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Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
May 17 2013 15:31 GMT
#5721
On May 17 2013 23:25 Persh wrote:
Can anyone help me choose between quickfire rapid MX red and ducky DK2108 Zero MX red?
It will be my first mechanical, the good thing about quickfire is that it's tenkeyless, but I don't know if tenkeyless is worth 10€ more :D So yes, would be really grateful if anyone could outline what's good/bad about them or something ^^

It's personal preference. People like TKL keyboards because it feels ergonomically correct than a full-sized keyboard when gaming. The QFR (Quickfire Rapid) has better build quality and has a gold usb connector that is detachable, whereas the Ducky2108 has a normal USB connector that is not detachable.
Keeemy
Profile Joined November 2012
Finland7855 Posts
May 17 2013 15:55 GMT
#5722
A shitty picture of my Quickfire Rapid MX Red with white Ducky keycaps (they were on sale so I thought why the hell not).

http://i.imgur.com/aI86Sxa.jpg

The F-keys are not in the right order number wise cus I wanted the media keys to be correct. Really dig these white keycaps. Also love the keyboard obviously.
Hello
Persh
Profile Joined February 2012
Estonia108 Posts
May 17 2013 18:02 GMT
#5723
On May 18 2013 00:31 Sovano wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 17 2013 23:25 Persh wrote:
Can anyone help me choose between quickfire rapid MX red and ducky DK2108 Zero MX red?
It will be my first mechanical, the good thing about quickfire is that it's tenkeyless, but I don't know if tenkeyless is worth 10€ more :D So yes, would be really grateful if anyone could outline what's good/bad about them or something ^^

It's personal preference. People like TKL keyboards because it feels ergonomically correct than a full-sized keyboard when gaming. The QFR (Quickfire Rapid) has better build quality and has a gold usb connector that is detachable, whereas the Ducky2108 has a normal USB connector that is not detachable.


By how much is the build quality better on QFR? :D
[S9] taeZaKi
Profile Joined May 2012
50 Posts
May 17 2013 19:12 GMT
#5724
Cooler Master shipped fairly fast! Got my White body TK about an hour ago and looks gorgeous!

Here it is with my beloved Corsair K90:

[image loading]
Havik_
Profile Joined November 2011
United States5585 Posts
May 17 2013 22:56 GMT
#5725
On May 18 2013 04:12 [S9] taeZaKi wrote:
Cooler Master shipped fairly fast! Got my White body TK about an hour ago and looks gorgeous!

Here it is with my beloved Corsair K90:

[image loading]




I hate you. I hate you. I hate you. I hate you. I hate you. :p
"An opinion is only as good as the evidence that backs it up."- William O'Malley, S.J.
[S9] taeZaKi
Profile Joined May 2012
50 Posts
May 18 2013 00:17 GMT
#5726
It shipped so quickly by the time I got it the order status was still "awaiting shipment".

Thing feels pretty good. I think it was a good choice to try out browns over blues.
wussleeQ
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States3130 Posts
May 18 2013 05:42 GMT
#5727
i hope i get mine soon then. i ordered yesterday! :D i've been waiting for this kb for what seems like forever and it's a huge bonus it's coming with the white shell
BW -> League -> CSGO
Thor.Rush
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden702 Posts
May 18 2013 07:01 GMT
#5728
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-rubber-switch-dampeners.html
Can someone give me advice on whether to get the Red or Blue dampeners? I care mostly about sound reduction, but maybe Blue feels better than Red as well? I have no idea.
| SaSe | Naniwa |Stephano | LucifroN | Mvp | MarineKing | ByuN | Polt | MC | Parting |
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
May 18 2013 07:37 GMT
#5729
I have the blue o-rings. The landing feels somewhat mushy and the reduction in travel is noticeable. It feels alright together with the MX brown switches. I like the keyboard better with these o-rings, but I still wouldn't buy them again and would instead try the red 40A-L.

