Wired Keyboard - £20'ish

Gimpymoo · 9 Oct 2013 at 13:33

I prefer a "full size" keyboard.

If being picky, I dislike "spongy" keys.

Thanks.

Hyburnate · 9 Oct 2013 at 13:34

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-140-MS&groupid=702&catid=2705
Not much really around this price point.

stulid · 9 Oct 2013 at 13:34

How about the Sidewinder X4 on the today only deal? is that too much money?

shadow_boxer · 9 Oct 2013 at 13:46

+1 for the MS Sidewinder X4. Bit more dosh but worth it imo.

Gimpymoo · 9 Oct 2013 at 14:04

Where did this sub forum come from? - lol

The X4 is not too much if a good keyboard.

Is it being suggested because it is a good keyboard or because it is closest to price point?

Thanks.

Hyburnate · 9 Oct 2013 at 14:05

Because it's the best around that price point. It's good quality and wont break a few months down the line. Great keyboard infact.

Outline · 10 Oct 2013 at 10:59

Honestly, Microsoft basic keyboard. A tenner. Great keyboard for that much money.

just Scott · 10 Oct 2013 at 11:31

Outline said:
Honestly, Microsoft basic keyboard. A tenner. Great keyboard for that much money.

Agreed. Either go this or up your budget and get a mechanical. If you don't like spongy keys you will definitely enjoy mechanical.

eddyhall · 10 Oct 2013 at 11:40

For a gaming keyboard it seems that the highest priority is anti-ghosting. I wouldn't call a keyboard a "gaming" keyboard unless it had it.

The Sidewinder X4 has it
http://www.microsoft.com/appliedsciences/content/projects/SideWinderX4.aspx

GhostWKD · 10 Oct 2013 at 11:58

I bought a MW3 branded G105 keyboard for just over your budget iirc. Ignoring the MW3 branding just means you get a Logitech G105 for much less than it would have been otherwise

Bommy · 10 Oct 2013 at 12:30

I bought a Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600 a while ago and for general PC use it's a great keyboard for the money. As I've recently bought a new gaming PC it's not really cutting it so I plan on getting the X4 as others have suggested.

Gimpymoo · 10 Oct 2013 at 14:36

H2F Scott said:
Agreed. Either go this or up your budget and get a mechanical. If you don't like spongy keys you will definitely enjoy mechanical.

I have thought just as you said.

So will be Upping the budget.

I have decided between:

YOUR BASKET
1 x SteelSeries 6G v2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (64226) - Black Switch £74.99
1 x TT eSports MEKA Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Black Switch £59.99
Total : £144.88 (includes shipping : £8.25).

just Scott · 10 Oct 2013 at 15:03

I wouldn't recommend black switches. Red, blue or brown is what you should go for. Black is a bit hit and miss as to whether you'll like it not.

Outline · 10 Oct 2013 at 15:37

I really like black switches.

I have the 6GV2, and while it's a great keyboard, there are a few issues. Letters rub off very quickly, and apparently it's very common for a few keys to just stop registering. Happened to mine, and am replacing it this week.

I'd recommend blacks, but not the 6GV2.

Wizzfizz · 10 Oct 2013 at 17:39

Outline said:
Honestly, Microsoft basic keyboard. A tenner. Great keyboard for that much money.

This, or a basic Logitech (no need to spend silly amounts on gaming keyboards). I've been using the latter for over 10 years now, for both work and gaming and it's served me well.