AND THE THING LIGHTS UP! (Since I've never used a well-lit keyboard, I just can't get over that.) But I like just about everything else about this thing.
G.SKILL RIPJAWS KEYCLICK SOFTWARE
Granted - the (slightly) smaller keys aren't my favorite and the software isn't the easiest thing in the world to understand. Especially if you're playing a game that only uses a few keys. This has caused me to mistype several times, so (to me) it's not ideal for work.īut since this is a gaming keyboard, it probably isn't a big deal most of the time. My biggest gripe about this keyboard is that the keys are a little smaller than the keyboard I use most of the time. Having access to a few extra keys for macros probably doesn't hurt, but a gaming mouse can do the same thing and is a little easier to reach. I don't exactly see how this would make me a more competitive gamer, though. When I push down on a key, the computer registers it. So you know - that's good. This keyboard does what it's supposed to do. Personally I like the built-in effects (like the wave effect) that use multiple colors, as it just gives the keyboard a lot more character than if everything was the same.Īgain, the best thing is that I can freaking see what I'm doing! No more getting into the middle of a fight in Heroes of the Storm and struggling to find the right key because I'm playing in the dark. You have a wide range of colors to choose from since it's an LED. You can adjust the lighting scheme to all kinds of things, from a wave of different colors going across the keyboard to a solid, single color. LightingĪs I mentioned earlier, I love that the keyboard is lit up. Maybe if I had more experience with gaming hardware I'd be able to navigate the software better, but as it is I don't know what I'm doing with it, so I'm primarily leaving it alone. So there's a lot you can do, but I have to admit that it's kind of confusing to me. Adjust advanced settings like the Repeat Delay and Polling Rate.Set up different profiles (so your World of Warcraft profile will have different macros than RIFT, for example.).Change the lighting schemes (although I think this is kinda confusing).But if you want to get the most out of the keyboard, you'll go get it. To allow customization of the keyboard, G.Skills created a companion software you need to download. Playing an MMORPG let me use the macros a bit and test the textured keys. I figured playing a MOBA would give me an idea of how the keyboard did with just a few keys. I tested this with HoTS and RIFT to get two different perspectives. Typing (I'm writing this with the KM780).I admit that I should've tested this with more games, but so far I've only tested it three ways: If you have a decent-sized tower this probably isn't a big deal, but anyone with a smaller rig (and thus fewer slots) should be aware of that. One thing I was (unpleasantly) surprised about was the fact this bad boy takes two USB slots. I honestly don't think I could ever go back to a regular keyboard, if nothing else because of these lights. Having lights between the keys and lighting up the letters/numbers themselves is incredibly helpful. I love to play games (and work) in the dark, but that's more difficult if you can't see the freaking keyboard.
G.SKILL RIPJAWS KEYCLICK WINDOWS
The three hotkeys are to lock Windows keys, adjust keyboard lighting brightness and activate a timer (which you customize in the software.) My favorite feature of the RIPJAWS KM780 keyboard by far is the lighting. Those on the left are (I guess) for whatever you want, whereas the 4 macro buttons are primarily for recording your favorite macros in-game. Speaking of keys, you get 6 extra ones on the left side of the keyboard, 4 on the top (that can record macros,) and 3 special hotkeys. I'm guessing Q, E and R are because of games like League of Legends where you just those top-left buttons, but to be honest I'm not as sure why F and G are there. Since so many games use these keys for movement, it makes sense they provide something to help you find them easier. A, W, S and D are four such pieces - and the A, W and D have raised sides to help you find them better. The extra pieces are kind of neat, as they are basically textured pieces used to replace the standard keys that are most commonly used in games.
Part of the reason is I just never felt it was necessary to get something else.
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