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In April 2017, a report from IDC stated that the global shipment of PCs went up for the first time since Q1 2012 on an annualised basis.
The first quarter of 2017 noted 0.6% year-on-year increase in PC shipments.
While overall PC growth has seen a slump over the last five years, the market for PC gaming equipment has seen considerable growth globally.According to a report from Jon Peddie Research, the Asia Pacific region was the biggest and fastest growing market in gaming PCs overall.
Dense population, ease of arrangement and a booming gaming culture are major reasons for this, especially in a country like India.As companies target these new gamers, it's important to know what products will actually help you.
For instance, PC gamers usually swear by mechanical keyboards.
They also want fancy RGB lighting and customisable macro keys.
There's more of course, so here's some help for choosing the best gaming keyboards in India.1.
Logitech G413 Carbon Sleek, cheap and responsiveInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: NoSophisticated, refined designFull-on mechanical switchesNo dedicated media buttonsSlow USB 2.0 pass throughLogitech has been seemingly going out of its way to make only the most high-end, cutting-edge peripherals without taking value into consideration.
That’s all changed with the G413 Carbon, a mechanical keyboard that sacrifices RGB backlighting and customisable macro keys in favour of an affordable price tag. Its low-profile appearance may look simple in comparison to competing keyboards, but the Logitech G413 Carbon has a magnesium-alloy skeleton exposure.
Though the Romer-G switches might be a turnoff for Cherry MX enthusiasts, they’re virtually silent, fairly responsive and rated for 70 million actuations.Read the full review:Logitech G413 Carbon 2.
Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2Steeled for online gaming Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: 5Great mechanical switch keysComfy wrist restVery priceyOnly one USB slotHoping to find a gaming keyboard that matches the rest of your Chroma-lit accessories Then this is the one you want.
Not only does the BlackWidow Chroma V2 carry an equal balance of comfort and performance, but it went a few steps ahead in the process. Complemented by the fact that Razer has tacked on five macro keys that can be assigned to virtually any in-game action, the BlackWidow Chroma V2 supports 16.8 million colors worth of LED lighting as well.Read the full review:Razer BlackWidow Chroma V23.
Corsair K63 WirelessWireless PC gaming at its finestInterface: Wireless | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesPerfect couch gamingFully featuredFlimsy palmrest clipsWe have seen plenty of wireless gaming mice over the last few years, but not many wireless gaming keyboards.
Until now.
The Corsair K63 Wireless keyboard takes what made the wired version of the K63 great and transfers it into the wireless version – without sacrificing much at all. Packing tight Cherry MX Red switches, full RGB lighting and convenient media controls, the K63 wireless shows us what wireless keyboards can be capable of in 2018.Read the full review:Corsair K63 Wireless 4.
HyperX Alloy EliteA Cherry MX-powered circus of valueInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: NoReasonably priced and fully featuredHandy media keysSeriously thick cableNo macro programmingFollowing in the footsteps of Kingston’s first HyperX-branded gaming keyboard, namely the HyperX Alloy FPS, the HyperX Alloy Elite tweaks the company’s first winning keyboard to provide only a few subtle changes. For only $10 USD more than its predecessor, you’re getting media keys, a light bar and even a palm rest, all of which were previously absent.
They’re also a series of delightful treats, making for a value proposition that shouldn’t be ignored.Read the full review: HyperX Alloy Elite5.
Corsair K95 RGB PlatinumThis mechanical animal has cheetah-like speeds Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesHypnotic disco lightingClassy aluminum buildAwkward softwareRubber palm rest gets grungy quicklyLike the Corsair K70 Rapidfire before it, the K95 RGB Platinum is a gaming-first mechanical keyboard with plenty of versatility to get the job done.
The simple arrangement of a single row of six macro keys keeps this QWERTY keyboard neat and organised.
The software may be sloppy, but if all you’re doing is assigning macros, you may not even need it. The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum has 8MB of memory dedicated for storing profiles.
The keyboard is backlit and supports 16.8 million colours.
Its military grade aluminium body makes it well suited for travel as well.6.
Razer Cynosa ChromaA keyboard you can get wetInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesAffordableLow-profile buildMembrane switchesIf you’re new to PC gaming, and you want a keyboard that’ll perform admirably without the high price tag that a lot of mechanical keyboards carry, the Razer Cynosa Chroma might be for you.
It might not have the tactile clickiness of a higher-end board, but the hybrid mesh switches perform well enough, boasting a 1ms polling rate and 10-key rollover.
That’s not to mention the sick RGB lighting.Read the full review:Razer Cynosa Chroma 7.
HyperX Alloy EliteA gaming keyboard everyone can loveInterface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesReasonably priced and fully featuredHandy media keys and volume dialSeriously thick cableNo macro programmingThe HyperX Alloy FPS is one of our favorite gaming keyboards here at TheIndianSubcontinent.
Its simple, frame-less design and solid construction make it one of the best and most affordable gaming keyboards we’ve ever used.
However, for those who want a little bit more, Kingston has introduced the HyperX Alloy Elite.Read the full review: HyperX Alloy Elite 8.
Razer OrnataCombining mechanical and membrane into one Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Full color | Programmable keys: NoTactile and clicky actuationMagnetic plush wrist restShort key throw won't jive with everyoneThe choice between mechanical and membrane keys has been a difficult one for some.
But now Razer brings the two together with its 'Mecha-Membrane' Ornata keyboard. These new keyboards have shorter keys, the tactile feel of the green switches from the Blackwidow X Chroma, and an audible click.
Just like its other products, the Ornata features a fully customisable, per-key backlight and it comes with a plush pleather wrist rest too.9.
Logitech G810A minimalist gaming weapon Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesSatisfying Romer G switchesMinimal designNo USB pass-through portsLogitech has followed up its Orion Spark G910 mechanical keyboard with the G810, which arrives with a refreshingly grown-up feel.
Sporting Logitech's own Romer G switches, which aren't quite as squishy as Cherry's various switches, the G810 possesses a snappier feel than other gaming keyboards whether typing or gaming. Featuring smart media keys that work equally well on both Windows and OS X, Logitech's latest keyboard is a solid all-round offering.
If you're fed up of the weird markings, LCD screens and strange parts that come with competing "gamer-focused" keyboards, the G810 might be for you.10.
SteelSeries Apex M500A great bit of no-frills gaming kit Interface: Wired | Keyboard backlighting: Yes | Programmable keys: YesMinimal designAttractive blue backlightingNo media keysCherry MX Reds onlyMany mechanical keyboards are gaudy and unwieldy, aimed at gamers on the, err, ostentatious side.
That's not the case with the SteelSeries Apex M500.
Like the Logitech G810, the Apex M500 eschews unnecessary bells and whistles in favor of clean design and bare essentials.
While it's lacking media keys, macros and other such extras, it benefits from a compact design that wastes no space.
Tailored towards e-Sports, its minimal leanings are refreshing and it looks great on a desk, accompanied by the right monitor and the right mouse, of course.WYaqE4wkqEPjs3jy4Hqxh5.jpg#
