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Newegg has the Cooler Master SGK-6000-GKCC1-US Storm Trigger Wired Gaming Keyboard for $120 - $40 off with coupon code EMCJJNB64 [Exp 11/14] = $80 with free shipping. Built with gold-plated Cherry switches, 2 USB ports, anti-ghosting 6 key rollover, and 64KB on-board memory for profile storage.
$80
I recently bought the Cherry MX Brown version of this keyboard, and I like it. The software to program macros is a little cumbersome, but it gets the job done.
Note that this uses the Cherry MX Black keyswitches, which are not clicky, and have a relatively high activation force. Most people prefer either brown(tactile feedback) or red(low activation force) for gaming, and blue(clicky) for typing.
I also have this keyboard with the Cherry MX Brown keys, I love the keyboard in general but i have one complaint. To use the media keys, you must re-map the windows key to the coolermaster special modifier so it over rides the f-functions. both of the windows keys are linked, so you either get a pair of windows keys or the media keys, kind of lame imo.
Yeah, I found that a bit annoying as well. Although, can't you map any key on the keyboard to be a "coolermaster special modifier" key? You could use a dedicated macro key, or any key that you don't really use much.
unfortunately the software will not let you macro any other key than the windows key to either windows or coolermaster's special functions key, I have tried.
well, that's a shame. Good hardware let down by not so great software.