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post #1 of 12
6/21/12 at 1:32am
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I was recently looking on Newegg for a gaming keuboard. I was going to get the Logitech g510 until I found out it was not mechinal. I also really like the Razer keyboards but those only glow blue, and I need one that glows red. I found some other ones but I want one that also has macros and looks cool, in red. Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 12
6/21/12 at 1:46am
http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-nighthawk-x9-red-backlit-mechanical-keyboard.html

how about that one?
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post #3 of 12
6/21/12 at 1:51am
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http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-keyboard-nighthawk-x9-red-backlit-mechanical-keyboard.html
how about that one?
Oops I forgot to say my max price is $100 US
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post #4 of 12
6/21/12 at 1:55am
I haven't seen any mechanical keyboard with red LEDs and macro keys. Even if it did exist, it wouldn't come in under $100 new.

You need to figure out the kind of mechanical switch you want before anything else. That's the most important part. It isn't just mechanical or not mechanical.

http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide/0_20
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post #5 of 12
6/21/12 at 2:02am
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I haven't seen any mechanical keyboard with red LEDs and macro keys. Even if it did exist, it wouldn't come in under $100 new.
You need to figure out the kind of mechanical switch you want before anything else. That's the most important part. It isn't just mechanical or not mechanical.
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide/0_20
Yeah that part does not really matter.
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post #6 of 12
6/21/12 at 2:06am
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Ok so I read about a post this one guy said he bought the dragon age II Razer keyboard, and just sanded the pictures off, is that easy?

EDIT: I just saw the Mass Effect 3 one, too bad it cost so much
Edited by MoMann - 6/21/12 at 2:08am
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post #7 of 12
6/21/12 at 2:08am
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Yeah that part does not really matter.

I don't think you understand how varied the switches are. If looking at noise alone, the keys can go from virtually silent to extremely noisy.

Again, you really need to look at what you're buying here. It does matter.
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post #8 of 12
6/21/12 at 2:12am
I dont think you are going to find a mechanical, red backlit, with macros for under 100.

If you are going to spend some money, do it right and get what you want.

Also as others have said, look into the switches..... there is a huge difference in feel and noise between them.
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post #9 of 12
6/21/12 at 2:21am
Cooler Master Storm Trigger is a mechanical keyboard with red back-lightning and macro keys, although its a bit over 100$.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129004

Btw, don't ignore membrane keyboards just because "they are not mechanical", if you never tried mech keyboards before and all you do is play games. I've tried a lot of keyboards over the years, including BWU (currently using my old G11, going to buy Storm Trigger soon) and I can honestly say that membrane keyboards are not nearly as bad for gaming as some people are saying.

Heavy typing or high APM RTSs like SC are a different matter, but for normal everyday gaming (FPSs, third person RPG/MMOs) a good membrane keyboard with a lot of fun bonus features is still a very valid choice.
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post #10 of 12
6/21/12 at 2:26am
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I don't think you understand how varied the switches are. If looking at noise alone, the keys can go from virtually silent to extremely noisy.
Again, you really need to look at what you're buying here. It does matter.
No I like them all I dont mind.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Chuckster View Post

I dont think you are going to find a mechanical, red backlit, with macros for under 100.
If you are going to spend some money, do it right and get what you want.
Also as others have said, look into the switches..... there is a huge difference in feel and noise between them.
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Originally Posted by Tomalak View Post

Cooler Master Storm Trigger is a mechanical keyboard with red back-lightning and macro keys, although its a bit over 100$.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129004
Btw, don't ignore membrane keyboards just because "they are not mechanical", if you never tried mech keyboards before and all you do is play games. I've tried a lot of keyboards over the years, including BWU (currently using my old G11, going to buy Storm Trigger soon) and I can honestly say that membrane keyboards are not nearly as bad for gaming as some people are saying.
Heavy typing or high APM RTSs like SC are a different matter, but for normal everyday gaming (FPSs, third person RPG/MMOs) a good membrane keyboard with a lot of fun bonus features is still a very valid choice.
Well I was going to get the Logitech G510 for $60. Never tried it though how does that compare to other keyboards?
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