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what mechanical keyboard to buy
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I wanna mechanical keyboard but don't know where to look, so I need some suggestions. Needs to have blue switches, tenkeyless, neutral or blue/black color scheme and the cheaper the better. Thanks <3

I wanna mechanical keyboard but don't know where to look, so I need some suggestions. Needs to have blue switches, tenkeyless, neutral or blue/black color scheme and the cheaper the better. Thanks <3
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Not sure what's on massdrop right now but if it's not something you need right now I would check it out. The always have good deals on keyboards. Massdrop.com is the site

Not sure what's on massdrop right now but if it's not something you need right now I would check it out. The always have good deals on keyboards. Massdrop.com is the site
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http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L4C

I love this one but you can go cheaper if you don't want backlit

http://www.amazon.com/Coolermaster-SGK-4000-GKCL1-US-Storm-QuickFire-Rapid/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451094736&sr=1-1&keywords=cm+storm+quickfire

http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L4C?tag=teamfortresst-20

I love this one but you can go cheaper if you don't want backlit

http://www.amazon.com/Coolermaster-SGK-4000-GKCL1-US-Storm-QuickFire-Rapid/dp/B0068INSUM/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451094736&sr=1-1&keywords=cm+storm+quickfire
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saamhttp://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L4C

I love this one but you can go cheaper if you don't want backlit

this i love this you can also go for a tenkeyless

[quote=saam]http://www.amazon.com/CM-Storm-QuickFire-TK-Mechanical/dp/B00A378L4C?tag=teamfortresst-20

I love this one but you can go cheaper if you don't want backlit[/quote]

this i love this you can also go for a tenkeyless
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Ill look at massdrop to see if anything good comes up but i'll probably just try to snag a quickfire tk when it's on sale, thanks guys

Ill look at massdrop to see if anything good comes up but i'll probably just try to snag a quickfire tk when it's on sale, thanks guys
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You might be able to scoop one cheap off of reddit but it's used.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechMarket

You might be able to scoop one cheap off of reddit but it's used.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechMarket
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if you're interested in 60% boards i just got a leopold fc660 with mx reds and its sick, cheapest board i could find with pbt caps and has an awesome layout

they make em with mx blues too
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1501

if you're interested in 60% boards i just got a leopold fc660 with mx reds and its sick, cheapest board i could find with pbt caps and has an awesome layout

they make em with mx blues too
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1501
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Quickfire TK w/ Blue Switches, $85 USD

Quickfire TK w/ Blue Switches, $85 USD
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get the aula demon king $25 at microcenter u won't be let down

get the aula demon king $25 at microcenter u won't be let down
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http://www.microcenter.com/product/431199/DK2108SZ_Black_Keyboard_with_Blue_Cherry_MX_Switch

http://www.microcenter.com/product/431199/DK2108SZ_Black_Keyboard_with_Blue_Cherry_MX_Switch
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Anybody have any good keyboard with blacks? Ive only found one and it doesn't have that many purchases so I'm iffy

Anybody have any good keyboard with blacks? Ive only found one and it doesn't have that many purchases so I'm iffy
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Max_Anybody have any good keyboard with blacks? Ive only found one and it doesn't have that many purchases so I'm iffy

Why not just get a mesh keyboard? I've read it's basically the same thing.

[quote=Max_]Anybody have any good keyboard with blacks? Ive only found one and it doesn't have that many purchases so I'm iffy[/quote]
Why not just get a mesh keyboard? I've read it's basically the same thing.
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don't buy red switches ever and buy yourself a nice cooler master quickfire

don't buy red switches ever and buy yourself a nice cooler master quickfire
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feegeedon't buy red switches ever and buy yourself a nice cooler master quickfire

reds are nice though

[quote=feegee]don't buy red switches ever and buy yourself a nice cooler master quickfire[/quote]
reds are nice though
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http://aerojun.github.io/mkg/keyboards.html
Everything on here is pretty solid with some niche layout sizes too if that's your thing. Massdrop is a good site to get stuff that's rare but look around sometimes you can find it on amazon at a better price. I would recommend WASD keyboards the CODE brand they have has been good to me even though it doesn't have blues variant. The Quickfire series is also really good as a starting point. I originally had one with blues but when i upgraded i gave it away to a friend and he enjoys it.

