10 Essential Upgrades for the Ultimate Gaming Rig in 2025

7. Gaming-Grade Mechanical Keyboard

A responsive keyboard might not boost your frames, but it totally changes your feel for the game. 2025’s top models go beyond RGB—hot-swappable mechanical switches (so you can swap without soldering), wireless with nearly zero latency, and layouts from full-size tank to compact TKL or 60% boards for pro-level precision. Tactile, clicky, or linear? Pick your switch flavor to match your playstyle (linear for fast FPS, tactile for typing balance). Budget or custom, today’s choices bring powerful macro programming and even per-key RGB so your setup matches your mood. Brands like Keychron, Corsair, and Ducky remain community favorites. If you’ve only ever used a generic board, consider this your invite to join the mechanical keyboard club—it’s a game-changer in both daily action and late-night typing sprees.