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Been considering getting this, is it any good? Should I look at something else? in a similar price range.

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i'm not so sure about keyboards, but i have been using my blackwidow (not ultimate) 2014 for a year now, and it works great. no problems yet

There is no such thing as a bad PC, there are only BETTER PCs

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ehh, it uses razer's switches, which are meh honestly

get a corsair keyboard, or something else thats better

I have the chroma version, unless you're a hardcore typer, I dont recommend it 

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I love my 2013 edition. I think in 2014 they went with their own switches, so I'm not sure how I'd feel about that. My model has Cherry MX Blue switches, and I absolutely love them.

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>razer

I should say no more

My Blackwidow Ultimate Tournament Edition has been amazing for me in the last year I've owned it.

 

Best $50 I've spent in a long time

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I have it and I do enjoy it.

The only thing I hate about it is how loud it is. I know it's basically blue switches and it's what I wanted but after having it, I hate it.

 

Tbh if I was buying another keyboard I'd look elsewhere and avoid Razer in all circumstances (unless you're buying the Deathadder).

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I love my 2013 edition. I think in 2014 they went with their own switches, so I'm not sure how I'd feel about that. My model has Cherry MX Blue switches, and I absolutely love them.

The green switches they use aren't bad at all. I love them. Would love some Cherry MX Browns at some point

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I have it and I do enjoy it.

The only thing I hate about it is how loud it is. I know it's basically blue switches and it's what I wanted but after having it, I hate it.

 

Tbh if I was buying another keyboard I'd look elsewhere and avoid Razer in all circumstances (unless you're buying the Deathadder).

I like my keyboard being loud. I'm a bit odd I guess

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Get a Corsair K65 RGB :) I think that's a cheaper option and it's tenkeyless! Saves space and money. Plus, it's pretty sturdy and the font of the keys aren't ugly. Razers have weird fonts imo...

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I like my keyboard being loud. I'm a bit odd I guess

 

It's not being odd, each have their own preference. I too thought I'd enjoy the loud clicky sound but turns out I don't. 

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Have you done your research on mechanical switches? If not, check this.

I'd avoid Kailh switches at that price point. If you want a keyboard with good features and similar to the BlackWidow, I'd suggest Logitech G710.

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For keyoards there are cheaper ones like SS Corsair and Logitech which are probably better that an expensive Razer one.

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Been considering getting this, is it any good? Should I look at something else? in a similar price range.

I own it. No. Do not get it. Look into a Ducky Shine or dare I say it Corsair... I don't like Corsair but anything is better then Razer.

 

 

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Get a Corsair K65 RGB :) I think that's a cheaper option and it's tenkeyless! Saves space and money. Plus, it's pretty sturdy and the font of the keys aren't ugly. Razers have weird fonts imo...

Agreed. It is like some "gamer" font.

 

 

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Thanks everyone for your input

The most common result of insufficient wattage is a paperweight that looks like a PC

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