OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH

***Zardon*** · Jun 6, 2009, 04:57 AM

Read The Review Here
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Today we are looking at a new keyboard they have on offer, the OCZ Illuminati. OCZ arent generally known for their peripherals so it will be interesting to see what this product can bring to the table.

comp_ali · Jun 6, 2009, 06:03 AM

Very nice price , however don't like the tough keys.

lepel · Jun 6, 2009, 06:13 AM

Flat keys are not good for gaming. I used a logitech flat illuminated keyboard, and for gaming it's useless compared to the g11. I find it a weird choice OCZ made in that regard.

Mac Daddy · Jun 6, 2009, 07:41 AM

Doesn't look to bad for that price but after reading the notes on the keys I don't think I would find it comfortable either. I have the Alchemy Elixir here and the keys are actually very responsive and quite different from this one by the sounds of it. The wrist rest and shape of this one and mine are very similar and I do like the illumination feature wish this one had it.

Great review Nathan and a quick question for you. I didn't see it noted in the review but do the keys have a non slip coating on them similar to the Elixir? If so this is great in theory but not in practice as it has worn off a lot of mine in 6 months.

Judas · Jun 6, 2009, 11:28 AM

interesting name

mike2h · Jun 6, 2009, 12:29 PM

another re-branded razer. surprised ocz is still working with them. of course my dislike for razer has nothing to do with that opinion

**kris23** · Jun 6, 2009, 12:56 PM

if that thing has the same anti-ghosting as the tarantula has.... then that is one great value product....

mine needs to be retired.... the "m" key is failing.... gotta press it EXTRA hard for it to register

mike2h · Jun 6, 2009, 02:55 PM

anti-ghosting aint much use if keys arent working or the kb itself doesnt work...

Jun 6, 2009, 04:57 AM	#1
*Zardon* enchanted Join Date: May 2002 Location: Driverheaven Posts: 32,232 Rep Power: 3150	OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH Read The Review Here ________________ Today we are looking at a new keyboard they have on offer, the OCZ Illuminati. OCZ arent generally known for their peripherals so it will be interesting to see what this product can bring to the table.

Jun 6, 2009, 06:03 AM	#2
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 3,666 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH Very nice price , however don't like the tough keys. __________________ "It is doubtful how DRM could reduce piracy and there no way it can boost games sales either"

Jun 6, 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
lepel DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 453 Rep Power: 18 System Specs	Re: OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH Flat keys are not good for gaming. I used a logitech flat illuminated keyboard, and for gaming it's useless compared to the g11. I find it a weird choice OCZ made in that regard.

Jun 6, 2009, 07:41 AM	#4
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH Doesn't look to bad for that price but after reading the notes on the keys I don't think I would find it comfortable either. I have the Alchemy Elixir here and the keys are actually very responsive and quite different from this one by the sounds of it. The wrist rest and shape of this one and mine are very similar and I do like the illumination feature wish this one had it. Great review Nathan and a quick question for you. I didn't see it noted in the review but do the keys have a non slip coating on them similar to the Elixir? If so this is great in theory but not in practice as it has worn off a lot of mine in 6 months. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jun 6, 2009, 12:29 PM	#6
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,489 Rep Power: 74 System Specs	Re: OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH another re-branded razer. surprised ocz is still working with them. of course my dislike for razer has nothing to do with that opinion __________________

Jun 6, 2009, 12:56 PM	#7
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Jun 6, 2009, 02:55 PM	#8
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,489 Rep Power: 74 System Specs	Re: OCZ Illuminati Keyboard Review @ DH anti-ghosting aint much use if keys arent working or the kb itself doesnt work... __________________