Testing Methodology
The ARCTIC K381 multimedia keyboard will be used for 2 weeks on the desktop test setup. The keyboard will be tested for typing speed, gaming performance and overall comfort.
Benchmarks
- TypeRacer: TypeRacer - Test your typing speed and learn to type faster. Free typing game and competition. Way more fun than a typing tutor!
This benchmark will measure the average typing speed in words per minute (WPM).
Test Setup: Portable Media Device
- Samsung YP-K3 2GB Black
Test Setup: Laptop 1
- HP EliteBook 6930p
- CPU: Intel Core2 Duo Processors P8400
Test Setup: Laptop 2
- Dell Inspiron 1545
Test Setup: Desktop
- CPU: AMD Athlon X2 5000+ Black Edition @ 2.6 GHz 1.15V
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H 780G
- RAM: Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X4096-6400C5 PC2-6400 2x2GB
- Case: Antec NSK3480 mATX
- Power supply: Antec EarthWatts 380W
- CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U12P with Noctua NF-P12 @ 5V
- Case fan: Noctua NF-P12 @ 5V
- Hard drive 1: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB
- Hard drive 2: Hitachi DeskStar T7K500 HDT725025VLAT80 250GB
- DVD Drive: LG GH22NS30 DVD Writer
- OS: Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)
- Mouse pad: QPAD|UC Large
- Monitor: Dell E207WFP 20” TN