You know how the click of the blue MX switch is perfectly "sharp", and the brown MX switch in comparison feels as if it's dirty? Those blue 40A-R o-rings will change the landing somewhat like that. That may be why I feel that the o-rings fit with the brown switch and the keyboard is better with them.

Don't expect a totally silent keyboard. There will still be noise from hammering the keys. There's clatter when you let go of the keys and it's louder the faster you are. The o-rings can only do something about the landing when bottoming out.
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Thor.Rush
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden702 Posts
May 18 2013 10:12 GMT
#5730
Yeah thx. I have MX brown switches too, so I'll probably go for the red ones then. I mostly just care about the bottoming out, especially the spacebar which is really annoying for me.
| SaSe | Naniwa |Stephano | LucifroN | Mvp | MarineKing | ByuN | Polt | MC | Parting |
RiSkysc2
Profile Joined September 2011
696 Posts
May 18 2013 10:35 GMT
#5731
I'm looking for a brown switch tenkeyless that is fairly light. Anyone have any recommendations?
YuriG
Profile Joined May 2013
United States5 Posts
May 19 2013 07:50 GMT
#5732
On May 18 2013 04:12 [S9] taeZaKi wrote:
Cooler Master shipped fairly fast! Got my White body TK about an hour ago and looks gorgeous!

Here it is with my beloved Corsair K90:

[image loading]


o wow.

i had the CM Quickfire Pro in my cart before running through this thread and seeing that. unfortunately, the TK's missing keys are a dealbreaker for me, although I would be down for a Rapid. does anyone know if CM possibly has plans to extend th new beautiful white body to Pros or Rapids as well?

i will wait for you
MiCa
Profile Joined October 2011
United States147 Posts
May 19 2013 10:46 GMT
#5733
Hmmm, Maybe its true that cherry mx reds are for gaming. I just notice i played a 40 minutes game, my fingers weren't that
tired. Its felt like a 20 min game.
If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull sheet. - W. C. Fields
DERPDERP
Profile Joined October 2010
Kyrgyzstan189 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-19 10:51:18
May 19 2013 10:50 GMT
#5734
On May 19 2013 19:46 MiCa wrote:
Hmmm, Maybe its true that cherry mx reds are for gaming. I just notice i played a 40 minutes game, my fingers weren't that
tired. Its felt like a 20 min game.


I don't really perceive a particular switch _the_ gaming switch, I've played fps games competitively with blues, topre switches, membrane and reds and honestly, there's no "gaming" switch, only a switch you prefer to others. For me it'll be white for sure.
8)
IPS.Blue
Profile Joined January 2004
Germany309 Posts
May 19 2013 18:04 GMT
#5735
On May 19 2013 19:50 DERPDERP wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 19 2013 19:46 MiCa wrote:
Hmmm, Maybe its true that cherry mx reds are for gaming. I just notice i played a 40 minutes game, my fingers weren't that
tired. Its felt like a 20 min game.


I don't really perceive a particular switch _the_ gaming switch, I've played fps games competitively with blues, topre switches, membrane and reds and honestly, there's no "gaming" switch, only a switch you prefer to others. For me it'll be white for sure.

Could you describe the difference between Topre and Reds when gaming?
MassHysteria
Profile Joined October 2010
United States3678 Posts
May 19 2013 18:06 GMT
#5736
On May 19 2013 16:50 YuriG wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 18 2013 04:12 [S9] taeZaKi wrote:
Cooler Master shipped fairly fast! Got my White body TK about an hour ago and looks gorgeous!

Here it is with my beloved Corsair K90:

[image loading]


o wow.

i had the CM Quickfire Pro in my cart before running through this thread and seeing that. unfortunately, the TK's missing keys are a dealbreaker for me, although I would be down for a Rapid. does anyone know if CM possibly has plans to extend th new beautiful white body to Pros or Rapids as well?

i will wait for you

Wondering which keys are missing that you mean? I actually like the TK layout of being able to switch between the number pad and arrows/pg up.
"Just ban all the J's...even jinklejoes" --unnamed source
DERPDERP
Profile Joined October 2010
Kyrgyzstan189 Posts
May 19 2013 18:30 GMT
#5737
On May 20 2013 03:04 blueslobster wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 19 2013 19:50 DERPDERP wrote:
On May 19 2013 19:46 MiCa wrote:
Hmmm, Maybe its true that cherry mx reds are for gaming. I just notice i played a 40 minutes game, my fingers weren't that
tired. Its felt like a 20 min game.


