Gamers spend nearly lakhs on making their near-perfect gaming rigs but often tend to cut corners as far as peripherals are concerned. A smooth and comfortable mouse, ergonomic and responsive keyboard and a headset with amazing output and mic are a must-have.

While the processor, RAM, GPU, and the display are the primary points of consideration, what's the use of having a world-class setup that just doesn't deliver an equivalent experience. In extreme situations, the responsiveness of a keyboard is very important, and let's agree, we all want some flashy backlights. 

We've already covered our recommended top peripherals, and here we'll be taking a deeper look at the many good options available when looking for a gaming keyboard.

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HyperX is among the top brands to sell gaming accessories in India, and it leads the keyboard segment as well. It features a minimalistic, compact design that's intended for First Person Shooting (FPS) games. The frame is built of steel for maximum stability and longer life. It also comes with a mesh pouch, just in case you want to take the keyboard out at events. 

It features Cherry MX mechanical keys that use Cherry's pioneering Gold Crosspoint technology, designed and developed in Germany. The keys are guaranteed for 50 million keystrokes per key and come with a game mode that prevents accidental interruptions. The keys are backlit and come with six preset LED modes. 

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This another top-notch mechanical keyboard that is built from aircraft grade Aluminium and features a similar minimalistic design. It comes along with Logitech Gaming Software (LGS) to configure F keys. The Function key can control volume, play and pause, skip track, mute, toggle lighting, and start game mode. 

The best part is, 12 additional keycaps are included in the box that can be quickly swapped with the included puller. The keys are very responsive and have a short-throw actuation at 1.5mm. It also houses a separate USB port for quickly connecting a mouse or flash drive. 

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Just like the previous two, it also has a minimalistic design and a mechanical layout. Each key is powered by a Cherry MX Red switch that delivers an accurate response. The switch has an actuation distance of 2mm while operations are silent. Gigabyte has incorporated an Anti-Ghosting Matrix key-switch design that covers the complete keyboard. 

The Function F1 to F12 keys are programmable and it also has a Win-lock key with an independent indicator that lets you disable the Windows key and prevent accidental activation. The keycaps are water resistant and come with a switch life of 50 million taps. 

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This features a boxy design along with a detachable wrist pad beneath the keyboard for better comfort over longer durations. It brings in multiple backlighting modes, six dedicated macro keys, multi-key anti-ghosting, and customizable media controls. 

Just like the Gigabyte, it also has a  Windows Key Lock that disables the Windows key while you're gaming. The keys are accurate and responsive while making minimum noise. On the top are dedicated keys for media and volume control. 

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Another well-known brand in the gaming industry, the Cynos Chroma features individually programmable backlit keys and 16.8 million colour options. The keys are rubberized and the soft cushion provides comfort with better housing support for solid keypresses. 

The keyboard boasts the Razer Ultra-Low Profile Switch that allows you to enjoy full-fledged mechanical performance while on the move. Each key is rigorously tested and has a 80-million keystroke durability.  

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