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Soliloquist
Profile Joined March 2011
Korea (South)89 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-18 23:11:14
April 18 2012 22:23 GMT
#2541
On April 18 2012 22:42 exousia_7 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 18 2012 20:40 Soliloquist wrote:
this is my first ever mech keyboard so i want something thats a keeper so im asking so much sorry

is the mx red bad for typing so e.g which switch would be better if iwas 60% game and 40% typing? brown or red?


60% gaming 40% typing I think reds are nice. I personally think reds are nice to type on even though they are linear because they are much lighter compared to blacks. Too bad its too light for me hehe. In your situation now both reds and browns are suited for typing and gaming. I'd say browns are more slightly towards for typing because of the tactile feedback, and reds are more slightly towards gaming because of the linear mechanism of the switch




thanks for your advice. from reading it seems that the reds have high sensitivity. me as a gamer/causual tyer love high sensitivity stuff (i run a 4000dpi mouse at the max mouse sensitivity on sc2) but i want a clicking noise to tell me that the key has been pressed(not a blue switch tho.. too loud for my preference @_@) does the red make a sound if it doesnt bottom out? (not like it matters because i bottom out anyway lol). how good is the red switch for double tapping?

EDIT: does ducky have the disable windowskey option?
Chocobo
Profile Joined November 2006
United States1108 Posts
April 18 2012 22:26 GMT
#2542
On April 18 2012 17:42 Waterflow wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 18 2012 16:52 Chocobo wrote:
On April 17 2012 11:27 Beorning wrote:
There's a new mech keyboard store that just opened, you all looking at this thread may want to check them out http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/


Holy monkies. This place has an incredible selection of keyboards, all of them IN STOCK and reasonable shipping. Everyone needs to go to this site.

20 different kinds of brown-switch keyboards alone, include CM Storm Quickfires for $80, and the Quickfire Pro... Ducky and iOne for $80, Das and Tesoro if you want to go high end... half the stuff on this site is out of stock on any other site I've seen.

Excuse the spam but people need to see this site.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/


Do you work for them?

I can't like something without being paid for it? Do you work for Blizzard, or for Teamliquid?

It's been a real problem for myself and others in this thread to find the particular keyboard we're looking for. Suddenly there's a site that actually has the keyboards with the non-default switch types in them. Seems to be a good thing.
alQahira
Profile Joined June 2011
United States511 Posts
April 18 2012 22:37 GMT
#2543
Just FYI, you can get 20% off of the steelseries 7G with code AX7G. Just saw it on Axslav's stream. Plus, it supports Axslav, one of the best streamers out there.
biaxiong
Profile Joined March 2011
United States180 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-18 23:11:07
April 18 2012 22:46 GMT
#2544
Update on my Meka G-Unit, the whites on the keys are starting to wear out already with one-week of use! My E key the most spamming Probes. For an $140 MSRP, this is very disappointing. I may return this and use the money to add to a purchase of a 7970 instead.

Another update: Just started happening today but it seems the keyboard keeps disconnecting, I got a lemon or something =(

Update 3: Nm, the plug loose =þ
WhiteRa: More GG, more skill.
[AthruN]
Profile Joined March 2012
Australia25 Posts
April 19 2012 00:45 GMT
#2545
Hey iwas wondering if getting a mechanical keyboard is worth it im currently using a ligtech k120 10 dollar keyboard
for refrence will it really help my mechanics all that much?
exousia_7
Profile Joined December 2011
Taiwan215 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 01:06:44
April 19 2012 01:03 GMT
#2546
On April 19 2012 04:45 JiYan wrote:
Can people here discuss for me the differences, maybe pros and cons or preferences between the Tt Meka G1 and the Steelseries 6gv2? they seem pretty comparable from my nubby pov so i was wondering what you all thought.


There has been a discussion regarding the differences between those 2 keyboards, might have to look around for that.

On April 19 2012 07:23 Soliloquist wrote:

thanks for your advice. from reading it seems that the reds have high sensitivity. me as a gamer/causual tyer love high sensitivity stuff (i run a 4000dpi mouse at the max mouse sensitivity on sc2) but i want a clicking noise to tell me that the key has been pressed(not a blue switch tho.. too loud for my preference @_@) does the red make a sound if it doesnt bottom out? (not like it matters because i bottom out anyway lol). how good is the red switch for double tapping?

EDIT: does ducky have the disable windowskey option?


