Gaming Keyboards

[ZedClampet]

Looks at Asus... wonders... why is this so bad.

OMG
his example: Say you want to swap the insert key and del key positions on keyboard. Easy to do, just swap the keycaps.

1. you select Insert key and choose reassign function
2. There is no drop down list of functions, you press the key you want the new function to be.
3. So now Insert = Del
4. Next you want to rename Delete to be insert
5. Select Del key and choose reassign key.
6. Press Insert key but its already been assigned Del.

So you get 2 del keys and insert is gone forever?

this way is dumb, It should have a drop down list of all possible keys so you don't get stuck in a position where you can't swap 2 keys. You lose functions

I don't have any way to confirm this has been fixed in 9 months.

So the 2 keyboard makers that sit on top of almost all Keyboard ranking charts have bad software. I pity people who don't look... at least razer are fixing Synapse.

There are a lot of posts here I'm not reading, so if this has already been mentioned, my apologies, but that keyboard comes with software called Armoury Crate that I'm 99 percent positive has drop down menus for the keys. And if you somehow mess it up, you press and hold the FN key and Escape and it resets it to factory.

*******

I'm in the market for a new keyboard, but I'm not getting a mechanical keyboard. I keep weird hours and my wife would lose sleep if I were down here banging away on a mechanical keyboard.

 

[Colif]

well, the video was 9 months old so you would hope they add that to it since then.

mech keyboards aren't that bad...

 

[Colif]

looks like something Zed suggested

I can't afford it

 

[Frindis]

@Colif The battery is doing pretty okay I have not charged battery since the last time I posted and I would say I am waaaay above average when it comes to hours spent each day on the computer.

 

[JarlBSoD]

I can recomend the g915 aswell, I have a TKL version and ,apart from my first one that got replaced on warranty, I have not had any latency issues with mine. To be fair i sit less than 1m from the reciever mostly.

Edit: Don't go for the white version though, dirt shows realy clearly so you have to like clean it with a toothbrush every day

 

[Colif]

Not wanting to jinx myself, I hopefully won't need a new keyboard for a few years now. Its battery life isn't even comparable to the logitechs but it has other features they don't that I saw as beneficial. The only things I can't replace in the new one are the battery and the circuit board that controls it all. Not that I am likely to swap that much. But I could.

I wasn't sold on the switch type on logitech... i think that was reason I stopped looking at them. I saw one logitech keyboard that only needs to be charged once every 8 months. So it wasn't battery, thats for sure.

It got really confusing. Lack of sleep and watching keyboard videos for 5 days in a row, I started to forget why I rejected some things.

I haven't had a wireless keyboard in 20 or so years, so that is probably main reason I didn't see battery life as that important... I probably will next time. I will wait and see.

I almost got an all white Corsair keyboard

I won't tell you what mine looks like... you will see

not a gaming keyboard

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well formatted link

who needs a monitor when you can watch your keyboard? Whats that? your hands get in the way? stop complaining.

 

[Brian Boru]

dirt shows realy clearly so you have to like clean it with a toothbrush every day

You're doing it wrong. Dirt is a one-time issue—let it get dirty, read The Zen of Dirt, and live happily ever after.

 

[Colif]

I got new keyboard

noise comparison.
lets see, i can hear the keys but thats about it. no other noise from this keyboard. its not as quiet as a dome based one but it makes way less noise compared to my last one
I may get it even quieter once i get used to it. probably don't need to hit keys as hard... its not feather touch like the optical switches can be.
i like the spacebar, its a dull thud.

I need to swap 4 keys out as its got Mac keys on it. One day, I know what they are so no rush
i had it in mac mode on windows, it sure is confusing.

• Screenshot key was bringing up file manager
• the button that I thought was Win key showed search
• One of the alts was right but other one showed start

As long as screenshot works. Take me a while to remember where delete key is.

Probably need to turn off some of its rgb, its full xmas tree right now. Charging it... might get longer usb cable, its not the biggest I seen.

the switches i use to swap between mac & windows are black writing on a black kb, i can hardly see them. Its never changing now but it was a struggle.

has 3 different ways to change the rgb and its a little confusing. Managed to turn them all off but I wasn't sure how to get some back. Did factory reset to get them back. Understand more now but still not sure about one thing.

turns self off after a minute to save power. wakes right up if I start typing. I wonder if the time on battery only includes while its actually being used. In which case it might last longer over all than just 10 hours. As its not often I type constantly for 10 hours...

