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1. echoan+SC[view] [source] 2024-11-16 21:12:51
>>kenton+(OP)
This is so cool. But the keyboard disturbed me, wouldn’t you at least want a mechanical keyboard?

> Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired — The world's cheapest keyboard at $13 a pop. Works perfectly fine for all gaming needs.

I can’t imagine playing stuff like overwatch on a membrane office keyboard for $13 when having spent more than 100k on the setup. Especially when cheap mechanical keyboards are not that much more expensive either.

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2. kenton+OD[view] [source] 2024-11-16 21:19:27
>>echoan+SC
Honestly I've never felt it made any difference to me when gaming. I would never code on such a keyboard but for the old WASD it seems fine.

That said, guests are welcome to bring any peripherals they want. There's a USB hub at each station to plug stuff in.

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3. TheAce+RP[view] [source] 2024-11-16 22:55:00
>>kenton+OD
I guess it depends on what sort of games you're playing, but isn't it possible for the lack of n-key rollover to be a problem? My understanding is that many of these keyboards fail to register inputs if too many keys are pressed at the same time.
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4. Aeolun+Ln1[view] [source] 2024-11-17 06:00:05
>>TheAce+RP
Edit: I was wrong.

> I recall reading something like 13 keys, and wondering what kind of lunatic tries to press 13 buttons at the same time.

My recollection was wrong though, and most keyboards support at least two keys held down at the same time (plus shift/alt/ctrl).

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