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Thermaltake Argent K5 RGB Gaming Keyboard (Blue Switch), Aluminum and Streamlined Titanium Design, 16.8 Million RGB Color, Anti-ghosting, Magnetic Synthetic Leather Wrist Rest, GKB-KB5-BLSRUS-01
- CHERRY MX RGB BLUE SWITCH
- CURVATURE DESIGN & ALUMINUM TOP PLATE
- CAR AUDIO STYLE ROTARY VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
- Light up your battles with thirteen front-side and fourteen 360-degree underglow lighting effects in 16.8 million true RGB colors
- TT RGB PLUS and iTAKE SOFTWARE COMPATIBLE
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The ARGENT K5 RGB Gaming Keyboard is crafted with an aluminum top plate and a streamlined titanium design, combined with 360-degrees of RGB underglow that can be switched among fourteen lighting effects, creating a halo glow surrounding the keyboard. With a splendid asymmetrical curvature design, coupled with a aluminum top plate, the ARGENT K5 RGB allows enthusiasts to not only challenge the game, but game in style as well. Light up your battles with thirteen front-side and fourteen 360-degree underglow lighting effects in 16.8 million true RGB colors.
P/N: GKB-KB5-BLSRUS-01
COLOR: Titanium NO.
OF GAME PROFILES: SIX
GRAPHICAL UI: YES
WEIGHT: 1465 g
GOLD-PLATED USB: YES
DIMENSIONS: 465 x 161 x 46 mm (L x W x H)
INTERFACE: USB
ANTI-GHOSTING KEYS: YES / N KEY Rollover (USB)
ON-BOARD MEMORY SIZE: 4M bit
POLLING RATE: 1000
HZ BACK-LIGHT: 16.8 Million RGB
Colors WRIST REST: YES (Magnetic, Detachable) AUDIO AND
USB PASS-THROUGH: YES
BRAIDED CABLE: YES
CABLE LENGTH: 1.8
M SWITCH TYPE: Mechanical
SWITCH NAME: CHERRY MX RGB BLUE MECHANICAL ACTUATION POINT: RGB
BLUE: 2.2 ± 0.6
MM KEY STROKE: RGB
BLUE: 4 - 0.5
MM ACTUATION FORCE: 50g (BLUE) with
Optimized Tactile Feel KEY LIFESPAN: 50 Million Clicks Lifetime
P/N: GKB-KB5-BLSRUS-01
COLOR: Titanium NO.
OF GAME PROFILES: SIX
GRAPHICAL UI: YES
WEIGHT: 1465 g
GOLD-PLATED USB: YES
DIMENSIONS: 465 x 161 x 46 mm (L x W x H)
INTERFACE: USB
ANTI-GHOSTING KEYS: YES / N KEY Rollover (USB)
ON-BOARD MEMORY SIZE: 4M bit
POLLING RATE: 1000
HZ BACK-LIGHT: 16.8 Million RGB
Colors WRIST REST: YES (Magnetic, Detachable) AUDIO AND
USB PASS-THROUGH: YES
BRAIDED CABLE: YES
CABLE LENGTH: 1.8
M SWITCH TYPE: Mechanical
SWITCH NAME: CHERRY MX RGB BLUE MECHANICAL ACTUATION POINT: RGB
BLUE: 2.2 ± 0.6
MM KEY STROKE: RGB
BLUE: 4 - 0.5
MM ACTUATION FORCE: 50g (BLUE) with
Optimized Tactile Feel KEY LIFESPAN: 50 Million Clicks Lifetime
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The Thermaltake Argent K5 RGB is a wired gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches and anti-ghosting, suited to PC gamers who want mechanical key input and customizable RGB lighting.
Recommended For
- Frequent typists who prefer a pronounced tactile bump and audible clicks; the Cherry MX Blue version is specifically described in a review as better suited to frequent typing than gaming. ([igorslab.de](https://www.igorslab.de/en/thermaltake-argent-k5-rgb-edler-mx-blue-tank-for-many-writers/))
- Desk-based gamers who want a full-size layout with a number pad, macro recording, game-profile lighting zones, and N-key rollover for registering simultaneous key presses. ([file.thermaltake.com](https://file.thermaltake.com/file/qig/ARGENT_K5_RGB_Gaming_Keyboard_QIG.pdf))
- Users building a coordinated Thermaltake RGB setup who want customizable keyboard lighting and compatibility with Thermaltake’s lighting ecosystem. ([pctestbench.com](https://www.pctestbench.com/thermaltake-argent-k5-gaming-keyboard-review/))
- Desktop users who value dedicated media controls and a physical volume knob for adjusting audio without reaching for software controls. ([igorslab.de](https://www.igorslab.de/en/thermaltake-argent-k5-rgb-edler-mx-blue-tank-for-many-writers/))
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For long typing sessions at home, the Cherry MX Blue switches provide a distinct click and tactile feedback; expect audible keypresses, which may be distracting in a quiet shared room.
- During PC gaming, players who like audible, tactile key feedback can use the K5’s full-size layout and game-oriented lighting zones; its clicky Blue switches are loud, so they may not suit noise-sensitive setups.
- When switching between games, browsing, and media, users can adjust volume or mute from the keyboard instead of reaching for on-screen controls.
- For everyday PC use that includes spreadsheets or number entry, the full-size layout keeps a dedicated numeric keypad available alongside the main typing keys.
- For a gaming desk setup, users can choose lighting effects on the keyboard itself and use the underglow to add visible lighting around the keyboard without relying on software for basic effect changes.