[Brultze]

Hey guys, I am finishing my exams soon and want to buy a mechanical keyboard. So I would like to know your favoured mechanical keyboard and what makes you like it

Thank you

[sRFullstop]

I use the Razer Blackwidow. http://store.razerzone.com/store/raz...oryId.35156900

It uses Blue keys and makes a satisfying clicking sound when pressed. It is good for typing because each keystroke is very smooth and you don't need to push down the whole key to register the letter, allowing for faster and more accurate typing. It is great for games too because the feeling is very good and it is comfortable (includes a wrist rest).

The only problem is that if you have a small desk like I do, you might need to compromise space because the keyboard is quite large (cause of the number pad).

[MazEi]

Well I think its more important to look at the switches they use for the keyboards. Like my Razer Blackwidow uses MX Blue keys and they have a profound click to it. Though I really think I would love a keyboard with Red switches. But you never know which one you prefer until you try the keys.

I think Tom's Hardware wrote a nice article about mechanical keyboards.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...oard,2955.html

[TAEdgE]

I can't say much for other mechanical keyboards since i've only tried the Black Widow and mine, but mine (TT Meka G1) is AMAZING for me. Since i don't give a **** about any of the macro keys or anything, it's awesome to have just a basic square design that has awesome keys (doesn't sound insanely loud like the blackwidow either, still loud but it's much more chilled) and the f-keys are placed better than the Black Widow if you use them.

If you like the old basic keyboard design with modern flare, this ones not bad!

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TADivinity:

Have my babies

[sRFullstop]

I think the Filco Majaestouch 2 is not bad either.

[Malik]

dont get the razer black widow that thing is a piece of trash ( as it lacks some basic internals that result in reduced lifespan and inferior perfermonce relative to every other board on the market)

At the end of the day it depends on ur preference but for starcraft mx browns are the best, blues are the worst due to the reset point being quite far from the actuation point i.e. when the key 'fires' it has to travel a long distance before it can fire again meaning that if u want to double tap a key quickly u might not reset therefore resulting in only a single signal being recieved meaning that u dont get done wat u want to get done. In say this mx cherry blues are excellent for typing for this exact reason as it prevents the accidental firing of keys that have been pressed increasing accuracy.

Browns are the best for rts and starcraft in particular as they give a tacitile feedback allowing u to know when the key has gone as well as having a actuation point that is close but not the same as the reset point this means that if when releasing the key it wont result in accidental firing of the key. Also the keys have a much low force profile which means it is easier to use a larger part of the keyboard especially. two leftmost fingers on ur hand which are weaker than the thumb and index finger.

Black mx-cherry are not ideal for RTS gaming but it is a valid choice. the main issue that one runs into with them is that they require a higher amount of force thus it is harder to use the entire keyboard as it is more difficult to depress that buttons. Secondly the lack of tactile feedback makes it hard to know when the key as fired until u bottom out at which point the key has already fired meaning that u are being inefficent with ur key presses as well as resulting in inaccurate commands. e.g. reactor marine rax mean to make two marines but u make 3 as the by the time u bottom out on the second press another signal has been sent causing an additional marine to be built. This may seem somewat hardcore but the little things do make a difference imo. Mx blacks are really good for FPSs as the fhigh force profile reduces the risk of pressing a key by mistake especially since in FPS u rest ur hand on the keyboard rather than in rts where u tend to continually move ur hand around the keyboard.

Therefore i would advise getting the mx browns if u intend to primarlily play starcraft however if u are more fps orientated and play starcraft as well then i would consider getting the mx cherry black as it will be better than a normal keyboard for starcraft.

Alternatively u could do what i did and buy one of each which very expensive resulting in my current lacks of funds (lol) but honestly i feel the difference both with games and when typing for extended periods of time.

Written to you on MX Cherry Blue ^^

Quick Comments

TADivinity:

Currently buying, keep referring to your post. Thanks!

[Apth]

I just wanted a decent mechanical keyboard - no macro keys, no fanciness, preferably something without annoying bits of plastic around the edges so it'd be small enough to fit on my desk.

Steelseries 6Gv2. Sexy as hell.

[Aean(:]

Originally Posted by Apth

I just wanted a decent mechanical keyboard - no macro keys, no fanciness, preferably something without annoying bits of plastic around the edges so it'd be small enough to fit on my desk.

Steelseries 6Gv2. Sexy as hell.

