Go Back   Hardware Canucks > HARDWARE > Peripherals
Reload this Page New Build, Looking for keyboard?
Mark Forums Read
Media Gallery Register Members List LAN Calendar Search Today's Posts

       
Reply
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11 (permalink)  
Old July 29, 2012, 06:16 AM
Top Prospect
  
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 218

My System Specs

Default
What do you guys have to say about the
Gigabyte Aivia K8100
or
Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4
?
Also, do you think Razer might release a non SWTOR keyboard that is the same?

Edit:
I might purchase the Razer Black Widow Ultimate stealth edition, but its alot of money for a keyboard.
Last edited by PcWizTech; July 29, 2012 at 06:30 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #12 (permalink)  
Old July 29, 2012, 07:02 AM
AkG's Avatar
AkG AkG is online now
Hardware Canucks Reviewer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,022
Default
I've used the MS X4...and found it to be "meh". The GB K8100...is good for a mushroom dome KB. Heres the review I did on it:
Gigabyte Aivia K8100 Gaming Keyboard Review

BUT before you plunk down any money for a mushroom dome kb....try a mechanical. Gigabyte has the new Osmium (I like it). It uses Cherry REDs. I personally love Cherry Reds as they are silent, bump free and OMG fast. You really want to try out a couple dif types to see what you "like". But quick n dirty is: Blue == Typing. Brown == in between (decent for both games and typing...usually a good choice for first time users. But can be limiting once you KNOW what style you really like). Black == Games. Red == Games ONLY (very easy to actuate wrong key...but great for SPEED).

Some good options are:
GB Osmium
Cooler Master Storm line
Corsair Vengeance line

THEN you get into the more custom KBs like the Daskeyboard and the like. :)
__________________
"If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe." -JR

“if your opponent has a conscience, then follow Gandhi. But if you enemy has no conscience, like Hitler, then follow Bonhoeffer.” - Dr. MLK jr
Last edited by AkG; July 29, 2012 at 07:15 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old July 29, 2012, 08:31 AM
Top Prospect
  
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 218

My System Specs

Default
Well thanks for the quick sum up of the cherry key. I honestly didnt get time to ready that "lengthy" article, but i need to get on that. One thing i forgot to mention is that this is mainly going to be for video editing, typing, and SOME games, not alot.
Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old July 29, 2012, 08:52 AM
AkG's Avatar
AkG AkG is online now
Hardware Canucks Reviewer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,022
Default
Then Blues or Browns...probably browns. Bit more gen purp if you know what I mean.

Hell...I will be selling a CM Storm Trigger (browns), CM QuickFire Pro (browns) and CM QuickFire Rapid (blues)...and prolly GB K8100....in the near future....cheap. /whistle

;)
__________________
"If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe." -JR

“if your opponent has a conscience, then follow Gandhi. But if you enemy has no conscience, like Hitler, then follow Bonhoeffer.” - Dr. MLK jr
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old July 29, 2012, 09:04 AM
Top Prospect
  
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 218

My System Specs

Default
Looks like i might be buying the CM Storm Trigger.
I don't mean to be rude, but if i buy it, i'll probably buy it new. On the other hand, however, i greatly appreciate all your help(:
Reply With Quote
  #16 (permalink)  
Old July 29, 2012, 09:28 AM
AkG's Avatar
AkG AkG is online now
Hardware Canucks Reviewer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,022
Default
Its all good mate. Happy to help. Stuff sells pretty quick round these parts...and if not...Ill keep em :P
__________________
"If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe." -JR

“if your opponent has a conscience, then follow Gandhi. But if you enemy has no conscience, like Hitler, then follow Bonhoeffer.” - Dr. MLK jr
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2


« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
A $600 Keyboard huh? AmuseMe Peripherals 12 January 17, 2010 03:10 PM
[WTT] My keyboard set for another. n00biy Buy/Sell & Trade 1 April 18, 2009 04:07 PM
G15 keyboard shayan288 Peripherals 14 February 16, 2009 06:33 AM
Need to buy a keyboard NuxTux Buy/Sell & Trade 9 March 7, 2008 06:27 AM
Need New Keyboard... crazyazn Peripherals 19 March 2, 2008 09:21 PM