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Gumbi
Profile Joined June 2012
Ireland463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-07 16:45:25
June 07 2013 16:43 GMT
#5841
How loud would this be? Do I choose switches or something? Would this be a good buy for SC2 (my main game). I've been told its a great value board. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00C67C79C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1370623416&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
June 07 2013 16:52 GMT
#5842
The brown MX switches themselves are technically quiet. If you hammer the keys, it'll be loud.
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Gumbi
Profile Joined June 2012
Ireland463 Posts
June 07 2013 16:54 GMT
#5843
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks
Blaec
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia4289 Posts
June 07 2013 17:20 GMT
#5844
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks


It has a good reputation. It does have a fairly unique layout, but if you like the layout then its a good buy.
Ropid
Profile Joined March 2009
Germany3557 Posts
June 07 2013 17:27 GMT
#5845
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks

I don't remember hearing bad things about it. The price seems excellent (Google says it's 60 €). That number pad instead of arrow keys etc. seems neat to me.

I like brown MX switches. They are also probably the safe choice if you don't know what you'd like best. There's basically no chance that they annoy you, which might not be true for the other switches. Blue has that click, while brown feels pretty similar but is silent. Black is harder to press, red is lighter. Red and black are missing the click for when they activate.
"My goal is to replace my soul with coffee and become immortal."
Gumbi
Profile Joined June 2012
Ireland463 Posts
June 07 2013 17:41 GMT
#5846
On June 08 2013 02:27 Ropid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks

I don't remember hearing bad things about it. The price seems excellent (Google says it's 60 €). That number pad instead of arrow keys etc. seems neat to me.

I like brown MX switches. They are also probably the safe choice if you don't know what you'd like best. There's basically no chance that they annoy you, which might not be true for the other switches. Blue has that click, while brown feels pretty similar but is silent. Black is harder to press, red is lighter. Red and black are missing the click for when they activate.

Cool. That's pretty much the exact advice I got from somewhere else. I can't wait to play on it. Gotta wait 3 weeks 'til payday, though (being paid monthly sucks :/)) .

Thanks much
CorsairHero
Profile Joined December 2008
Canada9491 Posts
June 08 2013 00:19 GMT
#5847
Any suggestions on a full size mx red keyboard for someone in Canada?

The leopold probably comes to ~130 CAD, Coolermaster quick fire pro is ~110? and the K70 will be ~140. The Duckies look fantastic but probably cost almost 200 total from mechanicalkeyboards. The K70 seems nice being fully backlit. Are there any other full backlit mx reds that are full size that cost <150 total?
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skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
June 08 2013 00:31 GMT
#5848
I thought the Quick Fire Pro was only partial backlighting?

You can get the Corsair K70 for ~$110 + taxes if you pricematch http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180ID4255 with http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45237 If you want the black variant then ya it's $130 + taxes.
CorsairHero
Profile Joined December 2008
Canada9491 Posts
June 08 2013 00:52 GMT
#5849
On June 08 2013 09:31 skyR wrote:
I thought the Quick Fire Pro was only partial backlighting?

You can get the Corsair K70 for ~$110 + taxes if you pricematch http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=11180ID4255 with http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX45237 If you want the black variant then ya it's $130 + taxes.

Correct, its qwer, asdf, zxcv and some other arrow keys or something.

Nice find! Seems like a pretty good deal for a fully backlit one. NCIX also the DK2108 red for $90 but it isn't backlit (which isn't a requirement for me but seemed like a cool feature to have)
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vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
June 08 2013 03:21 GMT
#5850
Just got a CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with MX Blues as my first mechanical keyboard, and I have to say that for the price tag, the quality is actually really nice at ~70$. Really smooth feel and solid build and it feels really stable.

Also I get to support my boy Polt.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
HeyImFinn
Profile Joined September 2011
United States250 Posts
June 08 2013 04:00 GMT
#5851
On June 08 2013 09:19 CorsairHero wrote:
Any suggestions on a full size mx red keyboard for someone in Canada?

The leopold probably comes to ~130 CAD, Coolermaster quick fire pro is ~110? and the K70 will be ~140. The Duckies look fantastic but probably cost almost 200 total from mechanicalkeyboards. The K70 seems nice being fully backlit. Are there any other full backlit mx reds that are full size that cost <150 total?

Das just came out with a keyboard with red switches.
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Rammstorm
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany1434 Posts
June 08 2013 09:52 GMT
#5852
I was just looking for a decent keyboard to buy the other day in the stores, you know, typing on all of them and such stuff, i liked none, not even the so called "gaming keyboards" until ... I found one, that felt absolutely glorious and sounded as well.
Then I checked the nametag and was a razer apparently, the backwidow ultimate 2013. Saw the price, and 129 euros .. hell no. ANyways, bought it, and it turned out to be an expert version which only costed 99 € with all the perks except the uneeded illumination on every key. I am happy .

