Keyboard Backlighting

[calebp123]

Just wanted to see how often other people leave their backlights on. Personally I never have mine on because I'm afraid of burning it out. I know I won't but for some reason I would just be scared to do it.

[OneGun]

Then whats the point of having it? :lol:

 

I have mine all whenever my computer is on..It matches my theme..

[extremescouter]

I have mine on all of the time, because why not?

[TheMrBeb]

I have mine on all of the time, because why not?

 Excactly

[ofr057]

I got my g710 turn on but not maxed out .... running about 50% its just too bright

[SubTract]

I have a ducky shine 2. I have the backlights at about 50% brightness. I only turn them off when I've been up for A LONG TIME and they strain my eyes. (in a dark game)

[Padunkadunk]

I have mine on all of the time unless I'm watching a movie.

[TheProfosist]

is there an option for partial backlighting? and I dont have caps where it sines though so its all aesthetics.

[calebp123]

I mean I know I should turn mine on its just I'm scared I'll burn it out in like the first hour of use.

[mgsstar]

I just leave mine on at 50% to save some power and possibly prolong the life of it.

[GamerDude]

Hell, whichever KB's that I have which ha backlighting, I'd leave it on, but not maxed out though. The only time I don't have backlight on is when I use KB's w/o backlight.... ^_^

[MdX MaxX]

Just wanted to see how often other people leave their backlights on. Personally I never have mine on because I'm afraid of burning it out. I know I won't but for some reason I would just be scared to do it.

It won't happen.

 

But let's say for some strange reason the LEDs did burn out.  You'd just go back to backlight off like you're doing now...  No loss. :lol:

[TheProfosist]

The LEDs shouldnt burn out for a long time due to their nature this is especially the case since many newer boards now use PWM instead of voltage regulation which is significantly better in the long term.

[I'm Batman]

mine's are always on.

[JupiteL]

Making it backlighted all of the time means that you going to reduce it's backlight lifespan faster. I only use it at night when I don't use my desk lamp because my shadow are going to cover the keyboard which will make the backlight looks better. I don't understand why people use it at day though, because you usually going to open your window

[TheProfosist]

Making it backlighted all of the time means that you going to reduce it's backlight lifespan faster. I only use it at night when I don't use my desk lamp because my shadow are going to cover the keyboard which will make the backlight looks better. I don't understand why people use it at day though, because you usually going to open your window

 

Who has windows? I mean its called a gaming den for a reason right? :P

[JupiteL]

Who has windows? I mean its called a gaming den for a reason right? :P

My room is 60% windowed, it will looks like heaven when the sun comes up xD

[AraSarkisyan]

My room is 60% windowed, it will looks like heaven when the sun comes up xD

same here, except i don't like waking up early. 

AS for the backlighting, I have memorized all the keys on a kb so no backlight for me. 

[Blade of Grass]

Just wanted to see how often other people leave their backlights on. Personally I never have mine on because I'm afraid of burning it out. I know I won't but for some reason I would just be scared to do it.

The MTBF for LEDs is something like 100,000 hours, that's over 11 years of continuous use.

 

EDIT: I keep my backlighting on all the time, looks nice.

[JupiteL]

same here, except i don't like waking up early. 

AS for the backlighting, I have memorized all the keys on a kb so no backlight for me. 

I have to wake up early otherwise these cats are going to eat some of my fingers

 

I don't think of using backlight that way, it's just for aesthetic and, you know, ehm.. "pro gamers" need moar lights on their desk

[calebp123]

I have blue peripherals, if only there were a blue z87 mobo  :(

[Kwayky]

I have blue peripherals, if only there were a blue z87 mobo  :(

A lot of the MSI motherboards are blue.

[Str_Mape]

I have the lighting on all the time except for when I'm sleeping.

[notenoughtv]

Just turn it off when I go to bed

[ArturM]

why back-light is in a keyboard?

to light up the keys when it's dark so you can see them (if your looking while typing)....

 

so when to use it? - when it's dark ;/ 

 

if it's wireless - use it rarely, battery will die much faster

if it's on a wire - use it when it's dark.. you will save energy :)