Trying to decide on an RGB KB&M set...

lexluthermiester · Mar 4, 2022

My Logitech illuminated KB recently died and I've been trying to decide what kit to go for. My requirements are as follows;
1. Must be white(preferred), gold or silver chassis. Black is not acceptable.
2. RGB much have a setting that allows solid red & solid white and a dimming setting.
3. Keys must be shine through to illuminate the function of the key.
4. KB must have Volume +&- and a mute button.
5. Volume controls must be direct action, no holding down the "FN" key.
6. KB must be full size, with 10key.
7. Mouse must be of reasonable size to accommodate my large hands.
8. Mouse must not have too many buttons. Maximum of 3 or 4 extra.
9. Set must be corded. Wireless is not acceptable.

I've narrowed the choices down to the following.

Klomax K3

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098SRXMCK

V9000

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HCR26NQ

I'm leaning toward the V9000 as I like the idea of the volume knob.

Any thoughts?

Am interested in other opinions so long as they meet the above requirements

ThrashZone · Mar 4, 2022

Hi,
Price point is wow
I down to owning all G710+ one used off ebay for 60.us and mice with like 15 buttons I love so we may not see eye to eye

I do like the volume wheels to.

lexluthermiester · Mar 4, 2022

ThrashZone said:
I down to owning all G710+

I did see one of those, like it, but they don't make it in any colour other than black..

EDIT;
Took at look at this one, which has a gunmetal finish, but I really want a light coloured keyboard.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-K100-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B08HR74WV4

ThrashZone · Mar 4, 2022

Hi,
Hard pass on corsair stuff icue :eek:

Logitech has bad ones to though
I got rid/ dumped for 35.us a G910

Black but white lights and no driver needed :cool:

Udyr · Mar 4, 2022

Keyboard:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5S24BP

As for mouse: I use relatively cheap units that last a decent amount of time (3-5 years) before they start showing signs of wear, but maybe you'd like this one?

...or this one (from the brand I currently use)

lexluthermiester · Mar 4, 2022

ThrashZone said:
icue

Yeah, that was a problem for me too. I want the lighting controls built into the KB and directly controlled by same.

Udyr said:
Keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5S24BP

Ohh! Never saw that one. I like it.

Udyr said:
but maybe you'd like this one?

That mouse is in my wish list.

Udyr said:
...or this one (from the brand I currently use)

Redragons are good. I've used them before.

I've got a matching KB in my list as well;

Amazon.com

Udyr · Mar 5, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Yeah, that was a problem for me too. I want the lighting controls built into the KB and directly controlled by same.

Ohh! Never saw that one. I like it.

That mouse is in my wish list.

Redragons are good. I've used them before.

I've got a matching KB in my list as well;

Amazon.com

The Redragon KB looks good too. The black one might be worth considering if it's still in production if/when my K55 decides to retire.

lexluthermiester · Mar 5, 2022

Found this one too..

https://www.amazon.com/TEWELL-Mechanical-Customizable-Anti-ghosting-Quick-Response/dp/B07QKNFLS6

ThrashZone · Mar 5, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Found this one too..

https://www.amazon.com/TEWELL-Mechanical-Customizable-Anti-ghosting-Quick-Response/dp/B07QKNFLS6

Hi,
That ones pretty :cool:

lexluthermiester · Mar 5, 2022

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
That ones pretty

My only complaint is the mechanical switches. I prefer my keyboards to be quiet. However, that aspect is not a deal-breaker.

EDIT;
I take that back, the black switches seem to be the silent ones. Very strongly leaning toward this one now..

ThrashZone · Mar 5, 2022

Hi,
I've added o-rings before clear ones don't block lighting
That one looks pretty easy to do.

lexluthermiester · Mar 5, 2022

I did find this one growing on me..

https://www.amazon.com/AULA-S2096-Mechanical-Multimedia-Programmable/dp/B08RZ4M23R

Sybaris_Caesar · Mar 5, 2022

~~Just buy any of the QMK/VIA supported keyboards.~~

~~Supported Keyboards (caniusevia.com)~~

Aww it's a budget buy? Nvm then.

