Budget "Gaming" keyboard?

[Gershy13]

Hi

 

Can someone suggest me a budget gaming keyboard, like the Corsair K30?

I want to be able to see the switches like the keyboard mentioned above.

I would really like to see a volume wheel, but buttons are ok.

I dont mind rubber dome.

Im looking for around the £30ish price range?

 

Thanks

[You_are_a_cunt]

Doubt you'll find any mechanical keyboards for that price

[Gershy13]

Doubt you'll find any mechanical keyboards for that price

Did you read my post? I said rubber dome!

[AllHokage]

Been some videos made about this, but anyway here is some recommendations! Don't know if you can get the exact one you want, but these are close. If they are unavailable go looking on ebay ect.

 

Aula Demon King Mechanical Keyboard
http://amzn.to/1Jx9Y3x
AULA Wings of Liberty Mechanical Keyboard
http://amzn.to/1Jxa1fO
Noppoo Lolita Spyder 87
http://amzn.to/1JkuTWa
Auawak FL ESPORTS Mechanical Armor PRO
http://amzn.to/1JkuVgT
Rosewill RK-6000
http://amzn.to/1KLrwFC
Kansang LED Backlit Ultimate Elite Gaming Keyboard
http://amzn.to/1KLrH3V

[Smooth Bunz]

The cheapest best mech is a logitech g710/g710+ They are pretty cheap $40-70 you just have to find them

[ShadowCaptain]

Hi

Thanks

 

Try pick up a Logitech G15 / G105?

 

K30 raptor

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CH-9000043-UK-Performance-Backlit-Keyboard/dp/B00FLTW8W8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1448892094&sr=8-5&keywords=logitech+gaming+keyboard

[You_are_a_cunt]

Did you read my post? I said rubber dome!

Oh lawd. The k30 looked like a mechanical at first sight.

err, looking on Amazon UK and not seeing many keyboards under 30 quid that would actually be worth buying. Cheapest decent keyboard is at least 60-75 quid

the exposed switch look kinda narrows it down to either mechanicals or the k30 itself

[AllHokage]

Oh lawd. The k30 looked like a mechanical at first sight.

err, looking on Amazon UK and not seeing many keyboards under 30 quid that would actually be worth buying. Cheapest decent keyboard is at least 60-75 quid

the exposed switch look kinda narrows it down to either mechanicals or the k30 itself

I agree, there is no point getting a "cheap" mechanical keyboards, your better of going with a good normal keyboard around the same price. Investing $100 or so dollars on a good mechanical keyboard will pay of, imagine how many times a day you use it and sum up then how much you should really spend?

[You_are_a_cunt]

I agree, there is no point getting a "cheap" mechanical keyboards, your better of going with a good normal keyboard around the same price. Investing $100 or so dollars on a good mechanical keyboard will pay of, imagine how many times a day you use it and sum up then how much you should really spend?

Aye. I made the mistake of buying a Razer Lycosa Mirror just because it was cheap ($40 from a work mate, keyboard in mint condition, but now like 10 keys have worn out the rubberized paint on them). Saving up money for proper keyboard now, since Razer has oh so many issues

[AllHokage]

Aye. I made the mistake of buying a Razer Lycosa Mirror just because it was cheap ($40 from a work mate, keyboard in mint condition, but now like 10 keys have worn out the rubberized paint on them). Saving up money for proper keyboard now, since Razer has oh so many issues

Don't get me started here I don't have anything against razer, but my first "decent" gaming headset was a "Razer Kraken Pro", I found on special for some amazing price online. Got it and the mic didn't work

 

Ended up paying a small fraction more and going with a less "mainstream brand" and got something 2x as good "Hyper-X Cloud II".

[Gershy13]

Been some videos made about this, but anyway here is some recommendations! Don't know if you can get the exact one you want, but these are close. If they are unavailable go looking on ebay ect.

 

Aula Demon King Mechanical Keyboard

http://amzn.to/1Jx9Y3x

AULA Wings of Liberty Mechanical Keyboard

http://amzn.to/1Jxa1fO

Noppoo Lolita Spyder 87

http://amzn.to/1JkuTWa

Auawak FL ESPORTS Mechanical Armor PRO

http://amzn.to/1JkuVgT

Rosewill RK-6000

http://amzn.to/1KLrwFC

Kansang LED Backlit Ultimate Elite Gaming Keyboard

http://amzn.to/1KLrH3V

thanks ill have a look at some of them and see if they suit me...

 

The cheapest best mech is a logitech g710/g710+ They are pretty cheap $40-70 you just have to find them

i dont need a mech... and they are a bit expensive...

 

Try pick up a Logitech G15 / G105?

 

K30 raptor

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CH-9000043-UK-Performance-Backlit-Keyboard/dp/B00FLTW8W8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1448892094&sr=8-5&keywords=logitech+gaming+keyboard

i was looking at the k30, but it doesnt have the volume wheel, and its a bit expensive for what it is...

 

Oh lawd. The k30 looked like a mechanical at first sight.

err, looking on Amazon UK and not seeing many keyboards under 30 quid that would actually be worth buying. Cheapest decent keyboard is at least 60-75 quid

the exposed switch look kinda narrows it down to either mechanicals or the k30 itself

hmmm... i was looking at the Element gaming mechanical, but its a bit pricey at £50... but it has all i need...

