need advice on buying gaming keyboard

hey guys i was just thinking of upgrading my old keyboard

it runs great but still i wanna change it so i would like to know any advice on a new keyboard that i can buy for under 100$

it should actaully be the best in gaming

i can go upto 150$ if the keyboard will last 5 yrs or so and is perfect for all kinds of gaming

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823114004

is steel series the best? also will it come in my range?paraskhos_basic

IMO gaming keyboards are pointless. All they have are backlights, usb ports or have the keys rranged strangely. Some times they help when they put the normal gaming keys together like w,a,s,d,e,f,... BUt overall I would save your money and buy a good mouse or components :P

I've never seen the point in gaming keyboards, they seem more like gimmicks than useful accessories. I'm sure that the programmable hotkeys that a lot of them come with can be nice, and the way that they tend to arrange the keys can make for an easier gaming experience (no more having to force your fingers pretend to be double jointed so you can reach certain keys). But I don't see how that's worth $100-150 for something that normally costs $20-50. Really, a keyboard is a keyboard is a keyboard. You could probably game just as well on an old metal clunker from the 80's as you could onthe latest$150 monster. The only big difference between keyboards is how pleasing they are to the eyes.

Gaming keyboards are, in most situations, not needed. I have a Saitek Cyborg and I love it, but I don't use any of the gaming features. It's just a nice keyboard. The keys feel great and it types really well. But again, I don't use any of the added gaming features it has. Having said that, there are times when I really like having the backlight on the keys and to be honest that is reason enough for me to justify buying it. Most of the time I don't need the backlight, but it's very nice to have on occasion.

If all keyboards had backlights, I would just get whichever is most comfortable to use. Luckily the Saitek keyboard is very comfortable, so that would be my recommendation.