My previous keyboard was the Corsair K70 Cherry MX Red (Non-RGB version) which I used for well over a year and I love it. When playing a game, I use the Razer Tartus gamepad on my left and my gaming mouse on the right. For my space simulator, I use my Thrustmaster throttle on the left, the joystick on the right, and my mouse further on the right. It can get a little cramped. I rarely use the number pad as it is (except with calculator), so a tenkeyless keyboard sounded like a great idea. I've been looking at the tenkeyless keyboards like the K65 for a while now. The Razer and the K65 were on my short list and they both had great reviews. After trying both in the Best Buy store, I chose the K65. Both were great, but the K65 had a natural typing feel to me. Perhaps its because its practically the same as K70 which I am used to, but that is also the reason why I chose the K70 to begin with. Everything looks and feels just like the K70 with the K65 except for the number pad and the rolling volume "button". The K65 feels durable. The key press is smooth, natural, and responsive. If you've never used one, a mechanical keyboard is a little noisier than a membrane keyboard, but the Cherry MX Red is the one of the quietest ones available and I don't think you would have an issue with it. The amount of space freed up without the number pad is noticeable and very helpful. The keyboard also feels more lined up with my monitor. I don't miss the number pad at all. I am very pleased with this purchase and I have already recommended it to other gamers.