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[quote=ASAPtrilla]@Burning nope i don't really need it for typing. I don't really need rows of macros but 1-2 aren't that bad. I can strafe left and right faster with macros i guess. What do u think pf steelseries apex or their mechanical keyboard? People don't like the apex keyboard because its not mechanical and i don't get that at all. What do u think about steelseries sensei? Would it be better than deathadder? It looks like u have a lot of insight regarding this subject[/quote]

So I got try out the SteelSeries Apex today and I see why it's appealing to you. Very few gaming keyboards are capable of customizing the keypresses for the standard rows of keys like what the Apex can and that's not even considering how many macro keys it has. The tactility of the membrane mechanism very much reminds me of that of the Microsoft Sidewinder keyboards which are my favorite membrane keyboards.

The brightness of the backlight is okay, but won't be bright enough for the colors to be visible in a well-lit room. It's really an unavoidable thing about backlit membrane keyboards. Backlit mechanical keyboards have individually lit keys though the only one I know which allows for some degree of macro customization on the standard row is the MSI GK-601.

The SteelSeries Sensei mouse is alright, but I personally don't like ambidextrous mice so I can't as easily give you good recommendations on mice of that shape. The Razer DeathAdder is a right-handed mouse (a left-hand edition exists too) and your best bet from SteelSeries for that kind of thing is the Rival which actually has a good tracking sensor. I personally wouldn't ditch the G500 as I consider it a fantastic mouse, but you will be fine switching to a DeathAdder or Rival. Best way to find out is to find a demo you can try your hand on. For the next best thing, I know the packaging for both mice have a sort of molded "window" that allows you to stick you hand on the PET plastic shell.

The G9x is discontinued now, they're quite expensive.

The CM Storm Spawn is a good mouse, and is based off the G9x shape. The Deathadder 2013, Steelseries Rival and CM Storm Alcor are all based off the shape of the Microsoft IME 3.0 and is the most tried and true shape for gaming mice. Most of the mice I listed here also don't have mouse accel, which some people are really picky about.

As for the keyboard, the one [url=http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59350.0]here[/url] and [url=http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52452.0]here[/url] (the poker) are good options.

@Burning nope i don't really need it for typing. I don't really need rows of macros but 1-2 aren't that bad. I can strafe left and right faster with macros i guess. What do u think pf steelseries apex or their mechanical keyboard? People don't like the apex keyboard because its not mechanical and i don't get that at all. What do u think about steelseries sensei? Would it be better than deathadder? It looks like u have a lot of insight regarding this subject

[quote=ASAPtrilla]I game everyday, games like cs:go, battlefield, maplestory but mostly fps[/quote]

Do you do lots of typing, like essays or forum posting?

This is going to lead to an inevitable chain of questions and answers relating to mechanical keyboards.

[quote=ASAPtrilla]...it lets me use macro keys[/quote]

Not useful for the games you listed, but okay.

How many rows of macros are you looking for?

Reference Logitech G105, Logitech G510s, Corsair Raptor K40 for ideas.

[quote=ASAPtrilla]On a standard keyboard if you hold "a" and "b" at the same time, which ever one u held second would repeat itself. Something like this: "abbbbbbbbbbb". On a gaming keyboard, both of the keys are pressed and go like "ababababababababa"[/quote]

You're describing key ghosting. A good number of gaming keyboards these days have n-key rollover which avoids the problem.

@ASAPtrilla: I meant you should've answered those questions to yourself, but w/e. I recommend the Corsair Vengeance K70 for FPS games if you're a good gamer. I've randomly played an rpg on my cousin's corsair and I was mind blown.

[quote=East]How often do you game?
What kind of games?
How well do you play?
How much are you willing to invest?
Is buying a gaming keyboard necessary?
Questions you should take in consideration while looking for a keyboard.[/quote]

I game everyday, games like cs:go, battlefield, maplestory but mostly fps. I'm willing to invest up to 125$ for mouse and 150$ for the keyboard, if they're really good. Yeah buying a gaming keyboard is necessary cause it lets me use macro keys. On a standard keyboard if you hold "a" and "b" at the same time, which ever one u held second would repeat itself. Something like this: "abbbbbbbbbbb". On a gaming keyboard, both of the keys are pressed and go like "ababababababababa"

Steelseries Sensei series is great!

How often do you game?
What kind of games?
How well do you play?
How much are you willing to invest?
Is buying a gaming keyboard necessary?
Questions you should take in consideration while looking for a keyboard.

I have a G9x and it has been a great mouse.

Get a mac

get a razer keyboard theyre MLG pro, u noob

It depends on what you're going to be using it for.