Good mechanical keyboard for LoL

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
triangulum

triangulum

Honorable
Nov 25, 2012
15
0
10,510
I play lol a lot so I suppose blues would be fine. I honestly have no idea what to get. I was thinking about these two:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068INSUM
http://www.amazon.com/Razer-Blackwidow-Tournament-Edition-RZ03-00810200-R3U1/dp/B0091DR622
I'd like a full size but the price would need to be on par with these. Other than that what do you think I should get?
 
Solution
Adam Ferrick
If you want to use the keyboard strictly for gaming, then a Red or Black switch may be for you. Those switches (although not very good for typing) rebound very quickly allowing you to spam, for example, Karthus's Q very quickly.
However, if you want to use the keyboard to type also then the Blue or Brown switches would be the way to go. Blues have the loud, high pitched clicky noise and feel really nice when you press them down. Browns feel similar but without the high pitched noise, but browns are also considered better for gaming than Blues.
As for keyboards, the new 2013 Razer isn't a good option due to the Synapse 2.0 software. If you like the CM Storm versions, check these out...
Sort by date Sort by votes
J

jazuhl

Distinguished
Oct 28, 2009
1
0
18,510
I have no personal experience with Razer keyboards, though I've heard some people complain about quality issues.

I'm typing this response on a CM Storm QuickFire (not RapidFire) keyboard. Had it 3 months and I like it thus far. Though I slightly prefer my DAS keyboard because the keys seem a little less stiff (makes no sense, as both mine use the same Cherry MX Browns), I have no issues recommending the CM Storm.

EDIT: I don't play LoL, but I play SC2. I've used both my keyboards and in the heat of the game, I can't feel a difference.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Adam Ferrick

Adam Ferrick

Honorable
May 8, 2013
200
0
10,760
If you want to use the keyboard strictly for gaming, then a Red or Black switch may be for you. Those switches (although not very good for typing) rebound very quickly allowing you to spam, for example, Karthus's Q very quickly.
However, if you want to use the keyboard to type also then the Blue or Brown switches would be the way to go. Blues have the loud, high pitched clicky noise and feel really nice when you press them down. Browns feel similar but without the high pitched noise, but browns are also considered better for gaming than Blues.
As for keyboards, the new 2013 Razer isn't a good option due to the Synapse 2.0 software. If you like the CM Storm versions, check these out:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Pro-Mechanical/dp/B007VDOOBU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1374854741&sr=8-3&keywords=cm+storm+trigger
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-Trigger-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B009FTWL2C/ref=sr_1_1_ha?ie=UTF8&qid=1374854741&sr=8-1&keywords=cm+storm+trigger
The CM Storm keyboards, i believe, are the only around your price range. Most others are $100 or more.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
J

Jack He

Honorable
Jul 27, 2013
6
0
10,510
I used a Blackwidow Ultimate 2013 edition. First of all, I really love the back-lit, which makes it cool during the night, and u can control the brightness of the light. So far, I didnt find any problem with this keyboard. 5 Macro keys made it better for gaming like LoL. I been playing LoL with this keyboard. The only cons I find is that this keyboard could be loud during the night. If you want, just get stealth edition. But, some people like the crispy sound.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
triangulum

triangulum

Honorable
Nov 25, 2012
15
0
10,510
I think blues will be ok I will be using it for other things anyways. Do the other ones honestly make a difference? I'd rather not buy switches just for gaming since I don't play alot of games that I feel I'm really gonna use them in.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Adam Ferrick

Adam Ferrick

Honorable
May 8, 2013
200
0
10,760
Personally, I don't like the Reds or Blacks, they feel too mushy. And in my experience the Browns and Blues are just about the same, the only difference being in the audible sound. If you don't mind the click then by all means, go with Blues, they're great. Since you are doing more than just gaming, the Browns/Blues are your best option.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom