't afford to buy/build a desktop, getting some nice accessories would be the next best thing.
I dunno. I've been utterly unimpressed with the games this year and have nothing to buy or "ask for" for the Christmas season.
Please, anyone feel free to talk me out of it if I'm being silly.
>>318348396
The Blackwidow is too expensive for the quality you'll be getting. If you have the money; Corsair makes better keyboards with better switches.
>>318370480
It looks really clunky and heavy, but it's comfy and a good mouse. I got mine a few months ago for about 70€, the same price as a Deathadder 2013.
>>318365253
I just got the orange version.
The g710+.
Dont even know what the difference is.