 

[JarlBSoD]

You're doing it wrong. Dirt is a one-time issue—let it get dirty, read The Zen of Dirt, and live happily ever after.

The only good Dirt is Dirt by Alice in Chains, True fact!

 

[Colif]

i think a ten hour charge might last me about a week.

Managed to turn them all off but I wasn't sure how

I wish I know how I did that as there isn't an easy way to turn the halo light off. People have asked... I accidentally did it and don't know how. People who don't understand systems can often make them do things they not meant to.

I have worked out most of the lighting.
each different way controls a different aspect.

1. One controls backlight - I have it off
2. One controls the effects that happen when you type
3. One controls the power light - I have this at darkest setting. I can press a key combo to display my actual battery life. Might as well save battery and not always show it. PC will start flashing red when its under 30... I think, might be confused with another one.

None control halo which is why I don't know how I turned it off.

Wifi sometimes doesn't wake up when I start typing. Apart from rgb and wifi, I don't have any problems with this so far.

 

[Colif]

Managed to turn RGB strip off. This time I know how. I had been overlooking one function key combo that lets me change its color. Its now gone... mostly. I am currently charging mouse and the corner it plugs into is in a breathing pattern, showing a green glow. I assume its because its charging.

Also paired it to Bluetooth instead of wireless as its adapter isn't amazing. I kept losing signal. Its only thing I have on Bluetooth so it should be better. I do have a wireless mouse now. Flashbacks to why my last 5 keyboards have been wired.

 

[Colif]

lol... maybe I need a new keyboard

 

[Colif]

just discovered the keyboard I bought has already been replaced by company who made it.
they made a new one which supports VIA which is software used to set keybinds...
it also supports more RGB software - as the one I have to use is so bad I just use the keyboard based patterns
More color choices for keyboards - but currently none have same black/white keys I have grown to like.
More rgb patterns...
Seems to use different keycaps now.

But still same Battery life and same Wifi so it doesn't really improve in any areas I really would like. If it had 5ghz wireless it might be better. Oddly I found out 2.4ghz has longer range but my keyboard seems to drop off Wifi all the time, so I use Bluetooth.

NuPhy Halo96 V2 Wireless QMK/VIA Mechanical Keyboard (Pre-Order)

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[Colif]

Extreme Ultimate Hardcore Mega Edition must be next year

 

[neogunhero]

I’m moving into a new “tiny home” next month. It is going to be… very tiny. Need to conserves as much space as possible, so of the many ideas and thoughts I’ve had rolling around my head, I decided maybe I should get a 60% keyboard.

My idea is that I’m going to have my PC hooked up to our main living room TV, which I’m okay with giving up my desk to do so. I’ve used couch/lap desks before and personally don’t mind it, just need to adjust some pillows to get comfy. The thing is though, I don’t want cables running across the floor for my mouse and keyboard. I’m looking into wireless options.

As far as wireless 60% keyboards, I’m really eying the nuphy Air60 V2. A lot of big keyboard enthusiasts on YouTube praise the Air75, which besides being a 75% keyboard the only difference with the 60% is slightly weaker battery which isn’t a huge deal breaker to me, it still lasts up to 90 hours with LEDs on. I’ve been CherryMX-pilled my whole life, only ever buying keyboards with CherryMX switches, but I hear lots of great things about Gateron switches , especially the Cowberry ones that this keyboard has. I also just really like the aesthetic. I’ve always bought really flashy gamer-centric peripherals, but I’m starting to think how immature a lot of it looks. My keyboard and mouse right now aren’t too flashy, but thinking at some of the other keyboards and mice I’ve owned, it makes me cringe a bit. I really like how clean and simple this keyboard looks.

Have you guys ever used 60% keyboards?

