RGB!!!???

[Dougal 165]

What on earth is going on with new kit and RGB lighting?

Had to replace a LOT of PC kit recently. Mostly due to what I now understand was a massive power surge after a power cut. Now my stupidly expensive Asus keyboard has been 'EATEN' by one of the dogs for gods sake!

So.... I go online to look for a new mechanical replacement, only to find they're all lit up like christmas trees!

Are the children gamers currently driving the market, or has the world gone RGB mad?

If anyone has any recommendations for a quality mechanical keyboard (with the least possible amount of RGB), then please fire away?

Ta!

[hs118 707]

I've had very good experience with Razer mechanical keyboards (although my co-workers at the office jokingly complain about the noise). The good news is that you can turn the lighting off or to a color / intensity level you like.

[Dougal 165]

1 minute ago, Henry Street said:

I've had very good experience with Razer mechanical keyboards (although my co-workers at the office jokingly complain about the noise). The good news is that you can turn the lighting off or to a color / intensity level you like.

Thanks Henry. Yes, noise is the downside of mechanical switches. I try to get the MX Brown switches, as they're smoother and quieter..

I expect most of the new RGB items can be switched off or down. I'd just rather pay the extra for quality than flashing lights lol

[hs118 707]

My Razer at work get 9+ hours a day at bursts of 100WPM. Been using it for about 2 years with no fatigue or failures in the keys. Had the one at the house for about 4 years now.

Regards Razer mice, love them but they are overpriced and don't last me more than a couple of years. The scroll wheel is what goes first.

 

Edited December 8, 2018 by Henry Street

[Dougal 165]

4 minutes ago, Henry Street said:

My Razer at work get 9+ hours a day at bursts of 100WPM. Been using it for about 2 years with no fatigue or failures in the keys. Had the one at the house for about 4 years now.

Regards Razer mice, love them but they are overpriced and don't last me more than a couple of years. The scroll wheel is what goes first.

 

OK thanks Henry. Will research the Razors further...