http://aerojun.github.io/mkg/keyboards.html
Everything on here is pretty solid with some niche layout sizes too if that's your thing. Massdrop is a good site to get stuff that's rare but look around sometimes you can find it on amazon at a better price. I would recommend WASD keyboards the CODE brand they have has been good to me even though it doesn't have blues variant. The Quickfire series is also really good as a starting point. I originally had one with blues but when i upgraded i gave it away to a friend and he enjoys it.
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http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RGB80-Illuminated-Mechanical-Switches/dp/B00KN6548O

http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-RGB80-Illuminated-Mechanical-Switches/dp/B00KN6548O?tag=teamfortresst-20
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ultyhttp://aerojun.github.io/mkg/keyboards.html

Anything here will be fine. Quickfire Rapid or Ducky Zero are probably your best bets on price.

liasMax_Anybody have any good keyboard with blacks? Ive only found one and it doesn't have that many purchases so I'm iffyWhy not just get a mesh keyboard? I've read it's basically the same thing.

In my experience (Keycool 104) no. Blacks travel smoothly down to bottoming out, whereas every membrane keyboard I've used each key had a different point where the dome would collapse. As long as it isn't some ridiculous brand no one's ever heard of, I wouldn't worry too much. You could also return it too.

[quote=ulty]http://aerojun.github.io/mkg/keyboards.html[/quote]
Anything here will be fine. Quickfire Rapid or Ducky Zero are probably your best bets on price.

[quote=lias][quote=Max_]Anybody have any good keyboard with blacks? Ive only found one and it doesn't have that many purchases so I'm iffy[/quote]
Why not just get a mesh keyboard? I've read it's basically the same thing.[/quote]
In my experience (Keycool 104) no. Blacks travel smoothly down to bottoming out, whereas every membrane keyboard I've used each key had a different point where the dome would collapse. As long as it isn't some ridiculous brand no one's ever heard of, I wouldn't worry too much. You could also return it too.
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CM Storm QuickFire TK has already been recommended. Got one for Christmas, and have loved playing around with it so far. It's a nice middle ground between full-size and tenkeyless.

I typically use the Corsair K70 with Browns, and like it a lot.. They've got this model Tenkeyless, but only with reds, I dunno if there is one with blues: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Mechanical-Keyboard-CH-9000040-NA/dp/B00DOWCQ0I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451166781&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+k65

CM Storm QuickFire TK has already been recommended. Got one for Christmas, and have loved playing around with it so far. It's a nice middle ground between full-size and tenkeyless.

I typically use the Corsair K70 with Browns, and like it a lot.. They've got this model Tenkeyless, but only with reds, I dunno if there is one with blues: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Mechanical-Keyboard-CH-9000040-NA/dp/B00DOWCQ0I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451166781&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+k65&tag=teamfortresst-20
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How are these

http://www.amazon.com/Tt-eSPORTS-Poseidon-Illuminated-KB-PIZ-KLBLUS-01/dp/B00HZE2PJS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451168454&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=posiodon

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068INSUM/?tag=pcpapi-20

How are these

http://www.amazon.com/Tt-eSPORTS-Poseidon-Illuminated-KB-PIZ-KLBLUS-01/dp/B00HZE2PJS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451168454&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=posiodon&tag=teamfortresst-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0068INSUM/?tag=pcpapi-20
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The Poseidon is a good cheap keyboard. My problem with it is that it doesn't use Cherry switches and does feel more flimsy in comparison to my CM and Corsair keyboards. Since you want tenkeyless, look for the Poseidon ZX.

The QuickFire Rapid I would imagine is not much different from the QuickFire TK, just without a numpad altogether. I like the TK a lot, and based on that would recommend the Rapid.

The Poseidon is a good cheap keyboard. My problem with it is that it doesn't use Cherry switches and does feel more flimsy in comparison to my CM and Corsair keyboards. Since you want tenkeyless, look for the Poseidon ZX.

The QuickFire Rapid I would imagine is not much different from the QuickFire TK, just without a numpad altogether. I like the TK a lot, and based on that would recommend the Rapid.
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