 

I agree, there is no point getting a "cheap" mechanical keyboards, your better of going with a good normal keyboard around the same price. Investing $100 or so dollars on a good mechanical keyboard will pay of, imagine how many times a day you use it and sum up then how much you should really spend?

I dont want a mechanical keyboard. I cannot really justify the £ for a good mechanical...

 

[Gershy13]

Been some videos made about this, but anyway here is some recommendations! Don't know if you can get the exact one you want, but these are close. If they are unavailable go looking on ebay ect.

 

Aula Demon King Mechanical Keyboard

http://amzn.to/1Jx9Y3x

AULA Wings of Liberty Mechanical Keyboard

http://amzn.to/1Jxa1fO

Noppoo Lolita Spyder 87

http://amzn.to/1JkuTWa

Auawak FL ESPORTS Mechanical Armor PRO

http://amzn.to/1JkuVgT

Rosewill RK-6000

http://amzn.to/1KLrwFC

Kansang LED Backlit Ultimate Elite Gaming Keyboard

http://amzn.to/1KLrH3V

none of them are really what im looking for...

[AmbellinaThePrise]

I would personally say go with the K30 if you want that look where you see the switches. Its the only rubber dome I have ever seen with that look.

If you're willing to forego that look for something more affordable, I can personally vouch for this keyboard that has dedicated media keys and a few backlighting options.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00MNIGQ4Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1448907477&sr=8-1π=SY200_QL40&keywords=powercool+gaming+keyboard&dpPl=1&dpID=41yGGXSuwWL&ref=plSrch

[Gershy13]

I would personally say go with the K30 if you want that look where you see the switches. Its the only rubber dome I have ever seen with that look.

If you're willing to forego that look for something more affordable, I can personally vouch for this keyboard that has dedicated media keys and a few backlighting options.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00MNIGQ4Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1448907477&sr=8-1π=SY200_QL40&keywords=powercool+gaming+keyboard&dpPl=1&dpID=41yGGXSuwWL&ref=plSrch

it is significantly cheaper! But the K30 has media keys... and if i wanted that look, i would go with the CM Devastator or Octane.

But i really like that look... these dont look bad, but just not great....

[iCantThinkOfAName]

Hi,

I'd get a thermaltake esports challenger prime. It's membrane but it feels really nice.

[AmbellinaThePrise]

The one I listed has media keys as well.

[olbaze]

Honestly, I don't think there is any reason to buy a "gaming" keyboard. The features that you get in a typical "gaming" keyboard are:

• Macro buttons
  • I have never used any macro keys, even if my keyboards had them. In some cases, there are too many macro keys to use, the buttons are of a different type or they are ill-placed.
• Media controls
  • Good keyboards come with media controls regardless of whether they are "gaming" or not.
• Backlighting
  • Same as media controls, you should be able to find backlighting outside of "gaming" keyboards pretty easily.
• Cool looks
  • If this is the reason you are buying "gaming" gear, you're a photographer, not a gamer.

 

What "gaming"  branding brings to the table is a mass audience, allowing the manufacturers to make the same keyboard at a lower price (or, more commonly, higher profit margin).

 

And generally, the less you spend on your peripherals, the lower the quality. With the internet, most reputable brands are not willing to risk damaging their reputation by releasing low quality peripherals at full prices.

[Gershy13]

Honestly, I don't think there is any reason to buy a "gaming" keyboard. The features that you get in a typical "gaming" keyboard are:

• Macro buttons
  • I have never used any macro keys, even if my keyboards had them. In some cases, there are too many macro keys to use, the buttons are of a different type or they are ill-placed.
• Media controls
  • Good keyboards come with media controls regardless of whether they are "gaming" or not.
• Backlighting
  • Same as media controls, you should be able to find backlighting outside of "gaming" keyboards pretty easily.
• Cool looks
  • If this is the reason you are buying "gaming" gear, you're a photographer, not a gamer.

What "gaming" branding brings to the table is a mass audience, allowing the manufacturers to make the same keyboard at a lower price (or, more commonly, higher profit margin).

And generally, the less you spend on your peripherals, the lower the quality. With the internet, most reputable brands are not willing to risk damaging their reputation by releasing low quality peripherals at full prices.

1. I would use macro buttons

2. I do like a good volume wheel, and they are mainly only on gaming keyboards...

3. I am a photographer, and like when my desk looks good... A nice looking keyboard is a must...

[Gershy13]

The one I listed has media keys as well.

Yeah, I meant it has them as well.... So there isn't a plus other than price to that keyboard.... it looks bad!

[AmbellinaThePrise]

Yeah, it's not the greatest looker, but it lasted me well until I got my mech. I would recommend the k30 by far if that aesthetic is all that will satisfy your wants. Its no k70, but it kind of looks like one.

[Gershy13]

Yeah, it's not the greatest looker, but it lasted me well until I got my mech. I would recommend the k30 by far if that aesthetic is all that will satisfy your wants. Its no k70, but it kind of looks like one. [emoji14]

Fair point... Yeah... The k30 might be my best choice....