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Mechanical keyboard recs
Posted on 10/21/12 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 10/21/12 at 4:58 pm
Been looking at some mechanical keyboards to replace my seven dollar keyboard.
Would like to spend approx 100 dollars. I don't care about a lot of macro keys but would like to have backlighting. Was initially looking at cherry mx brown switches but there are no places near me that sell mech keyboards that I could test out so certain switches are not prerequisite. Looked at ducky and das keyboards but couldn't find anything that I had to have. Been looking at the corsair k90. Any experience with these or recs would be appreciated. Tia
Would like to spend approx 100 dollars. I don't care about a lot of macro keys but would like to have backlighting. Was initially looking at cherry mx brown switches but there are no places near me that sell mech keyboards that I could test out so certain switches are not prerequisite. Looked at ducky and das keyboards but couldn't find anything that I had to have. Been looking at the corsair k90. Any experience with these or recs would be appreciated. Tia
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Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:03 pm to puffulufogous
Posted on 10/21/12 at 5:05 pm to GeauxWarTigers
Seriously considering it too. Little more expensive though
Posted on 10/21/12 at 9:51 pm to puffulufogous
I recently got that keyboard too. I would highly recommend it. Worth every penny.
Posted on 10/21/12 at 10:01 pm to puffulufogous
Don't by a new blackwidow. Get one of those bad boys used for a heck of a lot cheaper.
From what I've read the ducky shine 2 are the best keyboard on the market. I don't know about their price, though
From what I've read the ducky shine 2 are the best keyboard on the market. I don't know about their price, though
Posted on 10/21/12 at 10:13 pm to bluebarracuda
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Cooler Master QuickFire Pro.. love mine
75-104 dollars depending on where buy from
Cooler Master QuickFire Pro.. love mine
75-104 dollars depending on where buy from
This post was edited on 10/21/12 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 10/21/12 at 10:34 pm to bluebarracuda
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From what I've read the ducky shine 2 are the best keyboard on the market. I don't know about their price, though
looks like they run about 150 before shipping. They do look sexy and I have heard a lot of positive things about them but thats 60 dollars more than the k90.
Posted on 10/21/12 at 10:35 pm to TigerInAnnArbor
are you talking about the razer or the corsair?
Posted on 10/22/12 at 7:04 am to puffulufogous
I have a Razer BlackWidow. If you are looking for something cheaper go with SteelSeries or CMStorm.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 1:46 pm to LSU Coyote
From my understanding, SteelSeries offers almost identical quality to Razer for less. With that being said, Razer has more models to choose from. I have played on a Razer Black Widow and Cooler Master Storm Quickfire and thought both were nice.
Keyboards with black switches were the original mechanical keyboards. The actuation and release points are the same and they are very smooth to press. They are one of the switches that require the most amount of force.
The red switches require very little tactile force to press a key, so mistakes are often made while playing or typing. Many consider them to be obsolete although I know they are in use still by professional gamers.
Blue switches require a little more force and are better for gaming. There is a small bump when you reach the activation point where the key is forced down by a spring mechanism. It can be difficult to double tap, so if you wanted to do multiple actions in a row, that could be challenging.
The Browns are a gaming/typing hybrid that are softer to press than the blues or blacks but harder than the reds. Double tapping on this keyboard is significantly easier than the blues.
I have played some Starcraft 2 on both Brown and Blue switches. I found that the Blues felt better while playing because you really knew when you hit a key, but my forearms began to feel sore after awhile. I imagine they just take some getting used to. The Browns did not feel as good, but my arms weren't sore so it's a wash.
If I was recommending a keyboard, I would say to get something with brown switches and probably the Cooler Master Storm Quickfire.
Keyboards with black switches were the original mechanical keyboards. The actuation and release points are the same and they are very smooth to press. They are one of the switches that require the most amount of force.
The red switches require very little tactile force to press a key, so mistakes are often made while playing or typing. Many consider them to be obsolete although I know they are in use still by professional gamers.
Blue switches require a little more force and are better for gaming. There is a small bump when you reach the activation point where the key is forced down by a spring mechanism. It can be difficult to double tap, so if you wanted to do multiple actions in a row, that could be challenging.
The Browns are a gaming/typing hybrid that are softer to press than the blues or blacks but harder than the reds. Double tapping on this keyboard is significantly easier than the blues.
I have played some Starcraft 2 on both Brown and Blue switches. I found that the Blues felt better while playing because you really knew when you hit a key, but my forearms began to feel sore after awhile. I imagine they just take some getting used to. The Browns did not feel as good, but my arms weren't sore so it's a wash.
If I was recommending a keyboard, I would say to get something with brown switches and probably the Cooler Master Storm Quickfire.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 2:16 pm to UAFanFromNOLA
For the Razers linked, on Amazon they're $110.99 and $69.99, FYI.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 4:15 pm to Tom288
I just went to the manufacturer and didn't check amazon. Thanks for the info.
Posted on 10/22/12 at 9:12 pm to puffulufogous
Posted on 10/22/12 at 9:40 pm to bluebarracuda
good deal but its only for those listed in the ad. all black switches and a spanish keyboard with browns.
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