If you want a clicking sound only blues have that. Reds are very good because of its linear mechanism like blacks. And depending on the Ducky model some have windows disable key option. The lower tier Ducky keyboards DK1008 and DK 1087 don't have that option, but the higher end keyboards DK9008 DK9000 and DK9008 Shine do.


On April 19 2012 09:45 [AthruN] wrote:
Hey iwas wondering if getting a mechanical keyboard is worth it im currently using a ligtech k120 10 dollar keyboard
for refrence will it really help my mechanics all that much?


No. When it comes to mechanics it really has nothing to do with the keyboard. The keyboard just makes your gaming/typing experience more enjoyable without fatigue for longer periods of time. It will help you execute your mechanics on a better level but knowing how the mechanics work is up to you, not the keyboard.
[AthruN]
Profile Joined March 2012
Australia25 Posts
April 19 2012 02:29 GMT
#2547

On April 19 2012 09:45 [AthruN] wrote:
Hey iwas wondering if getting a mechanical keyboard is worth it im currently using a ligtech k120 10 dollar keyboard
for refrence will it really help my mechanics all that much?


No. When it comes to mechanics it really has nothing to do with the keyboard. The keyboard just makes your gaming/typing experience more enjoyable without fatigue for longer periods of time. It will help you execute your mechanics on a better level but knowing how the mechanics work is up to you, not the keyboard.[/QUOTE]

like how does it help i don't really want to spend that much money what's the major diffrence?
Soliloquist
Profile Joined March 2011
Korea (South)89 Posts
April 19 2012 02:40 GMT
#2548
is the red decent for double tappin then? isnt red too light in terms of pressur thing?

like you rest your fingers on red and it registers?
exousia_7
Profile Joined December 2011
Taiwan215 Posts
April 19 2012 03:04 GMT
#2549
On April 19 2012 11:29 [AthruN] wrote:

like how does it help i don't really want to spend that much money what's the major diffrence?


you will feel a lot more comfortable with a mech keyboard, and when u press the keys they will respond properly and (most of the time) not fail u. what u press will respond properly in game. the biggest difference would be u feel a lot more comfortable. and it kinda makes u feel imba? XD

On April 19 2012 11:40 Soliloquist wrote:
is the red decent for double tappin then? isnt red too light in terms of pressur thing?

like you rest your fingers on red and it registers?


Lol not that light. have u felt the Meka G1 or 6Gv2 before? imagine that but lighter. thats wat red switches feel like, which is why it feels pleasant to type on even though its a linear switch. double tapping would not be an issue with red switches
itsjustatank
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Hong Kong9179 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 03:15:59
April 19 2012 03:15 GMT
#2550
On April 19 2012 11:29 [AthruN] wrote:

like how does it help i don't really want to spend that much money what's the major diffrence?


Buying a mechanical keyboard will not increase your game skill. Buying a 200 dollar keyboard will not take you from 10apm to 350apm. Doesn't matter what switches they are if you don't know what keys to hit in effective rotation.
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Chocobo
Profile Joined November 2006
United States1108 Posts
April 19 2012 03:41 GMT
#2551
For anyone interested, Superbiiz has the CM Storm Quickfire (10keyless, blue switches) for $63.74 shipped after coupon code HOMERUN. That's a pretty nice price for one of the better reviewed keyboards.

I've been searching for a deal on the Quickfire Pro (brown switches + numpad) but when the best price on that is $44 more than this one... I think I can't pass up this deal to hope for a sale that might never come.
Chocobo
Profile Joined November 2006
United States1108 Posts
April 19 2012 03:48 GMT
#2552
On April 19 2012 11:40 Soliloquist wrote:
is the red decent for double tappin then? isnt red too light in terms of pressur thing?

like you rest your fingers on red and it registers?

Yeah, that can happen. Red keys are really sensitive and a light touch could press the key.

It's all a matter of preference though. Some people hate the red switches and love the black ones, because keys that require more force = fewer accidental keypresses and fewer mistakes.

Other people think the reds are the only way to go for gaming. Different people have difference preferences.
[AthruN]
Profile Joined March 2012
Australia25 Posts
April 19 2012 04:38 GMT
#2553
On April 19 2012 12:15 itsjustatank wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2012 11:29 [AthruN] wrote:

like how does it help i don't really want to spend that much money what's the major diffrence?


Buying a mechanical keyboard will not increase your game skill. Buying a 200 dollar keyboard will not take you from 10apm to 350apm. Doesn't matter what switches they are if you don't know what keys to hit in effective rotation.

