Patriot Viper Gaming V760 Mechanical RGB Illuminated Gaming Keyboard - Kailh Brown Switches, 104-Standard Keys, Removable Magnetic Palm Rest, UK Layout - PV760MBUMXGM

Reading some of these reviews, people seem to be quite surprised that this feels like it should be a more expensive keyboard -- well, that's because this IS a more expensive keyboard lol... This is a mid-range mechanical keyboard that was released in 2016 for around £100 and you can still find it selling at that price (although more commonly around the £60 mark these days).So colour me _shocked_ when I saw this thing for £20 on here (and it's not even on sale!). Clearing old stock, perhaps? Otherwise this must surely be a mistake... well I won't remind them if you won't lol.Oh and the keyboard itself? Pretty good! The brown Kailh switches have the tactile bump earlier in the keystroke than brown Cherry switches do, so they feel a little different but still very nice. All hot-swappable, but the keycaps are made for north-facing LEDs so keep that in mind if you're looking to customize.Build quality seems good enough, the base feels a bit flimsy/light but it's offset by the aluminium face plate which imparts a sense of sturdiness.The LEDs are full RGB and customizable on a per-key basis using the software (which you need to find and download separately). The software overall is a bit 'meh' but it allows for all the essentials: key rebinding, LED config, and (limited) macros.There is a USB passthrough which is what the second USB plug is for but you don't need to use this if you don't want to and it'll be fully functional with just the single connection.Overall this is an unbeatable bargain at £20 and I guarantee you won't find a better keyboard at that price anywhere unless it's second-hand.

There is no doubt when you start using this keyboard that the first feeling you get is its premium. Heavy metal chasis and plenty of lighting functionality. I use Cubase and it has made the whole program much more responsive. I only used a single colour which lights up the keys beautifully, great for tired old eyes like mine! Seeing that this originally was on sale for over £100 this is a real bargain and a no-brainer if you are looking for a great all round keyboard that won't bust your wallet.`

I'm very impressed with this keyboard. I was pretty happy with the GameMax Strike keyboard I had been using but the left shift key was playing up and the LED on the letter N had gotten a bit weak.Picking this up for under £25 was a steal. I prefer the font on the keycaps of this keyboard to the ones on my previous GameMax one, which after 4 years I still find very hard to read. The font on this keyboard is a bit like the Star Trek Federation/Starfleet one imo, which is not a problem.It's cool to have the option to program macros using the manufacturer's software which the packaging doesn't tell you about, but the software does exist, it's free to download from the manufacturer's web site, and, if you wish to customise for a single colour you are going to need to download it. There's also a handy PDF user manual on their web site which details all the lighting modes, macros etc.You can also use the software to control responsiveness and repeat rate. There are loads of fancy lighting options and effects too, if pretty lights is your thing.Ergonomically, I think the styling of this keyboard is a bit weird, but it's ok. The build quality is very good. The detachable rubberised palm rest at the front is held in place with strong magnets that do a decent job keeping it attached when moving the keyboard.The riser feet at the back have the option to clip out either side and are a much better, more thoughtful design than any other keyboard I have used in the last 30+ years because you can push the keyboard back and forth on your desk as needed without any risk of the feet clicking themselves away.The Kailh Brown switches are great. Definitely the nicest switches I've used on a pc keyboard in many years and by far preferable to the Outemu Red of my previous GameMax Strike.The (upside down) USB port on the back of the keyboard is handy. The keyboard also comes with a keycap puller FWIW.The extremely chunky (thicker than normal) braided 1.5M cable from this keyboard splits into TWO USB PLUGS. The plastic bits inside each USB plug are different colours. Orange is for the keyboard + lighting while the green one is for the passthrough USB socket on the back of the keyboard.I imagine that if USB sockets are in short supply on the back of your pc and you have no plans to use the USB port on the back of the keyboard you may be able to get away with not plugging both USB cables into the back of your PC, but I haven't tested that theory. Overclockers' review states that it is a USB 2.0 passthough socket. I have mine plugged into a USB 3.0 socket on the back of my PC and thus far, haven't had any reason to believe I am getting less than USB 3.0 performance from it.My only real criticisms are1, the colour of the top plate is like a brushed pewter colour and has a tendency to reflect the LED lights. I would have preferred matt black like my previous keyboard. I appreciate though that this is a personal preference, not a problem.2, The LED lights could stand to go brighter. The LEDS on my previous keyboard were able to get A LOT brighter than this. These LEDS do get bright enough for my taste, but only barely.The photos I've added are with the LEDS set fixed to red colour, at maximum brightness. (There is a halogen desk lamp to the side of the photo.)This originally got approval reviews from major web site reviewers when it was priced around £100-£120 so at the current price of £24.99 this is an undisputed bargain.I feel it would still be worth purchasing at up to around £60. Indeed, I think the hardware build quality is better than many keyboards selling for £60, and while this is not an absolute top of the range product, its build quality is considerably better than any around the £40 mark.Strongly reccomended.

I have just binned a logitech G910 which had 6 dud keys. I payed £145 just under 2years ago.Patriot have got it perfect with the V760. Good feel, colours are vibrant, what a lovely product.My only quibble is it can be a little loud keystrokes. But if like me you wear a headset you don't notice the sound.Paying £20 for a mechanical keyboard with a 2year warranty is a good deal in any book.Defo grab one of these if you're looking for a new keyboard, if you get more than 2years out it and it dies, buy another.I promise you won't be disappointed.

For the price i payed £19.99 this keyboard is great, its heavy but honestly for this price point its a brilliant mechanical keyboard, the switch's are brown, but don't let that put you off, this is a high quality item and rivals red dragon mechanicals as well as other higher price mechanicals on the market!

Windows does not recognise the USB. The keyboard is unusable as a result. I was guided to install software from the webiste but that only changes the RGB. Awful experience, will be returning 0/5

My Enter key is # and my # key is Enter, and says it's the UK keyboard.The problem is the minute you do a firmware update on it it goes wrong, so if you want a fantastic keyboard don't do an update and your fine. Great features let down by software update

The media could not be loaded. Amazing product, easy to easy and lot of options to pay with . You can download the application to change the lighting or use the function button from keyboard. Overall very happy with the purchase !!