The theory behind all of this mad - cap mayhem is to get the
tactility of a mechanical keyboard without all of the noise that typically comes with it, offering something that doesn't aim to replace or compete with mechanical keyboards as such but rather offer a step up for those who prefer membrane switches.
It's no doubt Razers «BlackWidow
line of mechanical keyboards have been at the top of gamers» lists since 2010, and with many versions of the BlackWidow released, the all new Chroma V2 is one to impress.
Fans of mechanical keyboards might be won over by this addition alone, as the clicky, satisfying action of mechanical switchers is coveted by many.
Asus claims up to 90 per cent noise cancellation from this setup, meaning people you're playing with won't hear the washing machine in the background or the click -
clack of your mechanical keyboard.
If 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.
These all come from relatively unknown brands with cheaper components than most of the enthusiast models, but they'll give you a good place to start if you want to investigate the wider
world of mechanical keyboards.
Speaking about the keyboard, the keys on the Republic of Gamers series have been given a slight tactile feedback very similar to
that of mechanical keyboards.
There's nothing quite like the satisfying «clack»
of a mechanical keyboard, but these days, they seem to mostly be the domain of gamers.