I'm trying to ask what is diffrent about it lol like why would i want to buy one
EdenPLusDucky
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
571 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 04:44:10
April 19 2012 04:44 GMT
#2554
On April 19 2012 13:38 [AthruN] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2012 12:15 itsjustatank wrote:
On April 19 2012 11:29 [AthruN] wrote:

like how does it help i don't really want to spend that much money what's the major diffrence?


Buying a mechanical keyboard will not increase your game skill. Buying a 200 dollar keyboard will not take you from 10apm to 350apm. Doesn't matter what switches they are if you don't know what keys to hit in effective rotation.

I'm trying to ask what is diffrent about it lol like why would i want to buy one


not a huge difference except for having a longer lifespan and feeling nicer to use
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
April 19 2012 07:02 GMT
#2555
On April 19 2012 13:38 [AthruN] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2012 12:15 itsjustatank wrote:
On April 19 2012 11:29 [AthruN] wrote:

like how does it help i don't really want to spend that much money what's the major diffrence?


Buying a mechanical keyboard will not increase your game skill. Buying a 200 dollar keyboard will not take you from 10apm to 350apm. Doesn't matter what switches they are if you don't know what keys to hit in effective rotation.

I'm trying to ask what is diffrent about it lol like why would i want to buy one


Try reading the OP. All general questions are already answered there.
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Waterflow
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden1550 Posts
April 19 2012 07:18 GMT
#2556
On April 19 2012 07:26 Chocobo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 18 2012 17:42 Waterflow wrote:
On April 18 2012 16:52 Chocobo wrote:
On April 17 2012 11:27 Beorning wrote:
There's a new mech keyboard store that just opened, you all looking at this thread may want to check them out http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/


Holy monkies. This place has an incredible selection of keyboards, all of them IN STOCK and reasonable shipping. Everyone needs to go to this site.

20 different kinds of brown-switch keyboards alone, include CM Storm Quickfires for $80, and the Quickfire Pro... Ducky and iOne for $80, Das and Tesoro if you want to go high end... half the stuff on this site is out of stock on any other site I've seen.

Excuse the spam but people need to see this site.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/


Do you work for them?

I can't like something without being paid for it? Do you work for Blizzard, or for Teamliquid?

It's been a real problem for myself and others in this thread to find the particular keyboard we're looking for. Suddenly there's a site that actually has the keyboards with the non-default switch types in them. Seems to be a good thing.


Chill brother. Was just a question because it kind of looked like you where advertising them a bit.
exousia_7
Profile Joined December 2011
Taiwan215 Posts
April 19 2012 09:48 GMT
#2557
On April 19 2012 16:18 Waterflow wrote:]

Chill brother. Was just a question because it kind of looked like you where advertising them a bit.


Looks like a good site. I'd gladly advertise their site for free just ti let people know about it.
exousia_7
Profile Joined December 2011
Taiwan215 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 09:56:43
April 19 2012 09:53 GMT
#2558
On April 19 2012 07:46 biaxiong wrote:
Update on my Meka G-Unit, the whites on the keys are starting to wear out already with one-week of use! My E key the most spamming Probes. For an $140 MSRP, this is very disappointing. I may return this and use the money to add to a purchase of a 7970 instead.

Another update: Just started happening today but it seems the keyboard keeps disconnecting, I got a lemon or something =(

Update 3: Nm, the plug loose =þ


Sorry to hear about this :O Ya some keyboards have bad etching....the lettering wears out after a short time of usage. My CM storm QFR is already blacking out on a lot of my keys from SC2 and regular usage. I plan on getting a new set of keycaps in the future....probably laser etched black-on-black PBT keycaps
Waterflow
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden1550 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 10:14:02
April 19 2012 10:12 GMT
#2559
On April 19 2012 18:48 exousia_7 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 19 2012 16:18 Waterflow wrote:]

Chill brother. Was just a question because it kind of looked like you where advertising them a bit.


Looks like a good site. I'd gladly advertise their site for free just ti let people know about it.


I guess i'd wait with recommending a site before knowing if they are serious or not. For example how long it takes for your product to arrive, support and so on.

But aslong as they are serious i have no problem with anyone advertising them either. I simply just wondered if there were any possibility he worked for them. Wasn't anything mean behind it at all.
Heouf
Profile Joined March 2012
Netherlands787 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-19 10:23:26
April 19 2012 10:22 GMT
#2560
Ive seen the blackwidow ulitimate of Razor and felt it. I cant understand why people like it. I feels weird. A Zowie or Das keyboard looks more sturdy and better made. But this is just a personal thing.

And I like cherry brown!
Gokba Alhakel
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