AORUS has launched a pair of specialised PC gaming peripherals today; the Thunder K7 Detachable Mechanical Keyboard & Thunder M7 MMO Mouse. These peripherals are part of the AORUS thrust to "bring the highest level of gaming gear to all gamers". Let's have a look at what is on offer here.

AORUS Thunder K7 Detachable Mechanical Keyboard

The keyboard is said to be the "world's first detachable mechanical gaming keyboard" with its 80/20 split between main keyboard and macro/numpad. The keyboard is "built for hardcore gamers engaging in all pc game genres". As you can see, the macro/numpad can be detached from the main keyboard. It offers 20 customisable macro keys which also allow on-the-fly programming. AORUS also suggests that it can be detached to provide FPS gamers a compact keyboard with full sized keys. I'm not left handed but imagine that being able to position the macro/numpad to the left of the main keyboard might also be useful for our sinistral friends.

Looking at the keyboard hardware components, AORUS has equipped the Thunder K7 with Cherry Red mechanical key switches with anti-ghosting matrix design. Also users can enjoy the intuitive wheel based volume and backlit illumination controls built into this keyboard.

AORUS Thunder M7 full spec AORUS Thunder K7 full spec Interface USB Interface USB 2.0 Tracking System Gaming Laser Activation Cherry Red Mechanical Switch Frame Rate 12000fps Switch Life 50 million times Report Rate 1000Hz Key Profile Standard Maximum Tracking Speed 150ips Travel Distance 4mm to the bottom Maximum Acceleration 30g Activation Distance 2mm to actuation point DPI Switch 800/1600/3200/5600DPI Switchable Peak Force 45g Scrolling Standard Scrolling Weight 1500g ±10% Side Buttons 11 Dimension 454(L)* 257(W)*45(H) mm Switch Life (L/R click) Omron 10 million times Cable Length 2.0m ±10% Dimension (L)116mm *(W)70mm *(H)44mm Certificate CE, FCC, BSMI Weight 110g ±10g Cable Length 1.8meter Sensitivity 200~ 8200dpi

AORUS Thunder M7 MMO Gaming Mouse

The Thunder M7 is said to be specially designed for MMO/MOBA gaming. AORUS emphasises the component mix on offer being perfect for this kind of gaming activity. The cluster of eight thumb buttons offer "instant execution of the gaming commands". This bank of eight offers 16 programmable buttons via the bank switching keys atop the mouse. You also get a profile switch to choose between five gaming profiles and in all 70 macros can be stores on-board.

The ergonomically designed "sports car look," the Thunder M7 also has a high spec laser sensor supporting up to 8200dpi resolution and 150ips tracking speed. The DPI is switchable between the following resolutions 800/1600/3200/5600DPI. The main left/right mouse buttons use Omron 10 million click lifetime switches.