EPT[Q] Mechanical Keyboard Recommendation - Page 34
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BaRR
Australia18 Posts
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snigor
Norway129 Posts
On July 12 2011 07:04 snIJIJzer wrote: Thanks snigor! I post the first one twice my mistake. I'll see if i can find the Us layout one somewhere, as i don't want a qwerz board. The US layout has 104 keys, they key between shift and z gone in favor of a wider shift. Also enter button is only 1row high. UK one is eu layout. | ||
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Esjihn
United States164 Posts
Might get a keyboard with Cherry Reds that would just be amazing as they have even less force to activate. (i play fighting games and sanwa buttons are super sensitive so i am used to not accidently pressing buttons that have a very light activation force) Anyway i love browns and filco keyboards are a good way to go | ||
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drooL
United Kingdom2108 Posts
i reviewed the das ultimate s (blue switches) and the filco majestouch 2 (brown switches). maybe it can help someone here. http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=243030 | ||
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czaku
Poland429 Posts
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Jago
Finland390 Posts
On July 13 2011 01:05 astor wrote: Did anyone use ZOWIE Celeritas? How's it like? Imagine a Filco that has "wobbly" keys and lettering that darkens/wears off very fast in regular use. That's ZOWIE Celeritas in a nutshell. | ||
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Nazeron
Canada1046 Posts
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czaku
Poland429 Posts
On July 13 2011 01:21 Jago wrote: Imagine a Filco that has "wobbly" keys and lettering that darkens/wears off very fast in regular use. That's ZOWIE Celeritas in a nutshell. You mean keys like in 6gv2? Letters going off after some time? | ||
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Laneir
United States1160 Posts
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Alabasern
United States4005 Posts
On July 12 2011 10:05 IVXX wrote: blacks are easy to find because of the steelseries keyboards, but i honestly wouldnt recommend them. browns are the safest choice for anyone trying mechanical keyboards. blues are nice if you want a nice *snap* after pressing down the key, as it offers a tactile click. but blacks... i just cant recommend. try typing on one and you'll see what i mean. they're really heavy compared to other switches. of course, some people prefer that, but i think most steelseries owners wouldve picked something else had they tried all the switches first. its still better than rubber domes though. after trying black, blue, brown, topre, buckling, alps, red, - i got a red full sized blank leopold. best decision i ever made. After using my Filco Linear switch keyboard after a while I see why it can turn away some people. It makes your fingers pretty buff  I'm excited to have this finger tension for Diablo III. | ||
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Chainfire99
Canada474 Posts
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antas
Indonesia300 Posts
On July 14 2011 11:29 Chainfire99 wrote: I am new to mechanical keyboards but decided it is high time I go out and purchase one since I am currently starcrafting using a MS wireless kb. Now I don't need a super duper mechanical keyboard that costs an arm and a leg for useless and/or unnecessary features but I am looking for a sick mechanical keyboard that will get the job done. It's a toss up between the steelseries 6gv2 and the razer blackwidow...do you guys have any recommendations? Will be picking it up at a brick & motor store of http://canadacomputers.com/index.php?cPath=21_273_274&sort=2a&&page=2 It will be depend on your personal liking, SS 6gv2 is a black switch, and Razer BW is a blue switch. If you use it mostly for RTS and typing, Razer will do great IMHO. But if you plays FPS a lot then you might want to consider SS 6gv2. But I must stress that everyone has their own preferences, if you can try it first before you buy it, then try it! If you can get the brown switch, it might be a safer choice, since brown is somewhere in the middle between black and blue. Black is non tactile non clicky, which means it doesn't give you a tactile feel and no clicky sound & feel. Blue is tactile and clicky. Brown, is tactile and non clicky. I use blue switch (Ducky 9008 G2) for work, since in work, I use it only for typing. And at home I use brown switch (Filco Majestouch brown). I use brown since at home I use it mostly for typing and light gaming (RTS and FPS occasionally). | ||
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Chainfire99
Canada474 Posts
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antas
Indonesia300 Posts
On July 14 2011 11:49 Chainfire99 wrote: So the SS 6gv2 doesn't make any sounds and give off tactile feedback? Why is it so popular with sc2 users/pros then? If that's the case, I'd prolly prefer the Razer Blackwidow...it would seem such features would appeal to me although I've never tried a mechanical keyboard before (black or bllue). Everybody has their own preference I believe  Some people like the linear feel of black and some want the tactile feel etc. Some friends of mine, contrary to common opinion, even like the black for typing.SS 6gv2 is so popular maybe also because it widely available anywhere, so people can get it quite easily. And yes, black switch doesn't give you a tactile feedback. Also please keep in mind that blue does have a clicky sound, some people just can't stand with it for some further reading if you need: http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=START HERE -- The Geekhack Mechanical Keyboard Guide - Includes Glossary and Links http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/491752-mechanical-keyboard-guide.html Cheers ^^ | ||
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Chainfire99
Canada474 Posts
nevermind...i guess i gotta try both black and blue switches. I just want the absolute best switch for rts gaming. I don't really care about typing that much. | ||
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Alabasern
United States4005 Posts
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Chainfire99
Canada474 Posts
Which is best for rts gaming? Linear (black) or tactile switches(blue or brown)..if noise/clicking was a non-issue? blackwidow or ss 6gv2? I doubt the computer store will allow me to take them out of the boxes..who knows. | ||
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Alabasern
United States4005 Posts
Go with the SteelSeries 6Gv2 (I've only owned their Siberia headset) it's a linear switch and it's easy to find. The 6Gv2 will be an overall great gaming board, and the Cherry MX Black switches can take a beating. An ideal board for RTS gaming I'm guessing would be a board with Cherry MX Brown switches. Filco makes a quality tactile board, but Filco is an moderately expensive brand. | ||
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Charger
United States2405 Posts
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Chainfire99
Canada474 Posts
On July 14 2011 13:27 Alabasern wrote: @ Chainfire99 Go with the SteelSeries 6Gv2 (I've only owned their Siberia headset) it's a linear switch and it's easy to find. The 6Gv2 will be an overall great gaming board, and the Cherry MX Black switches can take a beating. An ideal board for RTS gaming I'm guessing would be a board with Cherry MX Brown switches. Filco makes a quality tactile board, but Filco is an moderately expensive brand. I think i"ll heed your suggestion, Alabasern. I am thinking, by listening to videos/audio clips of the blue switches, that the noise will either annoy me or those around me. Filco is out of my price range on what I would spend on a keyboard so I'll be picking up a SS 6Gv2 tomorrow for around $85 cnd. Thanks for your help, guy and everyone else's input | ||
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