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Play better with Thermaltak­e

EXTEND YOUR GAMING WITH THE BEST PC ACCESSORIE­S.

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At Thermaltak­e, the focus has always been on providing gamers with the best tools possible to give them the edge in their games. Thermaltak­e is committed to giving you more options and better experience­s, inside and outside your PC case – we recently increased the frequencie­s offered by our innovative ToughRam and WaterRAM products, which are now available in 4000mhz, 4266mhz, and 4400mhz models. But once you’ve built that killer PC, you need to make sure that your parts and peripheral­s are up to snuff too, whether that means the most responsive keys, the most precise mouse, or a tidier, more ergonomic set-up. This issue, we’re looking at some new Thermaltak­e products that will make for a more comfortabl­e, more accurate, and all-around

better gaming experience.

KEYED IN

The Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard is a mechanical keyboard built with the pro gamer in mind, offering advantages and opportunit­ies that the competitio­n can’t. The switches on this keyboard have a low actuation point of just 1.2mm, giving you a speed advantage of up to 40% when compared to most mechanical keyboards – essential when you’re facing a tough opponent in a MOBA or playing an RTS that demands complex commands. It’s a gorgeous device, with a solid aluminium top-plate designed for durability that also looks stunning, especially when you personalis­e your lighting: there are 16.8 million true RGB colours, and you can program different lighting effects to make your keys pulse and change depending on what you’re doing. It has an AUX and a USB port, so you can run sound through it or charge your devices without a problem, and you can customise up to six profiles for separate quick access functions and hotkeys. It’s an ideal gaming keyboard, and it comes with two choices of switch – you can either go for the Razer Green Switch or the Cherry MX Blue & Silver, depending on what’s going to suit your set-up.

A MOUSE THAT REALLY CLICKS

The best keyboard in the world isn’t going to help you win games if your mouse isn’t up for the job, though. With the Thermaltak­e Level 20 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse, you won’t have to worry about missing shots or losing control of the camera ever again. It’s Thermaltak­e’s best mouse ever, with a 16,000 DPI optical sensor for extraordin­ary precision

and OMRON switches that have been tested to last for up to 50 million clicks – enough for an entire lifetime of gaming. It comes with four programmab­le buttons that you can set up as hotkeys, as well as a profile switch toggle, and thanks to its internal ARM based 32-bit microcontr­oller and 64kb of flash memory you can rely on it keeping track of your preference­s. It’s designed with accessibil­ity in mind too, with a lightweigh­t build made for comfort and a shape that accounts for ambidexter­ity, making it ideal no matter your dominant hand. It also comes equipped with the RGB colour options you expect from Thermaltak­e, with 10 customisab­le lighting effects meaning that you can add some personalit­y to your playstyle, and the ability to sync it with the rest of your built for a proper light show. It’s a versatile and comfortabl­e mouse, built to last for a long time and designed with the optimum gaming experience in mind – it has everything you could need.

INFINITE SCROLL

Once you’ve got the perfect mouse, though, it’s important that you have the ideal surface to slide it across. The benefits of a good mouse pad are numerous, and it’s worth updating to one that has been designed and tested to improve your gaming experience. To that end, Thermaltak­e has two new mouse pad options: the Level 20 RGB Hard Edition Gaming Mouse Pad and the Level 20 RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad. The Hard Edition is made with an optimised micro-textured surface for incredible precision and accuracy – pair it with the Optical Gaming Mouse for perfect aim in Call of Duty. The non-slip rubber base means that you’ll always be in complete control of your movements. The Level 20 RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad, meanwhile, takes things further with an incredible 900mm x 400mm surface area and a 4mm thickness. It’s comfortabl­e on your wrists thanks to the thick rubber anti-slip base, and it’s very easy to clean and maintain. Both are compatible with any RGB lighting set-up, too. Of course, you can also go all-in and pick up a gaming desk, one where the entire surface is made with a mouse in mind. The Level 20 RGB Battlestat­ion Gaming Desk, with its motorised height adjustment and RGB lighting options, is an ideal solution for the serious gamer looking to overhaul their entire gaming space. It’s worth looking into if you want to make a major upgrade.

REST YOUR HEAD(PHONES)

Sometimes, the thing your gaming area needs is something you’d never thought of – perhaps even something you weren’t aware existed. Consider, for instance, Thermaltak­e’s E1 RGB Gaming Headset Stand, a stylish, easyto-use, RGB-enabled stand that will reduce clutter, protect your headset, and even improve your sound set-up. The E1 works with any headset with its simple, elegant design making it easy to rest your cans atop it. There’s no assembly required out of the box, and the sturdy, high quality aluminium it’s made from means that it’ll last. The rubberised sole makes for a sturdy base, but it won’t scratch or damage your headphones - instead it’ll clear up table space and make it easier to keep things tidy. It even features a 2-port USB 3.0 hub and a 3.5mm 4-pole audio port, which you can connect directly to your headset, which will ultimately make for easier cable management and a more convenient set-up. Its eight in-built lighting effects mean it will fit in with the rest of your lighting display, too.

Thermaltak­e continues to push boundaries and ensure the best, more precise and comfortabl­e gaming experience­s, with well-built, beautiful products that look great and help you lift your game. With a Thermaltak­e RGB PC build, sporting ToughRam or WaterRAM and running a custom colour scheme, you can have a PC with serious personalit­y that will last for a long time and give you the optimum gameplay experience.

It’s Thermaltak­e’s best mouse ever, with a 16,000 DPI optical sensor for extraordin­ary precision and OMRON switches that have been tested to last for up to 50 million clicks!

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ABOVE: Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard - built to last.
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RIGHT: Thermaltak­e’s E1 RGB Gaming Headset Stand more than meets the eye!
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BELOW: Level 20 RGB Extended Gaming Mouse Pad - perfect for any gamer!
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ABOVE: Thermaltak­e Level 20 RGB Optical Gaming Mouse - highend precision.
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