Gaming peripherals can often be overlooked but at the forefront in your gaming domination is the keyboard.
I chose the Roccat Isku FX - Multicolor Gaming Keyboard and I haven't looked back since, only forward as I gank the enemies with my multifunctional, macro based and highly colourful keyboard.
The keyboard is beautifully designed with sensory messages to reflect the on screen activity allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the game. With 16.8 million colour options and 6 brightness levels i felt like i had complete control over the look and feel of my PC. Roccat Talk FX forges the software and hardware which translates sensory effects onto your gaming hardware to an unprecedented level.
The overall design is made with the ultimate player in mind, it is not a device for mere mortals but those that will use it to rule. The keyboard also boasts three easy Shift keys for quick in game selection, Macro Live Recording button and Thumbster Keys. The Thumbster keys can be freely programmed to enhance gameplay. I've set my thumb macros to alert me 5 seconds before Baron and Dragon respawn in League of Legends so that I can alert my team and we can grab that advantage before the enemy even know its happening.
The Roccat Isku FX also offers complete gaming comfort with its extra large wrist rest, non slip base and size.
The Macro abilities within this beast are by far one of the best on the market. With the ground breaking idea of their Easy-Shift technology you will never have to stop mid fight to hit that all important key to defeat your less equipped opponent on the field. With 36 customizable macros strategically positioned within the WASD zone domination has never been closer to our fingertips.
So lets look through the mathematics of this ingenious design.
There are 36 macro buttons, 3 easy shift areas for positional comfort, 8 of the 36 can be have two macros and the 5 profile switching options allow you to have up to 180 macros whenever you need them each programmable to 500 actions each.
And who says maths sucks?
Now lets talk about the hunk who counts down my macros for me... The sound feedback tool will talk you through the majority of your keyboard process from recording macros to alerting you as to which profile you are in so you'll never use a League Macro whilst duelling a Paladin in WoW. - that would be embarrassing.... R - ULT! Dammit!
Windows Mode.
I feel in control every time I sit down in front of my keyboard. The key design ensures my fingers always know what buttons to press (maybe Roccat should consider developing men instead ;) the wrist guard has healed my wounded wrists from extensive play and the cable positioning is never a problem with the cable channels under the keyboard.
The keyboard was not as heavy as I had originally thought it would be and after using an extremely heavy Razer keyboard it felt like I was tickling a feather at first but i certainly prefer it now. I would suggest looking at some YouTube tutorials when setting your keyboard up as its not highly instructional.
The product comes nicely packaged to ensure it arrives in one piece and feels like a great quality keyboard straight from the box.
For 99 euros its hardly a hefty price to pay for the weapon of war.
Overall, i have yet to find a keyboard that compares to the Roccat Isku FX. Unfortunately i don't own any of the mice from the Roccat range so I can't review the product to its full potential.
If you are looking for a keyboard that offers comfort, versatility, optimum performance and customization then this is most certainly the keyboard for you. I have never regretted purchasing it and recommended it to many of my friends, all of whom are now proud owners of a Roccat keyboard.
And as I'm a fan of their products, ill be rooting for team Roccat in the LCS, their performance is flawless, much like the design of the Roccat products.
Keep gaming,
Akillie
Full specifications:
Features
MULTICOLOR KEY ILLUMINATION
with 16.8 million colors of your choice; with 6 brightness levels
3 EASY-SHIFT[+]™ ZONES
for easy key duplication
36 EASY-TO-REACH MACRO KEYS
including 3 Thumbster keys
MACRO LIVE! RECORDING
with dedicated M-Rec button; 180+ macros in 5 profiles
8 CONFIGURABLE MEDIA & HOTKEYS
25+ assignable functions
MEDIUM-HEIGHT KEYS
with an optimum keystroke & pressure point;
advanced anti-ghosting; 1000Hz polling rate
ROCCAT™ DRIVER + MACRO MANAGER
incl. Sound Feedback; Macro Presets for games,
multimedia and office apps
EXTRA-LARGE GRANULAR WRIST REST
with special surface texture
INTEGRATED CABLE CHANNELS
for better device organization
NON-SLIP BASE
with lock-on keyboard feet
ULTRA-FAST PROFILE SWITCHING
5 Profile-Status LEDs
ROCCAT™ TALK® – SET BONUS
get more out of your ROCCAT™ devices
by combining their functions
ROCCAT™ TALK® FX
translates on-screen action into sensory
effects on your Isku FX
Technical Specifications
Illuminated keyboard with 123 keys
Enhanced anti-ghosting capability
3 programmable Thumbster Keys (T1-T3)
5 programmable Macro Keys (M1-M5)
20 additional Macro Keys (Easy Zone)
5 Profile-Status LEDs
3 Status LEDs (Caps Lock, Easy Shift[+]™, Num Lock)
1000Hz polling rate, 1ms response time
2m USB cable
Additional Info
Dimensions
24.7cm x 50.9cm
System Requirements
Windows® XP, Windows Vista® 32/64-bit, Windows® 7 32/64-bit
Windows® 8 / Windows® 8 Pro
Internet connection (for driver installation)
USB 2.0 port
Package Contains
ROCCAT™ Isku FX – Multicolor Gaming Keyboard
Quick-Installation Guide
Art. No.: ROC-12-900
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