Waltjie
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Anyone know where I can buy a decent backlit gaming keyboard that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I'm looking at spending around R600.
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Backlit Gaming Keyboard
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PostmanPot
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Save for mechanical IMO.
An amazing option: http://titan-ice.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=7381
This is an extremely well built keyboard. I use to use a Logitech G110 and also a Razer Lycosa, but prefer the Genius by a mile.
This is an extremely well built keyboard. I use to use a Logitech G110 and also a Razer Lycosa, but prefer the Genius by a mile.
Is the Gigabyte Osmium any good? Been wanting to switch to mechanical keyboards for a while, but it's a big investment.
NomNom
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That keyboard has been rated very poorly, but it's the cheapest that I can see that has backlit keys.
Other ones you could look at would be:
Razer Lycosa - R783 + R75(shipping)
Logitech G110 - R882 + R75(shipping)
Heisenborg
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I have the logitech. U cant go wrong
PostmanPot
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Not sure. Pricey though. I rate the CM Storm Trigger is the best mechanical keyboard in SA. Also has a variety of switch types, not just red, which I don't really like. Prefer blue/brown with tactile bump.
The CM Storm Quickfire is available for less than these rubber dome keyboards. Although it doesn't have macro keys or numpad etc. But once you go mech, you won't go back.
Thanks for the input... But I might just get it anyway. I wanna stay with the Aivia peripherals, just don't like the red lighting of my current keyboard. Doesn't go with my rig colours.
Archer
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PostmanPot
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Opinions, we all have emI cant see myself going mech for the foreseeable future
I should lend you this second-hand CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with blue switches I have here for a week - see how you feel after...
Archer
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I should lend you this second-hand CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with blue switches I have here for a week - see how you feel after...
Aren't blues the loudest ones? Stay away from me!!
I know I can hear Phreeme's keyboard over TS, I wonder what switches he has...
PostmanPot
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Aren't blues the loudest ones? Stay away from me!!
I know I can hear Phreeme's keyboard over TS, I wonder what switches he has...
Probably blue if there's a clicky sound.
Sounds like browns would be a match for you.
Must say though, nothing quite like slamming away on blue switches... Strangely satisfying.
MaximusZA
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Probably blue if there's a clicky sound.
Sounds like browns would be a match for you.
Must say though, nothing quite like slamming away on blue switches... Strangely satisfying.
Have to agree, after taking postman's advice i got the trigger with the blue switches and i absolutely love it! my gf swears at me often but with decent headphones you can't hear it
i can't imagine not using a mechanical keyboard any more.abandonallhope
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What are the practical advantages of mechanical key switches ?
AfricanTech
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Taking the plunge & getting the Osmium today. Liked the softer keys way back when ALL keyboards were mechanical. lol
If the OP was in CT, I would have offered to sell my K8100 to him.
How much do you want for it?
PostmanPot
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Less finger stress, faster typing, better feeling, better gaming, different switch types to suit different preferences, longer lasting, easier cleaning...
Lots for just a keyboard.
R300. It's just a couple of months old