I later realized this are ones the people at EG use, not bad. Fully recommend.
"MC" -> Master of Ceremonies xD
nimdil
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Poland3768 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-08 20:36:46
June 08 2013 20:36 GMT
#5853
Hi people,

so I bought the Durandal Ultimate G1NL with Brown Switches (I had opportunity to test Black Switches in the store - yuck!). While some people I asked suggested alternative Brown keyboards, nobody was able to persuade me not to buy it (nobody has any experience) and I wanted to buy something offline if possible. On the other hand G1NL had some favorable reviews + it was easily available in Warsaw. Also it looks pretty cool - honestly between Durandal and TL Goliath pad my old Logitech mouse looks funny Also the keyboard looks so cool I hesitate to clutter my desk. That's something I guess.

Overall I'm very happy. The only think I'd change in it is Enter and "\" / "|" buttons. I'm prefer having larger enter and "\"/"|" being placed next to right shift. The keyboard is a bit louder than nonmechanical one but I guess that's unavvoidable. The comfort of writing is really good and I feel like I should write fast or the keyboard will be disappointed. It's also very solid. I was able to test some random TT Esports keyboard and I think I'd take Durandal over that tt esports keyboard. So far I can only recommend, though it does cost quite a lot (I paid 529 PLN or 161$ or 124€).
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
June 09 2013 01:52 GMT
#5854
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks


I've owned this keyboard for about a year now. I play a lot SC2 (literally thousands of 1v1's per season) fairly abusively on it as I press tap the switches really hard and it's still performing just as well as it did when I first got it.

Filco, Ducky, Leopold definitely higher quality, but considering how cheap the Quickfire Pro is greatest gift I've ever got it.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
Flaiker
Profile Joined July 2010
Germany235 Posts
June 09 2013 09:16 GMT
#5855
On June 09 2013 10:52 Gamegene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks


I've owned this keyboard for about a year now. I play a lot SC2 (literally thousands of 1v1's per season) fairly abusively on it as I press tap the switches really hard and it's still performing just as well as it did when I first got it.

Filco, Ducky, Leopold definitely higher quality, but considering how cheap the Quickfire Pro is greatest gift I've ever got it.

Did the keycaptions fade after one year of use?
...
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
June 09 2013 09:19 GMT
#5856
On June 09 2013 18:16 Flaiker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 09 2013 10:52 Gamegene wrote:
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks


I've owned this keyboard for about a year now. I play a lot SC2 (literally thousands of 1v1's per season) fairly abusively on it as I press tap the switches really hard and it's still performing just as well as it did when I first got it.

Filco, Ducky, Leopold definitely higher quality, but considering how cheap the Quickfire Pro is greatest gift I've ever got it.

Did the keycaptions fade after one year of use?


nope. all of the keycaps are all clearly visible. the "6" key (for my command center) has gotten a lot smoother and shinier though.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
Flaiker
Profile Joined July 2010
Germany235 Posts
June 09 2013 11:17 GMT
#5857
On June 09 2013 18:19 Gamegene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 09 2013 18:16 Flaiker wrote:
On June 09 2013 10:52 Gamegene wrote:
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks


I've owned this keyboard for about a year now. I play a lot SC2 (literally thousands of 1v1's per season) fairly abusively on it as I press tap the switches really hard and it's still performing just as well as it did when I first got it.

Filco, Ducky, Leopold definitely higher quality, but considering how cheap the Quickfire Pro is greatest gift I've ever got it.

Did the keycaptions fade after one year of use?


nope. all of the keycaps are all clearly visible. the "6" key (for my command center) has gotten a lot smoother and shinier though.

Thanks. i am thinking of buying the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid with Reds as the Stealth unfortunately isnt available in QWERTZ and the Filco is way too expensive.
...
Gumbi
Profile Joined June 2012
Ireland463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-09 14:34:04
June 09 2013 14:33 GMT
#5858
On June 09 2013 10:52 Gamegene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 08 2013 01:54 Gumbi wrote:
What do you think about the keyboard itself? It seems great value. Free shipping, and the pound is good value vs the euro.

Thanks


I've owned this keyboard for about a year now. I play a lot SC2 (literally thousands of 1v1's per season) fairly abusively on it as I press tap the switches really hard and it's still performing just as well as it did when I first got it.

Filco, Ducky, Leopold definitely higher quality, but considering how cheap the Quickfire Pro is greatest gift I've ever got it.

Wow, sounds good I'm looking forward to this upgrade now. My core components, my hardware is really powerful but I'd like my case and other peripherals to be flashy I wish I could afford a new monitor, but a new case/cooler and keyboard will do for now.
Waterflow
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden1550 Posts
June 09 2013 20:14 GMT
#5859
Ducky is really nice quality yes. I have a G2Pro DK9087 TKL with brown switches and white pbt keycaps. That doesn't stop me from wanting even more mech keyboards though
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17743 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-11 12:44:26
June 11 2013 12:37 GMT
#5860
Just got my first mech keyboard. A Leopold FC700R with blue switches and I got to say its one of the best buys ever. Can never go back to a regular keyboard after using it.
ils
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
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