This is my entry for the contest.

lexluthermiester · Mar 5, 2022

Khonjel said:
~~Just buy any of the QMK/VIA supported keyboards.~~

~~Supported Keyboards (caniusevia.com)~~

Aww it's a budget buy? Nvm then.

This is my entry for the contest.

No 10key. That's why I leaned toward the K3 set above. Good choice otherwise!

Sybaris_Caesar · Mar 5, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
No 10key. That's why I leaned toward the K3 set above. Good choice otherwise!

Amazon.com : keyboard numpad white

ThrashZone · Mar 5, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
I did find this one growing on me..

https://www.amazon.com/AULA-S2096-Mechanical-Multimedia-Programmable/dp/B08RZ4M23R

Hi,
Looks a lot like the other one
But yeah easy push button to change colors
Best of all think both were free returns.

dgianstefani · Mar 5, 2022

Razer Huntsman + Viper Elite.

Optical switches, lowest latency against the competition.

Nice dock for the mouse so it's always charged.

lexluthermiester · Mar 15, 2022

Today the mouse arrived, decided on a Redragon Griffin on Amazon. $25 shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MR2XHY2
The keyboard will arrive tomorrow. Ended up going with the V9000 set posted in the OP.

This mouse is excellent. It's VERY comfortable for my large hands! It remembers DPI and LED settings when unplugged, which is really nifty. Nylon braided cord as well. Wasn't expecting that(though it was in the item description on the Amazon page).
Photo's below..

Some of the nicest packaging I've ever seen.

Blame the camera for this washed out photo. The thing look beautiful in person!! This mouse kicks the crap out of my Logitech M510.

ThaiTaffy · Mar 15, 2022

I was looking for a skyloong keyboard that fits your requirements as I'm a big fan of them and this popped up in my search

Any father Ted fans here will appreciate the brand.

No volume knob though

eidairaman1 · Mar 15, 2022

Look at Roccat maybe?

lexluthermiester · Mar 15, 2022

ThaiTaffy said:
No volume knob though

Yeah, that's a dealbreaker for me. I want volume controls on keyboard and not triggered by an "FN" key.

eidairaman1 said:
Look at Roccat maybe?

I already decided on the V9000 kit in the OP. Will post pictures tomorrow after it arrives...

dgianstefani said:
Razer Huntsman + Viper Elite.

Optical switches, lowest latency against the competition.

Nice dock for the mouse so it's always charged.

Um..

lexluthermiester said:
9. Set must be corded. Wireless is not acceptable.

Thus..

Udyr · Mar 15, 2022

lexluthermiester said:
Today the mouse, decided on a Redragon Griffin on Amazon. $25 shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MR2XHY2
The keyboard will arrive tomorrow. Ended up going with the V9000 set posted in the OP.

This mouse is excellent. It's VERY comfortable for my large hands! It remember DPI and LED settings when unplugged as well, which is really nifty. Nylon braided cord as well. Wasn't expecting that.
Photo's below..
View attachment 239787
View attachment 239788
Some of the nicest packaging I've ever seen.

View attachment 239789
Blame the camera for this washed out photo. The thing look beautiful in person!! This mouse kicks the crap out of my Logitech M510.

Very nice indeed. I still got mine stored

lexluthermiester · Mar 15, 2022

Udyr said:
Very nice indeed. I still got mine storedView attachment 239800

Oh heck ya, I'm keeping mine too. It's too nice to throw away. Up on the shelf it goes.

ThaiTaffy · Mar 15, 2022

Horders!!! I use boxes like that for electronics projects

My pocket knife came in this one.

lexluthermiester · Mar 15, 2022

ThaiTaffy said:
Horders!!! I use boxes like that for electronics projects

View attachment 239803
My pocket knife came in this one.

I'm someone who tries to be as green as practical & possible, I'm all about reusing and repurposing. So I say bravo!

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