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Offline MasterBash

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Looking for a very specific keyboard
« on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 05:26:16 »
Currently, I have a Logitech G710+, I love it so much, but it is too big for my desk. I will be using this keyboard on my other computer and the new one on this one. I am a gamer.

I am looking for a TKL design, to save space.
NKRO over USB (I do not have any PS/2 ports and I want peace of mind).
MX Red
US Layout
1ms polling rate (again, it probably wont make a difference, but peace of mind knowing there is no extra lag).
Media keys

In other words, I want something that is quick and wont have me worried about any additional lag, whether its actuation force, polling rate or anything like that.

I will also be looking to pull the keys and add o-rings, to make the keyboard less noisy.

Unfortunately, every keyboard I have seen so far lack atleast one feature. Such as the NKRO on the CM Quickfire Rapid and many others. I will still take recommendations if they lack something I mentionned above.

I am from Canada, so I will be looking for a store that is willing to ship to Canada, but if you know a wonderful website to order it on, that would be a plus.

Thanks.
« Last Edit: Fri, 08 November 2013, 15:17:54 by MasterBash »

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 06:45:57 »
Corsair K65: http://www.corsair.com/us/gaming-peripherals/gaming-keyboards/vengeance-k65-compact-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.html

NKRO over USB, plate mounted, media keys...

The Quickfire Rapid is also a great board. Especially for the price. Looks more professional than the K65 IMHO.
« Last Edit: Fri, 08 November 2013, 06:51:00 by Oobly »
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Offline terran5992

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 06:52:39 »
Why do you need NKRO?

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Offline MasterBash

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 06:58:40 »
Not really "need" but rather want, I mostly want peace of mind, knowing that my keyboard cant "bug" out if I press too many keys at once.

I mean I don't know how much is enough. For a professional gamer, is 6KRO enough?
« Last Edit: Fri, 08 November 2013, 15:18:31 by MasterBash »

Offline Oobly

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 06:59:53 »
Why do you need NKRO?

+1, can't think of a situation where you need more than 6 keys + modifiers down at the same time. Especially if you play games with mouse and keyboard. I mean, if you have your right hand on the mouse you only have five fingers left to press keys, right?

Unless you play some weird asian keyboard abusing thing... Even then, not likely.
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Offline MasterBash

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 07:15:20 »
Thanks guys. Thats what I like to hear. Telling me why I don't need this or that.

Although I know I don't "need" NKRO, what about the Quickfire TK? I know it has the numpad, but it has around the same size as the quickfire rapid. TKL is not really necessary, its mostly to save space. It also has the things I need and its only $5 more than the quickfire rapid.

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 08:09:29 »
If you use the numpad much it's definitely a good option.

I never use numpad, but I use arrows and home / end / delete a lot so I prefer TKL. I have a board with similar layout to the TK (Roccat Arvo), but found I couldn't get used to the lower edit keys when writing code. So, all depends how you use it.

In all other respects is looks like a great board.
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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 08:13:11 »
Something to keep in mind is that the bottom modifier row on the TK is oddly spaced and you won't be able to swap caps. If you're not worried about that then that's ok. I think it's a good board, my thoughts on it can be found here.

The QuickFire Rapid has function layer media keys. Does that work ok or does it have to be dedicated media buttons? FWIW, Polt uses the XT from CoolerMaster's line.

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 08:25:27 »
I want a board that has the most MHz

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 08:29:11 »
Seriously though, Leopold FC700R matches those criteria.

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 08:32:02 »
Autohotkey for meda keys  :thumb:

Offline MasterBash

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 09:15:20 »
I will get the Quickfire TK, thanks. The leopold seems is way more expensive ($50 more than the Quickfire TK)

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 09:15:52 »
Cool, let us know how you like it once you get it :D

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 13:04:14 »
Thanks guys. Thats what I like to hear. Telling me why I don't need this or that.

Although I know I don't "need" NKRO, what about the Quickfire TK? I know it has the numpad, but it has around the same size as the quickfire rapid. TKL is not really necessary, its mostly to save space. It also has the things I need and its only $5 more than the quickfire rapid.

I have the TK, I love it. The numpad/keys save space, and I can navigate using delete and page movement barely moving my fingers, and while I'm not particularly lazy, it's rather convenient. It's maybe half an inch wider, but it's backlit, well built, and has NKRO (switchable to 6KRO over Mac).

Also might be committing sacrilege, but the Razer series keyboards have 10 KRO (or maybe 20?) and that'll definitely be sufficient.

Thanks guys. Thats what I like to hear. Telling me why I don't need this or that.

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Offline MasterBash

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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 15:17:36 »
Tsk tsk, don't be childish.

? Confused. Read what I said again

But ya although I don't need NKRO its simply a peace of mind. I dont like the razer keyboards, tried them, sold them.
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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 17:57:09 »
I am looking for a TKL design, to save space.
NKRO over USB (I do not have any PS/2 ports and I want peace of mind).
MX Red
US Layout
1ms polling rate (again, it probably wont make a difference, but peace of mind knowing there is no extra lag).
Media keys

In other words, I want something that is quick and wont have me worried about any additional lag, whether its actuation force, polling rate or anything like that.

1ms polling rate is ~12,000wpm.  I don't think you can type that fast.  :)

Mouse polling rate standards are not relevant to keyboards -- totally different animal.  Keyboards are not continuous-input-stream devices like mice.

Any keyboard you buy will vastly exceed the polling rate required for gaming.  Mice are a different story.


I will also be looking to pull the keys and add o-rings, to make the keyboard less noisy.

Will still be noisy on the upstroke.


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Re: Looking for a very specific keyboard
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 08 November 2013, 18:01:45 »
Tsk tsk, don't be childish.

? Confused. Read what I said again

But ya although I don't need NKRO its simply a peace of mind. I dont like the razer keyboards, tried them, sold them.

Yeah. He definitely read it wrong. I saw it as sincere thanks.

I, too, think you will be happy with a QFR or TK. Best of luck!
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