Optimize Razer Keyboard for Loadshedding

Loadshedding hits. The lights die, your PC fan whirs on thanks to the UPS... but for how long? That brilliant Razer Chroma keyboard, a beacon of your gaming prowess, is now a silent power vampire, draining your precious battery life. Before you unplug it in frustration, know this: you can fight back. With a few simple tweaks in Razer Synapse, you can seriously optimize your Razer keyboard for loadshedding and keep your head in the game.

Promate Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, Slim Full-Size2.4Ghz Wireless Keyboard, 1600 DPI Ambidextrous Mouse, Nano USB Receiver, Quiet Keys, Angled Kickstand for iMac, MacBook, ASUS / ProCombo-13.EN

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HP 350 Multi-Device Compact Wireless Keyboard - White / Travel-Ready Compact Design / Multi-Device Bluetooth 5.2 / Smart Key Shortcuts / 692T0AA

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MSI Forge GK600 TKL Wireless - Violet / 20-Mode RGB Backlight / 2.4 GHz Wireless, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 Connectivity / Mechanical Linear Switch Type / Full Keys Anti-Ghosting / S11-43CEQ01-HH9

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Glorious Mechanical Keyboard Keycaps - Black / Standard 105 Keys / UK Keyboard Layout / Double Shot Injection Legends / Backlight LED Compatible / Unique Dual-layer Casing / Designed to Improve LED Glow / G-104-Black

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Glorious Gaming Wooden Mouse Wrist Rest - Onyx/Black - for Gaming Mice, Wood Ergonomic Palm Rest| 8x4x0.75 inches/19mm Thick (GV-M-Dark)

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GLORIOUS Polychroma Keycaps: Clear for RGB Shine Through for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards, 115 Keys, Translucent Cherry Profile / GLO-KC-POLY-RGB

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Why Your Gaming Keyboard Drains Your UPS 🔋

It’s no secret that a top-tier gaming setup pulls a fair amount of power. While your GPU and CPU are the main culprits, peripherals add up. The biggest power-sapper on your desk is often the brilliant, animated lighting. Each of those 16.8 million colours on your Razer keyboard needs a little bit of juice. When you’re running on a UPS, every single watt counts.

A complex rainbow wave effect on full brightness can draw several watts alone. It might not sound like much, but it can be the difference between finishing your ranked match and a sudden, rage-inducing shutdown. Understanding how to manage this is the first step in creating a loadshedding-proof rig. While many gamers love the flash, sometimes a simpler board is a smarter choice, and you can always find a great gaming keyboard that fits your power budget.

How to Optimize Your Razer Keyboard for Loadshedding

The key to survival is Razer’s own Synapse software. It’s not just for macros and custom lighting profiles; it’s your command centre for power management. By making a few strategic adjustments, you can slash your keyboard's power consumption without sacrificing performance. Let's dive into the settings that matter most.

Glorious Gaming Wooden Wrist Rest - TENKEYLESS (TKL) - Onyx/Black - Mechanical Keyboards Wood Ergonomic Palm Rest| 14x4 inches/19mm Thick (GV-87-DARK)

R499.00In Stock

Marvo Arma 82 Compact Mechanical Keyboard / Hot-Swappable Switches / 82-Key Layout + Scroll Wheel / Dynamic Rainbow Backlighting / Full-Key Anti-Ghosting / KG936

R599.00In Stock

MONSTER Airmars KMH7 USB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard / Full key Without Conflict / Monster Optical Mechanical Axis / Waterproof Protect / Double Color Injection Molded Keycap / AIRMARS-KMH7-KB

R1399.00In Stock

MARVO KG955W Shogo 63 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Yellow Linear Pre-Lubed Switch / Classic 60% Compact Design / 63keys ,Tri-modes Wired, 2.4G and BT Mechanical / Full keys anti-ghosting keyboard / Detachable USB Type-C Cable / KG955W

R699.00In Stock

Razer Tartarus V2 Chroma Gaming Keypad / Mecha-Membrane switches / Programmable Keys / Ergonomic Design / Detachable palm rest / RZ07-02270100-R3M1

R2199.00In Stock

MARVO KG956W Shogo 78W Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Yellow Linear Pre-Lubed Switch / 75% TKL Design / Tri-modes Wired, 2.4G and BT Mechanical / Hot-Swappable / Full keys anti-ghosting keyboard / Detachable USB Type-C Cable / KG956W

R699.00In Stock

Tame the Chroma Beast 💡

Your keyboard's RGB lighting is the number one target. While a full spectrum of RGB keyboards offers incredible customisation, those spectacular effects come at a cost during an outage.

1. Lower the Brightness: This is the single most effective change you can make. Open Synapse, go to your keyboard's "Lighting" tab, and drag the brightness slider down. Even dropping it to 20-30% makes a massive difference and is still perfectly visible in a dark room.
2. Switch to Static Effects: Animated effects like Wave, Fire, or Starlight require constant processing and power. Switch to a "Static" colour profile. A single, dim colour uses far less energy. The ultimate power-saving move? Turn lighting off completely.
3. Use "Switch off lighting when display is turned off": This is a handy setting under the brightness slider. If you step away from your PC, the lights go out, saving that crucial battery power.

Consider Your Connection: Wired vs. Wireless

How your keyboard connects to your PC also plays a role in your overall power draw during loadshedding.

A traditional wired keyboard pulls all its power directly from your PC's USB port, adding to the total load on your UPS. Every watt it uses is a watt your PC components can't.

Glorious Gaming Wooden Wrist Rest - TENKEYLESS (TKL) - Onyx/Black - Mechanical Keyboards Wood Ergonomic Palm Rest| 14x4 inches/19mm Thick (GV-87-DARK)

R499.00In Stock

Glorious LYNX Mechanical Keyboard Switches - Lubed / Compatible with ALL GMMK / SMD RGB light hole for RGB compatibility / 36 switches per pack / GLO-SWT-LYNX-LUBED

R499.00In Stock

Gamdias Hermes E2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Blue Switches / Brilliant Illumination / Durable, Stylish Design / Neon Backlight Colors / Long Lasting Durability / HERMES-E2-BLUE

R699.00In Stock

Razer Huntsman V2 Optical Gaming Keyboard - Clicky Purple Switch / Doubleshot PBT keycaps / 100 Million Keystroke Lifespan / HyperPolling Technology / Up to true 8000 Hz Polling Rate / Fully programmable keys / Gaming mode option / Aluminum matte top plate / RZ03-03930300-R3M1

R4399.00In Stock

Razer Ergonomic Cooling Gel-Infused Wrist Rest Pro for Full-Sized Keyboards - Cooling Cushion for Gaming Comfort - Universal Compatibility with Full-Sized Keyboards - Anti-Slip Feet for Secure Play — Black / RC21-01470100-R3M1

R899.00In Stock

Glorious Raptor Clicky Switches for Mechanical Keyboards for Gaming: 36 PCS, 5-pin, Transparent for MAX RGB, Pre-Lubed, Compatible with MX Keycaps, Premium Click Bar for Thocky Sound / GLO-SWT-RAPTOR-LUBED

R699.00In Stock

This is where a modern wireless keyboard can be a true hero. Because it runs on its own internal battery, it places zero additional power drain on your UPS. You can even turn the RGB off and get hundreds of hours of use, ensuring it will long outlast any loadshedding slot Eskom throws at you. It's a worthy upgrade for any serious South African gamer.

Optimizing your gear is part of the game here in SA. By creating a smart loadshedding profile for your Razer keyboard, you ensure that when the lights go out, your frags don't have to.