GAMDIAS GKC110 Gaming Keyboard

Pros: Mechanical, seems sturdy, inexpensive.

Cons: Firmware issues

Overall Review: As quite a few people have written, the keyboard has some kind of firmware/driver issue. It generally works fine, but it seems that it gets wonky after the PC wakes from sleep. The keys will register multiple presses and act crazy. The letters don't match the key pressed. The only solution that seems to work for me is use the function key to put it in "Game" mode (I leave the keyboard in regular mode), and it seems to work OK to enter my password and get logged in, then I switch back to regular mode, and everything will work. I'm dealing with it because I got the combo kit for $49, but I won't buy from Gamdias again.

Pros: Great Product at Low cost compared to other keyboards. Comes with Key extractor and mouse and mat Mat works great and doesn't slide around on my desk like my old razer mat did Hera software downloaded from website works great and saves the presets on the keyboard

Cons: Now the reason i gave it 4/5 eggs instead of 5/5. Same problem other people had where the keys wouldn't always register and keys would get stuck sometimes and do thisssssssssssssss........ The thing is,(VERY IMPORTANT) this only happens to me on Windows 10 when I restart the computer. It works fine in BIOS. It works fine when windows 7 loads up. But when i load up windows 10, and ONLY about half the time, this happens. It's easily fixed when i unplug the keyboard and plug it back in. I NEVER have the problem happen while typing or playing games other than on bootup. SUPER MINOR inconvenience really compared to spending $50-$100 more on a "namebrand" keyboard and mouse and mat. mouse never has this problem. Mouse doesn't stay solid color(wish it would stay red like the keyboard.

Overall Review: If you're looking to save some money on your peripherals and don't mind replugging your keyboard when you boot up windows 10 sometimes, Then this is a GREAT set. Functions just as good as my buddies $120 Keyboard but doesn't have as many fancy lights, and it comes with the mouse and mat that works great. I guess i should also mention that the font used on the keys is a little funky. I believe the company gamdias uses this font because of the theme of all of their products is greek mythology. Took a little bit to get used to at first.

Pros: Keyboard - Feels as high quality as more expensive products - Switches are nice. Extremely similar to Cherry MX Blues. - Has unique features such as a way to "shut off" the keyboard with a key combo. - Hera software enables easy control over keyboard. Can "swap" FN key and WIN key functions for example. - Braided cable - Has palm rest - Universal Chery MX key caps. Will work with any cherry MX accessories you buy. Mouse - Top material feels like higher quality Mice - Braided cable. Never used to be a snob about this but the feature has grown on me. Mouse pad - Has a mousepad

Cons: Keyboard - "blue mechanical switches" I have been unable to find anywhere labeling these "Cherry MX." See Other section for more info - Only red back-light - key cap labels are extremely dark. They are clear labels so the back lighting fixes this. - palm rest only "sits" on the keyboard held in place by the slit on each end of the keyboard. It's never actually attached. - Hera software only allows you to alter the macro keys. All other key functions are as labeled. Mouse - Laser mouse. I'm on the hype train where optical is better. - bottom material / part you do not touch is very cheap feeling plastic. Does not degrade functionality. - Two side buttons. Would like to see more. For price this really is not a valid complaint. - From a few minutes of digging it appears the DPI button function can not be changed. (might be wrong, only looked briefly) - Hera software does from manufacturer does not recognize Demeter E2 mouse. Tried a few versions from site. Mouse pad - Standard mouse pad size. Would like to see it a bit bigger.

Overall Review: I'm reviewing this after using a G.Skill RGB KM780 Cherry MX Red and a G.Skill RGB MX780 Mouse which are in an entirely separate price tier. I ordered This combo because I was curious as to how well a cheaper alternative would perform Keyboard - Everywhere I look the switches are labled "Blue mechanical" and "Specially developed by Gamdias." This leads me to believe they are not "actual" Cherry MX blues. After using this keyboard I am pretty sure there is no difference between these and Cherry MX Blues. Side thought - Blue switches are LOUD coming from Cherry MX Reds... End Thoughts If you are looking to get a higher quality keyboard and mouse and not spend hundreds of dollars this is your best combo by far for under $50 (at time of purchase on sale). If I didn't already own "better" at every computer I use and could stand the sound of Blue switches I would use this at my gaming computer hands down.

Pros: NONE

Cons: After just 6 months the keys stopped working. I would press a key and nothing would happen which is not very good for a "gaming keyboard" to do while you're gaming. I contacted Newegg and they said that since it is past their return period I would have to contact Gamdias directly. What a joke 2 months later no response to any of the numerous attempts to contact them. So I contacted Newegg again thinking they're a good company to work with and they'll stand behind the product they sell on their site. I informed them of what has happened since the first call and now I am informed that since I don't have the original box it shipped in they can not replace or refund me for the keyboard. They are trying to contact Gamdias directly but if they don't respond I'm S.O.L. and have to eat the loss. I don't have room to hold onto empty boxes for the life of a warranty. This experience is making seriously rethink using Newegg in the future. I buy parts when I can afford them which means it may take me several months for me to get all the components I need for a build. And if they're not willing to stand behind a lower cost item like this and take care of the customer what happens when its a high cost item like a processor, motherboard, graphics card, etc.?

Pros: this is my first mechanical key and i really like it a lot. great sturdy build good price wish RGB but hey i really like it.

Cons: there are led modes hold FN 8 or 2 to go though them i like the breath one but with windows 10 for some reason it will hold the keys you push some time put it on full bright mode and no issues

Overall Review: i would recommend this product great build quality for 2x the price just that weird fade led key holding thing agin just put it on full bright no issues

Pros: I use this for business because it is a mechanical Keyboard, exceeds My expectation, wished I had ordered another one for My Gaming Computer.

Cons: I wish there were instructions an how to set the mouse to just one color to match keyboard color, not a deal breaker, just would like one color instead of cycling several colors

Pros: First off, Great price. This is the first illuminated keyboard I've bought. You can brighten, darken or turn the lights off.

Cons: Did I say CHEAP PRICE, you get what you pay for Lights go off often, have to unplug keyboard and plug it back in. Have sent 2 emails to Gamdias, no reply . Not very good customer service. Will not buy anything else from this company. NewEgg, stop selling junk.

Overall Review: I would NOT recommend this to anyone.

Pros: -Looks cool -The keyboard is seemingly the showcase of this package and there's very little wrong with it.

Cons: -Very confusing to figure out, the instruction manual didn't inform me on how to even change the backlight colors so I had to scour around the internet until I figured out how. -The HERA software seems extraordinarily buggy. It doesn't seem to pick up my Erebos LE mouse that came in the combo and it is not user friendly, anyways (HERA, that is...) -As far as I know there is no option to toggle the LED on the mouse to stop the "breathe" animation and just set it to one color. As I use Biostar Racing on my motherboard I am kind of disappointed I won't be able to match the colors that are inside my case.

Overall Review: I like the brand but I suppose there is a reason it's a $20 combo. I suppose I'll buy a better quality Gamdias mouse entirely, but the keyboard is a keeper, at least.