Gaming keyboard with USB Hub & backlight

snips86x · 2 Dec 2012 at 19:03

I'm looking to replace my current keyboard for a gaming one. I'm not sure I need a mechanical keyboard, but would really like to have 1/2 USB ports on it, audio input not needed and if possible, backlit with Blue as the rest of my setup is Blue.

Backlit is not 100% important, but I like it.

Any suggestions?

ncncore · 2 Dec 2012 at 19:40

I have a Qpad Mk85 and that has everything you asking for except it's red however the Qpad Mk80 is in blue and it's pretty much the same.

supergluechris · 2 Dec 2012 at 19:42

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-027-GI

Gigabyte osmium

snips86x · 2 Dec 2012 at 19:46

nipnosis said:
I have a Qpad Mk85 and that has everything you asking for except it's red however the Qpad Mk80 is in blue and it's pretty much the same.

How do you find the quality & the noise of the mechanical keys?

supergluechris said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-027-GI

Gigabyte osmium

Thanks, It is very beautiful, but I cant warrant £109 on a keyboard. Very nice though.

Kosmiche · 2 Dec 2012 at 19:58

I like the look of the Ozone Strike personally http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-003-OZ&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

MatsyLR · 2 Dec 2012 at 20:32

If you want a USB Hub & blue backlight you have little choice
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-013-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-027-GI&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107

The only one with a USB hub + backlight under £100 is http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-005-QP&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=2107, but its a red backlight.

AtaRo · 2 Dec 2012 at 21:23

Logitech G110 - 1 usb port, customizable backlighting, G keys, built in usb audio, price around £65, refurb £35.
Logitech G19 - 2 usb port, customizable backlighting, lcd screen, G keys, price around £99.

OliverDavis · 3 Dec 2012 at 09:08

+1 on the Logitech G110. I have one, the blue lights are great, the USB Port is full speed, there are 12 GKeys, with 3 profiles, so 36 Shortcuts. Built in audio is decent quality. The price is great. Why not?

DrPeirson · 3 Dec 2012 at 16:50

I recently bought the Corsair K90. Its an absolute killer, although you can assure a bit of your money is going into the brand name its a solid keyboard and uses the not so noisy cherry red switches. You can guarantee that it will take a beating but beware.. not all the keys are mechanical (F keys and Macro keys although not used a lot)

Woden · 3 Dec 2012 at 16:52

OliverDavis said:
+1 on the Logitech G110. I have one, the blue lights are great, the USB Port is full speed, there are 12 GKeys, with 3 profiles, so 36 Shortcuts. Built in audio is decent quality. The price is great. Why not?

This^

I am very happy with mine.

GeezerButler · 3 Dec 2012 at 21:06

Mionix Zibal 60 here, great keyboard with hub and audio but backlight is green...

ncncore · 3 Dec 2012 at 21:10

snips86x said:
How do you find the quality & the noise of the mechanical keys?
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The quality is excellent and tbh I don't find cherry red to be all that noisy. I mean they are louder than your average rubber dome type key but I never notice it, and I much prefer it over that type, which I have to use at work daily.