**TODAY ONLY! 25/09/2013** Corsair Vengeance K65 & Asus Xonar DG 7.1

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Grab the Vengeance today for a brilliant, compact mechanical keyboard - perfect for when space is tight or if you go to LAN events!

And upgrade from onboard sound with the Asus Xonar DG 7.1 - an excellent audio solution for those looking to step away from onboard or for those who would like a multi-speaker array.

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Corsair Vengeance K65 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Silver - Red Switch (CH-9000040-UK) @ £59.99 inc VAT

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Vengeance K65 is the compact high-performance mechanical gaming keyboard for travelling gamers or anybody who has limited space. The full-size key spacing won’t throw you off your game, and the Cherry MX Red key switches give you smooth, linear key response for ultra fast double and triple taps without the audible click.

There’s 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover on USB for accurate gameplay, no matter how fast you are. And, the travel-friendly detachable braided cloth USB cable has cable management for quick and easy stowage.

Features:-
- Cherry MX Red mechanical key switches
Smooth, linear key response for ultra fast double and triple taps without the audible click.
- Short-Body Design
It fits into more places, and it’s easier to pack and go.
- Full-Size Keyboard Comfort
Standard key spacing so your fingers can stretch out.
- Gunmetal gray anodized aluminum chassis
Professional-grade look and feel plus the rugged durability you need for hours of gaming.
- 100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover on USB
Every keystroke translates into accurate gameplay—even when multiple keys are pressed.
- Detachable, braided cloth USB cable with cable management
It’s durable and easy to stow, plus the K65 has cable routing to keep the cable locked in.

Specification:-
- Cherry MX Switch: Red
- Multimedia buttons: Stop,Pause,Skip
- Bios altering switch for polling
- Anodized aluminum chassis
- Anti-Ghosting
- Full key roll over on USB



Only £59.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
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Asus Xonar DG 7.1 PCI Sound Card with built in Headphone Amp - OEM @ £19.99 inc VAT

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The Xonar DG sound card combines Dolby Headphone 7.1 high definition surround with Asus’ own GX 2.5 gaming audio engine and an on-board headset amplifier. These result in accurate and deep audio that brings every nuance and sound across fully, making the new Xonar DG an ideal sound card for gamers who want to remain totally aware of their play environments.

- Built-in Headphone AMP
- Powers up every sound detail in gaming
- 3 gain modes for different usage scenarios
- Dolby Headphone for an immersive 5.1 surround imaging
- GX2.5 for realistic 3D audio effects



Only £19.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW
 
Today is 25/09/2013 ;)

I've never really understood how a mechanical keyboard might benefit me, as a multiple forum user, who only rarely launches a game that is not a race-sim these days (the days of endless hours playing UT are dwindling) that involves a lot of keyboard use.

Would the Xonar benefit me over the Realtak 889(?) on my old age X48C Platinum mobo, considering it is only hooked up to a set of 2.1 Aego Ms?
 
Halestorm said:
The only thing stopping buying this keyboard is the fact it does not have a number pad. Looks an awesome deal though
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Same, can't be doing without a numberpad... Went with a Ducky Zero instead as wanted Brown-MX switches too!

(The Brown isn't as 'quiet' as I'd hoped - dread to think how loud the Reds are!)
 
Roady said:
(The Brown isn't as 'quiet' as I'd hoped - dread to think how loud the Reds are!)
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Reds are supposedly a decent bit quieter, at least sound "softer" supposedly.... iirc There is no click feedback with the reds.

It is partly why I am considering red over brown despite brown probably suiting me better (type + game) as I hate loud keyboards :(
 
Is mechanical really that much better? i mean is there any benefit for the average gamer who isn't really fussed how a key feels/sounds when you press it.

Looks a good deal, but i'm trying to convince myself that it would improve my gaming performance before i replace my £5 keyboard i've had for over 5 years :)

For instance is it like switching from a mech hdd to an SSD sort of a difference, for me that leap in performance was so noticeable and was worth the cost.
 
4737Joker said:
Is mechanical really that much better? i mean is there any benefit for the average gamer who isn't really fussed how a key feels/sounds when you press it.

Looks a good deal, but i'm trying to convince myself that it would improve my gaming performance before i replace my £5 keyboard i've had for over 5 years :)

For instance is it like switching from a mech hdd to an SSD sort of a difference, for me that leap in performance was so noticeable and was worth the cost.
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I was of the same opinion but I'd always 'promised' myself one... Changed from a beige 'Kensington' cheapo (not sure where it even came from...) to the Ducky Zero with Brown-MX and definitely noticed the difference in gaming. Typing I can tell there is a difference, but don't do enough of it (at home) to notice.

Changing from an MS Intellimouse to a Roccat Kone Pure Core made a much bigger difference to gaming (BF3). Although my 'twitch' style play I can tell the Ducky (mech) is more responsive.
 
I am still asking myself that same question :p :o

Need to replace my eclipse II and am either going to get the:

- cm storm rapid fire TK red or brown switch

or

- corsair raptor k30 (if it ever comes in stock......)

I don't think there is enough of a difference in terms of performance in games to be worth worrying about....

Main thing that appeals to me over membrane is that your fingers won't feel as fatigue/cramped after 4 or so hours of gaming, at least with the red switch anyway.........

Such a PITA trying to decide which switch to get as well! (nowhere near me to try out)
 
I've got a G15, and I'd never felt any need for a mechanical keyboard over a membrane... But then I tried other membranes (Sidewinder x4, Zalman KM-400G among others) and it was an awful experience of sponginess. I guess mechanicals are a step in the better direction...

Good price on the k65, only put off by the lack of a backlight really. Probably going to pick up a Corsair keyboard at some point but for the moment they're just a touch too expensive in the models I'm really hankering after.
 
Nice to see a compact mechanical here finally instead of all the huge keyboards.

At least I know if I need to buy another I won't have to import...
 
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