I don't really perceive a particular switch _the_ gaming switch, I've played fps games competitively with blues, topre switches, membrane and reds and honestly, there's no "gaming" switch, only a switch you prefer to others. For me it'll be white for sure.

Could you describe the difference between Topre and Reds when gaming?


Reds don't feel as stiff, that's really only thing I can describe right off the bat. I can't really tell any differences apart from the fact I like topre more than reds.
8)
Nobu
Profile Joined June 2010
Spain550 Posts
May 19 2013 19:54 GMT
#5738
Hey guys, I've been reading a lot of not wonderful reviews about the blackwidow 2013, but my brother can get me a brand new one (either tournament or ultimate edition) for like 60€, which is a pretty good discount over the retail price of 140€.

Anyone who have already had/tried it, can tell me even if its not the best mechanial keyboard, worth the 60 €? Also, anyone knows if the ultimate has MX blue and the stealth MX brown? AFAIK is that way.

Thanks guys!
"There's farmers and there's gamers, farmers get up early, gamers sleep in." Artosis
Havik_
Profile Joined November 2011
United States5585 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-19 21:35:55
May 19 2013 21:33 GMT
#5739
On May 20 2013 04:54 Nobu wrote:
Hey guys, I've been reading a lot of not wonderful reviews about the blackwidow 2013, but my brother can get me a brand new one (either tournament or ultimate edition) for like 60€, which is a pretty good discount over the retail price of 140€.

Anyone who have already had/tried it, can tell me even if its not the best mechanial keyboard, worth the 60 €? Also, anyone knows if the ultimate has MX blue and the stealth MX brown? AFAIK is that way.

Thanks guys!



Its far, Far, FAR from the best mechanical board on the market (it might be one of the worst TBH), but I used a normal Blackwidow for 6 months and it was still a great experience and kicked the shit outta membrane board. If you can get the Ultimate for 60 euro, do it; that's a good price. Otherwise save your money. As someone who used a Blackwidow before going to another board (both MX Blues) I can say that the blues on the Blackwidow feel and sound different and not in a good way.
"An opinion is only as good as the evidence that backs it up."- William O'Malley, S.J.
Nobu
Profile Joined June 2010
Spain550 Posts
May 19 2013 22:11 GMT
#5740
On May 20 2013 06:33 Havik_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 20 2013 04:54 Nobu wrote:
Hey guys, I've been reading a lot of not wonderful reviews about the blackwidow 2013, but my brother can get me a brand new one (either tournament or ultimate edition) for like 60€, which is a pretty good discount over the retail price of 140€.

Anyone who have already had/tried it, can tell me even if its not the best mechanial keyboard, worth the 60 €? Also, anyone knows if the ultimate has MX blue and the stealth MX brown? AFAIK is that way.

Thanks guys!



Its far, Far, FAR from the best mechanical board on the market (it might be one of the worst TBH), but I used a normal Blackwidow for 6 months and it was still a great experience and kicked the shit outta membrane board. If you can get the Ultimate for 60 euro, do it; that's a good price. Otherwise save your money. As someone who used a Blackwidow before going to another board (both MX Blues) I can say that the blues on the Blackwidow feel and sound different and not in a good way.


Thanks so much for the info man! I'm using a laptop keyboard at the moment, and I'm coding a lot so I'm ansious for a mechanical keyboard. If you say that for 60 euros is a good price and is that much better than a regular membrane board, I will go for it!

Thanks guys!
"There's farmers and there's gamers, farmers get up early, gamers sleep in." Artosis
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