EDIT: Just seen @Colif ‘s posts about nuphy keyboards 😂

 

[Colif]

I got a 96, but 7 months later I am still yet to use the number pad so I could have gone smaller. Only key I use on that side of keyboard is the enter key. 22 keys are mostly just there... arrow keys don't get used much either

So no I haven't use one that small. I feel you lose too many buttons... like all the function keys and media.
My 96 doesn't have media keys but I do have function keys and the media functions are on 6 of those but I need to use the Fn key in combo with function key to get action... so raise volume = Fn + F12

strange how it shows the keycaps at top... i thought I was on wrong page

NuPhy Air60 V2

Features: Sleek low-profile mechanical keyboard with a 64-key layout Lightning-fast 1000Hz polling rate Tri-mode connections, 2.4G, Bluetooth and wired USB-C Compatibility for Windows, macOS, and Linux Customizable with QMK/VIA

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mine is good enough now that I don't want to get the new model. Maybe next keyboard... see what changes they made by then.

I wish my screen capture key was swapped with the location of delete as I hit it too many times every day. I had thought I be used to this keyboard by now... but nope.

wifi dongle isn't amazing, my kb would drop off more often than not, so I use Bluetooth.

My keyboard doesn't communicate with windows enough to let me know what its battery level is. Win 11 always shows it as 100% battery... I know it can't tell as there is an obvious way for me to figure it out... keyboard stops responding and I will only get half the letters I typed... or it will repeat one key. So every week I plug it back in again.

Mine has 3 different rgb layers but I have two of them disabled and only one that works is a reactive one that happens if I press keys. I need to look at it maybe as I am sure I didn't set it to just be red. The newer versions have better rgb software support but with white keys I don't need lighting on. I can see keys without it (provided I have a light on - that is downside to reactive lighting but battery lasts longer)

solidly made though... lift mine and shake and no rattles. fairly quiet all up.
I might need to remove some keys soon and check for dust... as I forgot to use the dust cover months ago.

 

[Colif]

It still looks like Software is biggest drawback to Asus gaming keyboards. Until they stop enforcing all their drivers into Armoury Crate, I won't be buying any of their hardware. For most part, hardware is good, its just support that sux.

 

[JarlBSoD]

So i killed my g915 by pouring coffe in to it, some keyes are no longer working, it was kinda new and now i have to figure out how to get money for a new one.. argh...

 

[Brian Boru]

killed my g915

Try this or similar before you write it off:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgnF42ZoRSw&t=1s

 

[Colif]

Try using a coffee mug next time

So far I have managed to not get liquid in any keyboards. Or anything on my PC. I know to keep liquids away from my PC. Drinks never get close to it. Last 3 PC have had vents on top of case so making sure nothing falls into them has been key. My last case was especially susceptible of it, it would have been bad

I have seen too many horror stories on TH, to point I just don't open some threads.

Glad I don't have cats as I have seen them do weird things to keyboards over the years, walking on them and finding key combos we didn't know existed.

I have a G910 still, its a spare keyboard... not sure where it is? My last keyboard is being used on mum's PC. G910 was the one before. I replaced it as it has one broken key... its just the End key which I never use

Think I get a TKL keyboard next time as I have yet to use number pad. No rush now as my Nuphy is still going strong. I wonder if its dusty under the keys... no keys have shown any sign of dust build up yet. It doesn't rattle... its so solid.

 

[JarlBSoD]

Try this or similar before you write it off:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgnF42ZoRSw&t=1s

I have dissasembled it as far as possible and tried to clean it but didn't help :/

 

[JarlBSoD]

I have the TKL now but i realiced i need the numeric board anyway so ill just get that the next time. Many old DOS games uses numkeys for controlling.

 

[Colif]

I know to keep liquids away from my PC

Ignoring the fact I have an AIO water cooler inside PC. So far no leaks. Its only 8 months old so would hope not.

I can't tell if my numb lock is on as I don't have an indicator. Need to press a key ...5... yep... its on. Since i don't ever use the keys above the numb pad, it makes sense that its still on as that is where num lock key is.

I still hit the screenshot button by accident when I want Del, they right next to each other so easy mistake. Of the keys I do use a lot, I know where they are.

 

[Brian Boru]

tried to clean it

Did you try washing machine?

I can't tell if my numb lock is on as I don't have an indicator

There are ways to have numlock default to always on or off from boot.

 

[Colif]

If I had used the key more than twice in 9 months, I would look into it.