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Blaec
Australia4289 Posts
On August 09 2012 21:38 zoego wrote: Okay, thanks for the answers. And how about over skype, any one had complains about the clicky sound? (mic matters obv, but overall)  My friends hear me playing sc2 when on vent. But its more background noise, it won't drown out your voice. | ||
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zoego
Sweden5 Posts
On August 09 2012 21:43 Blaec wrote: My friends hear me playing sc2 when on vent. But its more background noise, it won't drown out your voice. Okay, but if u watch like destinys stream when hes playing, he must be using blue switches cuz it sounds like a machine gun when hes typing. Im just worried, cuz im on skype like everyday. But i tried out a Ducky G2PRO with blue switches and it was really awsome! BTW, what do you guys think about the Ducky G2PRO mech with blue switches?? | ||
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ZeraX
France14 Posts
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Blaec
Australia4289 Posts
On August 09 2012 22:04 zoego wrote: Okay, but if u watch like destinys stream when hes playing, he must be using blue switches cuz it sounds like a machine gun when hes typing. Im just worried, cuz im on skype like everyday. But i tried out a Ducky G2PRO with blue switches and it was really awsome! BTW, what do you guys think about the Ducky G2PRO mech with blue switches?? Well I guess it depends how you have your mic setup, mine is at my neck on my headphone cable. Maybe Destiny has a desk mic? That Ducky is good as long as it isn't too expensive (shouldn't be much more than $150). On August 10 2012 00:04 ZeraX wrote: What do you guys think about qpad mk 50 mx red ? Afaik (don't have one) they are ok. Not the best build quality but they are pretty cheap. Decent choice if you don't want to spend too much. | ||
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karolat
United States11 Posts
On August 09 2012 15:32 Blaec wrote: Well afaik there isn't any grease on the spring, its on the contacts in the switch. So it should feel like metal rubbing against plastic instead of stickyness. But Ive never done it, so this is just speculation. Yeah, I seem to have done the same thing. I've tried three times using alcohol (once dabbing some alcohol on the switches, the second using q-tips to apply more to the switches, the third time pretty much just pouring it on the switches and board). Each time the switches feel fine while it's wet but become almost too sticky to use once it dries (the board does work find when plugged in, the key action just feels much different). I'm going to try calling Das today and seeing whether they have any other suggestions otherwise I'm just gonna buy a new one I guess, this time without the labels on the keys  | ||
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karolat
United States11 Posts
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Sovano
United States1503 Posts
On August 09 2012 22:04 zoego wrote: Okay, but if u watch like destinys stream when hes playing, he must be using blue switches cuz it sounds like a machine gun when hes typing. Im just worried, cuz im on skype like everyday. But i tried out a Ducky G2PRO with blue switches and it was really awsome! BTW, what do you guys think about the Ducky G2PRO mech with blue switches?? Trust me, blue switches are loud no matter how your mic is set up. Everyone pretty much bottoms out so the sound is even louder. You just need to have friends who are okay with that sound. I play SC2 with my friends over Skype and they're completely fine with it, even though I spam my APM pretty high. Although I have tested it on other computers to hear the sound myself and it is quite loud background noise. However, as mentioned before it shouldn't really drown out your voice. So really just make sure your friends are okay with it. Otherwise blue switches are really enjoyable to type on. On August 10 2012 02:06 karolat wrote: Update: called them and they said they would send me a replacement for $75 If I were you I'd take it, but that's my preference. I'm pretty sure they can go for re-sale for even higher since it would be new, but I'd have to look around on that. Edit: Ah okay just checked. They're going for $100 new on Amazon, although I'm not sure if this is a temporary deal or not. http://www.amazon.com/Das-Keyboard-Model-Professional-Mechanical/dp/B003M567V6 I'd still do it though if you're content with the mechanical keyboard or you can always just browse around and try new brands. | ||
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karolat
United States11 Posts
On August 10 2012 02:40 Sovano wrote: Trust me, blue switches are loud no matter how your mic is set up. Everyone pretty much bottoms out so the sound is even louder. You just need to have friends who are okay with that sound. I play SC2 with my friends over Skype and they're completely fine with it, even though I spam my APM pretty high. Although I have tested it on other computers to hear the sound myself and it is quite loud background noise. However, as mentioned before it shouldn't really drown out your voice. So really just make sure your friends are okay with it. Otherwise blue switches are really enjoyable to type on. If I were you I'd take it, but that's my preference. I'm pretty sure they can go for re-sale for even higher since it would be new, but I'd have to look around on that. Edit: Ah okay just checked. They're going for $100 new on Amazon, although I'm not sure if this is a temporary deal or not. http://www.amazon.com/Das-Keyboard-Model-Professional-Mechanical/dp/B003M567V6 I'd still do it though if you're content with the mechanical keyboard or you can always just browse around and try new brands. I went ahead and bought a replacement, except this time I went with the ultimate B-) It was just too good a deal to pass up. I've gotten so used to the response on the keys that I was afraid to try the brown switches. Too bad there's nowhere you can really go to try out different switches... wish my friends had some mech boards. Edit: Also, I'm still gonna try and salvage the board I have. Does anyone know how to properly go about lubricating the switches? | ||
