Best keyboard option for gaming?

[baconieatdat]

I am looking for a good gaming keyboard for around 70 dollars?

It has to be compatible with windows 8 as well.

 

[BeastLeeX]

I've heard that the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 is good for the money($50-$60). I have a Logitech G110, and can say that it is an awesome keyboard, I got it for $50, but I think there about $70-$80. Also I have seen some Logitech G510 keyboards go on sale for like $70-$80 on some sites.

 

[baconieatdat]

is the g110 mechanical?

 

[BeastLeeX]

No keyboards are mechanical for that price range that can be considered "gaming".

 

[crazyg0053]

No keyboards are mechanical for that price range that can be considered "gaming".

The Razer Black Widow Tournament is a Mechanical gaming keyboard for $69.99. If you don't mind not having a num pad.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3892621&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-CjCE&gclid=CPiYvdOZ2rUCFQxxQgodWDMAaA

 

[BeastLeeX]

The Razer Black Widow Tournament is a Mechanical gaming keyboard for $69.99. If you don't mind not having a num pad.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3892621&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-CjCE&gclid=CPiYvdOZ2rUCFQxxQgodWDMAaA

The only gaming aspect about it is the fact that it is backlit, but you lose a num pad? In some games like ARMA 2, it is vital to have have a num pad, unless you want to customize your whole layout of keys. Also I'm pretty sure Razer uses MX Blue keys, which supposedly suck.

 

[BeastLeeX]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7440601&csid=_61

Leave it to MadCatz.....

 

[crazyg0053]

The only gaming aspect about it is the fact that it is backlit, but you lose a num pad?... Also I'm pretty sure Razer uses MX Blue keys, which supposedly suck.

You can still program macros even if it doesn't have the dedicated buttons, and the only feature that truly matters for a gaming keyboard is anti-ghosting which it supports up to 10 keys. Cherry blues are fine but if you don't like them you can always opt for the stealth and browns.