Starcraft and custom (mechanical) keyboards - Page 3

Jaeyun

United States202 Posts

February 02 2018 21:35 GMT

#41

You can get Cherry clone switches just like EndingLife did for pretty cheap, and they are mechanical. I would recommend doing that rather than getting those branded gaming keyboards because you play a large premium for the brand name.

I'm personally a keyboard hobbyist so this doesn't apply to others but the device I use most in my entire life is actually the keyboard. I work a computer job and play games, so that makes sense. So, a premium keyboard that's going to last me forever is well worth it for my needs since the enhanced experience really makes working and gaming much more enjoyable.

Things that go into the price of an expensive keyboard are not just the switches, but the quality of the build, mainly the case and especially the keycaps. Most cheaper keycaps will use thin, ABS plastic that has that greasy, shiny look over time and likely have a cheap casing overall. If you're into lights, that probably adds to the price as well.

All in all, premium keyboards are not necessary, but are pretty nice if you get to try the right ones

EndingLife

United States1600 Posts

February 02 2018 21:56 GMT

#42

Maybe someday I'll stop being a cheapskate trying to find bargains and buy a real keyboard. I figured any mechanical keyboard would be an upgrade from my Dell keyboard that just recently broke.
Nice an informative post, as always!

Navane

Netherlands2751 Posts

February 03 2018 10:21 GMT

#43

On February 02 2018 07:02 EndingLife wrote:
I can't see myself ever buying a $100+ keyboard. Screwwwww that.

It's like people who don't want to shell out for a proper mattress. Just think of the time you spend interacting/using this equipment. 8 hours a day, straight, every day.

Shoes I only walk on like 1 hour a day maybe? Wearing a jacket outside, maybe 15 minutes a day?

angrypofke

Lithuania174 Posts

February 03 2018 13:03 GMT

#44

I use custom "velcro keys" keyboard

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B33t

1 Post

February 25 2019 18:30 GMT

#45

On August 18 2017 19:52 MperorM1 wrote:
this is so cool! I spend a lot of time and money on keyboards, and in the end I made many of the same conclusions you have made.

I think one major change I would have made to your keyboard would be the switches. I've tried to use switches with different weight, and I've noticed that the higher the actuation force is the lower your apm will be. with my 75 g alps boards, my apm fell from 260 to 230. I attribute this your hands becoming fatigued quicker from many presses.

Finally recently I got my hands on my first 35 g board, which really surprised me with how light it feels. Not only did my apm increase, but I also found it much easier to play for prolonged periods of time, as my hand doesn't get fatigued nearly as easy.

As to tactility, I don't think there's a right answer for RTS games. For FPS'es linear switches are a must, but for RTS I don't think it matters. Personally I like topre and topre clones as they strike a good balance between linearity along with tactile feedback with a force curve that makes it easy to bottom out (which all of starcraft gamers do).

I would definitely consider modding the switches with 30-35 g springs. It's surprising how big a role actuation force plays on your apm.

Personally I would recommend the plum 84 keyboard to anyone who is serious about gaming, as it aces pretty much every criteria one can set for a gaming keyboard.

Would you still recommend the Plum84? It's on massdrop atm and i'm on the fence because some people say the 35g is too light and causes a lot of misclicks. Do you misclick with it?

QuadroX

386 Posts

March 01 2019 05:44 GMT

#46

Ordered Plum 75 45g version. I’ll see how it feels.

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