Hello,
Hey guys im looking to buy a new mechanical keyboard I would like to pay around 80-120 USD. I want a keyboard that is really fast to press the keys down without much stress on my fingers because I usually play for a while. I read somewhere about the different switch s and i'm kind of new to all of that so I was hoping you guys could give me suggestions. Originally I was thinking about the steel series keyboard.
https://www.google.com/search?sitesearch=teamfortress.tv%2Fforum%2Fthread&q=keyboards&x=-1296&y=-274
http://pckeyboard.com/page/category/UKBD buckling spring
do you have one myles? they sound cool. how do they feel compared to mechanical keyboards
Pick one with Red switches
http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold
Arguably one of the best quality keyboard companies under $200.
CM Storm QuickFire Rapid Blue Switches
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Mechanical/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369804481&sr=8-2&keywords=cm+storm+blues
I'm really happy with it.
mrgnomeI would kind of prefer a full keyboard.
Look no further then bro - http://www.elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=leopold,fullsize&pid=fc500rrab
It seems like you're best off with red switches. Here's some more info on mechanical switches btw: http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide
filco majestouch with brown switches is the best keyboard I've ever used. The keyboard weighs like 1.5 KG, it's a solid build and extremely easy to type on. If it wasn't for the high cost I'd buy one to take to work as well as use at home.
Ducky keyboards are pretty great.
There was also a version with green switches (alps) floating around on american sites for only 50 bucks.
Corsair Vengeance K70 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816010 - it is $150 though...
Recently got that one ^. I really like it. Mx red key switches. I did find out that I do not like the key replacements. It just felt too structured and actually made me think about pressing the keys. Just my observation. Maybe you will love having your wasd/123456 keys fit around your fingers. But I use other keys as well and I felt the edging limited how fast I could reach to other keys, as well as typical daily typing.
But yeah overall, super-fast response from the mx red switches. And the keyboard is pretty quiet for the most part. The lighting and windows key off/on are definitely nice as well.
Anyways, even if you do not like this one and b/c it is outside your price range. Do look at the mx red switch keys. Just do a simple search on newegg.com.
I looked at all the switches. I like the idea of brown the in between of typing and gaming but is it going to hinder my strafing if i'm playing scout? Also whats the difference between the two contact types bump and the other one? Alot of people have recommended red and blue is blue better than red or what?
Thinking about this one:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369890843&sr=1-2&keywords=CM+Storm+QuickFire+Rapid+-+Compact+Mechanical+Gaming+Keyboard+with+CHERRY+MX+RED+Switches
You don't really notice the little bump when gaming, so it shouldn't hinder you. It definitely feels better though, because the key presses feel much more solid as opposed to the mushy-ness of regular keyboards.
Switches are basically just personal preference.
The problem with blues is that the actuation point is at a different point along the switch from the reset point, which *may* affect you if you're really mashing buttons without bottoming out. Generally for gaming you want blacks/reds or browns.
The quickfire rapid you linked is a solid choice.
mrgnomeI looked at all the switches. I like the idea of brown the in between of typing and gaming but is it going to hinder my strafing if i'm playing scout? Also whats the difference between the two contact types bump and the other one? Alot of people have recommended red and blue is blue better than red or what?
Thinking about this one:
http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-Rapid-Mechanical/dp/B007VDLVD4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1369890843&sr=1-2&keywords=CM+Storm+QuickFire+Rapid+-+Compact+Mechanical+Gaming+Keyboard+with+CHERRY+MX+RED+Switches
Blue is garbage for gaming...I'd go red, haven't tried browns personally though.
I'm coming from a scissor switch I think the red may be a better transition but I don't have full understanding of the feedback. That being said I mean hey if the brown is fun to type on and is good for gaming I may go with that because I still type quite a bit.
Also I would like to thank everyone for there input!
I'm using a custom WASD v1 with Cherry MX Browns:
http://i.imgur.com/x7oGBYZ.png
I really enjoy the Browns, as they offer a good in-between for gaming and typing.
I program a lot, so I type a fair amount.
If you are looking to only use the keyboard for gaming, Reds are probably better, but I personally really enjoy the tactile feedback and sound of these switches.
They don't hinder your movement ability whatsoever.
The general consensus is that linear switches are best for gaming and tactile switches for typing. I wouldn't play with tactile switches and I actually prefer typing with linear ones. Brown (tactile) switches seems like a bad compromise for gaming, only really useful for things like writing novels or working in it-support. My old Commodore came with linear switches, maybe that's how I came to like them. Programming and most other computer related tasks are 3/4 thinking and 1/4 typing. Black (linear) switches are by no means to heavy, as some people fear. Get a tenkeyless keyboard too if you can manage, it allows you to place your keyboard and mousepad in a much more ergonomic way. The Filco (Diatec) Majestouch 2 is a nice keyboard, sturdy with no excessive features.
Edit: Choose buckling spring switches if you want them to last until you wear through your keycaps.