But if you're looking for a solid, compact gaming keyboard that's great for both work and play and you don't need much software support, the K5V2 is easy to recommend.

But fear not, that doesn't have to price you out of the market, because we've seen some astounding, and astoundingly affordable gaming keyboards appear in the past few years. My personal favorite ...

My first proper gaming keyboard was the circa-2010 original Razer BlackWidow, and since then I've learnt a thing or two about what makes a clacker clack. Keyboards are my favourite kind of gaming ...

In that split second, a 1,000Hz gaming keyboard has reported your inputs 250 times. A 4,000Hz keyboard will report 1,000 times. An 8,000Hz keyboard will report 2,000 times.

With 104 keys and a sturdy tripod design, both the keyboard and the mouse are built to reduce stress on your hands. So if you're planning some long gaming sessions, comfort comes front and center ...