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Soulstice
United States288 Posts
On August 10 2012 00:04 ZeraX wrote: What do you guys think about qpad mk 50 mx red ? I just got mine in the mail today and i've got to say...I FEEL THE POWER!! But seriously I'm loving this keyboard so far, but my opinion really isn't that valid for i've never typed on a mechanical keyboard before this one. The only con i can think of (if it is one) is that it is a bit louder than my previous non-mech keyboards, but i think that's just how it is with all mech boards. | ||
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Sein
United States1811 Posts
On August 09 2012 04:59 derb2k2 wrote: I do wonder how "stiff" blacks are. Actuation is supposedly 15 g more for blacks than reds. That 15 g difference must feel substantial. If you're a long time gamer, or plan to game for a long time, I would get reds. I've been gaming for >10 years now and will probably stick to red switches for life lol They are pretty stiff. It took me a while to get used to typing on my current keyboard (SS 6gvs) and I used to miss a few commends on SC2 because I didn't press down hard enough on some keys. It doesn't really happen anymore because my fingers have adjusted for the most part. I'm still looking for a a blue or brown keyboard these days though. | ||
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hoLyNtt
United States170 Posts
On August 10 2012 07:31 Sein wrote: They are pretty stiff. It took me a while to get used to typing on my current keyboard (SS 6gvs) and I used to miss a few commends on SC2 because I didn't press down hard enough on some keys. It doesn't really happen anymore because my fingers have adjusted for the most part. I'm still looking for a a blue or brown keyboard these days though. damn, that's good to know thanks man. My fingers have taken a beating over the years and woulnd't want to damage them further. Rubber dome was giving my hand lots of aches. The blue switches helped but the red switches are a dream for me(and my fingers lol). | ||
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Nefariously
277 Posts
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slytown
Korea (South)1411 Posts
On August 10 2012 10:55 derb2k2 wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On August 10 2012 07:31 Sein wrote: They are pretty stiff. It took me a while to get used to typing on my current keyboard (SS 6gvs) and I used to miss a few commends on SC2 because I didn't press down hard enough on some keys. It doesn't really happen anymore because my fingers have adjusted for the most part. I'm still looking for a a blue or brown keyboard these days though. damn, that's good to know thanks man. My fingers have taken a beating over the years and woulnd't want to damage them further. Rubber dome was giving my hand lots of aches. The blue switches helped but the red switches are a dream for me(and my fingers lol). Lulz. Anyone saying black switches are that difficult to press are overstating it. It's still only 60g. It's just a different feel, not exactly a workout. I wish so many people wouldn't believe the hype. Edit: | ||
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Neelia
Germany599 Posts
On August 10 2012 11:29 Nefariously wrote: I've heard Blacks feel exactly like Reds and the only difference is actuation force. Can anyone verify this claim? Yup, they're basically the same, except the MX Reds use a different spring which requires less force to actuate. If you shop around for MX Blue springs you can mod your MX Blacks to 'Ghetto Reds' by exchanging the springs. Small overview about the different switch types. | ||
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Soliloquist
Korea (South)89 Posts
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hoLyNtt
United States170 Posts
On August 10 2012 13:08 slytown wrote: Lulz. Anyone saying black switches are that difficult to press are overstating it. It's still only 50g. It's just a different feel, not exactly a workout. I wish so many people wouldn't believe the hype. i've read on numerous sites it's 55 - 60 g . | ||
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Sovano
United States1503 Posts
On August 10 2012 16:28 Soliloquist wrote: Hi. i just want to know. what are O rings for? i own a X9 from max keyboards and was wondering if i would need some but the question that came to me was, what use does it have and why do people use it? Pretty simple. O-Rings are just used to dampen the sound of cherry switches. It's more common to use them on blue switches because of their pure loudness. Others still find the need with quieter switches like browns to make them even more silent. More so its to not bug other people living with you when you use your mechanical keyboard, but some do prefer using them for personal use. | ||
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ripster
United States64 Posts
On August 09 2012 15:32 Blaec wrote: Well afaik there isn't any grease on the spring, its on the contacts in the switch. So it should feel like metal rubbing against plastic instead of stickyness. But Ive never done it, so this is just speculation. Next time try this: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/wra4r/the_mechanical_keyboard_modder_toolkit_part_two/ | ||
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StackerTwo
United States41 Posts
Cherry Brown/Red + Backlit + Programmable(I use fairly unique hotkeys...) Any one have any experience with the Cooler Master Storm Trigger? This is the only mech keyboard I know of that meets all 3 reqs of mine... any others? | ||
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Blaec
Australia4289 Posts
On August 11 2012 01:39 ripster wrote: Next time try this: http://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/wra4r/the_mechanical_keyboard_modder_toolkit_part_two/ Ahh nice. Have your wikis/guides re-emerged post geekhack? If so, where can one find them? | ||
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