Gaming Keyboard - Advice, which one!?

shaank · 23 Dec 2009 at 01:56

As title really!

I mostly play Cod4 and BF2, have a decent razor mouse that I rather like, however my desk aint huge and sadly the Logitech G11 looks far too wide.

So, options, thoughts etc? What should I get, G15 and the Razor keyboard look like options but what else is there?

Cheers!

tankskun · 23 Dec 2009 at 02:05

I have the G11 & agree its massive. How about the Roccat Arvo Compact Gaming Keyboard ?

Also why dont ocuk stock all those razer keyboards anymore?

Gittins · 23 Dec 2009 at 02:35

Why not get a G13?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-154-LG&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=1258

tankskun · 23 Dec 2009 at 08:31

G13 is great but its all about the thundercats. Plus you wont need to have two separate devices on the desk.

barnei · 23 Dec 2009 at 08:41

I have a razer lycosa, its no bigger than any other full size keyboard.
Feels nice and durable, well illuminated and very comfortable to type with. Will look excelent next to your mouse.

The razer software seems responsive and very lightweight, I'm sure you know that already from your mouse.

Although if you need macro keys this isn't the one because there arn't any dedicated ones but each key can be programed in the software.

paradigm · 23 Dec 2009 at 12:28

I like my Razer Tarantula.

Showboat · 23 Dec 2009 at 12:33

Check out the merc stealth.

robnut · 23 Dec 2009 at 12:35

Microsoft sidewinder x6, the numpad is detatchable and fit either side of the keyboard, so its handy if you lack space. Also the nicest "gaming" keyboard to type on imo.

Nemeses · 23 Dec 2009 at 18:39

razer lycosa +1 for this great keyboard

tankskun · 23 Dec 2009 at 19:44

I wanted to recommed the Lycosa, but strangely ocuk don't stock these atm.

finalcloud · 23 Dec 2009 at 20:42

robnut said:
Microsoft sidewinder x6, the numpad is detatchable and fit either side of the keyboard, so its handy if you lack space. Also the nicest "gaming" keyboard to type on imo.

This. Plenty of macro keys and a pleasure to type on. the red backlight is pretty too

MeMeMeMe · 23 Dec 2009 at 21:00

I'm interested in a gaming keyboard too. I have to requirments:
1) i want backlight keys
2) it has to be under 19.5 inches in length

That last one eliminates a surprising number of dedicated gaming keyboards, sadly.

finalcloud · 23 Dec 2009 at 21:03

MeMeMeMe said:
I'm interested in a gaming keyboard too. I have to requirments:
1) i want backlight keys
2) it has to be under 19.5 inches in length

That last one eliminates a surprising number of dedicated gaming keyboards, sadly.

Sidewinder X6 comes in at 20 inches

You could always remove the number pad then it's only 16.5

shaank · 25 Dec 2009 at 19:11

I've ended up going for the new Roccot Avro keyboard, full review next week

Landy · 25 Dec 2009 at 20:26

Saitek Cyborg

although it is pretty huge