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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Wowdude10023 on Fri, 08 November 2013, 21:40:13

Title: Looking for a good gaming keyboard
Post by: Wowdude10023 on Fri, 08 November 2013, 21:40:13

I've been looking for a new keyboard for a while and i'm not sure what keyboards are actually good  or not so good.

Title: Re: Looking for a good gaming keyboard
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 08 November 2013, 21:43:24

What kind of games do you play?

If you mostly play FPS games, I'd recommend anything with MX reds or blacks.

RTS? Browns or blues.

Still not sure? Browns.

Title: Re: Looking for a good gaming keyboard
Post by: ithinkimkorean on Fri, 08 November 2013, 22:19:52

It would be easier to recommend something if you have a few things you are looking in the board.

Title: Re: Looking for a good gaming keyboard
Post by: osi on Fri, 08 November 2013, 22:24:43

Will take a stab and say his hand of choice is world of Warcraft - due to his name

Title: Re: Looking for a good gaming keyboard
Post by: rowdy on Fri, 08 November 2013, 23:30:16

Generically QFR if you don't want backlighting, Ducky Shine if you do.

TKL Ducky Shine if you don't need the number (QFR is TKL anyway).

MX red or, if you have strong fingers, MX black switches.

Title: Re: Looking for a good gaming keyboard
Post by: nubbinator on Sat, 09 November 2013, 11:11:09

Honestly, almost any keyboard and any switch can be used for gaming effectively.  The kinds of games you play and the keys you need access to is helpful for determining what some good options for you would be.  I do most of my gaming on a 60% or tenkeyless board since I like to have my keyboard and mouse closer together for comfort.

Switch type really comes down to what you prefer the most.  I wouldn't recommend Blues for FPS, but some people do well with them.