What kind of keyboard do you use for gaming?

[Anubis]

corsair K60

Cherry reds

 

[BFG10K]

Logitech G105. It's perfect for my needs.

 

[LtMikePowelll]

Logitech G510 for me . BTW, I'm a very devout Logitech guy, using G9x, G500, G110, G35, G700 and G730 and G510 for the past few years. (too many G for me)

 

[suklee]

Logitech G105. It's perfect for my needs.

I recently got the G105 too, good upgrade over my old 'generic' Logitech keyboard. Recognising multiple key presses is probably the biggest improvement for me (followed by the backlight and ability to disable Windows key).

 

[ControlD]

Does a Nostromo N52 count? It has keys on it. My full sized keyboard generally sits unused when I game but the N52 handles everything I need key wise.

 

[Stringjam]

Razer Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth 2013. I used to use a Logitech G15, which was fine. I dont think keyboards matter that much. I mainly get gaming keyboards for backlit keys. Some games would benefit from macro keys.

The illuminated keys are also the main reason I choose a "gaming" keyboard. I like to shut all the lights off, and I don't think I could ever live without it now.

I can't handle the clicking of mechanicals, so that rules those out for me. They do feel very nice!

Been pretty happy with the Microsoft Sidewinder X4. Pretty affordable as well.

The keys feel slightly smaller and with less travel than the typical keyboard, which I've grown a bit fond of, but I can see how some people wouldn't get along with it.

 

[BFG10K]

Recognising multiple key presses is probably the biggest improvement for me (followed by the backlight and ability to disable Windows key).

Yep, I mainly wanted the backlight but the rest you mentioned (plus being very quiet too) are great bonuses.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

What kind of keyboard do you use for gaming?

a terrible one

corsair k90 - i'm all done with corsair products

 

[El Guaraguao]

Microsoft X6 KB

Only because it came with my laptop. Works great for farming shit in mmos using the macro\repeat feature. Only thing I dont like about it is that it takes up a shit load of desktop space.

 

[Fallen Kell]

Tesoro Durandal Ultimate G1NL

Full N-Key rollover over USB
up to 50 programmable macros (never use that function, but it is there)
All keys are Cherry Browns

(note: you can remove the stupid hand rest)

 

[Childs]

The illuminated keys are also the main reason I choose a "gaming" keyboard. I like to shut all the lights off, and I don't think I could ever live without it now.

Yeah, I got used to backlit keys from using Macbook Pros. You would think all keyboards would have it. Now all they need to is have more color options. I would prefer white or amber, but its always something like blue or red. Kinda like the green on the Black Window.

I can't handle the clicking of mechanicals, so that rules those out for me. They do feel very nice!

Yeah, the first one I had was Black Window I had was really loud. I kinda like it...reminds me of the old IBM keyboards, but it was annoying for people on voip. The Stealth is better, but its still loud. Now I just use PTT for voip apps.

 

[arkcom]

Yeah, the first one I had was Black Window I had was really loud. I kinda like it...reminds me of the old IBM keyboards, but it was annoying for people on voip. The Stealth is better, but its still loud. Now I just use PTT for voip apps.

I use a K60 with cherry reds. No click.

 

[KidNiki1]

for fps games i use my n52te gamepad and my mouse:

for mmo games i use my logitech g15 and mouse

 

[Skurge]

Corsair K70 Vengeance - cherry red mechanical switches.

Same here. The feel is so much better. I not a very good gamer, but I think the feel alone is worth the price for me.

Also I like how easy it is to clean.

 

[Zeze]

that does look sexy.

What exactly is mechanical keyboard anyway? Is it those old 90's KB that had metal springs and made spring sound every time?

 

[biostud]

that does look sexy.

What exactly is mechanical keyboard anyway? Is it those old 90's KB that had metal springs and made spring sound every time?

All is explained here:

http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide

 

[monkeydelmagico]

microsoft or dell oem

I'm not a good gamer though

 

[imaheadcase]

CMstorm Quickfire. Grab a wrist rest if you get one because this thing sits almost a inch high in front. heh

 

[smackababy]

I use a DAS Professional, but I do a ton of typing in my spare time. Gaming keyboards always feel like cheap junk when not gaming, so I now avoid them. I had a G710+ and it just felt cheap.

I am probably going to pick up an Orbweaver or whatever the Logitech version is though.

 

[Skott]

Saitek II

 

[Squeetard]

Does a Nostromo N52 count? It has keys on it. My full sized keyboard generally sits unused when I game but the N52 handles everything I need key wise.

This. I've used one of these for so long I can't remember. Never go back.
I do have a G19 though, mainly for the LCD screen, I like to monitor my system.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I had a Logitech G11 but my GF really liked it so now I use a $9 or $12 logitech pretty generic keyboard. Honestly besides the back lighting I kind of prefer the cheaper keyboard.

 

[Maximilian]

Sidewinder X4

 

[KeithTalent]

Microsoft X6 KB

Only because it came with my laptop. Works great for farming shit in mmos using the macro\repeat feature. Only thing I dont like about it is that it takes up a shit load of desktop space.

This is what I have. Works fine. No complaints.

KT

 

[Midwayman]

I have a g15. Its nice to have the little display for things like ventrilo chat without the overlay. Having a clock up while gaming, etc. Macro functions are useful on occasion too.

Biggest reason over a generic though is so you can register enough keypresses simultaneously. A good gaming keyboard will let you press just about every key in the WASD area without losing strokes.