Instead of making another thread about crafting or list reasons why F2P model destroys mmo's, or discuss why racials do matter vs playing what you like which I can concede points to both opinions. Or making a thread about what we're going to do with Our 12 inch diecast Molag Bol statues, I've decided to make a thread asking about mechanical keyboards.

The forums of the internet are dark secret places, where knowledge is hidden and must be dug for in order to be obtained so here I am digging for knowledge. To start off i'll list what my PC i built is. I've got a decent MOBO gigabyte Z77X-ud3h, an I5-2320 good enough but will be upgraded when i have money, and a MSI OC gamer edition gtx 760 in addition to 2tb, 8g ram its a pretty nice build from 2 years ago. To top that off I have an optimus prime edition Razer death adder mouse(it was on sale at frys ) A razer Tiamat 7.1 surround headphones .... and a no brand named membrane keyboard probably bought at walmart or someones hand me down....

Theres nothing wrong with this keyboard... Its just well ive had it for years probably close to 5 its... pretty grody.. Recently I've been looking at keyboards at bestbuy and frys and other places. I had bough a Logitech G710 keyboard which felt great as far as mechanical keyboards go.. The only problem is I'm used to feeling for the edge of the keyboard to find the esc key as i'm a touch typist I don't look down when i type i just type. instead i kept hitting G1 and my hands were cramping cause of the macro keys as they were causing me to misalign constantly.

So I returned it, and now I continue my search. I've recently been researching mechanical switches for keyboards (mx cherry brown blue red black) And plastic types for the keys ABS vs PBT. I liked the way the G710 felt and I researched and found out it was a MX cherry - brown switch. And i've read that PBT key caps are more durable vs abs. My problem is I'm trying to find a good keyboard brand that doesn't have macro keys on the left,PBT, and mx brown switches. If anyone has suggestions on brands I'd be really happy to hear about your keyboard experiences as each and every person has a different story to tell. Thank you for your time.

http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1464803-where-to-order-good-mechanical-keyboards/

http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1486529-keyboard-suggestions-please/

http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1490209-special-mouse-or-keypad/

I cannot really give you any advice regarding keyboards.

While I have a top of the line pc with a nice mouse and a nice pair of headphones, my keyboard is a Logitech one from 2005, I guess that makes it close to 9 years old.. Tbh it's quite filthy and I have been looking for a new one, just haven't found anything worth getting.

Icky brown?!

Steelseries 6Gv2 is still one of the best gaming keyboards there is - and one of the cheapest. Black switches ftw. If I could use it as an mainhand weapon in ESO I would because its robust enough to kill someone if you smack them on the head.

I have a Logitech G11 Programmable keyboard and a Naga 18 button mouse. I use the mouse for all my skills (1-5) and ultimate (6) and potions (7).

I reprogrammed the keys on the G11 to the movement, jump and targeting keys, and programmed the keys just about it to E, R and F. The only time I touch my keyboard is when I am chatting.

I played around with macro programming and it works pretty well. I made a DK Tank and was about to macro in several single target and AoE abilities while keeping 2 of them out due to combat mechanics. This could work well, but I felt pretty gimped not having the option to use the skills individually as it was intended.

I really enjoy the feel of the Logitech G11 as the keys are perfectly lined up for Gaming. As I said above you can program in your movement keys WASD, Target, and Jump to the middle 6 keys, then the top 6 keys you can setup 1-6, and the bottom you can setup 7-12. This has been a terrific setup for so many MMOs.

Personally I would suggest to anyone to get the Razer Naga 18 button mouse. for games like ESO and GW2 the constant movement almost requires you to keep your fingers on the movement keys at all times, while using your thumb on your mouse to activate skills.

On a side note, some MMOs do not support macros, and if you are one of those types that enjoy making macros to gain an edge on others, than a programmable keyboard is your solution.

Don't get the Corsair K90, it kkkkkkkeeeps repeatttting kkkkkeys for meee. It's not that bad, but when it happens...

I got a black widow few years ago and returned it TOO LOUD lol, Logitech g710 was great but i kept hitting g1 instead of esc and misaligning keys and that was getting annoying. I've Tried membrane keyboards but idk.. I'm looking at Ducky is a TW brand of keyboards and filco looks like a japanese competitor with similar product.

So atm it looks like its a tie up between maybe gigabyte osmium(cherry mx brown), ducky, filco, Das, and probably some others sigh so many choices...t_t

I've got a Corsair K70. Man this thing is awesome.

There is a pretty comprehensive thread about mechanical keyboards over at NeoGaf http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=458496

Sigh i've been at this all day I think I want a ducky shine 3 The only problem is i can't find any in stock except in UK and god knows what shipping rate and currency conversion will cost...