Or the noppoo choc mini

[rezyn8]

Just started using the Filco Majestouch 2 (Brown switches) yesterday.

Its quite good but not really used it yet (of course) as I was using a shitty membrane switch keyboard for ages and have been overseas for the past two and half months.

I will have some photos and maybe a do a review of it soon.

[Meatex]

brown switches are the best all round switches I think

Black widow is ridiculously expensive in korea and not worth it then you can get steel series for less
I have a 7g and love it.

[ZergGirl]

I got the black widow ultimate, only because I like shiny lights and it makes a very sexual click when you mash the keys. I wont ever be good enough for a keyboard to really matter so I got what was convenient ;] (no complaints)

[mGGAequitas]

i would love a mechanical keyboard the one im using now is a 10 year old piece of shit

[Brultze]

Hey guys. Thx so much to everyone for giving suggestions and giving info on various keyboards. Currently I am leaning towards keyboards with blue switchs as I really like the clicky sound it makes. My only worry is that when I talk to friends using skype, will it be so loud that my friend will distinctly hear it? I use a turtle beach x11 headset mic(got it from my awesome friends as a birthday present )

[sRFullstop]

Originally Posted by Brultze

Hey guys. Thx so much to everyone for giving suggestions and giving info on various keyboards. Currently I am leaning towards keyboards with blue switchs as I really like the clicky sound it makes. My only worry is that when I talk to friends using skype, will it be so loud that my friend will distinctly hear it? I use a turtle beach x11 headset mic(got it from my awesome friends as a birthday present )

I talk to my friends on skype all the time. I use the Blackwidow which has Blue keys and they complain about clicks all the time. I would say to not put the noise being loud as priority on whether you buy a Blue keyed keyboard or not. As long as you are happy with the noise buy it and you will be using something you like rather than something that you think is better and then not liking it.

[MazEi]

Well my friends do say they can hear the clicks of the keys during Skype calls, so something to keep in mind unless your mic has some sort of noise cancellation thing.

[bigshow]

I currently own 2 kb, 1 blue and 1 brown, Ducky . I find that the build quality is pretty decent for its price, simple look and such. Got mine for around S$100~

And yeah, blue switch is quite noisy, not suitable unless u have really good noise cancellation. My sis keeps complaining about the noise, but w/e lol.

[Zanderax]

I want the marauder keyboard but I have no money.

[inFeZa]

In regards to switch type.

I've used Black, Blue and Cherry Brown.

Blue being my favourite. Its the same as cherry brown but with a click.
Black is too heavy for my liking but for games like LoL and FPS' they would be good. They're harder to press (could make for a good practice keyboard too.

As for Brand - I wouldn't really suggest a razer, I would go with a Filco Majestouch or a Das.
I Have 2 Filcos - 1 for work, 1 for home, and i love them both so much. They are expensive, BUT They will last you for Many computer builds to come, so a fine investment.

Btw Filco just released their majestouch 2.

GL and Happy Deal Hunting.

[MazEi]

Honestly its as I said, you won't really know how each key feels until you try them out. I only got to test Blue keys and it felt like heaven compared to non-mechanical keyboards, so I rushed to buy it. It was the best and worst decision I feel, as getting a mechanical keyboard is a very smart thing to do if you use your keyboard a lot, but not testing out other keys was a really dumb thing to do.

So all in all, if you just want an upgrade over non-mechanical keyboards, any colour key is fine. But if you really want to make the best decision possible, try out the keys for yourself. Some people may say that Blacks are really tough to press and all but if you like it, you like it, just an example.

[doc]

I would reccomend the taiwanese brand ducky keyboards. My friend and I have purchased them and have both agreed they were the best investment we made for our computers. When I was researching I was deadset on buying a Filco keyboard as I had problems with razer keyboards in the past (although my deathadder is terrific).

I stumbled upon these ducky keyboards on a mech keyboard forum and purchased a brown switch model, my friend got blue switches which I would have to say was the right choice. You can look at photos on the website, they ship from Brisbane, even the packaging is immaculate. We purchased the DK9008 model, although they have a new backlit model out now if that is more your style.

www.mechkeyboards.com is the website, they sell other brand mech keyboards as well, although not Filcos which I was looking at on www.auspcmarket.com.au

Good luck, no matter what choice you make you will love your new keyboard and will not regret the purchase! hf xD