5 things I always tell people before buying their first…gaming keyboard | Critical Rig

Getting your mitts on a great gaming keyboard really can be a game-changer. It’s one of the few things that you don’t realise can make such a big quality of life difference until you’ve experienced it.

But with so many great options out there, it can be hard to decide what’s important and what’s not. Fortunately, our resident hardware expert Dave James is here to tell you the 5 things to know before buying your first gaming "keeb".

0:00 – Do you need a new keyboard?
1:04 – Good keyboards are cheaper than you think!
1:57 – Wireless keyboards aren’t necessary
3:14 – The benefits of Hall effect switches
5:08 – Keyboard size matters
6:31 – Don’t underestimate the sound and feel

Check out the full article at: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/five-things-i-always-tell-people-before-they-buy-a-new-gaming-keyboard/

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